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Then you'll *love* this chocolate-hazelnut gelato recipe from Giada De Laurentiis.
It has the best consistency of any homemade ice cream recipe I've ever made. The first time I had the recipe was at a friend's party. One of the party guests (and fellow flickrite) Jbaugher brought a batch of it to share.
The photo is just a quick snapshot I grabbed on my deck so I could enjoy my dessert before it melted.
Dinner: I wanted something quick and simple, so found this recipe online....
Linguine with Shrimp in Lemon Oil
I was missing the arugala but this still turned out pretty good....
Explore Nov 10, 2008
I grew up with Scooby Doo. I had also grew up watching chefs on television. Seeing this, I felt that this title was a must have.
I've actually owned this for film weeks, but I still haven't had the chance to watch it. Maybe it'll be something to do after my Friday shift 👍
Special guests: Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Marcus Samuelsson.
I had a pork loin in the freezer, and I decided I wanted to make something "Sunday dinnerish". I found a Giada De Laurentiis recipe for roasted pork with a fig and port sauce that sounded tasty and had lots of positive reviews from other cooks.
Adam was skeptical when I told him what I was making. He proclaimed "Figs? I don't think I like figs." I responded "You eat Fig Newtons, so I'm sure you'll be fine." After his first bite, he admitted that it was really delicious. He was really surprised by how much he actually did like figs.
And for me personally, the port wine - fig sauce was so good I could have eaten it plain -- like it was soup! This recipe would probably also be great with turkey breast or boneless chicken in place of the pork.
I served it, family-style, on a huge platter alongside some roasted green beans.
Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives (about 10 olives)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 medium scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 slices prosciutto
2 cups arugula
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a food processor, add the tomatoes, basil, olives, and olive oil and process until finely chopped.
Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper. Rub each scallop with the tomato mixture. Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise, then wrap each scallop in 1 slice of prosciutto. Place wrapped scallops in a buttered baking dish, seam side down. Bake until scallop is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, toss the arugula with the balsamic vinegar. Season the arugula with salt and pepper. Place the arugula on a serving platter or divide among individual dishes. Top with the scallops and serve immediately.
If I had to pick one favorite food in the whole world, it would be chocolate. And cheese. Look, asking me to choose between chocolate and cheese is what I imagine it's like to be asked to pick a favorite child. I love them both equally and in their own special ways. But I've never been able to enjoy the two together... until now.
I picked up a new cookbook by Giada De Laurentiis (called Giada's Kitchen) a few weeks ago, and paging through it I came across a recipe for a chocolate & brie panini. At first I thought - EW! But then I remembered I had some brie in the fridge that I needed to eat, and I thought about how Giada hasn't steered me wrong with one of her recipes yet.... so I threw caution to the wind and decided to try it.
Oh. My. God.
As disgusting as the combination of chocolate and brie may sound, it's far more delicious than you can imagine. The sweet, melty chocolate is the perfect counterbalance for the rich brie. Plus, it's chocolate. And cheese. Together in the same sandwich. I could eat these every day for the rest of my life. The photo isn't great, but I really just took it so I'd have an excuse to share this recipe with you.
Recipe for Panini with Chocolate and Brie
(I was out of basil so I made mine without any, but I imagine it's even better with the basil!)
Another Giada de Laurentiis recipe from her show Everyday Italian on Food Network... Chicken drumsticks baked on high heat and glazed with a balsamic honey sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and freshly chopped parsley.
The sakura bowl is from a place in Shibuya which I believe is called Afternoon Tea.
Giada is the host of Everyday Italian on Food TV. She was so personable and friendly tonight and she has the biggest cheshire cat grin on her face as always. ;)
Today I had time to make some Almond and Lemon Biscotti cookies- courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis :) They turned out really good! I obviously had to take a photo of them... what else would a photographer do? *grin* Even though I get the funniest looks from my younger siblings for doing so. :) If I could go back, I would have probably changed the aperture to allow the edge of the cookie to be in focus too. :( Oh well, practice makes somewhat perfect.
Here is the recipe:
Almond and Lemon Biscotti Dipped in White Chocolate
of course, I didn't exactly have white chocolate on hand. :)
You wouldn't believe that it has no butter in it! So it is a little more *cough* healthy *cough*...
so go try it out!! I gotta try it with my coffee tomorrow morning too. :)
Also, some of you know who the singer Bethany Dillon is, and today I read her short blog post and I thought it was very sweet and well written... go read it here.
Have a great day!!
Emmy Award winning personality and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis arrives at The Cosmopolitan Grand Opening and New Year's Eve Celebration with Jay-Z and Coldplay at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan on December 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Colson Griffith)
Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis (a.k.a. Everyday Italian girl) was in town for a cooking demonstration and book signing.
Farfalle with Chicken Italian Sausage, Peas, and Cremini Mushrooms
Made using a recipe from a Giada De Laurentiis cookbook that I received in a workplace Yankee Swap over Christmas. (The recipe originally called for turkey sausage but I could only find chicken, so I used that.) Giada says that traditionally, this recipe uses pork sausage but this is a healthier alternative. My boyfriend who comes from an Italian American family was quite happy with the results...healthy or not, it just tasted good. :)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb spicy Italian chicken sausage, casing removed (Giada's recipe uses turkey)
10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
3/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 10 oz package frozen peas, defrosted slightly
1 lb dried farfalle pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan or similar (I used grana padano)
Directions:
In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over a high flame. Add the sausage and saute until golden brown, breaking up any large clumps, for about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a plate and set aside. Heat 2 more tablespoons of ol in the same pan. Add mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Saute until all the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Return the sausage to the pan and cook until the sausage is heated through and the flavors are blended, about 3 minutes.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, saving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the sausage mixture. Toss over medium heat to combine and heat through, adding some of the pasta cooking water to moisten. Drizzle in the remaining oil, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and add the grated cheese and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Candid shot of Giada De Laurentiis refueling with Fiji water at the book signing on 4/1/2012 at Wegmans in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
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Food critic Gail Simmons and Emmy Award winning personality and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis arrive at The Cosmopolitan Grand Opening and New Year's Eve Celebration with Jay-Z and Coldplay at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan on December 31, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Colson Griffith)
Todd Thompson (left) and Television Personality Giada de Laurentiis (right) joined The Cosmopolitan CEO John Unwin (center) at The Cosmopolitan South Beach Wine & Food Festival party Saturday night, February 26, 2011.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas team hit South Beach, FL for the 2011 South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Festival goers had a chance to visit The Cosmopolitan "Slice" to get a glimpse of what awaits them in Las Vegas.
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This was one of the best barbecue sauces I've ever made! The recipe was from Giada de Laurentiis.
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I imagine some famous chefs, when not in the kitchen, or on camera, relish the opportunity to serve up notes on a piano or guitar, or dish out an aria or folk-tune.
Musician Allison Crowe, concert and recording phenomenon, when not on the road, also creates by home-cooking -- sharing off-stage recipes and reflections in her "7 Thumbs Up" blog - "A Celebration of Life, Love and Food".
"I grew up with the 'Galloping Gourmet' Graham Kerr hehehe, (he was CRAZY), and learned how to make an omelette from watching Julia Child." Crowe starts listing other favourite kitchen creatives: "Michael Smith (makes delicious food you can do at home with what you have, but also gourmet). Jamie Oliver is amazing - he leads food revolutions. (I wish I could live in his house, with his wife, too, and also their gardener - they have this huge garden and outdoor kitchen. Maybe I can visit!). Ina Garten, decadent, guilt-free (and for other reasons, reminds me of my friend Joanne Christensen a lot). Nigella Lawson (Nigella is why I love figs... she's like the sensualist of the crowd). Fabio Picchi (hehe I met him at Cibreo, when I performed at Teatro del Sale in Florence. He's pretty awesome.) Anthony Bourdain for sure (I haven't had 'Food Network' for a long while). Gordon Ramsay (especially his OLD show where he helps people). Laura Calder (she's why I make Boeuf Bourguignon... she reminds me of my friend Helen a lot, also the sensualist type). Giada de Laurentiis (she makes amazing Italian does Giada. My bassist, Dave, is smitten.) David Rocco's Dolce Vita (he does very cool rustic Italian stuff and there's a Fabio connection!) also, the 'Surreal Gourmet' guy, I have a soft spot for Bob Blumer hehe"
"I pretty much like all of them... I'll stop at that or the list won't end."
Life is a bowl of cherries - macerated. So far, on the "7 Thumbs Up" blog, it appears that Allison Crowe knows you're coming and she's baked some cakes: there's an X Box Cake, a Super Meat Boy cake, Caffeinated Triple-Bypass Brownies, an Eggless Mocha Cake... For those who cannot live on dolce alone -- there's recipes for Pumpkin Gnocchi, Roasted Potato Pizza, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Midnight Mac'n'Cheese, Tomato Quinoa Bread, Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Veggies, Citrusy Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps, plus, 'specially for Beaumont Hamel, Canada Day, Rosemary Bread and Toutons. And, redolent of Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm", just to think that it all began with SUPER EPIC RAINBOW CAKE!!!!
The music here is a dash of Allison at sound-check, bootlegged from a Thanksgiving Day concert. Fittingly, the soundman on this occasion surprised us by wheeling over, and flipping the top on, the unusual housing for his mixing board -- a bbq grill.
Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis responds to a question from the audience during an author talk in Pfeiffer Hall on Sept. 9.
Giada De Laurentiis talks about her new book "Feel Good Food" read more at bit.ly/giadafeelgoodfood
For any serious inquiries, email me at judycwyang@gmail.com
Cupcakes for a fourth of July bake sale using a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis. Despicable Me decorations inspired by Bakerella.
I actually made it through an episode of Giada's show and got this nice recipe. ;)
I decided that we'd have this last night as a snack while waiting for me to finish the empanadas. Easy and quick to make, I recommend trying this:
1 cup ricotta
1 lb spinach: stemmed, chopped, sauteed (I cheated and just used a box of frozen spinach)
1 cup parmesan
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 eggs + 2 yolks
salt & pepper (we didn't add any salt because the parm is salty enough)
5 T flour (we tried substituting a couple T semolina flour, but then added a couple more T reg flour to firm up the balls)
-Mix everything together with your hands
-Add flour to your hands and make little patties/balls (about small meatball/slider size)
-Add to a pot of gently boiling water+salt (we skipped the salt here too)
-Cook ~4 minutes, will be ready when the nudi float to the top
-Serve with your favorite pasta sauce (here we warmed the sauce in a large saute pan and set the nudi in the sauce while waiting for the next batches to cook)
The balls firm up a bit after resting a bit, so I recommend letting them stay warm in the sauce for 5-10 minutes before eating. YUMMUY!
The other day when Chris & I went to Summers past Farms this recipe was in their little newsletter. We both made this recipe in the past week I added chicken to mine, it was delicious and perfect for a chilly fall night!
So here is the recipe to share:
Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 0 min
Serves: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (2-pound) butternut or kombucha
squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup (8 ounces) goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
1 packed cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
Put an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
Mix the squash and onion together and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for to 40 to 45 minutes until the vegetables are golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the squash mixture is cooling, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 2 cups of the pasta water. Put the pasta, goat cheese and 1 cup of pasta water in a large serving bowl. Toss until the cheese has melted and forms a creamy sauce. Add the squash and onion mixture, the walnuts and the basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.
Cook's Note:
To toast the walnuts, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes Cool completely before using.
Giada De Laurentiis talks about her new book "Feel Good Food" read more at bit.ly/giadafeelgoodfood
For any serious inquiries, email me at judycwyang@gmail.com
My friend Mei Wong, another vegan as well, has so inspired me with her avocado mousse! And so, here it is -- my take on the vegan avocado chocolate mousse!
Giada De Laurentiis talks about her new book "Feel Good Food" read more at bit.ly/giadafeelgoodfood
For any serious inquiries, email me at judycwyang@gmail.com
Wines That Rock had a blast down in South Beach this weekend at the 2011 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival! Besides pouring to thousands of wine lovin people Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we also sponsored Guy Fieri's Sunday Night Closing Party and poured Wines That Rock all night! During the star
studded weekend, we met & saw Zane Lamprey, Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, Giada DeLaurentiis, Alton Brown, Tyler Florence, Anthony Bourdain, Ming Tsai, Duff Goldman, Andrew Zimmern, Michael Symon, Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray & many others. We love it, and it's on the calendar for next year!
Thanks to all those who made this a great event!