Everyday Pasta by Giada De Laurentiis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Everyday Pasta
Book Review: Creative ideas for main and side dishes
Summary: 4 Stars
If you've ever wondered why Italians love pasta and serve it so frequently, best-selling author Giana De Laurentiis makes the reasons very clear here. There are light recipies, hearty recipies, traditional and creative ones, and a selection of complementary dishes to serve as well. What a treat! The photos and tips add to the useful ideas, as does the brief section on Italian wines, the suggested menus, and the index.Book Review: Delicious, Easy, Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book to help me around in the kitchen a little. I'm not a very good cook, but after reading the reviews I figured I'd try it. I decided to have people over for dinner and cook out of this book. First, I couldn't decide which recipe to make. They all seemed so simple and tasty. Finally I picked out the one I liked. I went to my local grocery to pick up all the ingredients needed. I ended up paying around $20 for everything I needed and a little more.
Cooking the dinner was very easy. The directions are simple and easy to follow. The only thing I can complain about is the meal was a little bit too spicy for some of my guest. However while eating it they all praised my cooking, saying it was really really good, and ate it all even with the spiciness. My boyfriend even said it was so good he would have thought it came from a restaurant from a professional chef.
I plan on making every single recipe in this book, I love it. If the outcome is anything like the dinner I made last night I might order all of her books!
I hope in her other books there is an index, if not that may drive me crazy! Overall I LOVE this book!
Book Review: Don't expect Gourmet. Expect EVERYDAY!
Summary: 4 Stars
I will keep my comments brief, because those reviews are the ones I like to read as well. This book had excellent ideas for a busy cook. Many of the recipes use common pantry ingredients and demand minimal effort. Can you boil water, chop garlic, squeeze a lemon, open a can? If so... Then open this book and enjoy the praises of those whom you love to feed.
Quickly I would recommend any of the Barefoot Contessa books, and anything by the amazing Debra Madison, especially "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone".
Book Review: EVERYDAY PASTA
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third book we have of Giada DeLaurentis. We love it! It's easy to follow receipes with ingredients you have in the house; nothing is out of the ordinary. So far everything we have made we have loved. I recommend this cook book.Book Review: Easy & Delicious Recipes
Summary: 5 Stars
I love to make any of Giada's recipes. My husband is thrilled when he knows that it's a Giada recipe. This cookbook is no exception. Everything I've made has been wonderful.