Everyday Pasta by Giada De Laurentiis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Everyday Pasta
Book Review: Good one Giada!
Summary: 4 Stars
If you love pasta and need inspiration, this book is for you. The recipes are easy to follow, no tricky ingredients and every one I've tried has tasted really good. I have a pretty strong background in Italian cooking and while many have been Americanized I still wouldn't hesitate to serve up to my Italian friends.Book Review: Good source of pasta recipes
Summary: 4 Stars
Giada De Laurentiis has become quite well known as a result of her expertise in cooking. This cookbook is another among a number that she has authored. And it is a nice addition to the collection of cookbooks "out there."
We do a lot of pasta cooking and Italian cooking at home. We cook up a "gravy" each Sunday (tomato sauce and accompanying herbs and goodies). The recipes in this book will be solid additions to our repertoire.
The book begins with a nice, brief essay on the nature of pasta, concluding with the author's "Top 10 Pasta-Cooking Tips" (e.g., always cook pasta in a big enough pot; don't add olive oil while cooking; make sure that the end product is al dente; don't overdo portions when serving; etc.). The introductory part of the book concludes with a "dictionary" of types of pasta, from capellini/angel hair to spaghetti.
The first section of the book is what she calls "Pasta Go-Withs," antipasto, appetizers, side dishes. One dish in this section that resonates with me: "Sautéed spinach with red onion" (page 58). Easy to make and tasty! Ingredients are straightforward; the instructions are pretty easy to follow. A good antipasto is always a nice accompaniment to a meal. On page 81, the author presents a nice antipasto salad, complete with pasta (in this instance, fusilli).
Pasta main dishes? Some that strike my fancy: Roman-style fettuccine with chicken; Linguine with butter, pecorino, arugula, and black pepper; Spaghetti with sautéed onions and marjoram; Mini penne with parmesan chicken.
Sauces? I like marinara. The author provides her recipe for this redoubtable treat on page 224. Dressings? Take a look at her Roasted garlic vinaigrette on page 228.
All in all, for those who like pasta dishes, this is a very nice addition to one's culinary library.
Book Review: Gotta love Giada
Summary: 5 Stars
I am the most heterosexual woman in the world, but I would switch teams in a New York minute for Giada DeLaurentis. She is my girl crush--I love her!!!!! I also love all her cookbooks, and this one is another winner. Her dishes are so simple, so healthy and so elegant. Also, this cookbook is really nice to look at--beautifully put together. Anyone who doesn't love this cookbook is out of their mind.Book Review: Great Italian cookbook
Summary: 4 Stars
This book has wonderful recipes. The only downfall is they are not quick and easy. Lots of ingredients and time are needed.Book Review: Great Pasta Dishes
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a terrific book. It has interesting, tasty recipes that are pretty easy to make and virtually foolproof.