Kristen Swensson of Cheap, Healthy, Good swings by these parts to share healthy and delicious recipes with us. While Ina Garten is far and away my favorite Food Network host (oh, to have her barn), Giada De Laurentiis is growing...
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When describing this Cornmeal and Rosemary Cake with Balsamic Syrup, Giada de Laurentiis says to "imagine the best corn muffin you've ever tasted, but richer and sweeter." That sounds pretty good to me, and I'm not even the hugest corn...
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Grapefruits are one of my favorite cold weather foods. Not only are they packed with flu-fighting vitamin C, their bright flavor is like a mini burst of sunshine. Often I peel and eat them unadorned, like oranges or clementines. But...
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When people think "Giada" they think "pasta." After all, her previous cookbook, Everyday Pasta, was entirely dedicated to the subject. At a time when most of America was quaking in the wake of carbs, Giada taught us that they were...
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This week's recipe for Giada de Laurentiis's orzo with sausage, peppers, and tomatoes is taken from the chapter of Giada's Kitchen dedicated to kid-friendly food, but I think it's great for grown-ups, too. It's also incredibly versatile; leave out the...
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Normally, I wouldn't excerpt a recipe that calls for a specific pan in an unusual shape or size. Nothing is more frustrating then getting all excited to bake, say, a spicy gingerbread, only to discover that it requires six mini...
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Don't be put off by the vanilla bean in this recipe excerpted from Giada's Kitchen; Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto is actually a savory dish. Instead of adding sweetness, the vanilla imparts a lovely, fragrant note. Flavored with white wine...
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