The other day I had friends over for dinner, and since it was raining, I wanted to serve a comforting meal like soup and sandwiches. The classic soup and sandwich combination is tomato soup and grilled cheese, but I was in the mood for something a little different, something like roasted red pepper soup and grilled cheese sandwiches with prosciutto (stay tuned for that recipe!). This easy soup, Read more

Didn't have time to plan the workweek's meals yesterday? No sweat. There's still an opportunity to pull dinner together with salad that makes the most of your pantry ingredients. Build on a basic lettuce base with chickpeas, tomatoes, cold cuts, and kidney beans left over from last night's burgers. Toss everything together with a honey-vinegar dressing, and serve alongside a chunk of bread. If Read more

I've always been mindful of what I'm putting into my body, with a focus on wholesome, balanced meals whenever possible. But the holidays admittedly derailed me quite a bit. Now, with yuletide celebrations behind me, I want to make sure that I set a new decade off on the right foot. That's why, when friends came to visit, I ditched the restaurant reservations in favor of a protein-rich, Read more

Recently I was in need of a seasonal appetizer that would satiate both vegetarians and carnivores alike. After watching an episode of Giada at Home, I decided to try her grilled corn and cheese cakes. Instead of using frozen corn, I substituted fresh corn cut off the cob. The recipe has mixed reviews, and I was a little worried that the resulting bite wouldn't be embraced by my all-female Read more

Although I wouldn't consider a classic lasagna to be a fast and easy weeknight meal option, this variation, with a simple asparagus-ricotta filling and no sauce, is ideal for a middle of the week pick-me-up. The ingredient list calls for pancetta, but I had bacon in my fridge, so that's what I used. If you're a vegetarian, leave it out. The best part of this lasagna is the sun-dried tomato paste Read more

This braised chicken with tomatoes makes a perfect transitional dish. Stay tuned for all of our coverage from the NYC Wine and Food Festival, starting with our Giada De Laurentiis interview. Add some flavor to football season with 10 tasty tailgating recipes. Be inspired by our inside look at Martha Stewart's 70th birthday party. Go beyond curry with our Indian food guide. Take it from us: Read more

In case you haven't noticed, we've gone grilled cheese crazy! We're celebrating National Grilled Cheese month by sharing our favorite recipes, and now I want to hear all about the best grilled cheese sandwich you've ever ate. Channel your inner Giada de Laurentiis from the Food Network series, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, and tell me what made the sandwich memorable. I'll start: the best grilled Read more

We've hit the ground running at the New York City Wine and Food Festival, and last night we kept busy (and full) stuffing our faces at Meatball Madness (our favorite: a brilliant duck and porcini creation). While our mouths were pretty much full the entire time, we'd have been remiss not to catch a word with the evening's host, Giada De Laurentiis, who had the weighty task of evaluating all 25 Read more

Of all the demos I visited at the Food & Wine Classic, the seminar hosted by Giada De Laurentiis surprised me the most. I worried that it'd be too crowded due to the Food Network star's popularity, but it wound up being one of my favorites. Although the Italian bombshell did spill her secrets for looking great, she definitely demonstrated that she isn't just a pretty face. The lady can cook, Read more

There are certain dishes that I'm obsessed with. Among them are shrimp appetizers and crostini, so imagine my delight when I came across Giada de Laurentiis's recipe for a shrimp crostini appetizer! The most important part of this dish is the bread; select a loaf that's sturdy and can hold the gooey thick topping. It's a mixture of plump pink shrimp, vibrant peppery arugula, and juicy fresh Read more