Welcome summer with food network stars Giada De Laurentiis’ ideas for light and healthy meals.
These recipes by an Italian-American chef are satisfying, but less satisfying, and feature rice-like orzo, one of the lightest pasta.
De Laurentiis’ Sun-dried tomato chicken orzo frying pan
Exploding in both vibrant taste and color, De Laurentiis’s easy-to-make frying pan meal will soon be together, as she writes in her food blog. Giadzy..
“There’s no such thing as a plate of food that requires little or no preparation work on a busy weekday. It doesn’t hurt to be this delicious!” She writes. “If necessary, use your favorite quick cooking vegetables, such as broccoli rapini, broccolini, and spinach, instead of kale.”
A reviewer on her site liked the dish and said: I used boneless chicken thighs, but they still have skin. The chicken came out juicy and moist. … My family loved it! Thanks for the delicious recipe Giada! And “I made this last night, and it was great … it pleases the crowd … Grazie Giada.”
Get the complete recipes and reviews at Giadzy.
Flavorful of Jada de Laurentiis Crispy orzo and peas
Coconut milk, ginger and green onions infuse aroma and flavor into what she calls “fried rice’s Italian spin” in this recipe’s Food Network video. Peas and lemon juice conclude this Orzo dish with a crunchy, crispy texture.
Food Network reviewers agreed that Simply Giada’s star food was the winner. “I saw Giada making this in an IG post and thought it was perfect for toddlers. That’s right! I’ll add a parm in particular. Forgetting toddlers, I can stop biting I couldn’t. You can see how this is perfect with different proteins and vegetables. It’s a great dish! “
Complete recipes, videos, and reviews can be found on the Food Network site.
De Laurentiis’ Orzo salad Great summer food
Orzo pasta is cooked in this dish’s chicken stock, giving it a solid flavor from the beginning. Feed the crowd with a refreshing light meal of galvanzo beans, grape tomatoes, chopped red onions, fresh basil and mint leaves.
The personality of the dish is described in the recipe’s Food Network video as follows: “You can also add green onions and sweet onions. I like red onions and I like purple. A little bite is sweet.”
A vinaigrette of spicy red wine completes this bright and colorful meal, perfect for a carry-on or summer gathering.
Over 400 5-star reviews praised De Laurentiis salad. This includes one home cook who wrote: Fresh mint and basil add the flavor we like, with or without dressing. Thank you for the wonderful recipe. “
Find complete recipes, videos, and reviews on the Food Network site.
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