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Love this cookbook! Giada is one of my favorite chefs, her recipes are easy and delicious. I love how she tells a story with each recipe. I will be sharing this book and it's recipes with family and friends for years to come.
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I have to admit that I am a fan of Giada's cooking and I had great expectations when I ordered this set. They were however crushed. While I still love Giada's cooking, this set is just a way for Food Network to make money. They really cheated with these DVD’s. All they have are the video from the show, no text recipes, no link to the on line shows and no computer support. They play in Windows media player but the set does not contain the recipes. You can get more by taping the shows and then going to the web to download recipes. Another disappointment is the so so transfer quality to DVD. Perhaps I've been spoiled by HD and Tivo but the older shows I've recorded have had better playback quality than the episodes on the DVD's. It is in the old 480p but the quality of the transfer to DVD is dark and about the same quality as your average old VHS tape, not DVD quality. I get the impression Food Network got cheap and subbed out the DVD transfer to the lowest bidder (China?) and it shows. I could watch Giada read the dictionary and her cooking is really first rate. But, that’s all you get is watching Giada. Thank god she is easy to understand and her recipes are easy to follow. But to get consistent results on some of the dishes, you should search the web and find the hard copies. While Giada herself is great, this set is a waste of money. You’re better off recording the shows and going to the web to get the recipes you want or, better yet, just stick with her cookbooks which are all first rate and worlds above this cheap presentation.Read full review
great italian recipes great book with great recipes only problem some pages are very light n hard to read. could this b a reject? other than that great recipes that r easy to follow. love the book.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this book because I'd always liked watching her show and got tired of printing out each recipe one by one. Since I received it, I've made several different recipes and they've all been fantastic! I highly recommend the Salmon Baked in Foil, the Chicken Spezzatino (a thick chicken and vegetable stew) and the Pasta Primavera (pasta and roasted vegetables). The White Beans and Tuna Salad and the Verdure Al Forno (baked vegetables with cream, bread crumbs and cheese) are also very good, but not quite as drool-inducing as the aforementioned recipes. One of my favourite things about the book is that the recipes always seem to turn out just as you think they should, and she's not afraid to admit (even suggest) that using canned ingredients is acceptable (and time-saving). This book makes me feel like I've made a new friend who just happens to be a chef, and who allows, and encourages, you to believe that you can make these recipes just like she does, with excellent results! I am greatly looking forward to more wonderful culinary adventures with these recipes.Read full review
My Wife love's her new Cook Book THANK YOU VERY MUCH from RICK
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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