Giada Dinner Recipes

Giada Campfire Salmon in Packets
If you love meals that are easy, flavorful, and feel a bit fancy, you’ll adore Giada’s Campfire Salmon in Packets. The tender salmon soaks up all the delicious juices from the tangy tomatoes and briny capers. Each bite feels like a little burst of summer, even on chilly days.
Giada Mussels with Fennel and Italian Beer
If you’re looking for a recipe that feels restaurant-worthy but is super simple to make, Giada’s Mussels with Fennel and Italian Beer is it. The mussels are tender and juicy, and the broth—made with fennel, shallots, and butter—is so flavorful you’ll want to drink it straight from the bowl.
Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers with Fennel Slaw
If you love recipes that feel fresh and packed with flavor, Giada Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers with Fennel Slaw will be your new favorite. The salmon patties are tender and juicy, with a hint of citrus that pairs beautifully with the zesty fennel slaw. Every bite is pure perfection.
Giada Pan-Seared Salmon with Year-Round Succotash
You’ll fall in love with how quick and flavorful my Giada Pan-Seared Salmon with Year-Round Succotash is. The salmon is perfectly seared, with a crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth center, while the succotash bursts with the sweetness of corn, the crunch of peppers, and the brightness of fresh basil.
Giada Mezzi Rigatoni
A savory recipe by Giada is this Mezzi Rigatoni that you can prepare in under 40 minutes for a quick dinner. Made with mezzi rigatoni, spicy Italian sausage, butternut squash, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and baby arugula. This delicious Mezzi Rigatoni recipe is a perfect dinner that takes about 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Giada De Laurentiis Ziti Stufati
A delicious recipe by Giada De Laurentiis is this Ziti Stufati that you can enjoy at festive occasions or family dinners, made with ziti, ground beef, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and fresh mozzarella. This rich and comforting Ziti Stufati recipe is a perfect dinner option that takes around 130 minutes to make and serves up to 8 people.
Giada Skinny Chicken Parm
Giada’s Skinny Chicken Parm is the kind of recipe that makes you fall in love with home cooking. It’s light yet satisfying, with crispy-edged chicken smothered in marinara and melty cheese. The herbs bring a fresh, vibrant aroma to the kitchen, making your mouth water while baking.
Giada Sartu Di Riso
Quick to make and ready in about 130 minutes, this Sartu Di Riso by Giada features Arborio rice, chicken broth, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese. This hearty dinner recipe serves 6-8 people and is great for family gatherings or festive meals.
Giada De Laurentiis Orzo With Clams
One of the standout recipes from my favorite Giada Italy cookbook is this Orzo with Clams dish, made with fresh clams, tender orzo, aromatic fennel, savory shallots, and vibrant piquillo peppers. This hearty Orzo with Clams is a great option for a quick dinner, taking around 25 minutes to prepare, and it serves 4 people easily.
Giada’s Cacio E Pepe With Pancetta and Arugula
Another fantastic recipe from Giada’s Italy cookbook is Cacio e Pepe With Pancetta and Arugula, made with pancetta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino cheese, baby arugula, and pasta. This rich and flavorful dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner and serves up to 4 people.
Giada Lemon and Oregano Pounded Chicken
This zesty Giada Lemon and Oregano Pounded Chicken uses chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and kosher salt. This bright and simple lemon chicken recipe makes a great dinner and comes together in about 50 minutes, serving 4 people comfortably.
Giada Pan-seared Branzino With Tomato and Capers
A delicious recipe by Giada De Laurentiis is this Pan-seared Branzino with Tomato and Capers that you can easily prepare for a flavorful dinner at home. Made with branzino fillets, cherry tomatoes, capers, niçoise olives, and butter, this savory Pan-seared Branzino recipe is perfect for dinner and takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It can serve up to 4 people.
Giada Flank Steak With Roasted Grapes and Mushrooms
This savory Flank Steak with Roasted Grapes and Mushrooms by Giada is prepared using flank steak, wild mushrooms, red grapes, dry sherry, and thyme. This hearty Flank Steak with Roasted Grapes and Mushrooms recipe is a dinner that takes about 50 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Giada Make-Ahead Cioppino
Quick and straightforward, taking just 1 hour and 10 minutes to make, this Giada Make-Ahead Cioppino recipe is great for special occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Made with clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, and fennel, this hearty dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and serves 4-6 people.
Giada Veal Saltimbocca Milanese-style
This delicious Giada Veal Saltimbocca Milanese-Style is prepared using veal rib chop, fontina cheese, fresh sage leaves, prosciutto di San Daniele, and panko bread crumbs. This authentic Italian Veal Saltimbocca recipe is a delicious dinner that takes about 40 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 1 person.