Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Recipe Review: "Everyday Italian"

After my first recipe review wasn't too successful I was a little skeptical going into this one. The first dish was Verdure al Forno & oh my cheesy goodness was it amazing! Next I made the grilled tuna steaks with Giada's pesto recipe & wild mushroom risotto...HEAVENLY! The last recipe P actually tried because I was out of commission. (A weed wacker fell on my head in the garage...another story for another blog post) He made Giada's "Tin Foil Salmon" & I'll let him tell you what he thought...

"I love making things that are easy but make it look like I actually know what I'm doing...
I wish I would've had this cookbook when I was single, I would've gotten more a** then John Mayer"
-P (Samster Daddy)

Well said my dear, well said. From the eatee point of view I can say that the salmon was AMAAAAZING & I'm super picky about my fish. If it taste fishy at all I won't eat it. With this recipe you put the filets inside a foil packet and top them with a mix of diced tomatoes, fresh garlic & onion, oregano & I think a few other pieces of goodness, fold up the foil packet, bake for 25 minutes and you're done. SO. GOOD.

As you've probably already guessed this cookbook is getting a two thumbs up A+ review. I can guarantee it's going to be a staple in my kitchen for everything from quick family dinners to impressive company get-togethers! Oh man, now I'm hungry after writing this!


(Note- If you'd like to purchase the cookbook online you can use the link above & the nice peeps at Amazon will give Samster Mommy a lovely commission of 4% to go towards her craft addiction.)

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8 comments:

  1. LaurenNovember 25, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I have been cooking since I was about 12 or 13, and so I have accumulated a VERY large collection of cookbooks - I think it's what people always want to give me for occasions. :) BUT, the ones that I really really want - like this Giada staple! - have eluded me for the past couple of years. Thanks for the review on it - I'll have to be sure to snag it soon!

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  2. The Oxford FamilyNovember 25, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    more a** than John Mayer..ha ha! Love it! I just wanted to say hello...I have followed you for a long time but never say hi! Your posts always start my day off right! Thanks! oh and the pic in the upper left corner with tiny Sam...gorgeous! It's what made me come back again :)

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  3. MauriNovember 25, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Thanks for the review, this is definitely one I want to purchase. And P's review was the best! LOL! I'll have to put this on my christmas list. :)

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  4. RachelNovember 25, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    You know...I have had this cookbook for over a year or so and have never tried any of the recipes even though I am a pasta/italian food addict. After reading your reviews, it gave me the kick in the but I needed to actually crack this book open and try it out. I think I am going to start with the Verdure al Forno!

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  5. KNovember 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks for the review. Our local library actually has a copy, so I'm going to check it out and try out some recipes. If I decide to buy, I'll come back here for your link:)

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  6. Donna @ Mudpies & MemoriesNovember 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    His review cracked me up! I'm a huge fan of Giada's show. I need to order myself a copy of the book.

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  7. prashantNovember 26, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Your posts always start my day off right!


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  8. AnonymousNovember 27, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I made this quite awhile ago for my husband. (We're talking years ago!) The feedback-he LOVED it! Good for your hubby to try this recipe. It is super easy.

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