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

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

Check out the cake Duff Goldman created for the Harry Potter premiere! — Eater What Giada de Laurentiis cooked for Prince William and Kate Middleton. — People Which brand of store-bought hummus is worth dipping into? — KitchenDaily A look at the top offerings from the Summer Fancy Foods show. — ABC news Canned goods that you should always keep on hand. — TLC Twenty-five 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

Having a successful show on the Food Network may not get you industry accolades like the recent James Beard Awards, but it can get you a nod from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This morning the daytime Emmy Award nominations were announced, and among the nominees are many culinary personalities. Rachael Ray and Giada De Laurentiis received three nominations each, while Read more