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Super-Italian

Giada De Laurentiis Wants You to Cook Better—Not Less

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A Return to Roots—and a New Chapter

Though she’s spent decades in the spotlight, Super-Italian marks a return to something more personal for De Laurentiis. After years of building a brand that spanned television, restaurants, and retail, she found herself craving simplicity—and authenticity on her own terms.

“I wanted to go back and reconnect with my roots,” she said. “I had sort of distanced myself a little bit, in an effort to do so many other things. But I realized the food I grew up with, and the way Italians eat, is already full of so much nourishment.”

The book is part memoir, part evolution. It doesn’t reject the glamorous Vegas restaurants or the curated product lines. Instead, it folds them into a deeper narrative: one of a woman in her fifties reflecting on where she’s been—and where she’s still going. For De Laurentiis, it’s not about chasing trends or rebranding her identity. It’s about offering something meaningful to people who cook.

“I want to empower you,” she said. “I want you to feel good—not just about your own body, but about what you’re giving to your family.”

Cooking with Intention

At its heart, Super-Italian is less about restriction and more about intention. The recipes are vibrant and satisfying—but also balanced, nutrient-dense, and surprisingly simple. Rather than reinventing the wheel, De Laurentiis reimagines familiar dishes in ways that prioritize well-being without sacrificing pleasure.

It’s a culmination of everything she’s learned—not just about food, but about herself. “I think all my books are really a biography,” she said. “They tell the story of where I am in my life—through recipes.”

That story, like any good Italian meal, is meant to be shared. And with Super-Italian, De Laurentiis invites readers not just to cook, but to rethink how they nourish the people they love.

Because for her, a great dish isn’t just about flavor. It’s about connection, clarity—and the kind of joy that lingers long after the meal ends.

Recipes from Giada De Laurentiis’ New Cookbook Super-Italian

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