grazie giada

One of the tests of a good dish is if you can enjoy the leftovers, night after night, without getting sick of it. Giada de Laurentiis’ Nonna Luna’s Rice passed that test.

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Ever since I saw Giada make this dish on her “Giada at Home” cooking show, it was one I was dying to try. What held me back was that I wasn’t sure Alex would like it.
I was wrong.
So wrong.
In fact, he said it was one of the best dishes I’ve ever made. Thank you, Giada!
The dish is pretty simple, with only a few ingredients, but those ingredients mesh so well together. In every bite, you get tons of flavors – lemon, shrimp, zippiness from the hot sauce, a slight al dente from the rice and rich creaminess from the sauce.
It’s not the healthiest dish, but it’s definitely a great meal for special occasions or every once in a while. If you’re looking for a new dish to add to your dinner repertoire, this one is definitely worth a try.