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Experience the Italian way of healthy eating—where no food is off-limits—with 100 flavorful, nutrient-rich recipes from New York Times bestselling author Giada De Laurentiis.

Since the beginning of her culinary career, Giada has followed a simple yet powerful formula for creating unforgettable meals: Good Cooking = Technique + Ingredients + Ambience. This same philosophy applies to wellness—by selecting nourishing ingredients, preparing them with care, and enjoying them wholeheartedly, better health becomes second nature. With an emphasis on Italian superfoods, *Super-Italian* offers a guide to stocking your pantry with nutritious essentials and preparing meals that are both wholesome and irresistibly delicious.

The book highlights key Italian superfoods and showcases them in every recipe:

Olives + Olive Oil: Umbrian Chicken Stew with Green Olives, Kale Salsa Verde, and Grilled Swordfish with Olive Bagna Cauda

Beans + Legumes: Artichoke Dip with White Beans, Crunchy Roasted Butter Beans, and Creamy Cannellini Beans

Cruciferous Vegetables: Winter Beans and Greens Soup, Orecchiette with Almond Pesto and Broccoli Rabe, and Green Gazpacho

Small Fish: Caesar Aioli, Pasta Assassina, and Anchovy Pasta with Walnuts

Vinegar: Balsamic Chocolate Truffles, Grilled Endive Salad with Citrus and Pancetta, and Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola and Balsamic

Tomatoes: Sicilian Pesto, Tomatoes Gratinata, and Calabrian Pomodoro

Giada demonstrates how to balance carbohydrates and fats while focusing on vibrant vegetables, lean proteins, and health-boosting superfoods in every dish. With 100 beautifully photographed recipes, she proves that when you start with high-quality, minimally processed ingredients, thoughtfully prepared, you can fully enjoy Italian cuisine—pasta included—without compromise.