At this time of year, we often try to recreate our lives. Whether we’re organizing our house from the ground up or finally clearing out the grocery drawer to fill it with brightly colored, fresh ingredients, we are ready to treat our minds, homes, and bodies with awe and respect. That means we are totally focused on cozy home cooking while making sure our nutritional needs are met, and it turns out TV star and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis are completely on the same page.
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This year, instead of doing some sort of punitive cleansing, De Laurentiis and her blog Giadzy are focusing on meals that nourish the body and soul, meaning they offer serious nutrition and comfort with every bite. If you’re looking for recipe inspiration for your own New Years trip, check out these delicious, cozy, and vegetarian dishes from Giada De Laurentiis.
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Halibut with olive relish
If you’re looking to add more lean fish to your diet, this halibut recipe will convince you. The fish is crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside and is topped with a flavorful olive relish that also goes well with grilled chicken or shrimp.
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Giada’s Green Chicken Chili
Loaded with chicken, beans, greens, and greens, this hearty chili has everything you need to stay warm and cozy on cold winter nights.
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Stew with chicken stew
To prepare nutritious meals from scratch, every dish in your closet doesn’t have to get dirty. This filling chicken stew is cooked in a saucepan (use a Dutch oven for maximum coziness) so you have more time to enjoy dinner instead of cleaning.
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Giada’s simple Italian salad
Never underestimate the power of a well-prepared, simple salad to brighten up a meal. Winter vegetables like radicchio and endive are in their prime, and peppery arugula is always a more exciting salad choice than boring mixed vegetables. The simple lemon dressing makes this a versatile side dish and is also suitable as a bed for baked salmon, grilled chicken or seared tofu cubes.
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Acqua Pazza (Spicy Sea Bass)
Luscious sea bass has a luxurious texture and a mild, meaty taste. Combine it with a spicy tomato sauce and you have a light and nutritious winter food in hand.
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White beans and Tuscan kale
Beans are so underrated, especially since they make such a great comfort meal. This dish of white beans and Tuscan kale becomes creamy and dreamy after a long simmer with garlic, sage and olive oil and makes your kitchen smell heavenly. It’s also loaded with vegetarian protein and is high in fiber thanks to the beans and kale.
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Pan pan of parmesan prawns and vegetables
Well worth bringing out this classic De Laurentiis recipe again in the New Year. After all, what’s more delicious (or easier) than roasting the prawns and vegetables together on a sheet pan, then drizzling them with parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice?
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