Giada's Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita by Giada De Laurentiis; 2018. Hardcover. (F&C)

With photos shot on location around Rome, Giada's latest book is an exploration of her food roots and the lifestyle traditions that define la bella vita, with the contemporary California twist.

Giada De Laurentiis offers her lighter, healthier takes on classic Italian fare. In her newest cookbook, she invites fans and home cooks to get to know the flavors and stories that have inspired her life's work. Here, she shares recipes for authentic Italian dishes as her family has prepared them for years while infusing them with her fresh flavors to make them her own, like in her Grilled Swordfish with Candied Lemon Salad; Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans; Asparagus with Grilled Melon Salad; Bruschetta with Burrata and Kale Salsa Verde; and Fennel Upside Down Cake.