Pasta is an inexpensive way to feed a crowd and a blank canvas to dress up with great ingredients, so Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a pasta party buffet with leftovers that are hard to beat.

In Giada De Laurentiis' family, Sundays are set aside for family dinners. For a stress-free, traditional family dinner at home, Giada's menu includes casual but hearty dishes like Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce, Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash, Baby Lettuces with Spicy Vinaigrette and, for dessert, Double Chocolate Chip Red Wine Bundt Cake.

Jade loves chocolate just as much as her mother so Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a chocolate-themed Valentine's Day party for her and her friends.

After a recent trip to Capri, Italy, Giada De Laurentiis hosts a lunch party that celebrates the island and one of its most inspiring ingredients -- the lemon.

Giada De Laurentiis treats Jade to a special day of mother-daughter fun and a delicious dinner.

Giada De Laurentiis knows there are few things more special than being invited over to someone's home for a dinner party; she hosts a formal dinner with a multi-course meal including whole roasted beef tenderloin with peperonata and more.

Giada De Laurentiis hosts an elegant outdoor lunch made with fresh garden ingredients to thank some of her friends and family for the special things they've done for her; the menu includes crispy goat cheese salad, Moroccan lemon chicken and more.

There's nothing Giada De Laurentiis loves more than an over-the-top costume party, and she goes all out with a Big Hair Rocker Party.

Giada De Laurentiis organizes a dog park picnic inspired by her dog, Bruno, for her friends with furry pals.

With a cuisine that's as varied as its dramatic landscape, the island of Sicily has become very popular for its wide range of interesting foods; Giada De Laurentiis transports her guests to the exotic island with a Sicilian menu.

Giada De Laurentiis brings out the comfy outdoor seating, cozy blankets and a DIY outdoor theater for a movie night under the stars.

Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter Jade host an Easter-themed family brunch with a menu that includes Giada's spin on traditional Italian holiday dishes.