Season 1 (2008)
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Episodes 46
Rock the Block
In the series opener, Giada De Laurentiis creates fresh, simple dishes for a neighborhood block party. On the menu: chicken and shrimp with pancetta chimichurri; orecchiette with greens; garbanzo beans and ricotta salata; blueberry-and-mascarpone turnovers.
Read MoreTricks or Treats
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
Read MoreRemembering Rome
An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.
Read MoreFood and Fashion
Giada creates a stylish, eclectic menu for a trunk show she's hosting at her home. Included: shrimp spring rolls with cucumber-yogurt dip; beef pops with pineapple-parsley sauce; blended cherry mojitos.
Read MoreA Family Thanksgiving
Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
Read MoreLobster Bake
Giada De Laurentiis plans a traditional lobster bake on the beach. The menu includes lobster tails with clarified butter, corn-and-black-bean salad with basil-lime vinaigrette, and spiked watermelon pops.
Read MoreSecret Santa
Italian dishes are made for a holiday get-together. Included: penne with shrimp and herbed cream sauce; Gorgonzola-stuffed portobello mushrooms; cranberry-cornmeal cake topped with caramel-walnut sauce.
Read MoreBreakfast for Dinner
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
Read MoreRecipe Sharing
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
Read MoreDay of Indulgence
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
Read MoreCalifornia Light & Healthy
A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
Read MoreMoroccan Magic
A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
Read MorePolo Brunch
Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
Read MoreCalifornia Sushi
The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
Read MoreWe'll Always Have Paris
The host plans a meal inspired by Paris. On the menu: steak-and-cheese croissant sandwiches; mushroom-and-parsley salad; raspberry-rose pots de crème.
Read MorePicnic in the Park
Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.
Read MoreTable for Two
Giada and her husband Todd share a romantic evening while daughter Jade stays with a sitter. The recipes shared are "Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen", "Crouton Salad" and "Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Vegetables".
Read MoreGarden Party
On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
Read MoreBridal Shower
Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.
Read MoreHappy Trails
The host packs an eco-friendly picnic to take along on a hike. Included: cranberry-nut granola; grilled vegetable, herb and goat cheese sandwiches; chocolate-raspberry bars.
Read MoreCalifornia BBQ
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
Read MoreAround the World
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
Read MoreSweet Treats
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
Read MoreFood and Fun
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
Read MoreCocktails With Couples
Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.
Read MoreBeach Volleyball
A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
Read MoreMother's Day Brunch
A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.
Read MoreFather's Day Party
A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with Gorgonzola and pancetta; and sweet-apple iced tea.
Read MoreMany Thanks
The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.
Read MoreWelcome Home
Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
Read MoreSmall Bites
Finger foods are featured, including stuffed baby peppers; tomato-basil tartlets; apricot-and-walnut phyllo cups; and whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dipping sauce.
Read MoreLazy Day Lunch
A simple lunch menu is featured.
Read MorePasta Party
A pasta buffet is featured.
Read MoreRecord Release
On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
Read MoreDig in for a Cause
Giada makes a picnic lunch to take with on her day volunteering in a community garden for OXFAM, a charity to combat world hunger. The portable foods prepared are "Smoked Salmon BLT", "Pecorino and Bean Salad" and "Ginger-Tea Lemonade".
Read MoreBusy Day Menu
On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
Read MoreSpring Fling
Light springtime dishes are featured.
Read MoreSpecial Delivery
Healthful freezable meals are made. Included: an egg-white frittata with lox and arugula; chicken Milanese with tomato-and-fennel sauce; mini pancakes with raspberry sorbet and chocolate sauce.
Read MoreRoad Trip Picnic
Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
Read MoreLast Minute Menu
Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.
Read MoreMore Cheese Please
The host visits the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills before preparing turkey meat loaf with feta and sun-dried tomatoes; cheesy baked farro; and crostata with apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola.
Read MoreGiada's Kidz Kitchen
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
Read MoreMore for Less
Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.
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