Giada De Laurentiis
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Giada at Home
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Episode 130 min2008-10-18
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.
Episode 230 min2008-10-25
Tricks or Treats
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
Episode 330 min2008-11-01
Remembering Rome
An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.
Episode 1930 min2009-02-28
Food 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.
Episode 530 min2008-11-15
A Family Thanksgiving
Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
Episode 830 min2008-11-29
Lobster 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.
Episode 630 min2008-11-22
Art House
Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.
Episode 930 min2008-12-06
Secret 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.
Episode 1030 min2008-12-13
Breakfast for Dinner
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
Episode 1130 min2008-12-20
Recipe Sharing
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
Episode 1230 min2008-12-27
Day of Indulgence
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
Episode 1330 min2009-01-03
California Light & Healthy
A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
Episode 1430 min2009-01-10
Moroccan Magic
A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
Episode 1630 min2009-01-31
Polo Brunch
Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
Episode 1530 min2009-01-17
California Sushi
The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
Episode 1830 min2009-02-14
We'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.
Episode 2230 min2009-03-28
Picnic 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.
Episode 1730 min2009-02-07
Table 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".
Episode 430 min2008-11-08
Garden Party
On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
Episode 2030 min2009-03-07
Bridal Shower
Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.
Episode 2130 min2009-03-14
Happy 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.
Episode 730 min2008-11-22
California BBQ
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
Episode 3230 min2009-06-06
Around the World
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
Episode 4130 min2009-08-08
Sweet Treats
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
Episode 2930 min2009-05-09
Food and Fun
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
Episode 2530 min2009-04-18
Cocktails With Couples
Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.
Episode 3630 min2009-07-04
Beach Volleyball
A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
Episode 2830 min2009-05-02
Mother'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.
Episode 3330 min2009-06-13
Father'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.
Episode 3030 min2009-05-23
Many Thanks
The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.
Episode 3930 min2009-07-25
Welcome Home
Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
Episode 3830 min2009-07-18
Surfs Up
White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.
Episode 2730 min2009-04-25
Small 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.
Episode 2430 min2009-04-11
Lazy Day Lunch
A simple lunch menu is featured.
Episode 2630 min2009-04-25
Pasta Party
A pasta buffet is featured.
Episode 3430 min2009-06-20
Record Release
On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
Episode 4230 min2009-08-22
Dig 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".
Episode 4030 min2009-08-01
Busy Day Menu
On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
Episode 4430 min2009-09-12
Makeover
Giada whips up a family-style meal for a makeover party with her girlfriends. On the menu: artichoke-and-bean crostinis; vegetable Parmesan; melon-and-mint slush.
Episode 2330 min2009-04-04
Spring Fling
Light springtime dishes are featured.
Episode 4330 min2009-08-29
Special 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.
Episode 3730 min2009-07-11
Road Trip Picnic
Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
Episode 3130 min2009-05-30
Last Minute Menu
Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.
Episode 3530 min2009-06-27
More 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.
Episode 4630 min2009-09-26
Giada's Kidz Kitchen
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
Episode 4530 min2009-09-19
More 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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