Giada De Laurentiis lets her hair down as she demonstrates her love for cooking and entertaining California-style in this disarmingly laid-back show that allows De Laurentiis to venture far afield from her usual Italian culinary …
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Ep 12008-10-18
Rock the Block
In the series opener, Giada De Laurentiis creates fresh, simple dishes for a neighborhood block …
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Ep 22008-10-25
Tricks or Treats
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
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Ep 32008-11-01
Remembering Rome
An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy …
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Ep 42008-11-08
Garden Party
On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
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Ep 52008-11-15
A Family Thanksgiving
Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon …
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Ep 62008-11-22
Art House
Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.
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Ep 72008-11-22
California BBQ
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
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Ep 82008-11-29
Lobster Bake
Giada De Laurentiis plans a traditional lobster bake on the beach. The menu includes lobster …
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Ep 92008-12-06
Secret Santa
Italian dishes are made for a holiday get-together. Included: penne with shrimp and herbed cream …
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Ep 102008-12-13
Breakfast for Dinner
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
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Ep 112008-12-20
Recipe Sharing
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
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Ep 122008-12-27
Day of Indulgence
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
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Ep 132009-01-03
California Light & Healthy
A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with …
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Ep 142009-01-10
Moroccan Magic
A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and …
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Ep 152009-01-17
California Sushi
The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
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Ep 162009-01-31
Polo Brunch
Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne …
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Ep 172009-02-07
Table for Two
Giada and her husband Todd share a romantic evening while daughter Jade stays with a …
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Ep 182009-02-14
We'll Always Have Paris
The host plans a meal inspired by Paris. On the menu: steak-and-cheese croissant sandwiches; mushroom-and-parsley …
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Ep 192009-02-28
Food and Fashion
Giada creates a stylish, eclectic menu for a trunk show she's hosting at her home. …
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Ep 202009-03-07
Bridal Shower
Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian …
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Ep 212009-03-14
Happy Trails
The host packs an eco-friendly picnic to take along on a hike. Included: cranberry-nut granola; …
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Ep 222009-03-28
Picnic in the Park
Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; …
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Ep 232009-04-04
Spring Fling
Light springtime dishes are featured.
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Ep 242009-04-11
Lazy Day Lunch
A simple lunch menu is featured.
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Ep 252009-04-18
Cocktails With Couples
Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and …
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Ep 262009-04-25
Pasta Party
A pasta buffet is featured.
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Ep 272009-04-25
Small Bites
Finger foods are featured, including stuffed baby peppers; tomato-basil tartlets; apricot-and-walnut phyllo cups; and whole-wheat …
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Ep 282009-05-02
Mother's Day Brunch
A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) …
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Ep 292009-05-09
Food and Fun
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
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Ep 302009-05-23
Many Thanks
The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping …
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Ep 312009-05-30
Last Minute Menu
Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound …
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Ep 322009-06-06
Around the World
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
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Ep 332009-06-13
Father's Day Party
A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with …
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Ep 342009-06-20
Record Release
On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
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Ep 352009-06-27
More Cheese Please
The host visits the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills before preparing turkey meat loaf with …
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Ep 362009-07-04
Beach Volleyball
A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Ep 372009-07-11
Road Trip Picnic
Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for …
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Ep 382009-07-18
Surfs Up
White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.
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Ep 392009-07-25
Welcome Home
Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
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Ep 402009-08-01
Busy Day Menu
On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
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Ep 412009-08-08
Sweet Treats
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
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Ep 422009-08-22
Dig in for a Cause
Giada makes a picnic lunch to take with on her day volunteering in a community …
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Ep 432009-08-29
Special Delivery
Healthful freezable meals are made. Included: an egg-white frittata with lox and arugula; chicken Milanese …
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Ep 442009-09-12
Makeover
Giada whips up a family-style meal for a makeover party with her girlfriends. On the …
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Ep 452009-09-19
More for Less
Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with …
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Ep 462009-09-26
Giada's Kidz Kitchen
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local …