Everyday Italian Episodes
Lite and Healthy
Giada De Laurentiis cooks a light and healthy lunch for her girlfriends, with Conchiglie with Clams and Mussels, Tuscan Salad, Grapefruit Zabaglione Over Mixed Berries and Blissini.
Trattoria Cooking
Giada De Laurentiis prepares meals from her favorite Italian trattorias. These family owned and run restaurants prepare flavors from home and hold the key to Italy's best dishes. Recipes: Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce, Mediterranean Farro Salad and Ricotta Cappuccino.
Fast Food That Won't Weigh You Down
Giada De Laurentiis prepares some of her favorite fast food that will leave your conscience clear but your stomach happy. Recipes: Halibut in Artichoke and Tomato Broth; Parmesan, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Salad; Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple.
Comfort Food
Giada De Laurentiis finally has a day off and she wants to spend it with her aunt cooking some of their favorite Tuscan comfort food. They make Corn Tortelli with Tarragon Butter, Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta and Sweet Fresh Fettuccini.
Kids Cooking Class
Giada De Laurentiis is teaching a cooking class for kids! She's inviting some kids into her kitchen and showing them the basics to some Italian kid-friendly food: Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina, Broiled Zucchini and Potatoes with Parmesan Crust and Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti.
Giada's Drive-In
Giada De Laurentiis and her husband, Todd, are going to a drive-in movie and Giada's packing a picnic of Pancetta and Turkey Meatloaf Sandwiches, Sun-Dried Tomato and Peas on Endive Spears, Popcorn with Parmesan and Pecorino, and Orange and Nut Squares.
Candy/Halloween
Giada De Laurentiis is throwing a Halloween party for the kids in the neighborhood this year. She'll fill their tummies with some delicious Halloween treats Italian-style. She makes Chocolate-Hazelnut Smooches, Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting, Chocolate Almond Apricot Brittle and Italian Fruit Punch.
Entertaining the In-Laws Italian Style!
Giada De Laurentiis's best girlfriend just married into an Italian family and her new in-laws are coming to dinner! Giada's going to show her how to take the stress out of this important meal with a beautiful and easy welcoming Italian menu: Roast Beef with Spicy Parsley Tomato Sauce, Thimbles with Mushrooms and Artichokes and Upside-Down Berry Crostada.
Sweet and Savory
Giada De Laurentiis prepares her favorite dishes that have the perfect balance between sweet and savory that can appeal to your every mood: Gnocchi with Cinnamon Butter, Short Ribs with Tagliatelle and Red Pepper Cheesecake.
The Art of Antipasti
Giada De Laurentiis prepares some unusual antipasti that are hearty enough to serve for a lunch: Neapolitan Calamari and Shrimp Salad; Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles; Pizzettes with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto.
Ingredients in 15 Minutes
Giada De Laurentiis is giving herself a challenge, coming up with four dishes each with only five ingredients that you can prepare in just 15 minutes: Rigatoni with Red Pepper, Almonds and Bread Crumbs; Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto; Croissant Panini; Biscotti-Gelato Sandwiches and Espresso.
Giada's New York Twist
Giada De Laurentiis takes inspiration from her New York travels and throws an Italian twist on her favorite New York dishes. She makes: Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette, Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce and Pork with Sweet Onion Marmellata.
Freeze It
Giada De Laurentiis's sister has a new baby. Giada shows her sister how to prepare meals you can freeze ahead from appetizers to desserts good for busy schedules or when you are just on the go. Recipes include: Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce, Artichoke Pesto on Ciabatta and Strawberry Strata.
Vineyard Visit
Giada De Laurentiis is visiting her friend's vineyard and she is bringing along some food that will pair perfectly with the wines: Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood, Smoked Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomato Cigars, Lamb with Chianti Vinaigrette and Grilled Peaches in Wine.
GDL Foods
Giada De Laurentiis whips up a favorite meal from her catering days. She invites her former client Maxine Greenspan to visit her in the kitchen and takes a meal over to the Greenspans for dinner. With recipes for Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree, Onion Soup with Fontina and Thyme and Italian Chocolate Sandwich Cookie.
North and South
Giada De Laurentiis prepares regional Italian dishes from Northern and Southern Italy that demonstrate how different "Italian Food" can really be. Sicilian Penne with Swordfish and Eggplant, Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup, Pecorino Romano with Apples and Fig Jam.
Special Single Servings
Giada De Laurentiis prepares simple dishes and makes them elegant by serving them in creative individual portions: Risotto in a Lemon Cup, Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup and Individual Orange and Chocolate Cheesecakes.
Holiday Gifts from Home
Giada De Laurentiis makes an Italian gift basket that will keep her family and friends enjoying Christmas well into the new year. With recipes for Salami and Gorgonzola Biscuits; Ragu with Pancetta and Prosciutto; Toasted Cecchi, Almonds and Pistachios; Parma-Style Carrot Cake.
Thanksgiving for Two
Giada De Laurentiis wants to have a quiet intimate Thanksgiving with her husband. She'll show you how to pare down this feast without skimping on tradition. With recipes for Turkey and Cranberry Ravioli, Cornbread Panzanella Salad and Apple and Walnut Torta.
Potluck Party
Giada De Laurentiis is inviting the girls over for a potluck party. They raid their closets and bring over clothes and jewelry to exchange and Giada makes Balsamic Chicken Drumettes, Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad, Sweet Potato Fries with Basil Salt and Garlic Mayonnaise plus Vanilla Gelato Bites with Chocolate and Hazelnuts.
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