S01E01

S01E01 18 Okt 08

30m

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.

S01E02

S01E02 25 Okt 08

30m

Tricks or Treats

Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.

S01E03

S01E03 1 Nov 08

30m

Remembering Rome

An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.

S01E04

S01E04 8 Nov 08

30m

Garden Party

On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.

S01E05

S01E05 15 Nov 08

30m

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.

S01E06

S01E06 22 Nov 08

30m

Art House

Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.

S01E07

S01E07 22 Nov 08

30m

California BBQ

Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.

S01E08

S01E08 29 Nov 08

30m

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.

S01E09

S01E09 6 Des 08

30m

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.

S01E10

S01E10 13 Des 08

30m

Breakfast for Dinner

The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.

S01E11

S01E11 20 Des 08

30m

Recipe Sharing

Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.

S01E12

S01E12 27 Des 08

30m

Day of Indulgence

The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.

S01E13

S01E13 3 Jan 09

30m

California Light & Healthy

A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.

S01E14

S01E14 10 Jan 09

30m

Moroccan Magic

A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.

S01E15

S01E15 17 Jan 09

30m

California Sushi

The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.

S01E16

S01E16 31 Jan 09

30m

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".

S01E17

S01E17 7 Feb 09

30m

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".

S01E18

S01E18 14 Feb 09

30m

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.

S01E19

S01E19 28 Feb 09

30m

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.

S01E20

S01E20 7 Mar 09

30m

Bridal Shower

Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.

S01E21

S01E21 14 Mar 09

30m

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.

S01E22

S01E22 28 Mar 09

30m

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.

S01E23

S01E23 4 Apr 09

30m

Spring Fling

Light springtime dishes are featured.

S01E24

S01E24 11 Apr 09

30m

Lazy Day Lunch

A simple lunch menu is featured.

S01E25

S01E25 18 Apr 09

30m

Cocktails With Couples

Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.

S01E26

S01E26 25 Apr 09

30m

Pasta Party

A pasta buffet is featured.

S01E27

S01E27 25 Apr 09

30m

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.

S01E28

S01E28 2 Mei 09

30m

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.

S01E29

S01E29 9 Mei 09

30m

Food and Fun

Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.

S01E30

S01E30 23 Mei 09

30m

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.

S01E31

S01E31 30 Mei 09

30m

Last Minute Menu

Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.

S01E32

S01E32 6 Jun 09

30m

Around the World

Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.

S01E33

S01E33 13 Jun 09

30m

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.

S01E34

S01E34 20 Jun 09

30m

Record Release

On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.

S01E35

S01E35 27 Jun 09

30m

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.

S01E36

S01E36 4 Jul 09

30m

Beach Volleyball

A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.

S01E37

S01E37 11 Jul 09

30m

Road Trip Picnic

Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.

S01E38

S01E38 18 Jul 09

30m

Surfs Up

White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.

S01E39

S01E39 25 Jul 09

30m

Welcome Home

Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.

S01E40

S01E40 1 Agu 09

30m

Busy Day Menu

On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.

S01E41

S01E41 8 Agu 09

30m

Sweet Treats

Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.

S01E42

S01E42 22 Agu 09

30m

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".

S01E43

S01E43 29 Agu 09

30m

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.

S01E44

S01E44 12 Sep 09

30m

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.

S01E45

S01E45 19 Sep 09

30m

More for Less

Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.

S01E46

S01E46 26 Sep 09

30m

Giada's Kidz Kitchen

Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.