Giada at Home

Season 1

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Be Giada De Laurentiis' guest as she puts together meals meant for entertaining friends and family. Whether it's a festive bash or an intimate meal, in her own kitchen or at the beach, it's a day of memorable food and fun with Giada at Home.
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46 Episodes
  • Rock the Block
    E1
    Rock the BlockIn 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.
  • Tricks or Treats
    E2
    Tricks or TreatsHomemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
  • Remembering Rome
    E3
    Remembering RomeGiada and her family cook food reminiscent Rome, Italy, Giada's birthplace. The recipes shared are "Vegetable Fritto Misto with Lemon Mayonnaise" and "Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs".
  • Food and Fashion
    E4
    Food and FashionGiada 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.
  • A Family Thanksgiving
    E5
    A Family ThanksgivingLos Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
  • Lobster Bake
    E6
    Lobster BakeGiada 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.
  • Art House
    E7
    Art HouseGiada turns her home into an art gallery for the night to showcase a friend's work. She prepares appetizers for the crowd and shares recipes for "Skewered Greek Salad", "Italian Fried Olives" and "Sautéed Shrimp Cocktail".
  • Secret Santa
    E8
    Secret SantaItalian 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.
  • Breakfast for Dinner
    E9
    Breakfast for DinnerGiada creates a special dinner menu, using dishes more commonly found on the breakfast table. The three recipes shared are "Baked Gruyere and Sausage Omelet", "Pancetta and Cinnamon Waffles" and an "Espresso Nightcap with Vanilla Whipped Cream". Also: "Lamill Coffee" in Los Angeles is visited.
  • Recipe Sharing
    E10
    Recipe SharingGiada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
  • Day of Indulgence
    E11
    Day of IndulgenceThe host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
  • California Light & Healthy
    E12
    California Light & HealthyA healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
  • Moroccan Magic
    E13
    Moroccan MagicA Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
  • Polo Brunch
    E14
    Polo BrunchGiada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
  • California Sushi
    E15
    California SushiThe host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
  • We'll Always Have Paris
    E16
    We'll Always Have ParisGiada and Todd reminisce about a recent trip to France with a menu inspired by the trip. The recipes shared are "Parisian Steak and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches", "Fresh Mushroom and Parsley Salad" and "Raspberry Rose Pots de Creme".
  • Picnic in the Park
    E17
    Picnic in the ParkGiada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.
  • Table for Two
    E18
    Table for TwoGiada 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".
  • Garden Party
    E19
    Garden PartyGiada celebrates Earth Day with a party menu centered on fresh, local ingredients from her garden and the local farmers' market. Recipes for the party include "Red Snapper with Fava Bean Puree", "Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms" and "Mini Pineapple Cakes".
  • Bridal Shower
    E20
    Bridal ShowerGiada hosts a bridal shower for a friend. The bride-to-be is given gifts and recipes for "Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise", "White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus" and "Coffee-Glazed Zeppole" are shared.
  • Happy Trails
    E21
    Happy TrailsGiada and Todd go on a hike, but before they do, Giada prepares the food that they will eat on the trail. Recipes include Giada's "Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola", "Grilled Vegetable, Herb and Goat Cheese Sandwiches" and "Chocolate Raspberry Bars with White Chocolate and Almonds".
  • California BBQ
    E22
    California BBQMini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
  • Around the World
    E23
    Around the WorldTrinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
  • Sweet Treats
    E24
    Sweet TreatsDesserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
  • Food and Fun
    E25
    Food and FunGiada creates a dinner that she feels will be loved by both children and adults. The three recipes shared are "Zucchini and Olive Flatbread", "Cauliflower and Bacon Gratin" and "Mascarpone Chocolate Toffee Bars".
  • Cocktails With Couples
    E26
    Cocktails With CouplesGiada and Todd share cocktails and appetizers with their friends. Recipes include "Spiced Cocktail Nuts", "Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto", "Crispy Zucchini and Potato Pancakes" and a "Blueberry-Limoncello Cooler".
  • Beach Volleyball
    E27
    Beach VolleyballGiada packs snacks for the beach, where she and her brother, Igor, play a game of volleyball. The recipes shared are "Perfectly Crunchy Slaw", Thyme Pasta Frittata" and "Chocolate Chip Walnut Cupcakes".
  • Mother's Day Brunch
    E28
    Mother's Day BrunchA Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.
  • Father's Day Party
    E29
    Father's Day PartyGiada and Todd celebrate Father's day with Todd's brother, another male friend, and the children belonging to each of the men. Recipes include "Egg, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Sandwiches", "Mozzarella, Raspberry and Brown Sugar Panini" and "Sweet Apple Iced Tea".
  • Many Thanks
    E30
    Many ThanksGiada creates a special meal to thank the people who work behind the scenes on the show. Each recipe is a personal favorite of one of the members of Giada's team. Recipes include "Smoked Salmon and Apple Carpaccio", "Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster" and "Cinnamon Twists with Cardamom-Honey Dipping Sauce".
  • Welcome Home
    E31
    Welcome HomeGiada makes a meal to welcome her "little aunt" Carolyna, who is visiting from college. The recipes given are "Turkey Milanese", "Bacon and Pancetta Potatoes" and "Roasted Apple Pies with Whipped Cream".
  • Surfs Up
    E32
    Surfs UpWhite-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.
  • Small Bites
    E33
    Small BitesGiada makes finger food variations of favorite recipes. The four appetizers made are "Stuffed Baby Peppers", "Tomato Basil Tartlets", Apricot and Walnut Phyllo Cups" and "While Wheat Pita Chips with Mascarpone-Chive Dipping Sauce".
  • Lazy Day Lunch
    E34
    Lazy Day LunchA simple lunch menu is featured.
  • Pasta Party
    E35
    Pasta PartyGiada shares three pasta dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts, including "Pasta Ponza", a family tradition. The other two recipes given are "Spaghetti with Beef, Smoked Almonds and Basil" and "Ricotta and Vanilla Ravioli with Orange Mint Dipping Sauce".
  • Record Release
    E36
    Record ReleaseGiada throws a party in honor of her musician friends who have just released a new album. The menu includes "Penne with Braised Short Ribs", "Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini" and "Apple Cider Shandy".
  • Dig in for a Cause
    E37
    Dig in for a CauseGiada 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".
  • Busy Day Menu
    E38
    Busy Day MenuGiada shares breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that can be prepared quickly to prevent busy people eating on the run. Recipes shared are "Ricotta Parfaits", "Asian Chicken Salad" and "Ravioli with Arugula, Tomatoes and Pancetta".
  • Makeover
    E39
    MakeoverGiada 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.
  • Spring Fling
    E40
    Spring FlingLight springtime dishes are featured.
  • Special Delivery
    E41
    Special DeliveryGiada makes healthy, freezable dishes for a friend with a newborn baby. The recipes are "Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula", "Chicken Milanese with Tomato and Fennel" and "Mini Pancakes with Raspberry Sorbet and Chocolate Sauce".
  • Road Trip Picnic
    E42
    Road Trip PicnicPenne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
  • Last Minute Menu
    E43
    Last Minute MenuGiada teaches viewers how to make a quick meal for unexpected guests that will look like the cook spent the whole day in the kitchen. The recipes prepared are "Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs", "Chicken Burgers with Garlic-Rosemary Mayonnaise" and "Toasted Pound Cake with Citrus Cream".
  • More Cheese Please
    E44
    More Cheese PleaseThe 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.
  • Giada's Kidz Kitchen
    E45
    Giada's Kidz KitchenGiada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
  • More for Less
    E46
    More for LessMoney-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.
Cast of Season 1
  • Giada De LaurentiisSelf - Host
 
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