Oct 2008 - present
5.6
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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 fare.
S9 Ep5
10.0
25th Jul 2020
Giada De Laurentiis, her daughter Jade and Giada's boyfriend Shane head to Palm Springs, Calif., for a weekend of fun in the sun. It's also the perfect opportunity to enjoy a poolside, al fresco feast. Giada's summertime menu includes Picnic Pasta, make-your-own Flank Steak Hoagies and Almond Butter Brownies.
S9 Ep3
10.0
27th Jun 2020
Giada De Laurentiis makes a special -- and portable -- meal for her Aunt Carolyna and her husband, Alex, who are parents to new baby Arlo. Giada prepares Chicken with Chickpea and Tomato Ragu, a Cheesy Bacon and Hash Brown Frittata and Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread. Then she packages up the food and drops it off at Carolyna's house while sharing how special it is to have a new baby in the family.
S9 Ep1
10.0
11th Jul 2020
Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter, Jade, love nothing more than a day at home making pizza and pasta. People think making pizza dough from scratch is intimidating and laborious when, in fact, it's easy and a total blast. Giada and Jade work together on a Chicago-style Deep Dish Cheese Pizza and pair it with summery Spaghetti with Lemon Zucchini and, for dessert, Lemon and Strawberry Sundaes.
S6 Ep25
10.0
8th Jun 2014
A trip to Thailand inspires Giada to create an exotic dinner at home. On the menu: curry, naked spring rolls, and a sweet iced tea.
S6 Ep24
10.0
1st Jun 2014
Three California-inspired recipes are prepared for a backyard feast with friends. On the menu: lettuce cups; Gorgonzola burgers; and angel food cupcakes with lemon curd and mascarpone frosting.
S6 Ep23
10.0
18th May 2014
Giada makes mini versions of her favorite recipes for a party. On the menu: antipasto calzones; roasted fingerling potatoes with lemon-parsley aioli; ricotta-cinnamon meatballs; and chocolate-honey-almond tartlets.
S6 Ep22
10.0
11th May 2014
Giada makes a Mother's Day lunch for her sister and their kids. On the menu: crostini with strawberry-tomato jam; and prosciutto-cucumber crostini with arugula mustard. Also: fusilli with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.
S6 Ep21
10.0
4th May 2014
Fiery recipes from around the globe. Included: Vietnamese red snapper with noodles; vegetable paella; spiced beef kabobs with cucumber-yogurt sauce; Moroccan chocolate mousse.
S6 Ep6
10.0
26th Oct 2013
Treats are made for a festive Halloween party. Recipes include: pumpkin-maple-bacon cheesecake; witch finger cookies; brittle bones; and chocolate-fig black hats.
S4 Ep18
10.0
19th May 2012
Giada De Laurentiis and Todd host a twilight party in their Malibu backyard, complete with fun camp-style food! Todd sets up a tent, pillows and sleeping bags for Jade and Julian, as Giada prepares a campy menu of Lamb Sliders, Penne With Roasted Vegetables and Prosciutto, and to stay warm, White Hot Chocolate With Marshmallow Stirrers.
S4 Ep6
10.0
31st Dec 2011
Rise and Shine with Giada De Laurentiis and get the morning started with a gourmet approach to breakfast classics. The delicious menu includes Creamy Polenta with Bacon and Cranberries, Sweet and Sticky Caramel-Hazelnut Rolls, Italian Sausage and Egg Bake, and a refreshing Strawberry, Lemon and Basil Mimosa!
S4 Ep5
10.0
3rd Dec 2011
Giada De Laurentiis celebrates the season by preparing a beautiful family meal. The menu is a gift in itself of Roasted Prime Rib With Thyme and Marsala, Mashed Potatoes With Kale and for dessert, Pistachio, Cherry and Chocolate Tart.
S4 Ep4
10.0
26th Nov 2011
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a cocktail party for her closest friends. She provides entertaining tips and creates easy dishes for an unforgettable evening. On the menu: Polenta Half-Moons With Whipped Goat Cheese, Mini Shrimp Cakes With Ginger Butter, Citrus Couscous Cups, and a refreshing cocktail, Frozen Grapetini.
S3 Ep11
10.0
Made with Love - Giada makes some beautiful sweet treats to deliver with Jade to her in-laws on Valentine's Day.
S9 Ep6
9.0
1st Aug 2020
Giada De Laurentiis is making some of her favorite family recipes, including Gnocchi with Butter Thyme Sauce, which her Aunt Raffy is also making at her home. Of course, Raffy's version is different, and that leads to some fun banter via video chat! Giada also checks in with her mom in Rome while creating her version of one of her mom's favorite dishes, Veronica's Stuffed Tomatoes, as well as a Simple Chicory Salad.
S1 Ep1
1.0
18th Oct 2008
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.
S4 Ep19
1.0
2nd Jun 2012
Los Angeles has a variety of unique steak houses that have become part of the local culture. Inspired by a few restaurants' signature dishes, Giada hosts an intimate "steak house party" featuring Butter Lettuce Salad With Gorgonzola and Pear Vinaigrette, Grilled Rib Eye With Tomato and Poblano Chili Sauce and Spiced Bourbon, Beer and Maple Martinis.
S2 Ep24
6.0
10th Jul 2010
Giada hosts a backyard party for her friends and their kids. The menu appeals to grown-ups but offers a kid friendly twist with Grilled Cheese With Spinach and Pancetta, Fish Sticks With Marinara Sauce and Berry Lemonade. The party culminates with a cake decorating contest that gives each kid the chance to transform an ordinary pound cake into a spectacular, sweet, multi-tiered, out of this world dessert.
S3 Ep12
6.0
Giada and Raffy continue their recipe swapping tradition. The two exchange two of their favorite dishes and then sit down to enjoy their hard work.
S3 Ep14
6.0
Giada creates some out-of-this-world baked goodies for her nephew and sister to take to the school bake sale.
S3 Ep20
6.0
Giada De Laurentiis invites her mother Veronica and sister Eloisa over for intimate Mother's Day outdoor luncheon. On the menu: Crispy Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Salt, Sun-dried Tomato, Olive and Lemon Pasta and for dessert, Espresso and Chocolate Jellies.
S3 Ep23
6.0
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a casual Father's Day meal at her house. Todd and his brother Trevor are the guests of honor, and Jade has had a hand in the table décor. The menu is perfect for any dad's appetite: Short Rib Lasagna Rolls, Crab and Lemon Bruschetta and Raspberry-Balsamic Parfaits.
S3 Ep25
6.0
Giada De Laurentiis's grandmother kept a recipe journal that contains family recipes and De Laurentiis cooking secrets, written in her own hand. She passed this journal down to her daughter Raffy who, in turn, passed it down to Giada. Giada and Raffy spend an afternoon in the kitchen re-creating some of these amazing family dishes.
S3 Ep33
6.0
1st Oct 2011
Giada De Laurentiis and her family head out on a weekend getaway. Eating out every night on a vacation can get expensive so Giada prepares some easy, inexpensive dishes ahead of time to be enjoyed over the course of the trip.
S3 Ep36
6.0
3rd Mar 2012
Giada De Laurentiis makes a trip to her favorite farmer's market and creates a delicious menu inspired by what's available and in season. Kale, Mushroom and Cranberry Tart, Roasted Pork Loin and Peartini are free spirited, but still easy and delicious.
S4 Ep30
6.0
15th Sep 2012
Giada De Laurentiis loves desserts. In this "Giada at Home" episode she creates two of her favorites that taste as good as they look. Giada bakes an Amaretto Chocolate Tart with Apricot Cream and a Frozen Meringue Cake with Raspberry-Balsamic Syrup.
S5 Ep10
6.0
23rd Feb 2013
Three decadent recipes are prepared, including four-cheese ravioli with herb pesto; eggplant-Parmesan meatloaf; and chocolate-raspberry layer cake.
S5 Ep21
6.0
29th Jun 2013
Giada throws a 60th birthday party for her aunt. The menu includes turkey-stuffed vegetables; gnocchi with tomato, basil and olives; and a special cake.
S8 Ep2
6.0
8th Feb 2015
With a little TLC, Giada De Laurentiis shares some of her favorite chocolate Valentine's Day treats, like Brazilian-Style Truffles, Double-Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts and Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling.
S1 Ep2
6.5
25th Oct 2008
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
S1 Ep1
1.0
18th Oct 2008
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.
S1 Ep2
6.5
25th Oct 2008
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
S1 Ep3
1st Nov 2008
An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.
S1 Ep4
28th Feb 2009
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.
S1 Ep5
15th Nov 2008
Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
S1 Ep6
7.7
29th Nov 2008
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.
S1 Ep7
22nd Nov 2008
Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.
S1 Ep8
6th Dec 2008
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.
S1 Ep9
13th Dec 2008
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
S1 Ep10
20th Dec 2008
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
S1 Ep11
27th Dec 2008
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
S1 Ep12
3rd Jan 2009
A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
S1 Ep13
10th Jan 2009
A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
S1 Ep14
31st Jan 2009
Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
S1 Ep15
17th Jan 2009
The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
S1 Ep16
14th Feb 2009
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.
S1 Ep17
28th Mar 2009
Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.
S1 Ep18
7th Feb 2009
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".
S1 Ep19
8th Nov 2008
On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
S1 Ep20
7th Mar 2009
Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.
S1 Ep21
14th Mar 2009
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.
S1 Ep22
22nd Nov 2008
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
S1 Ep23
6th Jun 2009
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
S1 Ep24
8th Aug 2009
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
S1 Ep25
9th May 2009
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
S1 Ep26
18th Apr 2009
Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.
S1 Ep27
4th Jul 2009
A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
S1 Ep28
2nd May 2009
A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.
S1 Ep29
13th Jun 2009
A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with Gorgonzola and pancetta; and sweet-apple iced tea.
S1 Ep30
23rd May 2009
The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.
S1 Ep31
25th Jul 2009
Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
S1 Ep32
18th Jul 2009
White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.
S1 Ep33
25th Apr 2009
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.
S1 Ep34
11th Apr 2009
A simple lunch menu is featured.
S1 Ep35
25th Apr 2009
A pasta buffet is featured.
S1 Ep36
20th Jun 2009
On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
S1 Ep37
22nd Aug 2009
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".
S1 Ep38
1st Aug 2009
On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
S1 Ep39
12th Sep 2009
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.
S1 Ep40
4th Apr 2009
Light springtime dishes are featured.
S1 Ep41
29th Aug 2009
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.
S1 Ep42
11th Jul 2009
Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
S1 Ep43
30th May 2009
Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.
S1 Ep44
27th Jun 2009
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.
S1 Ep45
26th Sep 2009
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
S1 Ep46
19th Sep 2009
Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.
