Giada at Home

Season 92008

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.

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46 Episodes

E01 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.

October 18, 2008

E02 Tricks or Treats

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

October 25, 2008

E03 Remembering Rome

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

November 1, 2008

E04 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.

February 28, 2009

E05 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.

November 15, 2008

E06 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.

November 29, 2008

E07 Art House

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

November 22, 2008

E08 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.

December 6, 2008

E09 Breakfast for Dinner

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

December 13, 2008

E10 Recipe Sharing

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

December 20, 2008

E11 Day of Indulgence

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

December 27, 2008

E12 California Light & Healthy

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

January 3, 2009

E13 Moroccan Magic

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

January 10, 2009

E14 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".

January 31, 2009

E15 California Sushi

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

January 17, 2009

E16 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.

February 14, 2009

E17 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.

March 28, 2009

E18 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".

February 7, 2009

E19 Garden Party

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

November 8, 2008

E20 Bridal Shower

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

March 7, 2009

E21 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.

March 14, 2009

E22 California BBQ

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

November 22, 2008

E23 Around the World

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

June 6, 2009

E24 Sweet Treats

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

August 8, 2009

E25 Food and Fun

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

May 9, 2009

E26 Cocktails With Couples

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

April 18, 2009

E27 Beach Volleyball

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

July 4, 2009

E28 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.

May 2, 2009

E29 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.

June 13, 2009

E30 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.

May 23, 2009

E31 Welcome Home

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

July 25, 2009

E32 Surfs Up

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

July 18, 2009

E33 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.

April 25, 2009

E34 Lazy Day Lunch

A simple lunch menu is featured.

April 11, 2009

E35 Pasta Party

A pasta buffet is featured.

April 25, 2009

E36 Record Release

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

June 20, 2009

E37 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".

August 22, 2009

E38 Busy Day Menu

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

August 1, 2009

E39 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.

September 12, 2009

E40 Spring Fling

Light springtime dishes are featured.

April 4, 2009

E41 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.

August 29, 2009

E42 Road Trip Picnic

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

July 11, 2009

E43 Last Minute Menu

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

May 30, 2009

E44 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.

June 27, 2009

E45 Giada's Kidz Kitchen

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

September 26, 2009

E46 More for Less

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

September 19, 2009

Giada at Home

E01 Rock the Block

E02 Tricks or Treats

E03 Remembering Rome

E04 Food and Fashion

E05 A Family Thanksgiving

E06 Lobster Bake

E07 Art House

E08 Secret Santa

E09 Breakfast for Dinner

E10 Recipe Sharing

E11 Day of Indulgence

E12 California Light & Healthy

E13 Moroccan Magic

E14 Polo Brunch

E15 California Sushi

E16 We'll Always Have Paris

E17 Picnic in the Park

E18 Table for Two

E19 Garden Party

E20 Bridal Shower

E21 Happy Trails

E22 California BBQ

E23 Around the World

E24 Sweet Treats

E25 Food and Fun

E26 Cocktails With Couples

E27 Beach Volleyball

E28 Mother's Day Brunch

E29 Father's Day Party

E30 Many Thanks

E31 Welcome Home

E32 Surfs Up

E33 Small Bites

E34 Lazy Day Lunch

E35 Pasta Party

E36 Record Release

E37 Dig in for a Cause

E38 Busy Day Menu

E39 Makeover

E40 Spring Fling

E41 Special Delivery

E42 Road Trip Picnic

E43 Last Minute Menu

E44 More Cheese Please

E45 Giada's Kidz Kitchen

E46 More for Less

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E01 Rock the Block

E02 Tricks or Treats

E03 Remembering Rome

E04 Food and Fashion

E05 A Family Thanksgiving

E06 Lobster Bake

E07 Art House

E08 Secret Santa

E09 Breakfast for Dinner

E10 Recipe Sharing

E11 Day of Indulgence

E12 California Light & Healthy

E13 Moroccan Magic