Everyday Italian

Giada's going to show you the more playful side of food with some unexpected combinations and lots of color that will keep everyone smiling.

Giada's going to have fun showing you that there are some flavors that were meant to be together. She's preparing a menu of dishes that combine some of nature's most perfect pairings.

Three generations of De Laurentiis' come together to make a great meal with decades of memories and family food traditions.

Chocolate lover, Giada, shows you ways to incorporate chocolate from cocktail to dessert.

Giada demonstrates some easy and impressive ways to make weeknight cocktails a glamorous treat. Recipes in This Episode * Polenta and Chicken Tartlets * Tuscan Mushrooms * Mediterranean Bruschetta * Pizza Pockets

What to have in your pantry, freezer and fridge to whip up a meal for the unexpected guest.

Giada prepares and compares regional Italian dishes from both the Nothern and Southern Italy to demonstrate how different Italian Food really can be.

Giada whips up a favourite 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.

Giada is visiting her friend's vineyard, and she's bringing along some food that will pair perfectly with the wines.

Giada trips give her inspiration to make New York dishes, but with her own Italian twist.

Giada is giving herself a challenge! She's coming up with three to four dishes each with just five ingredients that you can prepare in 15 minutes.

Giada prepares some unusual antipasti that are hearty enough to serve for a lunch.

Giada prepares her favorite dishes that have the perfect balance between sweet and savory that can appeal to your every mood.

Giada's best girlfriend just married into an Italian family and her new in-laws are coming to dinner. Giada will show her how to take the stress out of this important meal with a beautiful and easy welcoming Italian menu.

Giada 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.

Giada and Todd are going to a drive-in movie and Giada's packing the snacks/picnic!

Giada is teaching a cooking class for kids! She's inviting some children into her kitchen and showing them the basics to some Italian kid-friendly food.

Giada finally has a day off and she wants to spend it with her aunt cooking some of their favorite Tuscan comfort food.

Giada prepares some of her favorite fast food that will leave your conscience clear and your stomach happy. Recipes: Halibut in Artichoke and Tomato Broth; Parmesan, Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad; Mascarpone With Raspberry and Pineapple.

Giada 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, Ricotta Cappuccino.

Giada cooks a light and healthy lunch for her girlfriends.

Giada decides to try to cool down your hot summer nights with some nice healthy salads, that not only are good for you, but very filling.

Giada makes a few meals inspired from her childhood. They include Swordfish with citrus pesto; lemon and nut cookies; herb salad; and Parmesan, basil and lemon wafers.

Giada takes a look at some family favorites, which include Leg of lamb, herb-stuffed tomatoes, and chocolate ricotta pie.

Giada whips up a few quick dishes for those late night suppers.

Giada proves meat isn't needed for a great italian dish in today's episode.

Giada makes a great Italian breakfast for a friend who's in town.

Giada shows you how to make a hazelnut and chocolate tart, bruschetta with Gorgonzola cheese and honey, and biscuits just right for an afternoon dessert.

Giada and her aunt cook up a spicy menu for this year's awards party.

Giada shows off her love of sea food with a menu of Italian sea food dishes.

Giada shows how easy it is to make delicious frozen desserts, with an Italian flare, right at home.

Summer is perfect for eating on the beach, Giada will do just that for some friends, but with an Italian twist.

Giada and her husband have seen little of each other due to his busy work schedule, so Giada decides to make a picnic lunch to surprise him at work.

Giada sets out to prove that a great Italian meal can be made on the grill.

With spring around the corner Giada gets the cleaning bug, and cleans out her spice rack and creates some flavorful dishes.

Giada shows you some of the fantastic concoctions Italian street food vendors are able to make.

Giada cooks up her favorite one pot meals: Italian Cheese Fondue, Lentil Soup, and Baked Tortellini.

Giada makes some of the most innovative Italian-American dishes including Fettucine with a Cinnamon Pancetta Carbonara, Arugula Salad with Fried Gorgonzola Cheese, Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches, and Amaretto Ice Cream Floats

Giada cooks her favorite dishes from her trip to Italy for her friends and family. She makes Venetian Panino, Zucchini and Carrot a Scapece, Prosciutto Ravioli and Bellini cocktails

One of Giada's friends comes to visit for the weekend full of good food. Giada cooks up a crostini snack for the afternoon, Cipolline Onions with a side of polenta and argula for dinner, and pancakes with an Italian twist for breakfast.

Giada invites kids to cook with her. Together they make Pork Chops Milanese, Orzo, Corn on the Cob with Cheese Sauce, and Ice Cream Sundaes

Giada cooks up comforting Italian dishes including a vegetable soup and simple apple crostatas

Giada celebrates Halloween with Italian treats: Spaghetti topped with fall harvest flavors, sweet and tart crostatas, candied orange peel, and a coffee drink

Giada makes Italian favorites for her friends while they decorate the tree. She makes them Cioppino Soup, Pizza Blanca, and a Pannetone trifle

Giada makes batches of cookies to give as holiday gifts. The batches include: Florentines, Fig and Walnut Cookies, and Holiday Biscotti.

Giada gets creative with leftovers: Turkey Bolognese in Spaghetti, adds stuffing to meatloaf, and turns mashed potatoes into Eggs in Purgatory

Giada prepares bite-sized foods for a party at a clothing store including Crab Salad in Endives, Colorful Mini Italian Club Sandwiches and Bold Espresso Brownies

Giada makes the perfect special dinner for two including Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola, an Italian chopped salad, and Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Giada prepares Italian finger foods including mini pizzas, crunchy parmesan chicken tenders, clams casino, and fried mozzerella

Giada throws a pizza party with three different pizzas: A Roman Pizza, Mini Shrimp Calzones, and a Chocolate Pizza for dessert

Giada shares dishes from her family vacations in Capri including Tuna and Green Bean Salad, Cheese Pizzettes, and Limoncello Cheesecake Squares

Giada takes the Panini to new heights by putting her own twist on favorite recipes: Tuna and Artichoke Panini, Open Faced PLT, Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup, and a Chocolate-Strawberry Panini

Giada makes simple desserts that are easy and fun to make. The desserts include Mocha Semifreddo, Banana Muffins with Mascarpone Cream Frosting and Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

Giada takes your favorite Italian American dishes and makes them more elegant and tasty including Lasagna Rolls, Fried Zucchini and Italian Doughnuts

Giada hosts a wine tasting party complete with dishes to match. Giada prepares Salami Crisps with Sour Cream and Basil, Parmesean Tortilla Crisps, Swordfish Spiedini, and Rack of Lamb with Mint-Basil Pesto.

Giada prepares one of her clients favorite menus: Creamy Red Pepper Soup, Parmesean Crusted Pork Chops, Anytime Vegetable Salad, and Orange Segments with Berries and Balsamic Cream.

Giada makes Seared Shrimp in Endive Leaves with Parsley Sauce, Halibut with a Balsamic Glaze, and Swordfish Milanese. Three dishes that showcase the beautiful flavors of the Italian coast.

Parties are a great way to catch up with friends and make new ones! Giada’s got some recipes that are the perfect finger food, like Beef Crostini with Red Pepper Mayonnaise, Italian Quesadillas and Artichoke Pesto Torta. Everyone is going to eat well and have a blast.

Giada lightens up Italian classics. And she’ll do an Italian wine 101 to go with the recipes for Prosciutto-Wrapped Crudite, Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino, Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

Some off the best Italian dishes are the meaty ones. Veal Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce, Chicken Vesuvio and Rigatoni with Steak Sauce. Meaty Italian meals show off some of Italy’s finest flavors – and you can be sure your guests won’t leave hungry.

After a refreshing and nutritious Frozen Fruit and Yogurt Cup, Giada heads to the cookware store and picks out the perfect panini grill to make her unique Prosciutto and Melon Panino. Her sister joins her in the kitchen for a lesson on gnocchis, and the perfect sauce to go with it.

Giada's friend is getting married, and to celebrate Giada is hosting a wedding shower. Italian chicken salad in lettuce cups, goat cheese toasts, and for dessert, White Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets. And to toast the bride-to-be, Giada has a rainbow of different fruit colored Belinis!

There's nothing more romantic than a dinner you create for that someone special, and Giada's got the perfect menu. Thin slices of steak Carpaccio, some red wine risotto and red raspberry cream cupcakes. These recipes are so good they may just heat up your love life.

Today, Giada is stirring a pot of Spicy Bean Soup, baking up a tray of Spicy Italian Corn Bread and making a mug of Spicy Mocha that’s topped with an espresso cocoa whipped cream. She’ll pack this up for a picnic on the beach with her husband.

Here’s a menu that’s perfect for a night in with the girls: Pancetta and Parmesan Torte is Giada’s version of a classic quiche. Her White Fish with Lemon Vinaigrette is delicious. And for something dazzling - Prosecco Fruit Gelatin.

The big game is this weekend and Giada invites her friends over for a fun party filled with Italian finger foods. Hearty crowd-pleasers that will get the game going. Recipes include: Sundried Tomato Kebabs, Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets, Steak Sandwiches and Italian-Style Baked Beans

Giada's making a meny of hearty foods to refuel you. First is Chicken Tetrazzini and a side of Broccoli. And for dessert Giada's preparing a light and festive Raspberry Almond Tart that's a breeze to make.

In California, what can be more al fresco than having an Italian feast right on the beach! Giada’s packing up lots of great make-ahead dishes, including Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing, Orzo Salad, Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta and Italian S’mores!

Giada creates a whole meal with roasted delights. Pork loin with sweet figs and port, roasted fennel with Parmesan cheese, and a luscious dessert of sugary roasted pears with vanilla ice cream. This is a meal you'll make again and again.

A creamy farmer’s pasta dish with ricotta, parmesan and pancetta. Filet Mignon with a sweet balsamic syrup and melted goat cheese. And for dessert, a decadent chocolate ricotta pudding with strawberry sauce. It’s gooey and oh so good!

Giada's got some great pasta dishes that are tossed with flavorful ingredients. Farfalle with Asparagus and Mushrooms, Angel Hair with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese and Fresh Fettuccine with Roasted Chicken and Broccoli Rabe.

For her Italian Cookie Swap party, Giada will prepare some of her favorite holiday cookies. She'll bake Chocolate Citrus Biscotti and Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. For something unique, she'll deep fry flaky Venetian fritters.

Giada and her family love to celebrate Thanksgiving, but they've put Italian twists on the American favorites. From Butternut Squash Lasagna, to Roast Turkey with Herbs de Provence and Citrus, to a stuffing made with ciabatta bread, chestnuts and pancetta.

Nothing is more precious to the Italian cook than olive oil. Giada will prepare some of her favorite dishes that showcase the exquisite taste of this liquid gold. Almond citrus olive oil cake, grilled shrimp with arugula mushroom salad, and spaghetti with sauteed onions, feta and herbs.

Giada prepares an indulgent breakfast of baked french toast made with slices of eggy sweet panettone bread. She'll teach you how to make the perfect Nectarine and Blueberry Amaretti Crisp. For something a bit lighter icy lemon ricotta granita.

Giada pays tribute to some classic Southern American dishes. A creamy "dirty risotto," rich but light lemony fried chicken, and bread pudding made with panettone bread that's drizzled with amaretto sauce. This is truly food for the Italian soul.

Giada makes an all-time, kid-friendly favorite - pizza! Her recipes include: Italian American Cookie Sandwiches, Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue, Marinara Sauce, Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil, and Pizzaa with Pineapple and Ham.

Giada prepares her viewers' most requested dishes.

Giada revisits some of her favorite dishes from her childhood in Rome.

Giada takes some of her favorites and invites her friends over. From mini-meatball heroes, to mile-high muffulettas stuffed with cured meats and olives, to crunchy grilled vegetable paninis with pesto. You'll want them for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Giada creates an inspiring menu from the land of sunshine and romance.

Giada shows how to prepare simple yet balanced rustic Italian dishes.

Giada gets cozy with a stove top covered in soups and rustic stews.

Giada makes unique Italian salads that are anything but boring.

Giada throws the perfect al fresco party for her friends. It's summer entertaining at its best when Giada sears an entire meal on the grill: Grilled Lamb with Salsa Verde, Grilled Lettuces, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella, and Grilled Summer Fruit.

Giada puts a delicious Italian spin on this American classic. She'll wow her friends with grilled tuna burgers, and deep fried, melting mozzarella sticks. A side of Iceberg Wedges with a dressing rounds out this fun Italian-American spread. Her recipes include: Mozzerella Sticks, Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Aioli, Tuna Burgers with Tapenade and Iceburg Wedges with Pancetta Grogonzola Dressing.

Giada's having guests over for lunch, but just because it's the weekend, it doesn't mean she wants to spend the whole day in the kitchen. She prepares some quick, homemade dishes that can satisfy all kinds of cravings including Italian Mixed Salad, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Frittata with Potato and Prosciutto, Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth and Parmesan Crisps.

Giada takes leftovers to new heights -no reheating in the microwave here! These are dishes that you could invite people over for, or simply savor all by yourself. Recipes include: Torta di Pasta, Steak Salad, Basic Polenta, Fried Polenta, Peaches Stuffed with Amaretti Cookies and Simple Tomato Sauce

Pasta dishes, stuffed with a lot more than cheese, and bubbling to perfection -- that's what Giada's craving for dinner. She'll show you some of her favorite decadent pastas, perfect for dining with indulgence! Her favorites include: Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce, Beef and Cheese Manicotti, and Cheese and Rosemary Breadsticks

Craving Italian food, but don't want to spend hours cooking in the kitchen? Giada's got some delicious dishes, from pasta to shrimp to chicken, that are super quick, super easy and downright good. They include: Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Lemon Spaghetti and Fusilli with Tuna and Tomato Sauce plus the recipe for Giada's Simple Tomato Sauce

Having a dinner party doesn't have to mean pulling out all the stops and spending an entire day in the kitchen. Giada has some friends over for a casual night of comfort food and lots of fun. They enjoy: Pasta with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce, Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Butter and Parmesan Sauce and Grilled Pineapple with Nutella.

Giada proves that eating your vegetables can truly be a pleasure, as she whips up hearty Italian vegetable dishes that can be the highlight of any meal. Her dishes include: Escarole and Bean Soup, Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs and Pasta Primavera

Going to a pot-luck dinner party and don't know what to bring? Don't fret, Giada shows you several tantalizing dishes that are easy to make, easy to transport, and will definitely please the crowd. Dishes include: Tomato Vegetable Casserole, Creamy Ricotta with Pine Nuts and Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

Perhaps no one enjoys outdoor dining quite as much as the Italians. Giada shares a special grilling menu with her friends that brings the flavors of Italy right to her own backyard. Recipes prepared include: Panzanella, Grilled Vegetables, Steak Florentine, and Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cheese

It's no secret that Giada's one true obsession is chocolate, and nothing highlights the sinful goodness of chocolate more than Italian desserts. Giada's recipes for Chocolate-Hazelnut Kisses, Chocolate Zabaglione, Chocolate Tiramisu, and Affogato will make a Chocoholic out of you!

Giada celebrates Easter with friends, by preparing a simply delicious spread of traditional Italian dishes. Recipes include: Lentil Soup, Tomatoes Suffed with Rice and Grilled Lamb Chops.

Everyone loves pasta, but sometimes it can be too heavy and rich for a weeknight dinner. Giada shares some of her favorite pasta dishes that are extremely light, but still full of flavor including Spaghettini with Checca Sauce, Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage and Brocolli Rabe, and Penne with Vodka Sauce.

This episode is full of sandwiches you can really sink your teeth into. Giada spends the day in the kitchen with her family, turning classic Italian sandwiches into elegant, decadent meals. Together they make: Panino alla Margherita, Panino di Prosciutto e Fontina, Italian Egg Sandwich, Nutella Sandwich, Strawberry Bruschetta, and a Sweet Pepper Crostini.

Giada invites her friends over for the holidays and proves that you can create an elegant menu full of delicious things without any stress. Giada's menu includes: Braciole, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Holiday Salad, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks.

The highlights of any holiday gathering are often the side dishes that allow you indulge in a variety of delicious flavors. Giada prepares some of her family favorites including Stuffed Mushrooms, Raffy's Turkey Sausage with Chestnut Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese, with her Aunt Raffy.

Forget the cocktail parties, and the pot-luck suppers, how about a dessert party where you can goof on all your favorite rich, decadent sweets? Giada makes a complete dessert party menu, with none of the fuss, and all of the pleasure. Her menu includes: Chocolate Amaretti Cake, Pine Nut Cookies, Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries and a Cheese Course.

Giada prepares a special birthday dinner for one of her friends and everyone is invited. She makes some simple dishes that are reason in themselves to celebrate. No presents required. Just an appetite. Recipes prepared include: Grilled Seafood Salad, Salmon Baked in Foil, Profiteroles with Ricotta Mascarpone

Giada's having friends over for brunch, and picks her favorite sweet and savory Italian recipes that are full of flavor. They look and taste surprisingly fancy considering how easy they are to make. The recipes Giada makes include: Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina, Crostata with Raspberry Jam, Bruschetta with Ricotta and Marmalade, and Raspberry Bellini

Sometimes there's nothing more comforting than a dish you can make by throwing everything into a pot and letting it bubble into a sumptuous delight. Giada indulges in some of her favorite, simple one-pot meals including Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp in Spicy Broth, Winter Minestrone, and Chicken Stew

A fresh and simple way to satisfy the appetite is with a delicious seafood dish. Giada shows us easy, light and hearty seafood dinners that will definitely satisfy any appetite including Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Mint and Basil, Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp, and Roasted Red Snapper with Rosemary

Giada makes: Classic Italian Lasagna, Individual Vegetable Lasagnas, and Simple Tomato Sauce.

Giada makes Seared Rib-Eye Steak with Arugula and Roasted Pepper Salad, Chicken Piccata, Broccoli and Green Beans, and Ricotta with Honey and Raspberries.

Giada makes Prosciutto Purses, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta, Olive and Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade with Endive Leaves, and Espresso Granada with Whipped Cream.

Giada shares two of her favorite seafood dishes from Sicily –Grilled Tuna with Basil Pesto and Scampi on Couscous with a Crusty Garlic and Herb Bread

Giada makes these Italian American classics –Eggplant Rollatini and Penne with Turkey Meatballs.

Giada shares with us slow-cooked dishes, including Osso Buco, Tiramisu, and Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussel Sprouts.

Giada makes a Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli, Clams Oreganata, and Individual Strawberry Truffles. This is a meal to be enjoyed with all of your senses

Giada makes her favorite soul soothers, including Veal Milanese, Warm Chocolate Cakes with Berries, and Baked Rigatoni with Bechamel Sauce, to share with her friends.

Giada makes spaghetti with clams, orecchiette with toasted breadcrumbs, and farfalle with turkey sausage, peas and mushrooms

Giada makes Penne a la Carbonara, Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Red Pepper Flakes, and a White Bean Tuna Salad