Giada literally takes us into her pantry to show us the staples she likes to keep handy in her kitchen. She then makes 3 simple and delicious Italian dishes that just about everyone will be able to make without leaving their home to go shopping
Giada rolls out 3 classic Italian pasta dishes that are so quick to make that you could make them ALL for a pasta dinner party. Whether your guests are vegetarian, fish lovers, or just plain pasta fanatics - there is a pasta dish here for all!
Giada invites some girlfriends around for some gossip, giggles and gourmet grazing. Today is all about dishes that comfort us and Giada chooses her favorite soul soothers to share with her friends. No diets here - just plain deliciousness.
Love is in the air and Giada is going to share some of her romantic secrets in the kitchen. This is a meal to be enjoyed with all of your senses - and there will be plenty of time for that because the dishes are just so simple and easy to prepare!
Sunday's not just about reading the paper and watching the game. Giada shares HER favorite Sunday pastime with us - spending the day in the kitchen. Her slow-cooked dishes require love, attention and a hearty Sunday appetite - and she invites a few friends over to reap the rewards of the day.
Break out the red and white table clothes and the Chianti bottle candle sticks 'cause it's Italian American Night. Giada invites some of her younger friends over to sample some real Italian American classics - and believe it or not, pizza is NOT on the menu!
Giada shows us that there is more to simple Italian food than pasta. Italy is surrounded by 3 seas and Giada shares two of her favorite seafood dishes from Sicily - they are fresh, light, delicious and oh so Italian
Today's show is all about simple and elegant entertaining - Everyday Italian style. Giada invite friends and family over to join in the fun of her cocktail party. She'll show you just how easy it can be to spend more time with your guests than in the kitchen.
Giada will show us that even after a long day's work at the office, we don't have to reach for the first frozen meal we can find. Weeknight meals can be as easy as one two three and still be impressive and delicious when they are Everyday Italian.
Few things say Everyday Italian like lasagna so today's show is dedicated to this classic dish. Giada will share her two favorite recipes with us - a traditional, steamy, meat and cheese version and a much lighter vegetable lasagna that is as elegant as it is delicious. Her guests will choose their favorite - you pick yours.
Giada is giving a class called Pasta 101 - and you will see just how unbelievably easy it is to create imaginative dishes with this Italian staple. It's all about basics today - from the best way to cook pasta to the simplest tomato sauce - it's a pasta primer you won't want to miss.
Giada shares some of the foods from her beloved grandmother's kitchen. She and her mother will reminisce about these special dishes and memories. Enjoy and make these Everyday Italian classics favorites in your own family's kitchen.
Giada has a polenta fiesta for a house-full of friends and they LOVE it! Plates of polenta with two wonderful, rich and savory sauces; Sweet and moist polenta and almond cake.