Mother's Day with Giada

Giada celebrates Mother's Day with kid-friendly foods for her 2-year-old daughter, Jade, along with easy crowd-pleasing favorites like pasta salad and a frittata.

Jade's Mini Pancakes with Blueberries
Small, kid-sized pancakes are Jade's favorite breakfast treat. Giada tops them with fresh berries and whipped cream for a sweet, festive touch.

Chef Name: Giada De Laurentiis

Full Recipe Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

Talent Recipe: Giada De Laurentiisâ   Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes, as seen on Giada at Home

FNK Recipe: 

Project: Foodnetwork.com, Back to School/Sandwich Central/Dinner and a Movie/Sides

Show Name: Giada at Home

Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

Photo by: Renee Comet ©2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Renee Comet, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Jade loves cupcakes, so Giada bakes cute nuggets of pasta, cheese and veggies for her in a muffin pan.

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Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula

Photo by: Renee Comet ©2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Renee Comet, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula
A frittata is a versatile, everyday favorite, but this special-occasion version is dressed up with lox and arugula.

Campanelle pasta mixed with tomatoes, tuna, capers and artichoke hearts in a simple white boat shaped bowl

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Campanelle Pasta Salad

Campanelle Pasta Salad
Giada's pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish — it soaks up flavor as it sits and can be served at room temperature.

Mother's Day with Giada
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