Giada De Laurentiis and a friend drive to the town of Scala, and share a California/Italy-inspired lunch after a game of bocce with the locals. On the portable menu are Prosciutto Cotto Pinwheels, Marinated Salumi Sandwiches, and Tomato Avocado and Escarole Salad.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts an intimate dinner party on a boat in the marina. The sunset dinner cruise is complete with twinkling lights and a romantic and elegant menu. Giada makes Paccheri with Porcini and Pistachio, Pan-Seared Salmon with Artichokes and White Wine, Beet and Burrata Salad and a light and flavorful dessert of Roasted Strawberries with Vin Santo.
As the host of Thanksgiving dinner, Giada De Laurentiis is ready to pull off a seamless, stress-free holiday meal. She has a step-by-step approach for planning and executing the feast, starting her preparations three days in advance. Giada's make-ahead menu includes Lemon and Pea Alfredo, Sweet and Savory Kale Salad, Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey and, for dessert, Mascarpone Cannoli Cheesecake.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a festive Thanksgiving for family and friends. Setting up an extra-long table on the beach, Giada asks each family member to invite a friend and provides a personalized welcome message at each place setting. The guests enjoy a menu of Braised Turkey Braciole, Bacon Stuffing with Radicchio and Chestnuts, Brussels Sprouts Agrodolce and delicious Parmesan Apple Pie.
Giada De Laurentiis gathers her circle of friends for a Christmas cocktail party and "Silly Santa" gift exchange. Each guest brings a wrapped joke gift to swap, and Giada serves an array of holiday appetizers while everyone sings their favorite karaoke tunes. The menu includes Spinach Artichoke Panini Bites, Warm Citrus Marinated Olives, Chocolate Coconut Cake and Burnt Citrus Cocktails.
It's Christmas dinner at Giada De Laurentiis' home, and family members reveal their Secret Santas and exchange gifts. Giada celebrates the day with a beautiful sit-down dinner and several dishes that can be made in advance, including a Stuffed Tricolore Pork Loin, Roasted Acorn Squash Agro Dolce, Chopped Romaine and Radicchio Salad and Black and White Brownie Ice Cream Cake.
Giada De Laurentiis is always on the hunt for the perfect corn muffin — perfectly light, fluffy and packed with flavor. In this episode, Giada makes an easy and delicious muffin and transforms it into different flavors like Blueberry Buttermilk and Bacon and Scallion Corn Muffins and serves them up with perfect companions like Pea, Lettuce and Fennel Soup and Homemade Chai Latte.
Giada De Laurentiis celebrates Easter at home with her family. It's an intimate early afternoon celebration in the backyard. Giada gives Easter lamb a twist with a quinoa crust accompanied by orzo with a smokey vinaigrette and stacked eggplant and asparagus napoleons.
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