Giada De Laurentiis invites her cousins to bring an appetizer over for a Christmas party, and surprise guest Aunt Raffy judges which is the best. After the highly competitive game, Giada and her guests dine on a festive buffet-style meal of Pomegranate Glazed Pork, Braised Escarole with Olives and Raisins, Baked Penne with Squash and Goat Cheese, and a colorful dessert of Cherry and Cranberry Cobbler.
Social distancing doesn't have to rule out a Sunday supper with family -- virtually! Giada De Laurentiis invites her siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles to a Sunday potluck via video chat. Everyone makes their own dinner before dialing in to catch up and eat together. For her part, Giada makes Kale Caesar Salad, Bacon and Mushroom Lasagna and No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies for dessert.
Giada De Laurentiis lays out the perfect food filled three-day weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. From a crawfish eating lesson to dining on Creole perfections at Delmonico¹s, Giada takes in the sights and tastes of New Orleans: hopping on a boat for a swamp tour, getting her fortune told. and taking a bite out of the biggest crepe in the world.
Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter, Jade, are hosting Jade's friends for the weekend at the beach house. Giada sets up a party around the pool with the perfect outdoor menu for both kids and adults. While the girls swim, she makes Caesar's Pasta Salad, Grilled Beans with Parmesan, Taco Burgers and homemade Fudge Sauce and Strawberry Sauce for the ultimate outdoor gelato bar.
Giada De Laurentiis donates a garden to an elementary school in Compton that will be incorporated into the school's curriculum. Giada, other volunteers and students plant the garden together. Months later, Giada and Jade will check in with the kids and the progress, packing along a kid friendly picnic lunch of Pancetta, Fontina and Zucchini Quiche, Mini Carrot-Apple Cupcakes and Cavatappi with Roasted Vegetables and Creamy Lemon-Herb Dressing to enjoy with students and faculty.
After Jade's big volleyball game, Giada De Laurentiis invites her daughter's teammates to celebrate at a fun-filled after party. It's a delicious but casual menu with all of Jade's favorites: Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu, Charred Broccoli Crostini, Crispy Orzo and Peas and, for dessert, super-fun Gummy Worm Popsicles.
Giada De Laurentiis brings out the comfy outdoor seating, cozy blankets and a DIY outdoor theater for a movie night under the stars. The menu's dishes are a spin on some of her favorite movies that include Salted Chocolate Cake, Tricolore Arancini, Grilled Polpette Kabobs and Mind-Blowing Turkey Sandwiches.
Valentine's Day should be about sharing love and affection for all of the special people in your life, so Giada De Laurentiis hosts a dinner party around a long dining room table filled with friends. The indulgent dishes include a Cheese Ravioletti in Pink Sauce, Italian Wellington and Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue.
It's midnight, you're starving and you feel like some good old-fashioned comfort food. Giada De Laurentiis raids her fridge and whips up some of her favorite late-night munchies, including Mortadella Bites, an Italian Monte Cristo, Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Curry Ketchup and a Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Float.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a wine and appetizer party, creating bite-sized versions of popular Southern Italian dishes, and getting the wine from one of the best vineyards in Italy, located outside Positano. Her menu includes: Savory Crostata, Potato Crisps with Goat Cheese and Olives, and Parmesan and Prosciutto-Spiced Plums.