Summer is the perfect time to eat on the beach and tonight Giada s entertaining in style with a sunset beach party. She s serving up a menu of light summer favorites perfect for soaking in the warm weather. Plenty of friends, fun and food the perfect summer meal.
Everyone has a tried and true meatloaf recipe that satisfies a craving for comfort food. But today, Alex is taking the meatloaf to new heights. She'll round out the meal with potato salad and a mango tart. This dinner is grand enough for a party but still approachable enough for a weeknight meal.
Great food, great friends and great music go so well together that tonight, Emeril's sharing all three with you. It's a rock & roll party and you're invited! Special guest: Chick Corea. Recipes include: Blood Orange Mojito, Thai Marinated Jumbo Shrimp, Chili-Lime Fried Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese, Seared Lamb Chops with Rosemary Balsamic Reduction
When her good friend asks for help catering a party at her clothing store, Giada jumps at the chance to mix her two favorite things - food and fashion! She prepares a glamorous spread of bite-size beauties that are all super simple to make. Elegant crab salad in endives, colorful mini Italian clubs, bold espresso brownies, and more.
It’s a holiday party like no other when six of your favorite Food Network all-stars spend a day together cooking up the ultimate holiday meal. Emeril Lagasse, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Michael Chiarello, and Sandra Lee each share one of their all-l time favorite holiday recipes. Plus Candace Olson, a special guest from HGTV, creates a beautiful backdrop and table setting for the party. The chefs cook together, share favorite holiday memories, and show you how to throw the ultimate holiday party in your home.
Daphne Brogdon is transforming her backyard into an outside movie theater for a twilight party, and she has fun, drive-in movie food to match. Starring on the menu is her Culver Crest Popcorn Chicken, and in a supporting role, Camouflage Salad with Edamame and Cabbage. The night has a sweet ending with Mint Chocolate Bites, Olive Oil Popcorn, and Ginger Lemonade.
hether it's thin, thick, stuffed, topped, sprinkled or smothered - pizza is one of the most loved and most versatile foods of all. So today, Giada's getting creative, throwing a party with all different kinds of pizza flavors and shapes. From mini shrimp calzones, to hearty Roman pizzas, to chocolate (yes, chocolate!) pizzas, Giada's setting new standards for pizza lovers everywhere.
Ally is a New York City caterer who is addicted to the delectable party food she serves every day. Mike is a line cook at a Chicago bistro who can't get enough of the mouth-watering burgers and fries he churns out every night. Both chefs weigh over 300 pounds and can't control themselves around their own food. The food industry is killing them but they are determined to lose over 75 pounds each over sixteen weeks without jeopardizing the careers they love. With the help of Christine Avanti working with Ally and Brett Hoebel working with Mike, they will attempt to relearn everything they know about food and exercise in order to transform their bodies and save their lives.
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, it's time to put on some Sinatra and bring out the red checkered tablecloths for the cozy Italian food we grew up on! It's fast and simple and just like mama's!
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
Make and simmer chicken broth for Pastina d’Ambrodo
Prepare the Red Sauce Gravy for the Meatballs
Prepare and cool risotto for Spinach Arancini
One Hour Before Party:
Roll, stuff and coat Spinach Arancini
Prepare, mold, and poach meatballs
Fry and cool Spinach Arancini
At Party:
Combine Meatballs and Gravy
Assemble Pastina d’Ambrodo
Wine Recommendation
Garguilo Vineyard Pinot Grigio; Chiarello Chianti
Giada pitches in to help New York City firefighters at the Leary Foundation’s Fifth Annual Bash for New York’s Bravest. The party features a delectable comfort food menu including macaroni and cheese, mini-sheppard’s pies and chocolate pumpkin truffles. But it’s the firemen who truly steal the show when they take Giada for a ride on their truck!