Giada De Laurentiis is ready to host this year's family Thanksgiving dinner. She's putting Italian twists on classic holiday dishes like Polenta Popovers with Lemon Butter, Baked Turkey Parmesan, Sweet and Salty Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Souffle.
Guy Fieri checks out classic Italian joints including a Baltimore deli making lasagna from scratch, in San Diego, a pizza joint where the dough's handmade and in Pittsburgh, a spaghetti house that's been cooking up classic family recipes for 60 years.
Molly Yeh whips up a fun Italian feast for the whole family, starting with her cheesy Smashed Meatball Burgers. She also makes a colorful Antipasto Salad with Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks, a crispy Parmesan Fried Onion and Spumoni Cake Jars for dessert.
Guy takes favorite Italian flavors and gets mental with lentils! He tops pan roasted salmon with a sauté of lentils, capers, olives, and anchovies, plus he's got a pizza covered with potatoes, pancetta, and taleggio cheese. A fruity South American cocktail shakes things up.
Molly Yeh hosts a double-date pizza party on the farm and takes the Italian grilling outside for some extra fun times! She makes cheesy Fried Risotto Balls, Grilled Zucchini Pizza with Basil Mint Pesto and a crisp Romaine Salad drizzled in Bacon Fat Vinaigrette.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts Christmas Eve dinner to celebrate The Feast of the Seven Fishes with her Italian family. In the course of the episode, Giada explains this traditional holiday event as she prepares Tangerine and Herb Branzino, New Orleans Style Barbecued Shrimp and Crispy Oysters Rockefeller.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a gorgeous formal brunch for her family on Christmas day, with a California twist on some favorite Italian dishes. Giada's delicious menu includes Beef Tenderloin with Scallion Salsa Verde, a Crab and Artichoke Frittata, Olive Biscuits and a decadent Chocolate Panettone Sformato for dessert. The festive family gathering ends with a holiday gift exchange.
It's back to basics on elegant easy entertaining. When people are expecting fancy, make it simple and surprise them with an Italian meal. On the menu a fabulous get ahead Shrimp Scampi and a no cook Fruit Salad with Lemoncello and Honey Lemon Yogurt. Plus there are great tips on choosing wine, a great table setting and an Antipasti master class with friends.