In California, what can be more al fresco than having an Italian feast right on the beach! Giada’s packing up lots of great make-ahead dishes, including Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing, Orzo Salad, Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta and Italian S’mores!
Giada's making a meny of hearty foods to refuel you. First is Chicken Tetrazzini and a side of Broccoli. And for dessert Giada's preparing a light and festive Raspberry Almond Tart that's a breeze to make.
The big game is this weekend and Giada invites her friends over for a fun party filled with Italian finger foods. Hearty crowd-pleasers that will get the game going. Recipes include: Sundried Tomato Kebabs, Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets, Steak Sandwiches and Italian-Style Baked Beans
Here’s a menu that’s perfect for a night in with the girls: Pancetta and Parmesan Torte is Giada’s version of a classic quiche. Her White Fish with Lemon Vinaigrette is delicious. And for something dazzling - Prosecco Fruit Gelatin.
Today, Giada is stirring a pot of Spicy Bean Soup, baking up a tray of Spicy Italian Corn Bread and making a mug of Spicy Mocha that’s topped with an espresso cocoa whipped cream. She’ll pack this up for a picnic on the beach with her husband.
There's nothing more romantic than a dinner you create for that someone special, and Giada's got the perfect menu. Thin slices of steak Carpaccio, some red wine risotto and red raspberry cream cupcakes. These recipes are so good they may just heat up your love life.
Giada's friend is getting married, and to celebrate Giada is hosting a wedding shower. Italian chicken salad in lettuce cups, goat cheese toasts, and for dessert, White Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets. And to toast the bride-to-be, Giada has a rainbow of different fruit colored Belinis!
After a refreshing and nutritious Frozen Fruit and Yogurt Cup, Giada heads to the cookware store and picks out the perfect panini grill to make her unique Prosciutto and Melon Panino. Her sister joins her in the kitchen for a lesson on gnocchis, and the perfect sauce to go with it.
Some off the best Italian dishes are the meaty ones. Veal Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce, Chicken Vesuvio and Rigatoni with Steak Sauce. Meaty Italian meals show off some of Italy’s finest flavors – and you can be sure your guests won’t leave hungry.
Giada lightens up Italian classics. And she’ll do an Italian wine 101 to go with the recipes for Prosciutto-Wrapped Crudite, Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino, Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze
Parties are a great way to catch up with friends and make new ones! Giada’s got some recipes that are the perfect finger food, like Beef Crostini with Red Pepper Mayonnaise, Italian Quesadillas and Artichoke Pesto Torta. Everyone is going to eat well and have a blast.
Giada makes Seared Shrimp in Endive Leaves with Parsley Sauce, Halibut with a Balsamic Glaze, and Swordfish Milanese. Three dishes that showcase the beautiful flavors of the Italian coast.
Giada prepares one of her clients favorite menus: Creamy Red Pepper Soup, Parmesean Crusted Pork Chops, Anytime Vegetable Salad, and Orange Segments with Berries and Balsamic Cream.
Giada hosts a wine tasting party complete with dishes to match. Giada prepares Salami Crisps with Sour Cream and Basil, Parmesean Tortilla Crisps, Swordfish Spiedini, and Rack of Lamb with Mint-Basil Pesto.
Giada takes your favorite Italian American dishes and makes them more elegant and tasty including Lasagna Rolls, Fried Zucchini and Italian Doughnuts
Giada makes simple desserts that are easy and fun to make. The desserts include Mocha Semifreddo, Banana Muffins with Mascarpone Cream Frosting and Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits
Giada makes an easy dinner menu that won't keep you in the kitchen all day. Her easy entertaining dishes include Pancetta Wrapped Pork Roast, Mixed Salad, Herbed Polenta and a Hazelnut Crunch
Giada shows how to make three pasta dishes: Chicken Carbonara, Macaroni and Cheese, and a Baked Angel Hair with Eggplant
Giada puts a spin on classic vegetables. She makes Baked Squash Gratin, Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers, Broccoli Puree, and Rose Wine with Sage and Lemon
Giada shares her favorite stress free dishes: A Mixed Green Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette, Grilled Bread, Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Angel Food Cake with Espresso Mascarpone Cream