Giada De Laurentiis arrives in Italy; grilled treviso with citrus bagna cauda; a pan-seared branzino with tomato and capers; fresh ctirus with gelato and almond cookies.
Giada hosts a cocktail party on her villa deck for neighbors and friends, serving an assortment of Italian cocktails along with small bits including vegan artichoke arancini and smoked whitefish crostini.
A portable poolside menu feature sweet and tangy orzo salad, grilled chicken and broccoli pesto panini, and double-chocolate brownies.
Giada De Laurentiis and her Aunt Raffy visit the Southern Italian town of Torre Annunziata; linguine with anchovy and walnuts, and fusilli with fresh pomodoro.
Giada De Laurentiis heads to a local Italian eatery and creates a "daily special" for the lunch hour. She and the local chef make Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Fried Egg, Roasted Chicken Cacciatore and Sin City Cookies.
Giada De Laurentiis celebrates the pizza of Naples when she creates her own fresh Neapolitan-style Pizza Dough and assembles some of her favorite pizzas at the outdoor pizza oven with her daughter, Jade, and friends. They enjoy Broccoli and Sausage Pizza and a Smoked Scamorza, Spinach and Pancetta Pizza.
Giada De Laurentiis creates dishes inspired by the incredible seafood and abundance of citrus found in Sorrento, including Grilled Swordfish with Candied Lemon Salad, and Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers.
Giada De Laurentiis takes a trip down memory lane, recreating some of her favorite childhood dishes: Basic Parmesan Pomodoro, Pizza Bianca, and Chocolate Ricotta Toast.
Giada De Laurentiis and her Aunt Raffy dig into Nonna Luna's recipe diary to recreate Sartu Di Riso, inspired by Giada's grandparent's honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast.
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 spends a Sunday afternoon in the kitchen cooking for a family get-together. The menu includes Roasted Beets with Cherries and Pistachios, Mushroom and Pea Farrotto, and Lamb Osso Buco.
Giada learns to make a bakery's famous pound cake during a visit to Sorrento, Italy. And later, she prepares limoncello zabaglione and a chocolate-pistachio fudge tart.
In the Season 1 finale, Giada hosts a wine and appetizer party featuring bite-size versions of popular southern Italian dishes. On the menu: savory crostata; potato crisps with goat cheese and olives; and Parmesan and prosciutto-spiced plums.
Giada De Laurentiis arrives in Florence, Italy and heads straight to the local market, where she shops and introduces the local cuisine. She celebrates the hearty northern Italian food by preparing a Tuscan-style lunch to share with friends that are visiting from the United States. Giada's menu includes her spin on Bistecca alla Fiorentina, White Bean and Cavalo Nero and a bottle of local Chianti, topped off with a classic Tuscan dessert of biscotti and sweet wine. (Episode: GJ0201H)
Giada De Laurentiis's grandmother, Silvana Mangano, was a stunning Italian beauty turned movie star affectionately known as Nonna Luna. Giada and her Aunt Raffy reminiscence about Nonna Luna and her love of rice while making some twists on northern Italian favorites like Bitter Rice, White Chocolate Orzo Pudding and Artichoke and Fennel Crudo. (Episode: GJ0202H)
Giada De Laurentiis and her sister pay tribute to their brother, Dino, who passed away from cancer. The women celebrate Dino's life by creating a meal inspired by some of his favorite dishes, including Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Charred Broccoli Rabe and Pork Chops with a Balsamic Glaze -- all with a northern Italian twist. (Episode: GJ0203H)
Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, was one of many children from a large Italian family, but his sister, Raffaella, is the only sibling still alive. Giada and her Aunt Raffy travel by train to visit Great Aunt Raffy at her home in Milan and prepare her favorite baked dish, Ziti Stufati, to enjoy for lunch. (Episode: GJ0204H)
There's no one who would have loved a big family reunion -- in Italy, surrounded by platters of food -- more than Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis. Giada and her Aunt Raffy celebrate Dino's love of food by creating some of his favorites, like Carbonara Cacio e Pepe, Mussels with Fennel and Italian Beer and Olive Oil Sorbetto with Berries and Balsamic. (Episode: GJ0205H)
Giada De Laurentiis spends the day taking a boat trip along Florence's Arno River and enjoying a traditional Italian spread with her daughter, sister and nephew. The picnic menu includes Kale Salsa Verde Bruschetta, Tuna, White Bean and Bitter Greens Salad, and Torrone Mess for a light dessert. (Episode: GJ0206H)
Giada De Laurentiis and her family gather at a villa in the Tuscan countryside for a family reunion celebration. Platters of food fill the long Italian table, and Giada has enlisted everyone to help out in the kitchen to prepare a menu of family favorites that are full of traditional northern Italian ingredients, including Octopus Panzanella, Hazelnut Chicken and Stracciatella with Strawberry and Vin Santo. (Episode: GJ0207H) Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/giada-in-italy/episodes.html?oc=linkback
Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter, Jade, visit Florence, Italy, to enjoy local culture, honor their family heritage, create new memories and make meals inspired by the food customs of the area; one-pot creamy orzo; seared mushrooms; open-face pie.
Giada De Laurentiis works at the restaurants of master chef Fabio Picchi, where she learns about Florentine cuisine; Giada makes Italian dishes with a California spin, like prosciutto broth with farro and spinach and branzino puttanesca.
Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, filmed his movie Hannibal in Florence, giving Giada inspiration for a meal; asparagus and grilled melon salad; sausage, chianti and fava bean spaghetti; chianti affogato.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a cocktail party on a terrace near Florence's famed Duomo and creates a menu to celebrate its history in the fashion world; crab arancini; avocado white bean dip; grappa poached pears with speck.
Giada De Laurentiis learns the art of cannoli-making from a Southern Italian pastry maker; then she creates a unique cannoli filling with chocolate amaretto, as well as a few other desserts like Baci ice cream sandwiches and Aperol Spritz slushies.
Nonna V travels to Florence for a visit; Giada creates a lovely dinner to be shared.
Giada De Laurentiis heads to Capri, a picturesque island off Italy's Amalfi Coast where she and her family have vacationed for many years. In this special spot, Giada enjoys lunch with her daughter, Jade, and highlights the flavors of the island in her menu of Aglio E Olio with Peas and Prosciutto, Fritto Misto, Mista Salad and Lemon Crepes with Almond Mascarpone.
Giada De Laurentiis and her Aunt Raffy love to get together in the kitchen and create some of their favorite family recipes. In honor of Nonno Dino's upcoming 100th birthday, they create a multi-step Italian dish that was one of his favorites, a Timballo Genovese.
On Capri, Giada De Laurentiis makes a beautiful picnic to celebrate la dolce vita, or the sweet life, by the water with her daughter and mother. The menu features Amalfi Lemon Chicken, Grilled Plum and Pistachio Salad, Pan-Fried Zucchini with Anchovy Vinaigrette and Grilled Shrimp with Peach Cocktail Sauce.
Italy's island of Capri is known for delicious pastries and sweets, so Giada De Laurentiis samples some of the island's best and then heads to the kitchen to put a spin on her favorite flavors. She creates Limoncello and Almond Biscotti, Torta Caprese and Ricotta Gelato Toast.
While the stunning beauty of Capri, Italy, has long inspired painters, writers and poets, the rich landscape and plentiful sea inspire chefs as well, including Giada De Laurentiis. The creativity of some of the local restaurants prompt Giada to create a dinner menu that features Zucchini Sottolio, Caprese Granita, Campanelle with Fresh Puttanesca and cozy al Forno.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a family gathering to celebrate what would have been her grandfather Dino De Laurentiis' 100th birthday. The famous movie producer spent many summers on the Italian island of Capri, and Giada pays tribute to him with a lively bash by the sea and some of his favorites recipes, including Aqua Pazza, Gateau di Palate, Ravioli alla Caprese and Coffee Granitas.
