Season 1

46 episodes · Oct 18, 2008

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S1E1

Rock the Block

Oct 18, 200830m

In the series opener, Giada De Laurentiis creates fresh, simple dishes for a neighborhood block party. On the menu: chicken and shrimp with pancetta chimichurri; orecchiette with greens; garbanzo beans and ricotta salata; blueberry-and-mascarpone turnovers.

S1E2

Tricks or Treats

Oct 25, 200830m

Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.

S1E3

Remembering Rome

Nov 1, 200830m

An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.

S1E4

Garden Party

Nov 8, 200830m

On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.

S1E5

A Family Thanksgiving

Nov 15, 200830m

Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.

S1E6

Art House

Nov 22, 200830m

Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.

S1E7

California BBQ

Nov 22, 200830m

Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.

S1E8

Lobster Bake

Nov 29, 200830m

Giada De Laurentiis plans a traditional lobster bake on the beach. The menu includes lobster tails with clarified butter, corn-and-black-bean salad with basil-lime vinaigrette, and spiked watermelon pops.

S1E9

Secret Santa

Dec 6, 200830m

Italian dishes are made for a holiday get-together. Included: penne with shrimp and herbed cream sauce; Gorgonzola-stuffed portobello mushrooms; cranberry-cornmeal cake topped with caramel-walnut sauce.

S1E10

Breakfast for Dinner

Dec 13, 200830m

The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.

S1E11

Recipe Sharing

Dec 20, 200830m

Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.

S1E12

Day of Indulgence

Dec 27, 200830m

The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.

S1E13

California Light & Healthy

Jan 3, 200930m

A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.

S1E14

Moroccan Magic

Jan 10, 200930m

A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.

S1E15

California Sushi

Jan 17, 200930m

The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.

S1E16

Polo Brunch

Jan 31, 200930m

Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".

S1E17

Table for Two

Feb 7, 200930m

Giada and her husband Todd share a romantic evening while daughter Jade stays with a sitter. The recipes shared are "Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen", "Crouton Salad" and "Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Vegetables".

S1E18

We'll Always Have Paris

Feb 14, 200930m

The host plans a meal inspired by Paris. On the menu: steak-and-cheese croissant sandwiches; mushroom-and-parsley salad; raspberry-rose pots de crème.

S1E19

Food and Fashion

Feb 28, 200930m

Giada creates a stylish, eclectic menu for a trunk show she's hosting at her home. Included: shrimp spring rolls with cucumber-yogurt dip; beef pops with pineapple-parsley sauce; blended cherry mojitos.

S1E20

Bridal Shower

Mar 7, 200930m

Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.

S1E21

Happy Trails

Mar 14, 200930m

The host packs an eco-friendly picnic to take along on a hike. Included: cranberry-nut granola; grilled vegetable, herb and goat cheese sandwiches; chocolate-raspberry bars.

S1E22

Picnic in the Park

Mar 28, 200930m

Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.

S1E23

Spring Fling

Apr 4, 200930m

Light springtime dishes are featured.

S1E24

Lazy Day Lunch

Apr 11, 200930m

A simple lunch menu is featured.

S1E25

Cocktails With Couples

Apr 18, 200930m

Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.

S1E26

Pasta Party

Apr 25, 200930m

A pasta buffet is featured.

S1E27

Small Bites

Apr 25, 200930m

Finger foods are featured, including stuffed baby peppers; tomato-basil tartlets; apricot-and-walnut phyllo cups; and whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dipping sauce.

S1E28

Mother's Day Brunch

May 2, 200930m

A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.

S1E29

Food and Fun

May 9, 200930m

Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.

S1E30

Many Thanks

May 23, 200930m

The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.

S1E31

Last Minute Menu

May 30, 200930m

Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.

S1E32

Around the World

Jun 6, 200930m

Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.

S1E33

Father's Day Party

Jun 13, 200930m

A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with Gorgonzola and pancetta; and sweet-apple iced tea.

S1E34

Record Release

Jun 20, 200930m

On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.

S1E35

More Cheese Please

Jun 27, 200930m

The host visits the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills before preparing turkey meat loaf with feta and sun-dried tomatoes; cheesy baked farro; and crostata with apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola.

S1E36

Beach Volleyball

Jul 4, 200930m

A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.

S1E37

Road Trip Picnic

Jul 11, 200930m

Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.

S1E38

Surfs Up

Jul 18, 200930m

White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.

S1E39

Welcome Home

Jul 25, 200930m

Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.

S1E40

Busy Day Menu

Aug 1, 200930m

On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.

S1E41

Sweet Treats

Aug 8, 200930m

Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.

S1E42

Dig in for a Cause

Aug 22, 200930m

Giada makes a picnic lunch to take with on her day volunteering in a community garden for OXFAM, a charity to combat world hunger. The portable foods prepared are "Smoked Salmon BLT", "Pecorino and Bean Salad" and "Ginger-Tea Lemonade".

S1E43

Special Delivery

Aug 29, 200930m

Healthful freezable meals are made. Included: an egg-white frittata with lox and arugula; chicken Milanese with tomato-and-fennel sauce; mini pancakes with raspberry sorbet and chocolate sauce.

S1E44

Makeover

Sep 12, 200930m

Giada whips up a family-style meal for a makeover party with her girlfriends. On the menu: artichoke-and-bean crostinis; vegetable Parmesan; melon-and-mint slush.

S1E45

More for Less

Sep 19, 200930m

Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.

S1E46

Giada's Kidz Kitchen

Sep 26, 200930m

Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.