Everyday Italian

Sicilians are known for their gorgeous lemons and Giada's making a fresh, summery meal exploiting these juicy gems in every dish. Her menu includes Tuna Speidini, Mediterranean Salad and Berry Trifle.

Giada whips up some of her favorite frozen treats and shows how easy it is to make icy desserts at home. Her menu includes Italian Ice Pops, Pineapple Semifreddo and Chocolate-Hazelnut Gelato.

Giada whips up a menu that's sure to turn even the strictest land-lubbers into seafood fans. Her recipes include Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops, Crab and Ricotta Cannelloni and a Halibut and Chickpea Salad.

Giada makes some of her favorite healthy and filling salads for a light summer evening meal. She puts together an Antipasto Salad, Lentil and Rice Salad and a Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette.

Giada has hardly seen her husband lately because of work, so she's taking things into her own hands and packing a picnic lunch to surprise him. She whips up Penne With Beef and Arugula and irresistible Almond Blueberry Cookies.

Giada takes advantage of summer by hosting a sunset beach party. She serves up a menu of light summer favorites including Salmon With Lemon, Capers and Rosemary, and a fruit salad with Mint Vinaigrette.

Giada uses clean cuts of meat and citrus flavors to show how grilling is done in Italy.

Giada makes a delicious meal inspired by her childhood Italian garden. Her menu is packed with Swordfish with Citrus Pesto, Lemon-Nut Cookies, Herb Salad, and Parmesan, Basil and Lemon Wafers.

Giada invites her friends over to share romantic dinner date recipes. Her menu includes Fried Clams and Oysters, Champagne Risotto, Espresso Panna Cotta and a bubbly Raspberry Fizz.

Giada's friend is in town and she wants to wake her up with a mouthwatering selection of Italian breakfast favorites. She prepares Lemon and Basil Eggs Over Foccacia, Breakfast Pizza and a Hot Chocolate Bar.

Giada shares recipes for a filling vegetarian Italian meal that's so hearty, the meat won't be missed. On her menu is Veronica's Veggie Meatloaf With Checca Sauce, Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables and Mushroom Parmesan.

With such a busy schedule, Giada eats a lot of late-night suppers. She whips up some of her favorite quick and easy comfort foods, including Focaccia Panino, Creamy Artichoke Soup and a warm Chocolate Macchiato.

Giada's friends are coming for a visit so she takes advantage of free time to cook make-ahead dishes. Her menu includes Roman-style Chicken, Potatoes and Onions and Espresso Frappe.

Giada prepares for spring by using leftover spices while they're still fresh. She welcomes warm weather with a menu featuring Pasta With Tomato and Peas, Ribollita and Gnudi.

With all the women in Giada's family in town, she takes the opportunity to have a traditional afternoon dessert. She whips up A Hazelnut-Chocolate Tart, Pancetta Biscuits and a selection of teas with special garnishes.

Italian street vendors are masters at making quick, delicious foods that cost next to nothing. Giada brings some of these classic recipes back to her kitchen and puts her own spin on her favorite Italian street foods.

Giada cooks up a menu of spicy showstoppers for the annual De Laurentiis awards party. She makes a rich and flavorful Bollito Misto, Spicy Baked Macaroni and Spiced Chocolate Budino.

Giada's husband is away on business, so she shares some of her favorite dishes that make an easy dinner for one. She cooks Orecchiette With Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese and Petite Filet With Gorgonzola and Porcini Mushroom Sauce.

Giada cooks up her family's favorites for Sunday dinner, including a juicy Leg of Lamb, Linguine, Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes and a decadent Chocolate Ricotta Pie.