Giada en casa

Giada continues her tradition of inviting over someone for lunch that she admires. Joan McNamara, the founder of LA's Joan's on Third stops by for a wonderful meal inspired by the flavors of her restaurant.

Giada makes a trip to her favorite farmer's market and creates a delicious menu inspired by what's available and in season. These dishes are free spirited, but still easy and delicious.

Giada hosts her book club and creates a menu to match the novel's theme. She makes Scallops with Quinoa, a light Radicchio, Pears and Arugula Salad and a decadent Lemon Meringue custard.

Giada feels right at home making three decadent Italian desserts that anyone would love including Mostaccioli, an Italian cookie, a chocolate Salami and out of this world apple fritters.

Giada mentors under-served kids interested in careers in the food industry. She helps them prepare dinner for their teachers as a way of saying "thanks."

Giada makes a fabulous surf and turf menu that combines traditional Italian ingredients with a California vibe. Her menu includes a seafood penne, crab stuffed peppers, and a honey and mustard glazed pancetta dish.

Giada De Laurentiis and her family head out on a weekend getaway. Eating out every night on a vacation can get expensive so Giada prepares some easy, inexpensive dishes ahead of time to be enjoyed over the course of the trip.

Giada De Laurentiis creates a vegetarian menu that anyone would flip over with Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls, Grilled Herbed Tofu with Avocado Cream and Whole Grain Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms.

Giada De Laurentiis makes four traditional Italian recipes, then she takes a turn... adding a few unexpected ingredients and techniques that give these familiar dishes a modern spin.

Giada is pulling out all the stops for a fun kid's party. She's created a secret treasure hunt around the house and the party setting is a whimsical wonderland with a menu to match.

The kids are back in school, with lots of extra curricular activities. How do you find the time for some delicious home-cooked meals on those weeknights? Giada de Laurentiis makes wonderful main courses that don't take forever.

Every once in a while, it's fun to spend the day in the kitchen making some classic recipes from scratch. So, Giada De Laurentiis goes "old school," skipping the short cuts making several recipes the old fashioned way.

Four recipes with a kick. Giada heats up the kitchen with spicy food including a hot twist on meatballs, a hot gazpacho, a spicy ravioli, and even a fiery strawberry and chocolate dessert.

Giada De Laurentiis makes four recipes based on ingredients pulled from the herbs she grows at home including a fun cocktail and a few wonderfully scented desserts.

Giada creates a portable picnic to take on a boat trip with Todd and Jade. The meal is perfect for the Marina Del Rey setting.

Giada & Raffy spend an afternoon in the kitchen re-creating family dishes.

Giada spends a Saturday hosting a pool party for her friends and their kids. She creates a great menu: Burgers a la Pizzaiola, Penne with Brown Butter, Arugula and Pine Nuts, and a Tropical Watermelon Sorbet.

Giada de Laurentiis makes a Greek meal inspired by her trip to Santorini and invites a few friends for a Greek Feast with a California vibe. Giada creates a Greek pizza, Greek meatballs, and a dessert with olive oil muffins.

Giada is hosting a casual Father's Day meal at her house. Todd and his brother Trevor are the guests of honor, and Jade has had a hand in the table decor.

Grilling isn't just for the guys. Giada De Laurentiis grills for her girlfriends, but it's not the usual burgers and steaks. Giada combines really fun and beautiful ingredients that you wouldn't necessarily think to grill.

Giada De Laurentiis invites her mother Veronica and sister Eloisa over for an intimate Mother's Day outdoor luncheon.

Giada invites someone she admires over for a casual lunch. Apollonia Poilane, the owner of Poilane bakery in Paris stops by to enjoy a French inspired menu.

Giada celebrates Easter with her family in the backyard. Giada gives Easter lamb a twist with a quinoa crust accompanied by orzo with a smokey vinaigrette and stacked eggplant and asparagus napoleons.

Giada creates a fun Mediterranean menu to serve to Todd and Jade on the beach just before sunset.