Giada at Home (2008)
Giada De Laurentiis lets her hair down as she demonstrates her love for cooking and entertaining California-style in this disarmingly laid-back show that allows De Laurentiis to venture far afield from her usual Italian culinary fare.
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Episode 1 - Rock the Block
Release Date: 2008-10-18In 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.
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Episode 2 - Tricks or Treats
Release Date: 2008-10-25Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
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Episode 3 - Remembering Rome
Release Date: 2008-11-01An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.
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Episode 4 - Food and Fashion
Release Date: 2009-02-28Giada 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.
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Episode 5 - A Family Thanksgiving
Release Date: 2008-11-15Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
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Episode 6 - Lobster Bake
Release Date: 2008-11-29Giada 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.
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Episode 7 - Art House
Release Date: 2008-11-22Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.
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Episode 8 - Secret Santa
Release Date: 2008-12-06Italian 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.
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Episode 9 - Breakfast for Dinner
Release Date: 2008-12-13The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
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Episode 10 - Recipe Sharing
Release Date: 2008-12-20Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
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Episode 11 - Day of Indulgence
Release Date: 2008-12-27The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
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Episode 12 - California Light & Healthy
Release Date: 2009-01-03A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
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Episode 13 - Moroccan Magic
Release Date: 2009-01-10A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
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Episode 14 - Polo Brunch
Release Date: 2009-01-31Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
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Episode 15 - California Sushi
Release Date: 2009-01-17The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
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Episode 16 - We'll Always Have Paris
Release Date: 2009-02-14The host plans a meal inspired by Paris. On the menu: steak-and-cheese croissant sandwiches; mushroom-and-parsley salad; raspberry-rose pots de crème.
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Episode 17 - Picnic in the Park
Release Date: 2009-03-28Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.
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Episode 18 - Table for Two
Release Date: 2009-02-07Giada 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".
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Episode 19 - Garden Party
Release Date: 2008-11-08On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
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Episode 20 - Bridal Shower
Release Date: 2009-03-07Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.
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Episode 21 - Happy Trails
Release Date: 2009-03-14The 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.
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Episode 22 - California BBQ
Release Date: 2008-11-22Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
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Episode 23 - Around the World
Release Date: 2009-06-06Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
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Episode 24 - Sweet Treats
Release Date: 2009-08-08Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
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Episode 25 - Food and Fun
Release Date: 2009-05-09Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
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Episode 26 - Cocktails With Couples
Release Date: 2009-04-18Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.
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Episode 27 - Beach Volleyball
Release Date: 2009-07-04A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Episode 28 - Mother's Day Brunch
Release Date: 2009-05-02A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.
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Episode 29 - Father's Day Party
Release Date: 2009-06-13A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with Gorgonzola and pancetta; and sweet-apple iced tea.
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Episode 30 - Many Thanks
Release Date: 2009-05-23The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.
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Episode 31 - Welcome Home
Release Date: 2009-07-25Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
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Episode 32 - Surfs Up
Release Date: 2009-07-18White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.
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Episode 33 - Small Bites
Release Date: 2009-04-25Finger 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.
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Episode 34 - Lazy Day Lunch
Release Date: 2009-04-11A simple lunch menu is featured.
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Episode 35 - Pasta Party
Release Date: 2009-04-25A pasta buffet is featured.
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Episode 36 - Record Release
Release Date: 2009-06-20On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
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Episode 37 - Dig in for a Cause
Release Date: 2009-08-22Giada 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".
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Episode 38 - Busy Day Menu
Release Date: 2009-08-01On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
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Episode 39 - Makeover
Release Date: 2009-09-12Giada 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.
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Episode 40 - Spring Fling
Release Date: 2009-04-04Light springtime dishes are featured.
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Episode 41 - Special Delivery
Release Date: 2009-08-29Healthful 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.
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Episode 42 - Road Trip Picnic
Release Date: 2009-07-11Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
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Episode 43 - Last Minute Menu
Release Date: 2009-05-30Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.
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Episode 44 - More Cheese Please
Release Date: 2009-06-27The 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.
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Episode 45 - Giada's Kidz Kitchen
Release Date: 2009-09-26Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
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Episode 46 - More for Less
Release Date: 2009-09-19Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.