About this season
Giada De Laurentiis shares her how-to tips for casual get-togethers and home parties.
Episodes (13)
1. Pasta Party
Aired 19 January 2019 • 21 min
Pasta is an inexpensive way to feed a crowd and a blank canvas to dress up with great ingredients, so Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a pasta party buffet with leftovers that are hard to beat.
2. Family-Style Sunday Dinner
Aired 26 January 2019 • 21 min
In Giada De Laurentiis' family, Sundays are set aside for family dinners. For a stress-free, traditional family dinner at home, Giada's menu includes casual but hearty dishes like Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce, Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash, Baby Lettuces with Spicy Vinaigrette and, for dessert, Double Chocolate Chip Red Wine Bundt Cake.
3. Pre-Game Burger Bash
Aired 2 February 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis gets in the game day spirit and keeps folks entertained before kickoff by hosting a pre-game burger bash. The backyard party features family fun activities and a massive buffet loaded with Mortadella Meatball Sliders, Giada-fied Burgers, Cacciatore Chips and Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake Dip.
4. Jade's Chocolate Factory
Aired 9 February 2019 • 21 min
Jade loves chocolate just as much as her mother so Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a chocolate-themed Valentine's Day party for her and her friends.
5. Taste of Capri Party
Aired 16 February 2019 • 21 min
After a recent trip to Capri, Italy, Giada De Laurentiis hosts a lunch party that celebrates the island and one of its most inspiring ingredients -- the lemon.
6. Jade and Giada Day
Aired 23 February 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis treats Jade to a special day of mother-daughter fun and a delicious dinner.
7. Giada's Dinner Party
Aired 2 March 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis knows there are few things more special than being invited over to someone's home for a dinner party; she hosts a formal dinner with a multi-course meal including whole roasted beef tenderloin with peperonata and more.
8. Giada's Thank-You Lunch
Aired 9 March 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis hosts an elegant outdoor lunch made with fresh garden ingredients to thank some of her friends and family for the special things they've done for her; the menu includes crispy goat cheese salad, Moroccan lemon chicken and more.
9. Big Hair Rocker Party
Aired 16 March 2019 • 21 min
There's nothing Giada De Laurentiis loves more than an over-the-top costume party, and she goes all out with a Big Hair Rocker Party.
10. Dog Park Picnic
Aired 23 March 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis organizes a dog park picnic inspired by her dog, Bruno, for her friends with furry pals.
11. Little Italy Party
Aired 30 March 2019 • 21 min
With a cuisine that's as varied as its dramatic landscape, the island of Sicily has become very popular for its wide range of interesting foods; Giada De Laurentiis transports her guests to the exotic island with a Sicilian menu.
12. Under the Stars Movie Night
Aired 6 April 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis brings out the comfy outdoor seating, cozy blankets and a DIY outdoor theater for a movie night under the stars.
13. Easter Brunch
Aired 13 April 2019 • 21 min
Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter Jade host an Easter-themed family brunch with a menu that includes Giada's spin on traditional Italian holiday dishes.