About this season
Everyday Italian is a Food Network show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis. In the show, De Laurentiis focuses for her viewers on traditional Italian cuisine with an American flair, such as herb-crusted lamb and chocolate-ricotta pie.
Episodes (13)
1. Seafood Delights
Aired 8 May 2007 • 30 min
A fresh and simple way to satisfy the appetite is with a delicious seafood dish. Giada shows us easy, light and hearty seafood dinners that will definitely satisfy any appetite including Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Mint and Basil, Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp, and Roasted Red Snapper with Rosemary
2. One Pot Meals
Aired 1 November 2003 • 30 min
Sometimes there's nothing more comforting than a dish you can make by throwing everything into a pot and letting it bubble into a sumptuous delight. Giada indulges in some of her favorite, simple one-pot meals including Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp in Spicy Broth, Winter Minestrone, and Chicken Stew
3. Brunch
Aired 30 July 2006 • 30 min
Giada's having friends over for brunch, and picks her favorite sweet and savory Italian recipes that are full of flavor. They look and taste surprisingly fancy considering how easy they are to make. The recipes Giada makes include: Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina, Crostata with Raspberry Jam, Bruschetta with Ricotta and Marmalade, and Raspberry Bellini
4. Birthday Party
Aired 18 October 2003 • 30 min
Giada prepares a special birthday dinner for one of her friends and everyone is invited. She makes some simple dishes that are reason in themselves to celebrate. No presents required. Just an appetite. Recipes prepared include: Grilled Seafood Salad, Salmon Baked in Foil, Profiteroles with Ricotta Mascarpone
5. Dessert Party
Aired 12 October 2006 • 30 min
Forget the cocktail parties, and the pot-luck suppers, how about a dessert party where you can goof on all your favorite rich, decadent sweets? Giada makes a complete dessert party menu, with none of the fuss, and all of the pleasure. Her menu includes: Chocolate Amaretti Cake, Pine Nut Cookies, Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries and a Cheese Course.
6. Holiday Side Dishes
Aired 11 November 2006 • 30 min
The highlights of any holiday gathering are often the side dishes that allow you indulge in a variety of delicious flavors. Giada prepares some of her family favorites including Stuffed Mushrooms, Raffy's Turkey Sausage with Chestnut Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese, with her Aunt Raffy.
7. Holiday Dinner Party
Aired 9 December 2006 • 30 min
Giada invites her friends over for the holidays and proves that you can create an elegant menu full of delicious things without any stress. Giada's menu includes: Braciole, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Holiday Salad, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks.
8. Sandwiches
Aired 15 August 2007 • 30 min
This episode is full of sandwiches you can really sink your teeth into. Giada spends the day in the kitchen with her family, turning classic Italian sandwiches into elegant, decadent meals. Together they make: Panino alla Margherita, Panino di Prosciutto e Fontina, Italian Egg Sandwich, Nutella Sandwich, Strawberry Bruschetta, and a Sweet Pepper Crostini.
9. Light Pasta Classics
Aired 11 August 2006 • 30 min
Everyone loves pasta, but sometimes it can be too heavy and rich for a weeknight dinner. Giada shares some of her favorite pasta dishes that are extremely light, but still full of flavor including Spaghettini with Checca Sauce, Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage and Brocolli Rabe, and Penne with Vodka Sauce.
10. Dinner And A Movie
Aired 10 August 2006 • 30 min
Who needs to go out for dinner and a movie, when you can indulge in it at home? Giada and her friends hunker down for a cozy night of Hollywood classics, and classic casual Italian food including Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs, White Bean Dip with Pita Chips and Peppercorn with Rosemay infused Oil
11. Family Favorites
Aired 29 December 2006 • 30 min
Giada and her family share their all-time favorite Italian recipes, cooking together in the kitchen and tasting the foods that bring back special memories. Giada makes Chicken Saltimbocca, Spaghetti with Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto, and Peas and Prosciutto
12. Risotto Cravings
Aired 26 July 2006 • 30 min
Who knew risotto could be so easy to make, and that there could be so many variations? Giada takes us from dinner, to dessert, to a late night snack, with this great Italian classic. Her recipes include: Mushroom Risotto with Peas, Arancini di Riso, Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange, and Rum, and Risotto al Salto.
13. Antipasti Party
Aired 8 November 2003 • 30 min
Giada shows you how to have a great party with plenty of delicious little Italian antipasti dishes to nibble on. Giada makes Mini Turkey Meatballs, Stuffed Artichokes and an Antipasta Platter