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 (20)
1. Panini Night
Aired 30 July 2005 • 30 min
Giada takes the Panini to new heights by putting her own twist on favorite recipes: Tuna and Artichoke Panini, Open Faced PLT, Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup, and a Chocolate-Strawberry Panini
2. Summers In Capri
Aired 6 August 2005 • 30 min
Giada shares dishes from her family vacations in Capri including Tuna and Green Bean Salad, Cheese Pizzettes, and Limoncello Cheesecake Squares
3. Pizza Party
Aired 20 August 2005 • 30 min
Giada throws a pizza party with three different pizzas: A Roman Pizza, Mini Shrimp Calzones, and a Chocolate Pizza for dessert
4. Good Things Come in Small Packages
Aired 27 August 2005 • 30 min
Giada prepares Italian finger foods including mini pizzas, crunchy parmesan chicken tenders, clams casino, and fried mozzerella
5. Just For Two
Aired 29 October 2005 • 30 min
Giada makes the perfect special dinner for two including Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola, an Italian chopped salad, and Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes
6. Fashionable Foods
Aired 24 September 2005 • 30 min
Giada prepares bite-sized foods for a party at a clothing store including Crab Salad in Endives, Colorful Mini Italian Club Sandwiches and Bold Espresso Brownies
7. Thanksgiving Leftovers
Aired 19 November 2005 • 30 min
Giada gets creative with leftovers: Turkey Bolognese in Spaghetti, adds stuffing to meatloaf, and turns mashed potatoes into Eggs in Purgatory
8. Holiday Cookies
Aired 10 December 2005 • 30 min
Giada makes batches of cookies to give as holiday gifts. The batches include: Florentines, Fig and Walnut Cookies, and Holiday Biscotti.
9. Tree Trimming Party
Aired 3 December 2005 • 30 min
Giada makes Italian favorites for her friends while they decorate the tree. She makes them Cioppino Soup, Pizza Blanca, and a Pannetone trifle
10. Happy Halloween
Aired 22 October 2005 • 30 min
Giada celebrates Halloween with Italian treats: Spaghetti topped with fall harvest flavors, sweet and tart crostatas, candied orange peel, and a coffee drink
11. Hearty Italian
Aired 3 September 2005 • 30 min
Giada cooks up comforting Italian dishes including a vegetable soup and simple apple crostatas
12. Cook With Your Kids
Aired 5 November 2005 • 30 min
Giada invites kids to cook with her. Together they make Pork Chops Milanese, Orzo, Corn on the Cob with Cheese Sauce, and Ice Cream Sundaes
13. Friend in Town
Aired 1 October 2005 • 30 min
One of Giada's friends comes to visit for the weekend full of good food. Giada cooks up a crostini snack for the afternoon, Cipolline Onions with a side of polenta and argula for dinner, and pancakes with an Italian twist for breakfast.
14. Recipe Postcards From Italy
Aired 8 October 2005 • 30 min
Giada cooks her favorite dishes from her trip to Italy for her friends and family. She makes Venetian Panino, Zucchini and Carrot a Scapece, Prosciutto Ravioli and Bellini cocktails
15. Eating Across America
Aired 17 September 2005 • 30 min
Giada makes some of the most innovative Italian-American dishes including Fettucine with a Cinnamon Pancetta Carbonara, Arugula Salad with Fried Gorgonzola Cheese, Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches, and Amaretto Ice Cream Floats
16. Comforting One Pot Meals
Aired 21 January 2006 • 30 min
Giada cooks up her favorite one pot meals: Italian Cheese Fondue, Lentil Soup, and Baked Tortellini.
17. Breakfast
Aired 1 January 2006 • 30 min
Giada fixed a breakfast for her friends including Mini Frittatas, Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls, and Spiked Iced Cappuchino
18. I Love Chocolate
Aired 11 February 2006 • 30 min
A chocolate lover's dream: Italian Hot Fudge Sundaes, Baked Ricotta and Nutella Pastries, and a Dark Chocolate Cream Treat.
19. Feel Good Food
Aired 8 January 2006 • 30 min
Giada makes light Italian food; Garlic Chicken with a Citrus Zing, Healthy Spinach Sauce, and a Fruit Icy Drink
20. My Family's Favorites
Aired 26 November 2005 • 30 min
Giada invites her family over for their favorite dishes: Pasta with Greens and Black Pepper, Jumbo Shrimp coated in a Summery Pesto, Baked Spinach Strata, and Italian Cheesecake for dessert