About this season
Giada De Laurentiis returns to the land of her birth for an extended stay, spending time with friends and family and revisiting flavors that have inspired her life's work.
Episodes (13)
1. Cucina Italiana
Aired 19 July 2015
Giada De Laurentiis arrives in Italy; grilled treviso with citrus bagna cauda; a pan-seared branzino with tomato and capers; fresh ctirus with gelato and almond cookies.
2. Italian Cocktail Party
Aired 26 July 2015
Cocktail party menu includes vegan artichoke arancini and smoked whitefish crostini.
3. Poolside Picnic
Aired 2 August 2015
Sweet and tangy orzo salad; grilled chicken; broccoli pesto panini; double-chocolate brownies.
4. Dino's Pasta Factory
Aired 9 August 2015
A visit to the town of Torre Annunziata; linguine with anchovy and walnuts; fusilli with pomodoro.
5. Giada's Daily Special
Aired 16 August 2015
Pan-roasted asparagus with a crispy fried egg; roasted chicken cacciatore; Sin City cookies.
6. Napoli Pizza Party
Aired 23 August 2015
Broccoli and sausage pizza and a smoked Scamorza, spinach and pancetta pizza.
7. Citrus and the Sea
Aired 30 August 2015
Grilled swordfish with candied lemon salad; shrimp and grapefruit skewers.
8. Favorites From Italy
Aired 6 September 2015
Favorite childhood dishes including parmesan pomodoro, pizza bianca and chocolate ricotta toast.
9. Nonna Luna's Famous Dish
Aired 13 September 2015
Giada and her Aunt Raffy recreate Sartu Di Riso, inspired by Giada's grandparents' honeymoon.
10. Bocce Ball Picnic
Aired 20 September 2015
Prosciutto cotto pinwheels; marinated salumi sandwiches; tomato avocado and escarole salad.
11. Sunday Supper
Aired 27 September 2015
Roasted beets with cherries and pistachios; mushroom and pea farrotto; lamb osso buco.
12. The Sweet Spot
Aired 4 October 2015
Giada prepares a pound cake at her favorite bakery; a chocolate pistachio fudge tart.
13. Wine and Antipasti
Aired 11 October 2015
Savory crostata; potato crisps with goat cheese and olives; parmesan and prosciutto-spiced plums.