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