Everyday Italian

Giada makes Penne a la Carbonara, Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Red Pepper Flakes, and a White Bean Tuna Salad

Giada makes spaghetti with clams, orecchiette with toasted breadcrumbs, and farfalle with turkey sausage, peas and mushrooms

Giada makes her favorite soul soothers, including Veal Milanese, Warm Chocolate Cakes with Berries, and Baked Rigatoni with Bechamel Sauce, to share with her friends.

Giada makes a Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli, Clams Oreganata, and Individual Strawberry Truffles. This is a meal to be enjoyed with all of your senses

Giada shares with us slow-cooked dishes, including Osso Buco, Tiramisu, and Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussel Sprouts.

Giada makes these Italian American classics –Eggplant Rollatini and Penne with Turkey Meatballs.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Giada celebrates Easter with friends, by preparing a simply delicious spread of traditional Italian dishes. Recipes include: Lentil Soup, Tomatoes Suffed with Rice and Grilled Lamb Chops.

It's no secret that Giada's one true obsession is chocolate, and nothing highlights the sinful goodness of chocolate more than Italian desserts. Giada's recipes for Chocolate-Hazelnut Kisses, Chocolate Zabaglione, Chocolate Tiramisu, and Affogato will make a Chocoholic out of you!

Perhaps no one enjoys outdoor dining quite as much as the Italians. Giada shares a special grilling menu with her friends that brings the flavors of Italy right to her own backyard. Recipes prepared include: Panzanella, Grilled Vegetables, Steak Florentine, and Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cheese

Going to a pot-luck dinner party and don't know what to bring? Don't fret, Giada shows you several tantalizing dishes that are easy to make, easy to transport, and will definitely please the crowd. Dishes include: Tomato Vegetable Casserole, Creamy Ricotta with Pine Nuts and Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

Giada proves that eating your vegetables can truly be a pleasure, as she whips up hearty Italian vegetable dishes that can be the highlight of any meal. Her dishes include: Escarole and Bean Soup, Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs and Pasta Primavera

Having a dinner party doesn't have to mean pulling out all the stops and spending an entire day in the kitchen. Giada has some friends over for a casual night of comfort food and lots of fun. They enjoy: Pasta with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce, Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Butter and Parmesan Sauce and Grilled Pineapple with Nutella.

Giada puts a delicious Italian spin on this American classic. She'll wow her friends with grilled tuna burgers, and deep fried, melting mozzarella sticks. A side of Iceberg Wedges with a dressing rounds out this fun Italian-American spread. Her recipes include: Mozzerella Sticks, Beef Burgers with Mushrooms and Aioli, Tuna Burgers with Tapenade and Iceburg Wedges with Pancetta Grogonzola Dressing.

Giada throws the perfect al fresco party for her friends. It's summer entertaining at its best when Giada sears an entire meal on the grill: Grilled Lamb with Salsa Verde, Grilled Lettuces, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella, and Grilled Summer Fruit.

Giada makes unique Italian salads that are anything but boring.

Giada gets cozy with a stove top covered in soups and rustic stews.

Giada shows how to prepare simple yet balanced rustic Italian dishes.

Giada creates an inspiring menu from the land of sunshine and romance.

Giada makes an all-time, kid-friendly favorite - pizza! Her recipes include: Italian American Cookie Sandwiches, Little Thimbles Sciue Sciue, Marinara Sauce, Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil, and Pizzaa with Pineapple and Ham.

Giada pays tribute to some classic Southern American dishes. A creamy "dirty risotto," rich but light lemony fried chicken, and bread pudding made with panettone bread that's drizzled with amaretto sauce. This is truly food for the Italian soul.

Giada prepares an indulgent breakfast of baked french toast made with slices of eggy sweet panettone bread. She'll teach you how to make the perfect Nectarine and Blueberry Amaretti Crisp. For something a bit lighter icy lemon ricotta granita.

Nothing is more precious to the Italian cook than olive oil. Giada will prepare some of her favorite dishes that showcase the exquisite taste of this liquid gold. Almond citrus olive oil cake, grilled shrimp with arugula mushroom salad, and spaghetti with sauteed onions, feta and herbs.

Giada and her family love to celebrate Thanksgiving, but they've put Italian twists on the American favorites. From Butternut Squash Lasagna, to Roast Turkey with Herbs de Provence and Citrus, to a stuffing made with ciabatta bread, chestnuts and pancetta.

For her Italian Cookie Swap party, Giada will prepare some of her favorite holiday cookies. She'll bake Chocolate Citrus Biscotti and Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. For something unique, she'll deep fry flaky Venetian fritters.

In California, what can be more al fresco than having an Italian feast right on the beach! Giada’s packing up lots of great make-ahead dishes, including Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing, Orzo Salad, Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta and Italian S’mores!

Giada's making a meny of hearty foods to refuel you. First is Chicken Tetrazzini and a side of Broccoli. And for dessert Giada's preparing a light and festive Raspberry Almond Tart that's a breeze to make.

The big game is this weekend and Giada invites her friends over for a fun party filled with Italian finger foods. Hearty crowd-pleasers that will get the game going. Recipes include: Sundried Tomato Kebabs, Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets, Steak Sandwiches and Italian-Style Baked Beans

Here’s a menu that’s perfect for a night in with the girls: Pancetta and Parmesan Torte is Giada’s version of a classic quiche. Her White Fish with Lemon Vinaigrette is delicious. And for something dazzling - Prosecco Fruit Gelatin.

Today, Giada is stirring a pot of Spicy Bean Soup, baking up a tray of Spicy Italian Corn Bread and making a mug of Spicy Mocha that’s topped with an espresso cocoa whipped cream. She’ll pack this up for a picnic on the beach with her husband.

There's nothing more romantic than a dinner you create for that someone special, and Giada's got the perfect menu. Thin slices of steak Carpaccio, some red wine risotto and red raspberry cream cupcakes. These recipes are so good they may just heat up your love life.

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

Giada shares dishes from her family vacations in Capri including Tuna and Green Bean Salad, Cheese Pizzettes, and Limoncello Cheesecake Squares

Giada throws a pizza party with three different pizzas: A Roman Pizza, Mini Shrimp Calzones, and a Chocolate Pizza for dessert

Giada prepares Italian finger foods including mini pizzas, crunchy parmesan chicken tenders, clams casino, and fried mozzerella

Giada makes the perfect special dinner for two including Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola, an Italian chopped salad, and Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

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

Giada shows you some of the fantastic concoctions Italian street food vendors are able to make.

With spring around the corner Giada gets the cleaning bug, and cleans out her spice rack and creates some flavorful dishes.

Giada sets out to prove that a great Italian meal can be made on the grill.

Giada and her husband have seen little of each other due to his busy work schedule, so Giada decides to make a picnic lunch to surprise him at work.

Summer is perfect for eating on the beach, Giada will do just that for some friends, but with an Italian twist.

Giada shows how easy it is to make delicious frozen desserts, with an Italian flare, right at home.

Giada cooks a light and healthy lunch for her girlfriends.

Giada prepares meals from her favorite Italian trattorias. These family owned and run restaurants prepare flavors from home and hold the key to Italy's best dishes. Recipes: Pork Chops With Fennel and Caper Sauce, Mediterranean Farro Salad, Ricotta Cappuccino.

Giada prepares some of her favorite fast food that will leave your conscience clear and your stomach happy. Recipes: Halibut in Artichoke and Tomato Broth; Parmesan, Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad; Mascarpone With Raspberry and Pineapple.

Giada finally has a day off and she wants to spend it with her aunt cooking some of their favorite Tuscan comfort food.

Giada is teaching a cooking class for kids! She's inviting some children into her kitchen and showing them the basics to some Italian kid-friendly food.

Giada and Todd are going to a drive-in movie and Giada's packing the snacks/picnic!

What to have in your pantry, freezer and fridge to whip up a meal for the unexpected guest.

Giada demonstrates some easy and impressive ways to make weeknight cocktails a glamorous treat. Recipes in This Episode * Polenta and Chicken Tartlets * Tuscan Mushrooms * Mediterranean Bruschetta * Pizza Pockets

Giada has spent a lot of time traveling around the world, so today she's created some dishes that bring home the luxury of staying at a hotel.