Giada at Home 2.0

- Season 1

(2008)

Giada coordinates a neighborhood block party. The three recipes given are "Blueberry and Marscarpone Turnovers", "Chicken and Shrimp with Pancetta Chimichurri" and "Orecchiette with Greens, Garbanzo Beans and Ricotta Salata".

Giada throws a Halloween party for her friends and their children. The three recipes given are "Chocolate-Dipped Nougat with Dried Apricots", "Halloween Popcorn Treats" and "Halloween Spice Cake".

Giada and her family cook food reminiscent Rome, Italy, Giada's birthplace. The recipes shared are "Vegetable Fritto Misto with Lemon Mayonnaise" and "Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs".

Giada celebrates Earth Day with a party menu centered on fresh, local ingredients from her garden and the local farmers' market. Recipes for the party include "Red Snapper with Fava Bean Puree", "Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms" and "Mini Pineapple Cakes".

Giada hosts her fashion designer friends for an evening of high style in both food and clothing. The day's recipes are "Shrimp Spring Rolls with Cucumber-Yogurt Dip", "Beef Pops with Pineapple and Parsley Sauce" and "Blended Cherry Mojitos".

Giada's Thanksgiving menu includes "Poached Pears in Honey, Ginger and Cinnamon Syrup", "Sweet and Savory Bread Pudding" and "Spiced Turkey Breast".

Giada dines al fresco with "Spicy Chocolate Milkshakes", "Mini Italian Pub Burgers" and "Beer-Battered Apple and Onion Rings".

Giada and her friends cook lobster in a hole dug on the beach. The three recipes given are "Lobster Tails with Clarified Butter", "Corn and Black Bean Salad with Basil-Lime Vinaigrette" and "Spiked Watermelon Pops".

Giada and her Christmas party guests do a secret Santa exchange. The party menu includes "Cranberry and Cornmeal Cake with Caramel-Walnut Topping Sauce", "Grilled and Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Gorgonzola" and "Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce".

Giada creates a special dinner menu, using dishes more commonly found on the breakfast table. The three recipes shared are "Baked Gruyere and Sausage Omelet", "Pancetta and Cinnamon Waffles" and an "Espresso Nightcap with Vanilla Whipped Cream". Also: "Lamill Coffee" in Los Angeles is visited.

Giada and her aunt Raffy share their family recipes for "Fig and Almond Tart" and "Nonna Luna's Rice".

Giada has a spa day with two of her girlfriends and shares healthy recipes for a "Sweet Basil Smoothie", "Chocolate Rice Pudding" and "Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Gorgonzola and Herbs".

Giada creates a citrus themed menu and shares recipes for "Grilled Chicken and Avocado Napoleons", "Angel Food Cake with Lemon Honey Yogurt Sauce" and "Citrus Salad".

Giada hosts a Moroccan themed party and shares her recipes for "Honey-Balsamic Lamb Chops", "Couscous Cakes" and "Hibiscus Tea with Vodka and Citrus".

Giada teaches her friends to roll their own sushi and shares recipes for a "Fun Salmon Hand Roll", a "Crab, Avocado and Mango Roll" and "Vegetable Rolls with Chili Mayonnaise".

Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".

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".

Giada and Todd reminisce about a recent trip to France with a menu inspired by the trip. The recipes shared are "Parisian Steak and Cheese Croissant Sandwiches", "Fresh Mushroom and Parsley Salad" and "Raspberry Rose Pots de Creme".

Giada hosts a bridal shower for a friend. The bride-to-be is given gifts and recipes for "Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise", "White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus" and "Coffee-Glazed Zeppole" are shared.

Giada and Todd go on a hike, but before they do, Giada prepares the food that they will eat on the trail. Recipes include Giada's "Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola", "Grilled Vegetable, Herb and Goat Cheese Sandwiches" and "Chocolate Raspberry Bars with White Chocolate and Almonds".

Giada turns her home into an art gallery for the night to showcase a friend's work. She prepares appetizers for the crowd and shares recipes for "Skewered Greek Salad", "Italian Fried Olives" and "Sautéed Shrimp Cocktail".

Giada creates a portable dinner to share with her friends at an outdoor concert. The three recipes shared are "Deviled Eggs with Crab", "Caponata Panini" and a "Chocolate Honey Almond Tart".

Giada celebrates the arrival of spring with "Crispy Rack of Lamb with Honey and Mascarpone", "Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart" and "Lemon Thyme Bars".

Giada prepares a lunch for a quiet day spent indoors. The menu consists of "Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad", "Fusilli with Spicy Pesto" and "Espresso Caramel Bars".

Giada and Todd share cocktails and appetizers with their friends. Recipes include "Spiced Cocktail Nuts", "Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto", "Crispy Zucchini and Potato Pancakes" and a "Blueberry-Limoncello Cooler".

Giada shares three pasta dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts, including "Pasta Ponza", a family tradition. The other two recipes given are "Spaghetti with Beef, Smoked Almonds and Basil" and "Ricotta and Vanilla Ravioli with Orange Mint Dipping Sauce".

Giada hosts a brunch for her girlfriends with children. The menu consists of "Baked French Toast with Blueberries", "Steak Involtini" and "Frozen Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches".

Giada creates a dinner that she feels will be loved by both children and adults. The three recipes shared are "Zucchini and Olive Flatbread", "Cauliflower and Bacon Gratin" and "Mascarpone Chocolate Toffee Bars".

Giada creates a special meal to thank the people who work behind the scenes on the show. Each recipe is a personal favorite of one of the members of Giada's team. Recipes include "Smoked Salmon and Apple Carpaccio", "Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster" and "Cinnamon Twists with Cardamom-Honey Dipping Sauce".

Giada teaches viewers how to make a quick meal for unexpected guests that will look like the cook spent the whole day in the kitchen. The recipes prepared are "Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs", "Chicken Burgers with Garlic-Rosemary Mayonnaise" and "Toasted Pound Cake with Citrus Cream".

Giada makes dishes from Trinidad, India and Italy. The three recipes shared are "Mango and Lime Lassi", "Citrus Rice Salad" and "Trinidadian Chicken Stew".

Giada and Todd celebrate Father's day with Todd's brother, another male friend, and the children belonging to each of the men. Recipes include "Egg, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Sandwiches", "Mozzarella, Raspberry and Brown Sugar Panini" and "Sweet Apple Iced Tea".

Giada throws a party in honor of her musician friends who have just released a new album. The menu includes "Penne with Braised Short Ribs", "Bibb Salad with Parmesan Butter Crostini" and "Apple Cider Shandy".

Giada makes a menu inspired by cheese. The three recipes given are "Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes", "Cheesy Baked Farro" and "Crostata with Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola".

Giada packs snacks for the beach, where she and her brother, Igor, play a game of volleyball. The recipes shared are "Perfectly Crunchy Slaw", Thyme Pasta Frittata" and "Chocolate Chip Walnut Cupcakes".

Giada packs a picnic lunch for a day trip with Todd and Jade. The three recipes shared are "Chicken and Arugula Pita Pockets", "Penne with Treviso and Goat Cheese" and "Raspberry-Vanilla Smoothie".

Giada prepares a meal for Todd and his friend to enjoy after a day of surfing. The recipes shared are "White Bean and Chicken Chili", "Cheddar and Scallion Bread" and "Limoncello Granita".

Giada makes a meal to welcome her "little aunt" Carolyna, who is visiting from college. The recipes given are "Turkey Milanese", "Bacon and Pancetta Potatoes" and "Roasted Apple Pies with Whipped Cream".

Giada shares breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that can be prepared quickly to prevent busy people eating on the run. Recipes shared are "Ricotta Parfaits", "Asian Chicken Salad" and "Ravioli with Arugula, Tomatoes and Pancetta".

Giada makes desserts to give as surprise gifts. The special sweets made are "Strawberry and Rosemary Scones", "Chocolate-Hazelnut Dipped Fruit" and "Pomegranate and Mint Sorbet".

Giada makes finger food variations of favorite recipes. The four appetizers made are "Stuffed Baby Peppers", "Tomato Basil Tartlets", Apricot and Walnut Phyllo Cups" and "While Wheat Pita Chips with Mascarpone-Chive Dipping Sauce".

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".

Giada makes healthy, freezable dishes for a friend with a newborn baby. The recipes are "Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula", "Chicken Milanese with Tomato and Fennel" and "Mini Pancakes with Raspberry Sorbet and Chocolate Sauce".

Giada prepares lunch while makeup artist Julie gives guests makeovers. The dishes served are "Artichoke and Bean Crostini", Vegetable Parmesan" and "Melon and Mint Slush".

Giada stretches leftovers - and her budget - by adding a few simple ingredients. "Lemon Chicken Soup with Spaghetti", "Pea Pesto Crostini" and "Lemon-Mint Cake with Lemon Syrup" are the dishes made.