5x01 Cooking for Kids
October 9, 2004 12:00 am
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.
5x02 Italian Southern Comfort
October 9, 2004 12:00 am
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.
5x03 Simply Sweet
October 23, 2004 12:00 am
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.
5x04 Olive Oil Crush
September 27, 2004 12:00 am
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.
5x05 Italian Thanksgiving
November 13, 2004 12:00 am
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.
5x06 Italian Cookie Swap
December 2, 2004 12:00 am
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.
5x07 No Sauce Pastas
January 15, 2005 12:00 am
Giada's got some great pasta dishes that are tossed with flavorful ingredients. Farfalle with Asparagus and Mushrooms, Angel Hair with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese and Fresh Fettuccine with Roasted Chicken and Broccoli Rabe.
5x08 Gooey Good Food
January 22, 2005 12:00 am
A creamy farmer’s pasta dish with ricotta, parmesan and pancetta. Filet Mignon with a sweet balsamic syrup and melted goat cheese. And for dessert, a decadent chocolate ricotta pudding with strawberry sauce. It’s gooey and oh so good!
5x09 Roasting Show
December 11, 2004 12:00 am
Giada creates a whole meal with roasted delights. Pork loin with sweet figs and port, roasted fennel with Parmesan cheese, and a luscious dessert of sugary roasted pears with vanilla ice cream. This is a meal you'll make again and again.
5x10 First Time Dinner Party
February 5, 2005 12:00 am
Giada's got simple, sure-fire recipes that will be easy to whip up in the kitchen: Linguine with chicken ragu. Endive and Frisee Salad with Blood Oranges and Hazelnuts. An Italian egg soup. And Macerated Berries with Sweet Mascarpone Cream.
5x11 Eggilicious
January 1, 2005 12:00 am
Giada shows you how Italians use them in all sorts of delicious recipes. Cheese Filled Egg Crepes with Marinara Sauce, a Breakfast Scramble of Eggs, Orzo, Pancetta and Asparagus, and for something sweet, Ricotta Cheesecake with Honey.
5x12 Italian Fusion
February 19, 2005 12:00 am
From Chicken Marsala with Mustard and Mascarpone, to a colorful Beet and Goat Cheese Salad to Sea Bass with Ginger and Wilted greens. Giada's Italian dishes are a delicious fusion of world flavors.
5x13 Lazy Days
December 25, 2004 12:00 am
Giada shows you some sneaky side steps that will save you tons of time in the kitchen, without losing the flavorful results. Ravioli with a Creamy Tomato Sauce and Herbed Goat Cheese, Raspberry Tiramisu. And a Campari Spritzer is a perfect cocktail.



