Giada at Home

Giada takes charge of her neighborhood block party by planning a party at the end of her cul de sac with each neighbor showcasing their favorite family foods.

Giada treats her girlfriends' children with homemade Halloween goodies before they head out into the neighborhood to trick or treat.

A look through photos of her childhood in Rome inspires Giada to create a nostalgic Italian meal highlighting some of her favorite food memories.

Giada celebrates Earth Day with a garden party; red snapper with fava bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.

Giada combines her love of food with fashion by hosting a trunk show that highlights the work of her designer friends.

Giada celebrates Thanksgiving, Los Angeles style, by serving up a holiday meal featuring a few twists.

Giada prepares an outdoor California style barbecue that incorporates fresh ingredients and inventive flavors.

Giada prepares a traditional lobster bake for her friends that begins by building an "oven" on the beach.

Giada celebrates the Christmas season by hosting a holiday get-together with friends, featuring a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Giada prepares a menu for a relaxed and casual night that includes lots of candlelight and comfy attire.

Giada invites her Aunt Raffy into the kitchen for a recipe swap that includes recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Giada prepares a menu for a relaxing spa day at home with friends; roasted tomatoes with garlic; gorgonzola and herbs; chocolate rice pudding; sweet basil smoothie.

Giada creates a menu filled with citrus flavors with grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad, and angel food cake with a lemon honey yogurt sauce.

Giada turns a poolside cocktail party into a Moroccan themed gathering featuring live music and plenty of amazing food.

Giada throws a sushi making party; salmon hand roll; vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; crab, avocado and mango roll.

Giada creates a portable, colorful, flavorful, and healthy menu for a polo match at Will Rogers State Park.

Giada and her husband Todd hire a babysitter and plan a very memorable date night at home.

Giada plans a backyard dinner inspired by a visit to Paris; the evening reflects the flavors, adventures and activities of the the trip.

Giada's menu for a bridal shower features open-faced tuna sandwiches with arugula and sweet-pickle mayonnaise, white bean and roasted eggplant hummus, and coffee-glazed zeppole.

Homemade cranberry nut granola; grilled vegetable, herb and goat cheese sandwiches; chocolate raspberry bars with white chocolate and almonds.

Giada transforms part of her home into a gallery to host an art show for one of her artist friends, Darren Quinn.

Giada prepares a picnic menu to be enjoyed at an outdoor concert; deviled eggs with crab; caponata panini; chocolate honey almond tart.

Giada prepares fun, light foods that celebrate the arrival of spring.

Giada invites a girlfriend over for a casual meal by the fireplace featuring grilled asparagus and melon salad, fusilli with spicy pesto and espresso caramel bars.

Giada invites friends over for light appetizers and cocktails; spiced cocktail nuts; cheese-stuffed dates with prosciutto; zucchini and potato pancakes; blueberry-Limoncello cooler.

A pasta buffet featuring baked pasta, stuffed pasta, pasta salad and pasta of different shapes, cuts, colors and flavors.

Giada creates smaller versions of some of her favorite recipes, including apricot and walnut phyllo cups, stuffed baby peppers, tomato basil tartlets and whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dipping sauce.

Giada celebrates Mother's day with her friends and their children.

Giada has friends over for an evening of fun and food; zucchini and olive flatbread; cauliflower and bacon gratin; mascarpone chocolate toffee bars.

Giada prepares a luncheon to thank the key people on her team; brown butter risotto with lobster; smoked salmon and apple carpaccio; cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce.

Giada prepares an easy menu for last minute guests; Israeli couscous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayonnaise; toasted pound cake with citrus cream.

Giada creates a menu based on her love of world cuisine with flavors representing Trinidad, India and Italy.

Giada helps the children prepare a Father's Day tea party for their dads.

Giada's prepares a home cooked meal for band friends who have been on the road.

Giada makes three recipes that use cheese as the main ingredient.

Giada makes a portable menu for her family's annual volleyball tournament; thyme pasta frittata; crunchy slaw; chocolate chip walnut cookies.

Giada packs the perfect picnic for a road trip; chicken and arugula pita pockets; penne with treviso and goat cheese; raspberry-vanilla smoothie.

Giada prepares a warm and hearty meal of white bean and chicken chili, cheddar and scallion bread, and limoncello granita.

A "good to be home" meal of Turkey Milanese, bacon and pancetta potatoes and roasted apple pies with whipped cream.

Giada shows how there is always time to cook a delicious meal as she crafts menus for breakfast, dinner and everything in between.

Pomegranate and mint sorbet; strawberry and rosemary scones; chocolate-hazelnut dipped fruit.

Giada educates viewers about the charity OXFAM and the deeds it does to help fight world hunger.

Giada prepares a best wishes basket for a friend who has just had a baby with dishes that may be re-heated.

Giada creates a family style meal of artichoke and bean crostini, vegetable parmesan and a melon and mint slush.

Menus from items already in the fridge and pantry; pea pesto crostini; lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.

Giada spends an afternoon teaching children how to cook.