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#1 - Rock the Block
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/2008
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.
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#2 - Tricks or Treats
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2008
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
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#3 - Remembering Rome
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2008
An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.
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#4 - Food and Fashion
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2009
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.
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#5 - A Family Thanksgiving
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2008
Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
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#6 - Lobster Bake
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2008
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.
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#7 - Art House
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2008
Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.
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#8 - Secret Santa
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2008
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.
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#9 - Breakfast for Dinner
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2008
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
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#10 - Recipe Sharing
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/20/2008
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
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#11 - Day of Indulgence
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/27/2008
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
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#12 - California Light & Healthy
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/3/2009
A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
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#13 - Moroccan Magic
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2009
A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
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#14 - Polo Brunch
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2009
Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
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#15 - California Sushi
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/2009
The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
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#16 - We'll Always Have Paris
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2009
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.
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#17 - Picnic in the Park
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/28/2009
Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.
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#18 - Table for Two
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/7/2009
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".
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#19 - Garden Party
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 11/8/2008
On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
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#20 - Bridal Shower
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/7/2009
Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.
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#21 - Happy Trails
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/14/2009
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.
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#22 - California BBQ
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 11/22/2008
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
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#23 - Around the World
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 6/6/2009
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
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#24 - Sweet Treats
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/8/2009
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
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#25 - Food and Fun
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/9/2009
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
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The Best Episodes of Giada at Home
Every episode of Giada at Home ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Giada at Home!
Giada De Laurentiis lets her hair down as she demonstrates her love for cooking and entertaining California-style in this disarmingly laid-back show that allows De...
Genre:Talk
Network:Food Network
Best Episodes Summary
"Rock the Block" is the best rated episode of "Giada at Home". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/18/2008. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Tricks or Treats".