Season 1
N/A/100 votesRock 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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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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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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Garden Party
Season 1 Episode 4 - 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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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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California BBQ
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2008
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
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Lobster Bake
Season 1 Episode 8 - 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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Secret Santa
Season 1 Episode 9 - 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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Breakfast for Dinner
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2008
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
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Recipe Sharing
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2008
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
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Day of Indulgence
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2008
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
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California Light & Healthy
Season 1 Episode 13 - 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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Moroccan Magic
Season 1 Episode 14 - 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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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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Polo Brunch
Season 1 Episode 16 - 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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Table for Two
Season 1 Episode 17 - 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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We'll Always Have Paris
Season 1 Episode 18 - 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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Food and Fashion
Season 1 Episode 19 - 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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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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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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Picnic in the Park
Season 1 Episode 22 - 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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Spring Fling
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 4/4/2009
Light springtime dishes are featured.
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Lazy Day Lunch
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/11/2009
A simple lunch menu is featured.
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Cocktails With Couples
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 4/18/2009
Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.
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Pasta Party
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 4/25/2009
A pasta buffet is featured.
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Small Bites
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 4/25/2009
Finger foods are featured, including stuffed baby peppers; tomato-basil tartlets; apricot-and-walnut phyllo cups; and whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dipping sauce.
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Mother's Day Brunch
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 5/2/2009
A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.
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Food and Fun
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 5/9/2009
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
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Many Thanks
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/23/2009
The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.
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Last Minute Menu
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 5/30/2009
Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.
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Around the World
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 6/6/2009
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
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Father's Day Party
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 6/13/2009
A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with Gorgonzola and pancetta; and sweet-apple iced tea.
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Record Release
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 6/20/2009
On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
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More Cheese Please
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 6/27/2009
The host visits the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills before preparing turkey meat loaf with feta and sun-dried tomatoes; cheesy baked farro; and crostata with apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola.
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Beach Volleyball
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 7/4/2009
A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Road Trip Picnic
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 7/11/2009
Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
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Welcome Home
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 7/25/2009
Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
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Busy Day Menu
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 8/1/2009
On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
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Sweet Treats
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 8/8/2009
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
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Dig in for a Cause
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 8/22/2009
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".
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Special Delivery
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 8/29/2009
Healthful freezable meals are made. Included: an egg-white frittata with lox and arugula; chicken Milanese with tomato-and-fennel sauce; mini pancakes with raspberry sorbet and chocolate sauce.
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More for Less
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 9/19/2009
Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.
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Giada's Kidz Kitchen
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 9/26/2009
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
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