NaN/100 votes#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 Season 1
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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...
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Network:Food Network
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Rock the Block" is the best rated episode of "Giada at Home" season 1. 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 is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Tricks or Treats".