NaN/100 votes#1 - Football Weekend
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2010
Giada and Todd invites some friends over to watch the big football game. Instead of the usual chips and dip, Giada takes traditional "game food" and gives it the gourmet treatment. The food is filling, but doesn't skimp on creativity and taste with Deep-Fried Bocconcini With Spicy Tomato and Garlic Chutney, Twice-Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Proscuitto and Fudge with a cinnamon touch.
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#2 - Sugar Rush
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2009
It's Halloween, so 'tis the season for a major sugar fix. Giada prepares decadent dessert with the kids in mind. She spins the chocolate turtle to perfection, turns truffles into lollipops and creates the ultimate marshmallows for trick or treaters to enjoy in a little sugar rush before heading out into the neighborhood for an evening of Halloween fun.
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#3 - Todd's Midwestern Favorites
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2009
Giada makes a special meal for Todd, Trevor, Tommy and Kelly that reflects some of Todd and Trevor's favorite childhood dishes. Giada gives the Midwestern classics her own special Italian/California twist.
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#4 - Thanksgiving
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/2009
Giada makes Thanksgiving dinner for the family. This time, forget the turkey...Giada's making Pork Chops!
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#5 - Housewarming
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2009
Giada has a friend who just redesigned their kitchen. The friend is having a potluck party to unveil the kitchen to friends. Giada shares her favorite potluck recipes to take to the party.
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#6 - Christmas
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2009
It's a California Christmas. Giada and family celebrate!
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#7 - Body and Soul
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/26/2009
Giada invites her yoga instructor, and some other friends, over to the house for a day of rejuvenation. Giada's instructor leads a poolside yoga class, showing guests some simple poses that they can do anytime...anywhere...to relieve stress and tension. Giada prepares a healthy menu to be enjoyed after the class.
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#8 - Light and Delicious
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/2/2010
Giada prepares a menu that will help viewers stick to their New Year's Resolution to follow a healthy diet.
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#9 - Smoke in the House
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/2010
It's the annual Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast and, this year, the local department is asking for Giada's help. Instead of serving the usual boring pancakes, scrambled eggs and greasy bacon, firefighters want to impress neighbors with an upgraded menu. So, Giada helps them create the best pancake breakfast of all time. Then, Giada, Todd and Jade join their fellow neighbors to enjoy the community feast.
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#10 - Bowling Night
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/17/2009
Giada and friends go to Lucky Strike for a night of fun and bowling. Giada prepares dinner at the house first, then the group enjoys dessert at the bowling alley.
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#11 - Giada's Sunset Brunch
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2010
Giada and Todd host a backyard party that's timed for sunset. The party is all about hanging out and being comfortable. Friends wear sweats or lounge wear and the food is gourmet comfort food. The setting is very "white world" with big poofs and mattresses in the backyard...very relaxed.
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#12 - Basic Italian
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/13/2010
Giada prepares an Italian themed meal for her friends Sandra and Diana, who are taking Italian language classes. Giada makes Bruschetta With Shrimp, Tarragon and Arugula, Pasta alla Formiana and Stracciatella Semifreddo.
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#13 - Jade's First Birthday
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2010
It's Jade's first birthday, so Giada is hosting a kids' party in her backyard. The party has a fun animal theme complete with games and costumes.
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#14 - Aloha L.A.
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/20/2010
Giada creates a tiki-style party, complete with Hawaiian music, in her own backyard. Even the menu has an island flare: Tilapia Fish Tacos With Arugula, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drumettes and an Aloha L.A. Cocktail.
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#15 - When Life Gives You Lemons
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2010
Giada loves lemons. In fact, a few months ago she hosted a lunch at her house and one of her guests, Julie, brought Giada a lemon tree as a gift. Well...Giada planted that tree in her backyard. It's grown considerably since then and now bares big, healthy, beautiful lemons. So...Giada decides to use the lemons from her tree to create a lemon themed meal. See Tune-In Times
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#16 - Todd Loves Thai
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/15/2010
Todd loves Thai food and is always asking Giada to whip up some Thai inspired recipes. So, tonight, Giada decides to be a little adventurous and surprises Todd with a Thai themed meal.
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#17 - Northern Italian
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/2010
Giada hosts a dinner party at her house with a menu that focuses on Northern Italian cuisine. She makes Trenette With Eggplant and Basil Pesto, Ligurian Fish Stew and Crostata With Dried Apricots and Taleggio. The dinner includes a sampling of full-bodied red wines from the northern region of Italy.
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#18 - Play Date
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/6/2010
Eloisa comes over to the house to hang with Giada, while the kids, Julian and Jade, enjoy a play date.
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#19 - Comfort Food
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/27/2010
Giada shares some of her favorite comfort food recipes. These recipes are made for making you feel better.
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#20 - Pizza Party
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/10/2010
Giada invites friends over for a pizza party. She makes the dough by scratch and comes up with three delicious pizzas recipes. Friends munch on the homemade pizzas while they make their own individual pies. Giada supplies custom "To Go" boxes so each guest can take home his pizza creation to cook and enjoy later.
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#21 - Tex Mex BBQ
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 6/5/2010
Giada has some friends who travel to Mexico on vacation and bring home a very fun pinata for Jade. The whimsical gift inspires Giada to throw a backyard barbecue with a Tex-Mex/Southwestern theme. Giada's festive menu includes Fajitas, a Black Bean, Tomato and Corn Salad and yummy Churros.
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#22 - Walk for Life
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/2010
Giada and some of her girlfriends walk a 5K race in Los Angeles to benefit cancer research. The night before the race, Giada prepares a nutritious and energizing meal of Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone and Farro With Cheese and Herbs for her team to enjoy. She also makes Apricot Oat Bars, a delicious snack for the group to munch on during the walk.
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#23 - Cucina Capri
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired Unknown
The island cuisine of Capri is one of Giada's favorites, and includes fresh fish, tomatoes, garlic, basil, capers and olive oil. Giada prepares a mouth-watering menu influenced by the flavors she's grown to love during her many visits to Capri.
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#24 - Let Them Eat Cake
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 7/10/2010
Giada hosts a backyard party for her friends and their kids. The menu appeals to grown-ups but offers a kid friendly twist with Grilled Cheese With Spinach and Pancetta, Fish Sticks With Marinara Sauce and Berry Lemonade. The party culminates with a cake decorating contest that gives each kid the chance to transform an ordinary pound cake into a spectacular, sweet, multi-tiered, out of this world dessert.
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#25 - Lunch with the Girls
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 11/1/2010
Giada invites over a few of her girlfriends for afternoon of laid back fun. The colorful lunch menu is the perfect way to celebrate friendship.
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The Best Episodes of Giada at Home Season 2
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Football Weekend" is the best rated episode of "Giada at Home" season 2. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/30/2010. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Sugar Rush".