Episodes List
Ep.1 Panini Night
Air Date: 2005-07-30
Giada takes the Panini to new heights by putting her own twist on favorite recipes: Tuna and Artichoke Panini, Open Faced PLT, Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup, and a Chocolate-Strawberry Panini
Ep.2 Summers In Capri
Air Date: 2005-08-06
Giada shares dishes from her family vacations in Capri including Tuna and Green Bean Salad, Cheese Pizzettes, and Limoncello Cheesecake Squares
Ep.3 Pizza Party
Air Date: 2005-08-20
Giada throws a pizza party with three different pizzas: A Roman Pizza, Mini Shrimp Calzones, and a Chocolate Pizza for dessert
Ep.4 Good Things Come in Small Packages
Air Date: 2005-08-27
Giada prepares Italian finger foods including mini pizzas, crunchy parmesan chicken tenders, clams casino, and fried mozzerella
Ep.5 Just For Two
Air Date: 2005-10-29
Giada makes the perfect special dinner for two including Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola, an Italian chopped salad, and Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes
Ep.6 Fashionable Foods
Air Date: 2005-09-24
Giada prepares bite-sized foods for a party at a clothing store including Crab Salad in Endives, Colorful Mini Italian Club Sandwiches and Bold Espresso Brownies
Ep.7 Thanksgiving Leftovers
Air Date: 2005-11-19
Giada gets creative with leftovers: Turkey Bolognese in Spaghetti, adds stuffing to meatloaf, and turns mashed potatoes into Eggs in Purgatory
Ep.8 Holiday Cookies
Air Date: 2005-12-10
Giada makes batches of cookies to give as holiday gifts. The batches include: Florentines, Fig and Walnut Cookies, and Holiday Biscotti.
Ep.9 Tree Trimming Party
Air Date: 2005-12-03
Giada makes Italian favorites for her friends while they decorate the tree. She makes them Cioppino Soup, Pizza Blanca, and a Pannetone trifle
Ep.10 Happy Halloween
Air Date: 2005-10-22
Giada celebrates Halloween with Italian treats: Spaghetti topped with fall harvest flavors, sweet and tart crostatas, candied orange peel, and a coffee drink
Ep.11 Hearty Italian
Air Date: 2005-09-03
Giada cooks up comforting Italian dishes including a vegetable soup and simple apple crostatas
Ep.12 Cook With Your Kids
Air Date: 2005-11-05
Giada invites kids to cook with her. Together they make Pork Chops Milanese, Orzo, Corn on the Cob with Cheese Sauce, and Ice Cream Sundaes
Ep.13 Friend in Town
Air Date: 2005-10-01
One of Giada's friends comes to visit for the weekend full of good food. Giada cooks up a crostini snack for the afternoon, Cipolline Onions with a side of polenta and argula for dinner, and pancakes with an Italian twist for breakfast.
Ep.14 Recipe Postcards From Italy
Air Date: 2005-10-08
Giada cooks her favorite dishes from her trip to Italy for her friends and family. She makes Venetian Panino, Zucchini and Carrot a Scapece, Prosciutto Ravioli and Bellini cocktails
Ep.15 Eating Across America
Air Date: 2005-09-17
Giada makes some of the most innovative Italian-American dishes including Fettucine with a Cinnamon Pancetta Carbonara, Arugula Salad with Fried Gorgonzola Cheese, Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches, and Amaretto Ice Cream Floats
Ep.16 Comforting One Pot Meals
Air Date: 2006-01-21
Giada cooks up her favorite one pot meals: Italian Cheese Fondue, Lentil Soup, and Baked Tortellini.
Ep.17 Breakfast
Air Date: 2006-01-01
Giada fixed a breakfast for her friends including Mini Frittatas, Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls, and Spiked Iced Cappuchino
Ep.18 I Love Chocolate
Air Date: 2006-02-11
A chocolate lover's dream: Italian Hot Fudge Sundaes, Baked Ricotta and Nutella Pastries, and a Dark Chocolate Cream Treat.
Ep.19 Feel Good Food
Air Date: 2006-01-08
Giada makes light Italian food; Garlic Chicken with a Citrus Zing, Healthy Spinach Sauce, and a Fruit Icy Drink
Ep.20 My Family's Favorites
Air Date: 2005-11-26
Giada invites her family over for their favorite dishes: Pasta with Greens and Black Pepper, Jumbo Shrimp coated in a Summery Pesto, Baked Spinach Strata, and Italian Cheesecake for dessert
