Everyday Italian Season 3, Episode 3: Chocolate

Easter Celebration

Giada celebrates Easter with friends, by preparing a simply delicious spread of traditional Italian dishes. Recipes include: Lentil Soup, Tomatoes Suffed with Rice and Grilled Lamb Chops.

30 min

Easter Celebration

It's no secret that Giada's one true obsession is chocolate, and nothing highlights the sinful goodness of chocolate more than Italian desserts. Giada's recipes for Chocolate-Hazelnut Kisses, Chocolate Zabaglione, Chocolate Tiramisu, and Affogato will make a Chocoholic out of you!

30 min

Al Fresco Dining

Going to a pot-luck dinner party and don't know what to bring? Don't fret, Giada shows you several tantalizing dishes that are easy to make, easy to transport, and will definitely please the crowd. Dishes include: Tomato Vegetable Casserole, Creamy Ricotta with Pine Nuts and Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

30 min

Dinner Party Delivery

Giada proves that eating your vegetables can truly be a pleasure, as she whips up hearty Italian vegetable dishes that can be the highlight of any meal. Her dishes include: Escarole and Bean Soup, Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs and Pasta Primavera

30 min

Italian Vegetables

Having a dinner party doesn't have to mean pulling out all the stops and spending an entire day in the kitchen. Giada has some friends over for a casual night of comfort food and lots of fun. They enjoy: Pasta with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce, Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Butter and Parmesan Sauce and Grilled Pineapple with Nutella.

30 min

Casual Dinner Party

Craving Italian food, but don't want to spend hours cooking in the kitchen? Giada's got some delicious dishes, from pasta to shrimp to chicken, that are super quick, super easy and downright good. They include: Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Lemon Spaghetti and Fusilli with Tuna and Tomato Sauce plus the recipe for Giada's Simple Tomato Sauce

30 min

Quick Italian Dishes

Pasta dishes, stuffed with a lot more than cheese, and bubbling to perfection -- that's what Giada's craving for dinner. She'll show you some of her favorite decadent pastas, perfect for dining with indulgence! Her favorites include: Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce, Beef and Cheese Manicotti, and Cheese and Rosemary Breadsticks

30 min

Stuffed Pastas

Giada takes leftovers to new heights -no reheating in the microwave here! These are dishes that you could invite people over for, or simply savor all by yourself. Recipes include: Torta di Pasta, Steak Salad, Basic Polenta, Fried Polenta, Peaches Stuffed with Amaretti Cookies and Simple Tomato Sauce

30 min

Lavish Leftovers

Giada's having guests over for lunch, but just because it's the weekend, it doesn't mean she wants to spend the whole day in the kitchen. She prepares some quick, homemade dishes that can satisfy all kinds of cravings including Italian Mixed Salad, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Frittata with Potato and Prosciutto, Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth and Parmesan Crisps.

30 min

Weekend Lunch

After trying these dishes, you'll feel like your dining at your favorite Italian restaurant. Giada whips up some classic Italian meals in the comfort of her own kitchen - all the fancy restaurant flavor without the fancy restaurant prices. Meals include: Veal Marsala, Fried Calamari, and Fettuccine Alfredo.

30 min

Italian Restaurant Classics

Giada puts the possibilities of Pesto sauce to the test, creating a whole menu with several delicious variations. And she tops it all off with a yummy dessert! Giada makes: Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto, Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Mushroom Pesto Crostini and Toasted Pound Cake with Mascarpone and Amaretto.

30 min

Power of Pesto

Giada and her friends get ready for an afternoon outdoors. They prepare a quick but lavish spread, that's easy to pack up and carry to their favorite picnic spot. Picnic foods include: Caponata Picnic Sandwiches, Veronica's Potato Salad, and Summer Fruit with Wine and Mint.

30 min

Italian Picnic

30 min