Everyday Italian Season 6, Episode 17: Easy Weekend Entertaining

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Beach Party

In California, what can be more al fresco than having an Italian feast right on the beach! Giada’s packing up lots of great make-ahead dishes, including Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing, Orzo Salad, Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta and Italian S’mores!

30 min

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Foods that Refuel

Giada's making a meny of hearty foods to refuel you. First is Chicken Tetrazzini and a side of Broccoli. And for dessert Giada's preparing a light and festive Raspberry Almond Tart that's a breeze to make.

30 min

3

Game Night

The big game is this weekend and Giada invites her friends over for a fun party filled with Italian finger foods. Hearty crowd-pleasers that will get the game going. Recipes include: Sundried Tomato Kebabs, Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets, Steak Sandwiches and Italian-Style Baked Beans

30 min

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Girls Night In

Here’s a menu that’s perfect for a night in with the girls: Pancetta and Parmesan Torte is Giada’s version of a classic quiche. Her White Fish with Lemon Vinaigrette is delicious. And for something dazzling - Prosecco Fruit Gelatin.

30 min

5

Spicy Comfort

Today, Giada is stirring a pot of Spicy Bean Soup, baking up a tray of Spicy Italian Corn Bread and making a mug of Spicy Mocha that’s topped with an espresso cocoa whipped cream. She’ll pack this up for a picnic on the beach with her husband.

30 min

6

Romantic Dinner

There's nothing more romantic than a dinner you create for that someone special, and Giada's got the perfect menu. Thin slices of steak Carpaccio, some red wine risotto and red raspberry cream cupcakes. These recipes are so good they may just heat up your love life.

30 min

7

Wedding Shower

Giada's friend is getting married, and to celebrate Giada is hosting a wedding shower. Italian chicken salad in lettuce cups, goat cheese toasts, and for dessert, White Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets. And to toast the bride-to-be, Giada has a rainbow of different fruit colored Belinis!

30 min

8

Personal Day

After a refreshing and nutritious Frozen Fruit and Yogurt Cup, Giada heads to the cookware store and picks out the perfect panini grill to make her unique Prosciutto and Melon Panino. Her sister joins her in the kitchen for a lesson on gnocchis, and the perfect sauce to go with it.

30 min

9

Meaty Italian Meals

Some off the best Italian dishes are the meaty ones. Veal Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce, Chicken Vesuvio and Rigatoni with Steak Sauce. Meaty Italian meals show off some of Italy’s finest flavors – and you can be sure your guests won’t leave hungry.

30 min

10

The Lighter Side of Italian

Giada lightens up Italian classics. And she’ll do an Italian wine 101 to go with the recipes for Prosciutto-Wrapped Crudite, Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino, Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

30 min

11

Meet and Mingle

Parties are a great way to catch up with friends and make new ones! Giada’s got some recipes that are the perfect finger food, like Beef Crostini with Red Pepper Mayonnaise, Italian Quesadillas and Artichoke Pesto Torta. Everyone is going to eat well and have a blast.

30 min

12

Light and Healthy Seafood Dishes

Giada makes Seared Shrimp in Endive Leaves with Parsley Sauce, Halibut with a Balsamic Glaze, and Swordfish Milanese. Three dishes that showcase the beautiful flavors of the Italian coast.

30 min

13

Personal Chef

Giada prepares one of her clients favorite menus: Creamy Red Pepper Soup, Parmesean Crusted Pork Chops, Anytime Vegetable Salad, and Orange Segments with Berries and Balsamic Cream.

30 min

14

Wine Tasting Party

Giada hosts a wine tasting party complete with dishes to match. Giada prepares Salami Crisps with Sour Cream and Basil, Parmesean Tortilla Crisps, Swordfish Spiedini, and Rack of Lamb with Mint-Basil Pesto.

30 min

15

Italian Fast Food

Giada takes your favorite Italian American dishes and makes them more elegant and tasty including Lasagna Rolls, Fried Zucchini and Italian Doughnuts

30 min

16

Everyday Desserts

Giada makes simple desserts that are easy and fun to make. The desserts include Mocha Semifreddo, Banana Muffins with Mascarpone Cream Frosting and Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

30 min

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Easy Weekend Entertaining

Giada makes an easy dinner menu that won't keep you in the kitchen all day. Her easy entertaining dishes include Pancetta Wrapped Pork Roast, Mixed Salad, Herbed Polenta and a Hazelnut Crunch

30 min

18

Pasta Potluck

Giada shows how to make three pasta dishes: Chicken Carbonara, Macaroni and Cheese, and a Baked Angel Hair with Eggplant

30 min

19

Sinful Vegetables

Giada puts a spin on classic vegetables. She makes Baked Squash Gratin, Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers, Broccoli Puree, and Rose Wine with Sage and Lemon

30 min

20

Stress Free Italian

Giada shares her favorite stress free dishes: A Mixed Green Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette, Grilled Bread, Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Angel Food Cake with Espresso Mascarpone Cream

30 min