Giada at Home Season 3, Episode 32: Weeknight Meals

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Halloween

Giada hosts another pre-trick-or-treat party...this time outside in the backyard, as the sun starts to set.

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2

Childhood Favorites

Giada makes three recipes that she and her siblings enjoyed as kids. She invites Eloisa and Igor over to the house to take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the cohesive menu.

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3

Flavors of Fall

Giada creates a casual Thanksgiving day menu for an intimate celebration with Todd and Jade.

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4

LA Nights

Giada hosts a evening cocktail party poolside with sophisticated appetizers, fun cocktails and a DJ.

30 min

5

One Pot Meals

Four great recipes that can be made built in either a Dutch oven or saucepan ... everything from a hearty soup to an appetizer and even dessert.

30 min

6

Sunday Brunch

Giada, Todd and Trevor spend their Sunday morning paddle surfing in the Pacific then head home for a casual brunch with elegant touches.

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7

Light and Fabulous

Great recipes to kick off the new year right. A menu with a healthy touch ... light on fatty ingredients, heavy on flavor.

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8

More For Your Money

Giada gives us some money smart recipes that save a few dollars, but still create amazing and fun dishes.

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9

Jade's Music Class

Jade loves to sing and dance so Giada hosts Jade's music class at home and treats the kids and parents to a whimsical and delicious lunch.

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10

Big Game

Giada and Todd have friends over to watch the big game. Giada serves up a playful menu in the backyard.

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11

Valentine's Day

Made with Love - Giada makes some beautiful sweet treats to deliver with Jade to her in-laws on Valentine's Day.

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12

Cooking with Raffy

Giada and Raffy continue their recipe swapping tradition. The two exchange two of their favorite dishes and then sit down to enjoy their hard work.

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13

Total Comfort

Giada enjoys some of her favorite comfort foods at a casual dinner with Jade in the kitchen.

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14

Bake Sale

Giada creates some out-of-this-world baked goodies for her nephew and sister to take to the school bake sale.

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15

Taste of Peru

Inspired by her visit to Peru with Oxfam, Giada prepares an authentic Peruvian meal and has her friends over to enjoy the food in her backyard.

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16

Golden Hour Beach Picnic

In this episode, Giada creates a fun menu to serve to Todd and Jade on the beach just before sunset.

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17

If I Could Have Lunch with Anyone

Giada invites someone she admires over for a casual lunch. Apollonia Poilane, the owner of Poilane bakery in Paris stops by to enjoy a French inspired menu.

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18

Pool Party

Giada DeLaurentiis spends a Saturday afternoon hosting a pool party for her friends and their kids. She creates a great menu to enjoy in the sunshine: Burgers a la Pizzaiola, Penne with Brown Butter, Arugula and Pine Nuts, and a delicious Tropical Watermelon Sorbet.

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19

Spring Has Sprung

Giada De Laurentiis celebrates Easter at home with her family. It's an intimate early afternoon celebration in the backyard. Giada gives Easter lamb a twist with a quinoa crust accompanied by orzo with a smokey vinaigrette and stacked eggplant and asparagus napoleons.

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20

Celebrating Mom

Giada De Laurentiis invites her mother Veronica and sister Eloisa over for intimate Mother's Day outdoor luncheon. On the menu: Crispy Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Salt, Sun-dried Tomato, Olive and Lemon Pasta and for dessert, Espresso and Chocolate Jellies.

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21

The Heat Is On

Four recipes with a kick. Giada De Laurentiis heats up the kitchen with spicy food including a hot twist on meatballs, a hot gazpacho, a spicy ravioli, and even a fiery strawberry and chocolate dessert.

30 min

22

Treasure Hunt

Giada De Laurentiis is pulling out all the stops for a fun and festive kid's party. She's created a map for her guests to discover secret treasures around the house and the party setting is a whimsical wonderland with a menu to match: Carrot and Zucchini Mini-Muffins, colorful quesadillas and Berry Fruit Drops for dessert.

30 min

23

Dad's Day

Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a casual Father's Day meal at her house. Todd and his brother Trevor are the guests of honor, and Jade has had a hand in the table décor. The menu is perfect for any dad's appetite: Short Rib Lasagna Rolls, Crab and Lemon Bruschetta and Raspberry-Balsamic Parfaits.

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24

Giada's Greek Feast

Giada De Laurentiis makes a Greek meal inspired by her trip to Santorini and invites over a few friends for a beautiful Greek Feast with a California vibe. Giada creates a Greek pizza, Greek meatballs, and a twist on dessert with olive oil muffins.

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25

Nonna Luna's Recipe Diary

Giada De Laurentiis's grandmother kept a recipe journal that contains family recipes and De Laurentiis cooking secrets, written in her own hand. She passed this journal down to her daughter Raffy who, in turn, passed it down to Giada. Giada and Raffy spend an afternoon in the kitchen re-creating some of these amazing family dishes.

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26

California Dream Boat Cruise

Giada De Laurentiis creates a portable picnic to take on a boat trip with Todd and Jade. The meal is perfect for the Marina Del Rey setting: Linguine with Avocado and Arugula Pesto, Grilled Artichokes with Creamy Champagne Vinaigrette and Lime and Cornmeal Cookies with Citrus Glaze.

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27

Garden Variety

Giada De Laurentiis makes four recipes based on ingredients pulled from the herbs she grows at home including a fun cocktail and a few wonderfully scented desserts.

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28

A Girl's Grill

Grilling isn't just for the guys. Giada De Laurentiis grills for her girlfriends, but it's not your usual burgers and steaks. Instead, Giada combines really fun and beautiful ingredients that you wouldn't necessarily think to grill.

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29

From Scratch

Every once in a while, it's fun to hunker down in the kitchen and spend the day making some classic recipes from scratch. In this episode, Giada De Laurentiis goes "old school," skipping the short cuts, to make several recipes the old fashioned way.

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Viewer's Choice: Vegetarian

Giada De Laurentiis creates a vegetarian menu that anyone would flip over with Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls, Grilled Herbed Tofu with Avocado Cream and Whole Grain Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms.

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31

Modern Italian

Giada De Laurentiis makes four traditional Italian recipes, then she takes a turn...adding a few unexpected ingredients and techniques that give these familiar dishes a modern spin.

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32

Weeknight Meals

The kids are back in school, with lots of extracurricular activities, and the work day is busier than ever. How do you find the time to squeeze in some delicious home-cooked meals on those hectic weeknights? Giada De Laurentiis shows us how to make three wonderful main courses that don't take forever, but will make your family think you have spent all day in the kitchen.

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33

Have Food Will Travel

Giada De Laurentiis and her family head out on a weekend getaway. Eating out every night on a vacation can get expensive so Giada prepares some easy, inexpensive dishes ahead of time to be enjoyed over the course of the trip.

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34

Giada's Book Club

Giada De Laurentiis hosts her book club and creates a menu to match the novel's theme. She makes Grilled Scallops With Orange-Scented Quinoa, a light Radicchio, Pear and Arugula Salad and a decadent Lemon Meringue With Amaretti Cookie Topping.

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35

Surf and Turf

Giada De Laurentiis prepares a fabulous surf and turf menu that combines traditional Italian ingredients with a California vibe. Her menu includes a seafood penne, crab stuffed peppers, and a honey and mustard glazed pancetta dish.

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36

Market Fresh

Giada De Laurentiis makes a trip to her favorite farmer's market and creates a delicious menu inspired by what's available and in season. Kale, Mushroom and Cranberry Tart, Roasted Pork Loin and Peartini are free spirited, but still easy and delicious.

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37

If I Could Have Lunch With Anyone 2

Giada De Laurentiis continues her tradition of inviting over someone for lunch that she admires. Joan McNamara, the founder of LA's Joan's on Third, stops by for a wonderful meal of Chinese Turkey Salad, Orange-Scented Chilled Tomato Soup and Magic Bars, inspired by the flavors of her restaurant.

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38

Future Chefs

Giada De Laurentiis mentors under-served kids interested in careers in the food industry. She helps them prepare a dinner of Rosemary and Mustard Chicken With Vegetable Bolognese, Polenta Torta and Stone-Fruit Shortcakes With Mascarpone Cream for their teachers as a way of saying "thanks."

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39

Italian Desserts

Giada De Laurentiis feels right at home making three decadent Italian desserts that anyone would love, including Mostaccioli, an Italian cookie, a chocolate Salami and out of this world apple fritters.

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