Fri, Oct 1, 2010
The neighborhood plans a dinner party that "progresses" from one house to the next. One family hosts cocktail hour, another dessert, and in between, Giada and Todd serve the main course. Giada prepares "Roasted Pork with Smoky Red Pepper Sauce", "Garlic and Cheese Popovers" and "Lemony White Bean and Arugula Salad" for dinner.
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Giada and Todd host a game-day party when their alma mater, UCLA, play their annual football game against Aunt Dina's school, USC. Giada makes gourmet snacks of "Potato and Kale Chips with Lemon Mayonnaise", "Italian Club Sandwiches" and "Chocolate Sandwich Cookies" to serve while she, her friends and family watch the game.
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
When Giada's siblings come to dinner, she makes "Spiced Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Glaze" for brother Igor and "Frigola Salad with Broccoli and Cippolini Onions" for sister Eloisa. Dessert is another childhood favorite: "Chocolate Mascarpone Pound Cake with Coffee Meringue Icing".
2011
Kids love surprises at Halloween. Giada De Laurentiis prepares entertaining and spooky treats for her young Halloween guests: Chocolate Apricot Bugs, Cinnamon Pumpkin Roll with Chocolate Filling and delicious Macaroon Lollipops.