Episodes
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1. Rock the Block
18 Oct 2008 · 30 min
In the series opener, Giada De Laurentiis creates fresh, simple dishes for a neighborhood block party. On the menu: chicken and shrimp with pancetta chimichurri; orecchiette with greens; garbanzo beans and ricotta salata; blueberry-and-mascarpone turnovers.
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2. Tricks or Treats
25 Oct 2008 · 30 min
Homemade Halloween treats are made, including spice cake and chocolate-dipped nougat with dried apricots.
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3. Remembering Rome
1 Nov 2008 · 30 min
An Italian meal features vegetable fritto misto with lemon mayonnaise and bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy mozzarella meatballs.
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4. Garden Party
8 Nov 2008 · 30 min
On the menu: red snapper with fava-bean puree; fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms; mini pineapple cakes.
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5. A Family Thanksgiving
15 Nov 2008 · 30 min
Los Angeles-inspired Thanksgiving dishes. Included: spiced turkey breast; poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup; sweet-and-savory bread pudding.
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6. Art House
22 Nov 2008 · 30 min
Giada prepares a colorful menu for an art show she's hosting at her house.
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7. California BBQ
22 Nov 2008 · 30 min
Mini Italian pub burgers, beer-battered apple and onion rings, and spicy chocolate milkshakes are made.
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8. Lobster Bake
29 Nov 2008 · 30 min
Giada De Laurentiis plans a traditional lobster bake on the beach. The menu includes lobster tails with clarified butter, corn-and-black-bean salad with basil-lime vinaigrette, and spiked watermelon pops.
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9. Secret Santa
6 Dec 2008 · 30 min
Italian dishes are made for a holiday get-together. Included: penne with shrimp and herbed cream sauce; Gorgonzola-stuffed portobello mushrooms; cranberry-cornmeal cake topped with caramel-walnut sauce.
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10. Breakfast for Dinner
13 Dec 2008 · 30 min
The host serves eggs for dinner. Also: Lamill Coffee in Los Angeles is visited.
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11. Recipe Sharing
20 Dec 2008 · 30 min
Giada hosts a recipe swap. Included: a fig-and-almond tart.
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12. Day of Indulgence
27 Dec 2008 · 30 min
The host puts a healthful spin on indulgent foods for a relaxing spa party.
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13. California Light & Healthy
3 Jan 2009 · 30 min
A healthful menu featuring grilled chicken and avocado Napoleons, citrus salad and angel-food cake with lemon-honey-yogurt sauce.
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14. Moroccan Magic
10 Jan 2009 · 30 min
A Moroccan-themed gathering, featuring honey-balsamic lamb chops, couscous cakes, and hibiscus tea with vodka and citrus.
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15. California Sushi
17 Jan 2009 · 30 min
The host throws a sushi-making party. Included: vegetable rolls with chili mayonnaise; salmon hand rolls.
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16. Polo Brunch
31 Jan 2009 · 30 min
Giada prepares a picnic brunch to take to a polo match. The menu includes "Champagne Sangria", "Crispy Parmesan Biscuits" and "Espresso Chip Meringues".
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17. Table for Two
7 Feb 2009 · 30 min
Giada and her husband Todd share a romantic evening while daughter Jade stays with a sitter. The recipes shared are "Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen", "Crouton Salad" and "Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Vegetables".
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18. We'll Always Have Paris
14 Feb 2009 · 30 min
The host plans a meal inspired by Paris. On the menu: steak-and-cheese croissant sandwiches; mushroom-and-parsley salad; raspberry-rose pots de crème.
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19. Food and Fashion
28 Feb 2009 · 30 min
Giada creates a stylish, eclectic menu for a trunk show she's hosting at her home. Included: shrimp spring rolls with cucumber-yogurt dip; beef pops with pineapple-parsley sauce; blended cherry mojitos.
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20. Bridal Shower
7 Mar 2009 · 30 min
Giada prepares a menu for a bridal shower. Included: open-faced tuna sandwiches; hummus; coffee-glazed Italian donuts.
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21. Happy Trails
14 Mar 2009 · 30 min
The host packs an eco-friendly picnic to take along on a hike. Included: cranberry-nut granola; grilled vegetable, herb and goat cheese sandwiches; chocolate-raspberry bars.
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22. Picnic in the Park
28 Mar 2009 · 30 min
Giada De Laurentiis puts her spin on typical picnic fare. Included: deviled eggs with crab; caponata paninis; a chocolate-honey-almond tart.
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23. Spring Fling
4 Apr 2009 · 30 min
Light springtime dishes are featured.
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24. Lazy Day Lunch
11 Apr 2009 · 30 min
A simple lunch menu is featured.
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25. Cocktails With Couples
18 Apr 2009 · 30 min
Appetizers are made, including spiced cocktail nuts; crispy zucchini-and-potato pancakes; cheese-stuffed dates and prosciutto; and blueberry-limoncello coolers.
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26. Pasta Party
25 Apr 2009 · 30 min
A pasta buffet is featured.
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27. Small Bites
25 Apr 2009 · 30 min
Finger foods are featured, including stuffed baby peppers; tomato-basil tartlets; apricot-and-walnut phyllo cups; and whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dipping sauce.
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28. Mother's Day Brunch
2 May 2009 · 30 min
A Mother's Day brunch menu, featuring baked French toast with blueberries, steak involtini (meat parcels) and frozen banana-ice-cream sandwiches.
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29. Food and Fun
9 May 2009 · 30 min
Zucchini-olive flatbread, cauliflower-and-bacon gratin, and mascarpone-chocolate toffee bars are made.
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30. Many Thanks
23 May 2009 · 30 min
The host serves brown-butter risotto with lobster, salmon-and-apple carpaccio, and cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce at a luncheon.
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31. Last Minute Menu
30 May 2009 · 30 min
Israeli coucous with apples, cranberries and herbs; chicken burgers with garlic-rosemary mayo; and toasted pound cake with citrus cream.
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32. Around the World
6 Jun 2009 · 30 min
Trinidadian chicken stew, citrus-rice salad and mango-and-lime lassi complete an internationally inspired meal.
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33. Father's Day Party
13 Jun 2009 · 30 min
A Father's Day menu, featuring paninis with mozzarella, raspberries and brown sugar; egg salad with Gorgonzola and pancetta; and sweet-apple iced tea.
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34. Record Release
20 Jun 2009 · 30 min
On the menu: penne with braised short ribs; bibb salad with Parmesan-butter crostini; apple-cider shandy.
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35. More Cheese Please
27 Jun 2009 · 30 min
The host visits the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills before preparing turkey meat loaf with feta and sun-dried tomatoes; cheesy baked farro; and crostata with apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola.
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36. Beach Volleyball
4 Jul 2009 · 30 min
A portable menu, featuring thyme-pasta frittatas, crunchy slaw and cupcakes with chocolate chips and walnuts.
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37. Road Trip Picnic
11 Jul 2009 · 30 min
Penne with Treviso and goat cheese, chicken-and-arugula pita pockets, and raspberry-vanilla smoothies are packed for a picnic.
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38. Surfs Up
18 Jul 2009 · 30 min
White-bean-and-chicken chili, paired with cheddar-scallion bread and limoncello granitas.
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39. Welcome Home
25 Jul 2009 · 30 min
Turkey Milanese with bacon-and-pancetta potatoes and roasted-apple pie are made.
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40. Busy Day Menu
1 Aug 2009 · 30 min
On the menu: Asian chicken salad; ricotta parfaits; ravioli with arugula, tomatoes and pancetta.
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41. Sweet Treats
8 Aug 2009 · 30 min
Desserts, including pomegranate-mint sorbet; strawberry-rosemary scones; and chocolate-hazelnut-dipped fruit.
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42. Dig in for a Cause
22 Aug 2009 · 30 min
Giada makes a picnic lunch to take with on her day volunteering in a community garden for OXFAM, a charity to combat world hunger. The portable foods prepared are "Smoked Salmon BLT", "Pecorino and Bean Salad" and "Ginger-Tea Lemonade".
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43. Special Delivery
29 Aug 2009 · 30 min
Healthful freezable meals are made. Included: an egg-white frittata with lox and arugula; chicken Milanese with tomato-and-fennel sauce; mini pancakes with raspberry sorbet and chocolate sauce.
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44. Makeover
12 Sept 2009 · 30 min
Giada whips up a family-style meal for a makeover party with her girlfriends. On the menu: artichoke-and-bean crostinis; vegetable Parmesan; melon-and-mint slush.
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45. More for Less
19 Sept 2009 · 30 min
Money-saving meals are featured. Included: lemon chicken soup with spaghetti; pea-pesto crostini; lemon-mint cake with lemon syrup.
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46. Giada's Kidz Kitchen
26 Sept 2009 · 30 min
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
Giada at Home Season 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Giada at Home Season 1?
Season 1 of Giada at Home has 46 episodes, about 23 hours in total.
When did Giada at Home Season 1 come out?
Season 1 premiered on 18 Oct 2008.