Aired: 7/30/2005
Giada takes the Panini to new heights by putting her own twist on favorite recipes: Tuna and Artichoke Panini, Open Faced PLT, Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup, and a Chocolate-Strawberry Panini
Aired: 8/6/2005
Giada shares dishes from her family vacations in Capri including Tuna and Green Bean Salad, Cheese Pizzettes, and Limoncello Cheesecake Squares
Aired: 8/20/2005
Giada throws a pizza party with three different pizzas: A Roman Pizza, Mini Shrimp Calzones, and a Chocolate Pizza for dessert
Aired: 8/27/2005
Giada prepares Italian finger foods including mini pizzas, crunchy parmesan chicken tenders, clams casino, and fried mozzerella
Aired: 10/29/2005
Giada makes the perfect special dinner for two including Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola, an Italian chopped salad, and Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes
Aired: 9/24/2005
Giada prepares bite-sized foods for a party at a clothing store including Crab Salad in Endives, Colorful Mini Italian Club Sandwiches and Bold Espresso Brownies
Aired: 11/19/2005
Giada gets creative with leftovers: Turkey Bolognese in Spaghetti, adds stuffing to meatloaf, and turns mashed potatoes into Eggs in Purgatory
Aired: 12/10/2005
Giada makes batches of cookies to give as holiday gifts. The batches include: Florentines, Fig and Walnut Cookies, and Holiday Biscotti.
Aired: 12/3/2005
Giada makes Italian favorites for her friends while they decorate the tree. She makes them Cioppino Soup, Pizza Blanca, and a Pannetone trifle
Aired: 10/22/2005
Giada celebrates Halloween with Italian treats: Spaghetti topped with fall harvest flavors, sweet and tart crostatas, candied orange peel, and a coffee drink
Aired: 9/3/2005
Giada cooks up comforting Italian dishes including a vegetable soup and simple apple crostatas
Aired: 11/5/2005
Giada invites kids to cook with her. Together they make Pork Chops Milanese, Orzo, Corn on the Cob with Cheese Sauce, and Ice Cream Sundaes
Aired: 10/1/2005
One of Giada's friends comes to visit for the weekend full of good food. Giada cooks up a crostini snack for the afternoon, Cipolline Onions with a side of polenta and argula for dinner, and pancakes with an Italian twist for breakfast.
Aired: 10/8/2005
Giada cooks her favorite dishes from her trip to Italy for her friends and family. She makes Venetian Panino, Zucchini and Carrot a Scapece, Prosciutto Ravioli and Bellini cocktails
Aired: 9/17/2005
Giada makes some of the most innovative Italian-American dishes including Fettucine with a Cinnamon Pancetta Carbonara, Arugula Salad with Fried Gorgonzola Cheese, Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches, and Amaretto Ice Cream Floats
Aired: 1/21/2006
Giada cooks up her favorite one pot meals: Italian Cheese Fondue, Lentil Soup, and Baked Tortellini.
Aired: 1/1/2006
Giada fixed a breakfast for her friends including Mini Frittatas, Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls, and Spiked Iced Cappuchino
Aired: 2/11/2006
A chocolate lover's dream: Italian Hot Fudge Sundaes, Baked Ricotta and Nutella Pastries, and a Dark Chocolate Cream Treat.
Aired: 1/8/2006
Giada makes light Italian food; Garlic Chicken with a Citrus Zing, Healthy Spinach Sauce, and a Fruit Icy Drink
Aired: 11/26/2005
Giada invites her family over for their favorite dishes: Pasta with Greens and Black Pepper, Jumbo Shrimp coated in a Summery Pesto, Baked Spinach Strata, and Italian Cheesecake for dessert