Giada De Laurentiis
Self - Host
Giada at Home (2008)
Season 2
Giada De Laurentiis lets her hair down as she demonstrates her love for cooking and entertaining California-style in this disarmingly laid-back show that allows De Laurentiis to venture far afield from her usual Italian culinary fare.
Released Oct. 18, 2008
Episode 25 min
2+
Keywords: tmdb.cooking, tmdb.food, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.italian-food, imdb.italian-cook, imdb.instruction, imdb.female-chef + 11 more, imdb.ethnic-cooking, imdb.cooking-show, imdb.party-planning, imdb.homemaker, imdb.food-preparation, imdb.lifestyle, imdb.food, imdb.education, imdb.chef, imdb.california, imdb.cooking
Watch Providers: Food Network, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, PhiloYouTube TV
Production Companies: Citizen Pictures, Linguine Pictures
Network: Food Network
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Football Weekend
Giada and Todd invites some friends over to watch the big football game. Instead of the usual chips and dip, Giada takes traditional "game food" and gives it the gourmet treatment. The food is filling, but doesn't skimp on creativity and taste with Deep-Fried Bocconcini With Spicy Tomato and Garlic Chutney, Twice-Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Proscuitto and Fudge with a cinnamon touch.
Jan. 30, 2010, midnight
S2E2 - Sugar Rush
It's Halloween, so 'tis the season for a major sugar fix. Giada prepares decadent dessert with the kids in mind. She spins the chocolate turtle to perfection, turns truffles into lollipops and creates the ultimate marshmallows for trick or treaters to enjoy in a little sugar rush before heading out into the neighborhood for an evening of Halloween fun.
Oct. 24, 2009, midnight
S2E3 - Todd's Midwestern Favorites
Giada makes a special meal for Todd, Trevor, Tommy and Kelly that reflects some of Todd and Trevor's favorite childhood dishes. Giada gives the Midwestern classics her own special Italian/California twist.
Oct. 31, 2009, midnight
S2E4 - Thanksgiving
Giada makes Thanksgiving dinner for the family. This time, forget the turkey...Giada's making Pork Chops!
Nov. 14, 2009, midnight
S2E5 - Housewarming
Giada has a friend who just redesigned their kitchen. The friend is having a potluck party to unveil the kitchen to friends. Giada shares her favorite potluck recipes to take to the party.
Nov. 28, 2009, midnight
S2E6 - Christmas
It's a California Christmas. Giada and family celebrate!
Dec. 5, 2009, midnight
S2E7 - Body and Soul
Giada invites her yoga instructor, and some other friends, over to the house for a day of rejuvenation. Giada's instructor leads a poolside yoga class, showing guests some simple poses that they can do anytime...anywhere...to relieve stress and tension. Giada prepares a healthy menu to be enjoyed after the class.
Dec. 26, 2009, midnight
S2E8 - Light and Delicious
Giada prepares a menu that will help viewers stick to their New Year's Resolution to follow a healthy diet.
Jan. 2, 2010, midnight
S2E9 - Smoke in the House
It's the annual Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast and, this year, the local department is asking for Giada's help. Instead of serving the usual boring pancakes, scrambled eggs and greasy bacon, firefighters want to impress neighbors with an upgraded menu. So, Giada helps them create the best pancake breakfast of all time. Then, Giada, Todd and Jade join their fellow neighbors to enjoy the community feast.
Jan. 9, 2010, midnight
S2E10 - Bowling Night
Giada and friends go to Lucky Strike for a night of fun and bowling. Giada prepares dinner at the house first, then the group enjoys dessert at the bowling alley.
Oct. 17, 2009, midnight
S2E11 - Giada's Sunset Brunch
Giada and Todd host a backyard party that's timed for sunset. The party is all about hanging out and being comfortable. Friends wear sweats or lounge wear and the food is gourmet comfort food. The setting is very "white world" with big poofs and mattresses in the backyard...very relaxed.
Feb. 13, 2010, midnight
S2E12 - Basic Italian
Giada prepares an Italian themed meal for her friends Sandra and Diana, who are taking Italian language classes. Giada makes Bruschetta With Shrimp, Tarragon and Arugula, Pasta alla Formiana and Stracciatella Semifreddo.
March 13, 2010, midnight
S2E13 - Jade's First Birthday
It's Jade's first birthday, so Giada is hosting a kids' party in her backyard. The party has a fun animal theme complete with games and costumes.
Jan. 23, 2010, midnight
S2E14 - Aloha L.A.
Giada creates a tiki-style party, complete with Hawaiian music, in her own backyard. Even the menu has an island flare: Tilapia Fish Tacos With Arugula, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drumettes and an Aloha L.A. Cocktail.
March 20, 2010, midnight
S2E15 - When Life Gives You Lemons
Giada loves lemons. In fact, a few months ago she hosted a lunch at her house and one of her guests, Julie, brought Giada a lemon tree as a gift. Well...Giada planted that tree in her backyard. It's grown considerably since then and now bares big, healthy, beautiful lemons. So...Giada decides to use the lemons from her tree to create a lemon themed meal.
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March 27, 2010, midnight
S2E16 - Todd Loves Thai
Todd loves Thai food and is always asking Giada to whip up some Thai inspired recipes. So, tonight, Giada decides to be a little adventurous and surprises Todd with a Thai themed meal.
May 15, 2010, midnight
S2E17 - Northern Italian
Giada hosts a dinner party at her house with a menu that focuses on Northern Italian cuisine. She makes Trenette With Eggplant and Basil Pesto, Ligurian Fish Stew and Crostata With Dried Apricots and Taleggio. The dinner includes a sampling of full-bodied red wines from the northern region of Italy.
Feb. 20, 2010, midnight
S2E18 - Play Date
Eloisa comes over to the house to hang with Giada, while the kids, Julian and Jade, enjoy a play date.
March 6, 2010, midnight
S2E19 - Comfort Food
Giada shares some of her favorite comfort food recipes. These recipes are made for making you feel better.
Feb. 27, 2010, midnight
S2E20 - Pizza Party
Giada invites friends over for a pizza party. She makes the dough by scratch and comes up with three delicious pizzas recipes. Friends munch on the homemade pizzas while they make their own individual pies. Giada supplies custom "To Go" boxes so each guest can take home his pizza creation to cook and enjoy later.
April 10, 2010, midnight
S2E21 - Tex Mex BBQ
Giada has some friends who travel to Mexico on vacation and bring home a very fun pinata for Jade. The whimsical gift inspires Giada to throw a backyard barbecue with a Tex-Mex/Southwestern theme. Giada's festive menu includes Fajitas, a Black Bean, Tomato and Corn Salad and yummy Churros.
June 5, 2010, midnight
S2E22 - Walk for Life
Giada and some of her girlfriends walk a 5K race in Los Angeles to benefit cancer research. The night before the race, Giada prepares a nutritious and energizing meal of Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone and Farro With Cheese and Herbs for her team to enjoy. She also makes Apricot Oat Bars, a delicious snack for the group to munch on during the walk.
May 29, 2010, midnight
S2E23 - Cucina Capri
The island cuisine of Capri is one of Giada's favorites, and includes fresh fish, tomatoes, garlic, basil, capers and olive oil. Giada prepares a mouth-watering menu influenced by the flavors she's grown to love during her many visits to Capri.
S2E24 - Let Them Eat Cake
Giada hosts a backyard party for her friends and their kids. The menu appeals to grown-ups but offers a kid friendly twist with Grilled Cheese With Spinach and Pancetta, Fish Sticks With Marinara Sauce and Berry Lemonade. The party culminates with a cake decorating contest that gives each kid the chance to transform an ordinary pound cake into a spectacular, sweet, multi-tiered, out of this world dessert.
July 10, 2010, midnight
S2E25 - Lunch with the Girls
Giada invites over a few of her girlfriends for afternoon of laid back fun. The colorful lunch menu is the perfect way to celebrate friendship.
Nov. 1, 2010, midnight
S2E26 - De Laurentiis Family Dinner
The De Laurentiis family gathers for an epic family feast. Only, this time, instead of the expected Italian cuisine, Giada serves up another family favorite...Chinese.
July 24, 2010, midnight
S2E27 - Giada’s Restaurant Favorites
Giada takes us on a global adventure with dishes from New Mexico, Jackson Hole and a recipe inspired by a favorite restaurant in Los Angeles.
June 12, 2010, midnight
S2E28 - Picnic At The Getty
Giada takes Jade and a friend to the famous Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The group enjoys the spectacular art, followed by a homemade picnic lunch of Penne With Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese, Salmon Cakes With Lemon-Caper Yogurt Sauce and Apple and Mint Punch, in the Getty's majestic gardens.
April 3, 2010, midnight
S2E29 - College Rivalry
Giada graduated from UCLA, and her Aunt Dina is a student at USC. The two California colleges are archrivals when it comes to football. Today, Giada invites Dina and some friends over to the house to watch the big game, and snack on some delicious football inspired food.
Oct. 16, 2010, midnight
S2E30 - Grill It Your Way
Giada visits LA's Original Farmer's Market, an historic hotspot with every kind of food purveyor under the California sun. She picks up a selection of meat and fish, along with seasonal veggies. Then, Giada returns to her kitchen, where she comes up with a variety of marinades and sauces. Then, friends gather around a backyard BBQ pit to grill the meat and fish to their own personal specifications.
Sept. 4, 2010, midnight
S2E31 - Paint And Party
Giada invites some friends over for a signature cocktail, fun appetizers AND a blank canvas. Each guest gets their own easel and blank canvas to create a masterpiece while they enjoy Giada's deliciously creative menu. An artist friend is on hand to offer tips, encouragement and creative inspiration.
July 17, 2010, midnight
S2E32 - Giada On Ice
Ice-skating in California? Giada, Jade and Todd to meet up with her friend, Brian Boitano at an outdoor rink in downtown LA for an afternoon of skating in the sun. She packs a portable picnic lunch for the group to enjoy; a menu designed to warm the heart after a day on ice.
Dec. 18, 2010, midnight
S2E33 - Progressive Dinner Party
Giada plans a good old-fashioned neighborhood progressive dinner party. The evening kicks off with drinks and appetizers at one home, followed by the main course at Giada and Todd's house. Then, the group moves up the street for dessert.
Oct. 2, 2010, midnight
S2E34 - Totally Fried
All fried, all the time! Giada prepares four dishes that are all fried, including a fried dessert. She also demonstrates a variety of easy frying techniques.
July 31, 2010, midnight
S2E35 - Lunch With Raffy
Giada has referred to her Aunty Raffy as her cooking soul mate. In "Lunch with Raffy,” Giada invites her aunt over for an afternoon of fun in the kitchen. Together they create a tasty lunch that is just as fun to make as it is to eat!
May 1, 2010, midnight
S2E36 - Elegant and Easy
Giada hosts an outdoor luncheon that is both elegant and easy. The menu is inspired by fresh flavors and ingredients pulled from Giada’s own herb garden and gathered at the local farmer’s market.
Sept. 11, 2010, midnight
S2E37 - All Dressed Up
The California style is usually laid back and casual...anything goes. But tonight, Giada invites friends over for an elegant dinner party. Guests dress to impress and the menu is gourmet and sophisticated.
Sept. 18, 2010, midnight
S2E38 - No Stress Party
Giada makes a stress-free menu for her cocktail party.
Nov. 27, 2010, midnight
S2E39 - Cooking School Made Easy
Giada makes three of her favorite recipes that she learned as a student at Cordon Bleu in Paris. While at Cordon Bleu, Giada and her fellow students had to do everything by hand...no mixing tools or short-cuts. In this episode, Giada simplifies the recipes for the home chef, whipping up three French inspired desserts.
Sept. 25, 2010, midnight
Network: Food Network
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: Oct. 18, 2008
Last Air Date: Aug. 1, 2020, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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