S2 E1 • 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.

Première diffusion : 17 octobre 2009

S2 E2 • 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.

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2009

S2 E3 • 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.

Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2009

S2 E4 • Thanksgiving

Giada makes Thanksgiving dinner for the family. This time, forget the turkey ... Giada's making amazing Pork Roast, a Butternut Squash Soup that is definitely a taste of fall and dessert with the flavors of Chestnut, Chocolate and Orange. While Giada's busy in the kitchen, the family continues their annual Thanksgiving bocce ball rivalry.

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2009

S2 E5 • 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 of Campanelle Pasta Salad, Mangoes and Raspberries in Prosecco Syrup and Savory Biscotti to take to the party.

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2009

S2 E6 • Christmas

It's a California Christmas. Giada and family celebrate!

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2009

S2 E7 • 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.

Première diffusion : 26 décembre 2009

S2 E8 • Light and Delicious

Giada prepares a menu that will help viewers stick to their New Year's Resolution to follow a healthy diet.

Première diffusion : 2 janvier 2010

S2 E9 • 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.

Première diffusion : 9 janvier 2010

S2 E10 • 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.

Première diffusion : 23 janvier 2010

S2 E11 • 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.

Première diffusion : 30 janvier 2010

S2 E12 • 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 while enjoying Raspberry Filled Crepes, Eggs Florentine or Smoked Salmon Pizzettes.

Première diffusion : 13 février 2010

S2 E13 • 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.

Première diffusion : 20 février 2010

S2 E14 • Comfort Food

Giada shares some of her favorite comfort food recipes. These recipes are made for making you feel better.

Première diffusion : 27 février 2010

S2 E15 • Play Date

Eloisa comes over to the house to hang with Giada, while the kids, Julian and Jade, enjoy a play date.

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2010

S2 E16 • 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.

Première diffusion : 13 mars 2010

S2 E17 • 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.

Première diffusion : 20 mars 2010

S2 E18 • 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.

Première diffusion : 27 mars 2010

S2 E19 • 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.

Première diffusion : 3 avril 2010

S2 E20 • 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.

Première diffusion : 10 avril 2010

S2 E21 • 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!

Première diffusion : 1 mai 2010

S2 E22 • 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.

Première diffusion : 15 mai 2010

S2 E23 • 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.

Première diffusion : 29 mai 2010

S2 E24 • 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.

Première diffusion : 5 juin 2010

S2 E25 • 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.

Première diffusion : 12 juin 2010

S2 E26 • 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.

Première diffusion : 10 juillet 2010

S2 E27 • Paint And Party

Giada invites some friends over for a signature cocktail, fun appetizers AND a blank canvas. Each guests gets their own easel and blank canvas to create a masterpiece while they enjoy Giada's deliciously creative menu of Curried Couscous Salad, Spicy Chicken Tenders With Honey-Mustard and Vodka Mojitos. An artist friend is on hand to offer tips, encouragement and creative inspiration.

Première diffusion : 17 juillet 2010

S2 E28 • 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.

Première diffusion : 24 juillet 2010

S2 E29 • 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 while making Green Bean and Asparagus Tempura, Spicy Fried Chicken Drumettes, Fried and Stuffed Rice Balls and Fried Chocolate and Banana Ravioli.

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 2010

S2 E30 • 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.

Première diffusion : 4 septembre 2010

S2 E31 • 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.

Première diffusion : 11 septembre 2010

S2 E32 • 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 featuring Filet Mignon With Rosemary and Mushroom Gravy, Asparagus Soup With Herbed Goat Cheese and Lemon and White Chocolate Pots de Creme.

Première diffusion : 18 septembre 2010

S2 E33 • 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: Chocolate and Cheese Danish, Lemon Pavlovas with Berries and Honey-Almond Madeleines.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 2010

S2 E34 • 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.

Première diffusion : 2 octobre 2010

S2 E35 • 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.

Première diffusion : 9 octobre 2010

S2 E36 • 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.

Première diffusion : 16 octobre 2010

S2 E37 • 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.

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 2010

S2 E38 • No Stress Party

Giada shows you how to create a stress free party, by making a menu that's casual, delicious and low stress ... leaving the host time to enjoy the party and her guests. She makes Grilled Beef Skewers With Sun-Dried Tomato Relish, Sweet Basil Cheesecake and Ginger, Lemon and Lime Martini.

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 2010

S2 E39 • 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.

Première diffusion : 18 décembre 2010