S8 E1 • Football's Top Four

Giada puts her own spin on popular snacks for football fans, including sticky baked chicken wings with a Korean twist; a French lentil-and-hominy chili; mini twice-baked potatoes; and a roasted mushroom-and-kale pizzette.

Première diffusion : 25 janvier 2015

S8 E2 • Chocolate Kisses

With a little TLC, Giada De Laurentiis shares some of her favorite chocolate Valentine's Day treats, like Brazilian-Style Truffles, Double-Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts and Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling.

Première diffusion : 8 février 2015

S8 E3 • Hooray for Hollywood

It's a glamorous trip down memory lane and a taste of the beloved foods of Old Hollywood. Giada De Laurentiis is inspired by old menus archived at the Los Angeles Public Library and creates spins on dishes from the famous Villa Nova Restaurant, Chasen's and the Tick Tock Tea Room, with Veal Saltimbocca, Smoky Meaty Chili and Orange Sticky Buns.

Première diffusion : 15 février 2015

S8 E4 • Late Night Munchies

It's midnight, you're starving and you feel like some good old-fashioned comfort food. Giada De Laurentiis raids her fridge and whips up some of her favorite late-night munchies, including Mortadella Bites, an Italian Monte Cristo, Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Curry Ketchup and a Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Float.

Première diffusion : 22 février 2015

S8 E5 • Springtime Celebrations

Giada De Laurentiis creates a springtime feast to celebrate the season with family and friends. The menu includes Herb Roasted Pork Loin with Gremolata; Grilled Potato Salad; Peas, Bacon and Prosecco; and Raspberry Clafoutis.

Première diffusion : 5 avril 2015

S8 E6 • Starry, Starry Night

Giada De Laurentiis hosts a star-themed cocktail party. The menu includes small bites like Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Lemon Basil Crema, Crostini with Ricotta and Pink Peppercorns, and Chocolate Amaretti Cookies. The decor is star related and, of course, there's an astrologist to entertain guests.

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2015

S8 E7 • The Steak House

Giada De Laurentiis visits the Belcampo Meat Company in L.A.'s Grand Central Market to learn about different cuts of meat. Then, Giada returns home and makes three steak dishes; Broiled Porter House with Salmoriglio, Flat Iron Steak with Piquillo Pepper Pesto, Skirt Steak with Asian Bruschetta and a steak house cocktail, the Negroni Sbagliato.

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2015

S8 E8 • Friends for Lunch

Giada De Laurentiis's daughter, Jade, has invited some friends over for an afterschool lunch, so Giada is whipping up a fun kid-friendly menu with a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Creamy Cucumber Salad and Chocolate Fluffy Peanut Butter Sundaes.

Première diffusion : 26 avril 2015

S8 E9 • 15-Minute Pastas

It's a busy weeknight and you want to get a great dinner on the table fast. Giada De Laurentiis shows us how to make four pasta dishes that can all be accomplished in 15 minutes: Gemelli with Kale Pesto and Olives, Penne With Corn and Spicy Sausage, Orecchiette with Broccoli, plus Pecorino and Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta and Mint.

Première diffusion : 3 mai 2015

S8 E10 • Raffy's in the House

Aunt Raffy joins Giada De Laurentiis in the kitchen for a day of fun and laughter while her sister, Eloisa, joins them to try out their family dishes including Polpettone Two Ways, Quinoa Pilaf and Aunt Raffy's Peach and Blueberry Crisp.

Première diffusion : 10 mai 2015

S8 E11 • Not Your Grandmother's Tea Party

A modern, laid back spin on what was once a stuffy tradition: Giada De Laurentiis hosts a tea party with a very modern spin. The menu features Tre Fagioli with Fregola, Open-Faced Tuna Tea Sandwiches with White Bean Spread, Lavender Chamomile Spritzer, and Milk and Honey Tea Cake.

Première diffusion : 17 mai 2015

S8 E12 • Giada's Tasting Menu

Giada De Laurentiis creates a small plate tasting menu for some of her friends. The twist is that each dish on the menu contains fennel, like a Citrus Fennel Salad, Pan Roasted Salmon with Fennel Puree, Fennel Upside-Down Cake and a Fennel Martini made with Fennel Vodka.

Première diffusion : 24 mai 2015

S8 E13 • East Meets Italy

In L.A., there are numerous Italian/Asian fusion restaurants with dishes that reflect the dynamic flavors of the east and the west. In this episode, Giada De Laurentiis explores the Japanese/Italian food culture in L.A. and makes three dishes that reflect a blend of styles and flavors like Blistered Shishito Pepper With Olive and Basil Salt, Asian Mushroom Risotto and Far East Spaghetti. (Episode: GH0807H)