Season 2

A fresh and simple way to satisfy the appetite is with a delicious seafood dish. Giada shows us easy, light and hearty seafood dinners that will definitely satisfy any appetite including Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Mint and Basil, Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp, and Roasted Red Snapper with Rosemary

Sometimes there's nothing more comforting than a dish you can make by throwing everything into a pot and letting it bubble into a sumptuous delight. Giada indulges in some of her favorite, simple one-pot meals including Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp in Spicy Broth, Winter Minestrone, and Chicken Stew

Giada's having friends over for brunch, and picks her favorite sweet and savory Italian recipes that are full of flavor. They look and taste surprisingly fancy considering how easy they are to make. The recipes Giada makes include: Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina, Crostata with Raspberry Jam, Bruschetta with Ricotta and Marmalade, and Raspberry Bellini

Giada prepares a special birthday dinner for one of her friends and everyone is invited. She makes some simple dishes that are reason in themselves to celebrate. No presents required. Just an appetite. Recipes prepared include: Grilled Seafood Salad, Salmon Baked in Foil, Profiteroles with Ricotta Mascarpone

Forget the cocktail parties, and the pot-luck suppers, how about a dessert party where you can goof on all your favorite rich, decadent sweets? Giada makes a complete dessert party menu, with none of the fuss, and all of the pleasure. Her menu includes: Chocolate Amaretti Cake, Pine Nut Cookies, Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries and a Cheese Course.

The highlights of any holiday gathering are often the side dishes that allow you indulge in a variety of delicious flavors. Giada prepares some of her family favorites including Stuffed Mushrooms, Raffy's Turkey Sausage with Chestnut Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Polenta with Gorgonzola Cheese, with her Aunt Raffy.

Giada invites her friends over for the holidays and proves that you can create an elegant menu full of delicious things without any stress. Giada's menu includes: Braciole, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Holiday Salad, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks.

This episode is full of sandwiches you can really sink your teeth into. Giada spends the day in the kitchen with her family, turning classic Italian sandwiches into elegant, decadent meals. Together they make: Panino alla Margherita, Panino di Prosciutto e Fontina, Italian Egg Sandwich, Nutella Sandwich, Strawberry Bruschetta, and a Sweet Pepper Crostini.

Everyone loves pasta, but sometimes it can be too heavy and rich for a weeknight dinner. Giada shares some of her favorite pasta dishes that are extremely light, but still full of flavor including Spaghettini with Checca Sauce, Orecchiette with Turkey Sausage and Brocolli Rabe, and Penne with Vodka Sauce.

Who needs to go out for dinner and a movie, when you can indulge in it at home? Giada and her friends hunker down for a cozy night of Hollywood classics, and classic casual Italian food including Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs, White Bean Dip with Pita Chips and Peppercorn with Rosemay infused Oil

Giada and her family share their all-time favorite Italian recipes, cooking together in the kitchen and tasting the foods that bring back special memories. Giada makes Chicken Saltimbocca, Spaghetti with Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto, and Peas and Prosciutto

Who knew risotto could be so easy to make, and that there could be so many variations? Giada takes us from dinner, to dessert, to a late night snack, with this great Italian classic. Her recipes include: Mushroom Risotto with Peas, Arancini di Riso, Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange, and Rum, and Risotto al Salto.

Giada shows you how to have a great party with plenty of delicious little Italian antipasti dishes to nibble on. Giada makes Mini Turkey Meatballs, Stuffed Artichokes and an Antipasta Platter