Giada's Holiday Handbook
Giada De Laurentiis provides creative doable and fun entertaining ideas for different holidays and special occasions.
Genre: Family
Cast:Giada De Laurentiis , Jade Thompson , Haviland Stillwell , Ryan O'Connor
S1.E1 ∙ 'Tis the Season Open House
The series premieres with a festive open house, featuring a menu inspired by Autumn. Included: chai-chocolate truffles; white velvet soup; spicy cocktail puffs; jam cocktails.
S1.E2 ∙ Classic Thanksgiving
Giada puts a modern spin on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The menu includes pumpkin Alfredo lasagna rolls; crispy truffled turkey; a carameled apple semifredo cake.
S1.E3 ∙ Friendsgiving Party
Giada throws a cocktail-style Thanksgiving celebration for her closest friends. On the menu are appetizer-size versions of beloved holiday dishes. Included: stuffing arancini; turkey Waldorf bites; charred Brussels sprouts crostini; and a mulled cosmo cocktail.
S1.E4 ∙ Santa's Grab Bag
Giada hosts a Christmas celebration for her large extended family. Recipes include roasted fennel with Parmesan; creamy lobster pasta; chocolate-almond cheesecake; and a citrus-berry-vermouth spritz.
S1.E5 ∙ Holiday Desserts
Giada hosts a holiday party, for her girlfriends, that's all about decadent desserts and sparkling drinks. On the menu: orange mousse with ginger snap crumble; peppermint Patty sandwich cookies; hazelnut torte with chocolate-espresso frosting.
S1.E6 ∙ Kids' Gingerbread House Party
Gingerbread houses are made by Giada's daughter, Jade Thompson, and her friends. And kid-friendly treats are served, including s'more popcorn; pizza grilled cheese; veggie forest with Parmesan ranch dip; and frozen hot chocolate affogatos.
S1.E7 ∙ Christmas at Giada's
Giada hosts Christmas dinner for family and friends. She prepares an elegant feast inspired by a recent trip to Positano, Italy, without spending all day in the kitchen. On the menu: tortellini in Parmesan brodo; risotto with clams; braised lamb shanks.
