Episode guide
Giada at Home: Season 5
27 episodes · premiered Oct 27, 2012
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- Episode 1: Haunted House Oct 27, 2012 · 30m Season 5 begins with recipes for a Halloween party. Included: grape-and-mango parfaits; chocolate-orange cake pops; and spiced pumpkin-raisin cookies.
- Episode 2: Thanksgiving Sides Nov 10, 2012 · 30m Side dishes for Thanksgiving are prepared. Recipes include: baked-mashed potatoes with peas; Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sweet-and-savory-root-vegetable stuffing with apples and…
- Episode 3: Share the Amore Nov 24, 2012 · 30m Appetizers and cocktails are created for an art show. Included: mini grilled-pork skewers; mini eggplant Parmesan; lemon-and-vodka martinis.
- Episode 4: Happy Holidays Dec 8, 2012 · 30m Christmas dinner is served on the beach in California and consists of seafood salad, stuffing with bacon, and chocolate-chestnut tortelli.
- Episode 5: Spa Day at Home Jan 5, 2013 · 30m A menu for a spa day includes Swiss-chard rolls with wild rice and exotic spices. Also: Niçoise-salad pizzettes; and an avocado-chocolate mousse.
- Episode 6: Chicken Three Ways Jan 19, 2013 · 30m Giada prepares a chicken, which she uses for three separate dishes. Included: garlic-roasted chicken and root vegetables; risotto with bacon and kale; and curry-chicken-apple wraps.
- Episode 7: Sports Bar Favorites Jan 26, 2013 · 30m Giada's take on sports-bar food. Included: sweet-and-sour pork served on slider buns; sweet-potato strings with beet ketchup; beer-battered cremini mushrooms; and a beer cocktail.
- Episode 8: Recipe for Romance Feb 9, 2013 · 30m A chocolate-theme menu includes wedge salad with raspberry-chocolate vinaigrette; cocoa-rubbed pork tenderloin with chocolate-tomato sauce; chocolate zabaglione with tiramisu; and…
- Episode 9: Meatball Madness Feb 16, 2013 · 30m Giada prepares four meatball recipes. Included: mini-turkey meatballs with a mango-raspberry-balsamic BBQ sauce; meatball panini with grilled red onions, prosciutto and provolone cheese…
- Episode 10: Decadent Delights Feb 23, 2013 · 30m Three decadent recipes are prepared, including four-cheese ravioli with herb pesto; eggplant-Parmesan meatloaf; and chocolate-raspberry layer cake.
- Episode 11: Spring Luncheon Mar 23, 2013 · 30m Recipes for a spring luncheon are prepared using fresh ingredients. Included: a puree of grilled artichoke and celery root; lemon-cumin chicken; and hibiscus panna cotta.
- Episode 12: Milestone Recipes Mar 30, 2013 · 30m Recipes that represent milestone moments for Giada. Included: baked lemon ziti; mozzarella fonduta; rib-eye-steak paninis; and pink-grapefruit-and-thyme Bellinis.
- Episode 13: Ladies Empowerment Lunch Apr 13, 2013 · 30m Giada hosts a luncheon for three deserving women. On the menu is pan-fried salmon with green goddess tzatziki; a quinoa salad with roasted eggplant and apples; iced tea with berries, melon…
- Episode 14: Venice of America Apr 20, 2013 · 30m A menu inspired by the fresh flavors of Venice Beach, Cal., also has an Italian influence. Recipes include lemony shrimp-and-risotto; three-cheese-and-artichoke calzones; and citrus gelato.
- Episode 15: Mexican Fiesta May 4, 2013 · 30m A Mexican feast is prepared. Dishes include stuffed red peppers; chipotle shrimp served with arugula salad; an agua fresca recipe with watermelon and strawberry; and tres-leches tiramisu.
- Episode 16: Double Trouble Baby Shower May 11, 2013 · 30m Giada hosts a baby shower. The menu includes roasted red-pepper hummus in cucumber cups; pasta shells filled with chicken salad; open-face smoked salmon finger sandwiches with…
- Episode 17: My Grandfather's Favorites May 18, 2013 · 30m Giada prepares some of her grandfather's favorite recipes with help from her Aunt Raffy. The dinner menu includes fusilli with pea pesto and smoked mozzarella; lemon-mustard potato salad…
- Episode 18: Coast to Coast Barbecue Jun 1, 2013 · 30m Barbecue recipes that represent different parts of the country are featured. Giada prepares pork sandwiches with white barbecue sauce; grilled salmon with sun-dried tomato butter; spiced…
- Episode 19: An Apple a Day Jun 8, 2013 · 30m Giada cooks with apples. Recipes include apple chips with sweet yogurt dip; grilled chicken with apple-mango chutney; and apple galette topped with goat cheese, sour cherry and almonds.
- Episode 20: Father's Day Pasta Jun 15, 2013 · 30m A special meal for Father's Day is prepared by Giada. Recipes include bacon-and-cheese manicotti; spicy red-wine spaghetti; and meaty penne.
- Episode 21: Muffin Mania Jun 22, 2013 · 30m Giada uses a recipe for corn muffins as a basis for other dishes, including blueberry-buttermilk muffins and bacon-and-scallion muffins. She also makes pea-lettuce-fennel soup and homemade…
- Episode 22: Happy Birthday, Raffy Jun 29, 2013 · 30m Giada throws a 60th birthday party for her aunt. The menu includes turkey-stuffed vegetables; gnocchi with tomato, basil and olives; and a special cake.
- Episode 23: Planting the Seed Jul 6, 2013 · 30m Giada plants a garden at a Compton elementary school with help from students and volunteers. Months later, she visits the kids and faculty, bringing with her a picnic lunch to share…
- Episode 24: Viewer's Choice 2 Jul 13, 2013 · 30m Recipes perfect for young adults are demonstrated by Giada. Included: corn-and-tomato soup; lemony shrimp scampi with orzo and arugula; pearl couscous with chicken and peas…
- Episode 25: Jade's Dance Class Jul 20, 2013 · 30m Giada prepares a kid-friendly lunch for her daughter Jade. The menu includes sweet apple pops; cheesy-muffin pizzas; and carrot fries with lemon-mint dip.
- Episode 26: Pasta From Scratch Jul 27, 2013 · 30m Giada makes Italian pasta from scratch. She also prepares recipes for creamy spinach-and-mushroom lasagna; roasted tomato soup with halibut and fresh pasta; fettuccine with figs…
- Episode 27: Stuff It Aug 10, 2013 · 30m Stuffed recipes. Included: antipasto-filled chicken breasts; popovers with crab-and-mango salad; peanut-butter cupcakes.