Giada's Holiday Handbook - Season 4
Season 4
Episodes
Holiday Kick-Off Brunch
Giada De Laurentiis kicks off the holiday season with a buffet brunch that features the flavors and ingredients of autumn. Her menu includes Bacon Cranberry Scones with Citrus Basil Butter, Sweet Potato and Kale Spanish Frittata, Smoked Salmon Waffles with Waffle Bar and Apple Raspberry Sangrias.
Giada's Italian Thanksgiving
Giada De Laurentiis is ready to host this year's family Thanksgiving dinner. She's putting Italian twists on classic holiday dishes like Polenta Popovers with Lemon Butter, Baked Turkey Parmesan, Sweet and Salty Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Souffle.
Small Bites Pot-Luck Party
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting an open house and her guests are bringing their favorite family holiday appetizers to share with the group. She's also making a variety of Italian-themed appetizers like Goat Cheese-Stuffed Baby Peppers, Crispy Chicken Meatballs, Shrimp Fra Diavolo Bites, Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies and a Whiskey Spritz cocktail.
Name That Holiday Tune Party
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a party where guests are asked to come dressed as their favorite holiday song. While everyone has fun trying to guess the name of each song, they enjoy Giada's festive menu that includes a Mozzarella Bar, Chicken Piccata Skewers, Slow Roasted Mustard Salmon and a Sparkling Cosmo Punch.
Winter Wonderland Party
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a holiday party for kids and transforms the house into a winter wonderland complete with snow globes and snowflakes. Her young guests get to make their own snow globes and enjoy a menu of Creamy Tomato Soup, Triple Chocolate Hot Cocoa, Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Italian Flag Cookies.
Family Christmas Dinner
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting her family for Christmas dinner, and she's pulling out all the stops with a fun gift exchange and an elegant menu. She makes a Simple Standing Rib Roast, Blistered Baby Pepper Salad, Cavatelli with Gorgonzola and Tomatoes and for dessert, a Panettone Trifle.
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