Giada in Italy

Giada De Laurentiis arrives in Florence, Italy and heads straight to the local market, where she shops and introduces the local cuisine. She celebrates the hearty northern Italian food by preparing a Tuscan-style lunch to share with friends that are visiting from the United States. Giada's menu includes her spin on Bistecca alla Fiorentina, "Greens and Beans" Salad, Garlic Bread and a bottle of local Chianti, topped off with a classic Tuscan dessert.

Giada De Laurentiis's grandmother, Silvana Mangano, was a stunning Italian beauty turned movie star affectionately known as Nonna Luna. Giada and her Aunt Raffy reminiscence about Nonna Luna and her love of rice while making some twists on northern Italian favorites like Bitter Rice, White Chocolate Orzo Pudding and Artichoke and Fennel Crudo.

Giada De Laurentiis and her sister pay tribute to their brother, Dino, who passed away from cancer. The women celebrate Dino's life by creating a meal inspired by some of his favorite dishes, including Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Charred Broccoli Rabe and Pork Chops with a Balsamic Glaze -- all with a northern Italian twist.

Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, was one of many children from a large Italian family, but his sister, Raffaella, is the only sibling still alive. Giada and her Aunt Raffy travel by train to visit Great Aunt Raffy at her home in Milan and prepare her favorite baked dish, Ziti Stufati, to enjoy for lunch.

There's no one who would have loved a big family reunion -- in Italy, surrounded by platters of food -- more than Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis. Giada and her Aunt Raffy celebrate Dino's love of food by creating some of his favorites, like Carbonara Cacio e Pepe, Mussels with Fennel and Italian Beer and Olive Oil Sorbetto with Berries and Balsamic. 

Giada De Laurentiis spends the day taking a boat trip along Florence's Arno River and enjoying a traditional Italian spread with her daughter, sister and nephew. The picnic menu includes Kale Salsa Verde Bruschetta, Tuna, White Bean and Bitter Greens Salad, and Torrone Mess for a light dessert.

Giada De Laurentiis and her family gather at a villa in the Tuscan countryside for a family reunion celebration. Platters of food fill the long Italian table, and Giada has enlisted everyone to help out in the kitchen to prepare a menu of family favorites that are full of traditional northern Italian ingredients, including Octopus Panzanella, Hazelnut Chicken and Stracciatella with Strawberry and Vin Santo.

Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter, Jade, visit Florence, Italy, to enjoy local culture, honor their family heritage, create new memories and make meals inspired by the food customs of the area; one-pot creamy orzo; seared mushrooms; open-face pie.

Giada De Laurentiis works at the restaurants of master chef Fabio Picchi, where she learns about Florentine cuisine; Giada makes Italian dishes with a California spin, like prosciutto broth with farro and spinach and branzino puttanesca.

Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, filmed his movie Hannibal in Florence, giving Giada inspiration for a meal; asparagus and grilled melon salad; sausage, chianti and fava bean spaghetti; chianti affogato.

Giada De Laurentiis hosts a cocktail party on a terrace near Florence's famed Duomo and creates a menu to celebrate its history in the fashion world; crab arancini; avocado white bean dip; grappa poached pears with speck.

Giada De Laurentiis learns the art of cannoli-making from a Southern Italian pastry maker; then she creates a unique cannoli filling with chocolate amaretto, as well as a few other desserts like Baci ice cream sandwiches and Aperol Spritz slushies.

Nonna V travels to Florence for a visit; Giada creates a lovely dinner to be shared; the menu includes Italian dishes with a twist; burrata and strawberry bruschetta, grilled artichokes with bagna cauda and pappa al pomodoro.