TV Guide: Everyday Italian

Awards Party

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 11 04:30 PM FOOD Included: bollito misto; spicy baked macaroni; and spiced chocolate budino.

Entertaining the In-Laws, Italian Style!

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 04:30 PM FOOD Giada helps prepare an easy Italian dinner for her friend's new in-laws. Included: roast beef with spicy tomato-parsley sauce; thimbles with mushrooms and artichokes; upside-down berry crostada.

Date Night

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 04:30 PM FOOD Included: fried clams and oysters; champagne risotto; espresso panna cotta; and raspberry fizz.

Holiday Gifts from Home

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 04:30 PM FOOD How to make an Italian gift basket. Recipes: Parma-style carrot cake; salami and Gorgonzola biscuits; toasted cecci, almonds and pistachios.

Little Late Night Suppers

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 04:30 PM FOOD Included: focaccia panino; artichoke soup; baked Caprese salad; and a warm chocolate macchiato.

Friday Night Dinner

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 12:30 PM FOOD A stress-free dinner is prepared. Included: fennel purée; prosciutto lamb burgers; pea-and-basil soup; chocolate espresso cups.

Tree Trimming Party

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 04:30 PM FOOD Seasonal recipes include cioppino seafood soup, pizza blanca and pannetone trifle for dessert.

Spring Cleaning

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 12:30 PM FOOD Cooking with spices.

Sweet and Savory

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 04:30 PM FOOD Dishes that balance sweet and savory tastes are prepared. Included: gnocchi with cinnamon butter; short ribs with tagliatelle; red-pepper cheesecake.

Vegetarian Italian

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 12:30 PM FOOD A vegetarian Italian meal.

Mixed Grill

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 04:30 PM FOOD Included: grilled meats and vegetables on a bed of saffron orzo; and a grilled mixed-fruit dessert.

Day Ahead Dishes

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 12:30 PM FOOD Preparing dishes in advance of when they're needed in order to make the best use of time.