Giada's Holiday Handbook

Synopsis

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First Air Date: 2015-11-08

Last Air Date: 2016-12-04

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Giada De Laurentiis

Networks: Food Network

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Top Cast

Giada De Laurentiis as Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Tis The Season Open House (2015-11-08)

Giada De Laurentiis provides creative, doable and fun entertaining ideas for different holidays and special occasions in this series, which premieres with a festive open house featuring a menu inspired by autumn. Included: chai-chocolate truffles; white velvet soup; spicy cocktail puffs; and jam cocktails.
Ep. 2: Classic Thanksgiving (2015-11-15)

Giada puts a modern spin on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The menu includes pumpkin Alfredo lasagna rolls; crispy truffled turkey; and caramelized apple semifreddo cake.
Ep. 3: Friendsgiving Party (2015-11-22)

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.
Ep. 4: Santa's Grab Bag (2015-11-29)

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.
Ep. 5: Holiday Desserts (2015-12-06)

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; lemon-hazelnut spritz cocktails.
Ep. 6: Kid's Gingerbroud House Party (2015-12-13)

Gingerbread houses are made by Giada's daughter 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.
Ep. 7: Christmas at Giada's (2015-12-20)

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 with escarole and radicchio; and a chocolate candy cane tower.