Giada's Holiday Handbook is the ultimate resource for creative and doable entertaining ideas. In each episode, Giada tackles an entertaining or holiday focused theme and offers a clever plan for pulling off the perfect party.
EPISODE 1
'Tis the Season Open House
Giada gets her guests in the holiday spirit by serving autumn-inspired food, including Chai Chocolate Truffles, White Velvet Soup, Spicy Cocktail Puffs and Jam Cocktails. Then she sends everyone home with a Holiday Survival Kit.
EPISODE 2
Classic Thanksgiving
Giada offers tips for pulling off the perfect Thanksgiving dinner from start to finish. She prepares modernized holiday dishes like Pumpkin Alfredo Lasagna Rolls, Crispy Truffled Turkey and Caramelized Apple Semifreddo Cake.
EPISODE 3
Friendsgiving Party
Giada honors her friends this Thanksgiving with a cocktail-style dinner. All the dishes are appetizer versions of holiday classics like Stuffing Arancini, Turkey Waldorf Bites, Charred Brussels Sprouts Crostini and a Mulled Cosmo.
EPISODE 4
Santa's Grab Bag
When Giada throws a Christmas party for her family, everyone brings a gift for the grab bag and a dish for the table. Food is served family style and includes Roasted Fennel, Creamy Lobster Pasta and Chocolate Almond Cheesecake.
EPISODE 5
Holiday Desserts
Giada hosts a holiday party for her girlfriends with indulgent desserts and sparkling cocktails. She creates Orange Mousse with Ginger Snap Crumble, Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies and Lemon Hazelnut Spritz cocktails.
EPISODE 6
Kids' Gingerbread House Party
Giada throws her daughter, Jade, a party where everyone gets to make their own gingerbread house. She serves kids' treats like S'more Popcorn, Pizza Grilled Cheese, Veggie Forest with Ranch Dip and Frozen Hot Chocolate Affogatos.
Giada De Laurentiis
