Giada At Home Season 2 Episode 30 Grill It Your Way
- TV-G
- September 4, 2010
- 21 min
Giada At Home season 2 episode 30, titled "Grill It Your Way," features Giada De Laurentiis creating a variety of delicious dishes that are perfect for summertime grilling. With the help of some special guests, including her young daughter, Jade, Giada demonstrates how to make fun and easy meals that are sure to impress any crowd.
The episode begins with Giada sharing her thoughts on grilling, emphasizing the importance of preparing the grill properly before cooking. She then demonstrates how to make a grilled vegetable salad, featuring fresh zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Giada shows how to cut the vegetables into uniform slices and grill them to perfection, then tosses them with a simple vinaigrette for a delicious and healthy side dish.
Next, Giada invites her guest, professional football player Antonio Gates, to join her in preparing some hearty grilled kebabs. Using a combination of marinated chicken breast, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, they assemble the kebabs on skewers and grill them until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are nicely charred. Giada also makes a flavorful yogurt dipping sauce to accompany the kebabs, made with Greek yogurt, fresh mint, and lemon zest.
Later, Giada's daughter Jade joins her in the kitchen to help make some kid-friendly grilled pizzas. Using pre-made pizza dough, Giada and Jade roll out the dough into individual rounds and grill them until they're crispy and golden. Giada shows how to customize the pizzas with a variety of toppings, including fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. Jade adds some sliced pepperoni to her pizza, while Giada opts for a vegetable-heavy version with artichoke hearts, olives, and red pepper flakes.
Finally, Giada prepares a show-stopping dessert: grilled peaches with a sweet mascarpone topping. She shows how to cut the peaches in half and grill them until they're caramelized and tender. Giada then whips up a creamy mascarpone filling, flavored with honey and vanilla extract, and dollops it onto the grilled peaches just before serving. The result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that's perfect for summertime entertaining.
Throughout the episode, Giada offers plenty of tips and tricks for successful grilling, including how to handle flare-ups, how to create grill marks, and how to prevent sticking. She also shows how to use a variety of ingredients and techniques to create a wide range of exciting and flavorful dishes on the grill. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a beginner, "Grill It Your Way" is sure to inspire you to get out and start cooking.