Ep 24. Jade's Dance Class

Giada At Home season 5 episode 24, named Jade's Dance Class, follows celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis, in her home kitchen as she prepares a menu for a post-dance class dinner party for her daughter Jade and her friends. The episode features several vegetarian recipes including a vegetable curry pita pizza, farro salad with roasted vegetables, and a strawberry and watermelon agua fresca.

Giada begins the episode by discussing her love for dance and how she decided to enroll Jade in a dance class when she was young. She then heads into her kitchen to start preparing for the dinner party. Giada's first task is to make the vegetable curry pita pizzas. She begins by roasting vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions in the oven, then adding them to the pita bread along with a mixture of chickpeas and curry powder. The pizzas are then grilled until crispy and served with a dollop of yogurt on top.

Next, Giada prepares the farro salad. She starts by cooking the farro and letting it cool to room temperature. She then sautes a variety of vegetables such as zucchini, squash, and eggplant before adding them to the farro along with a dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. The salad is then topped with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.

While she's finishing up the salad, Jade arrives home from dance class with her friends. Giada greets them and shows them the menu for the evening. The girls seem excited about the vegetable curry pizzas and the farro salad, but are even more excited about the dessert - a strawberry and watermelon agua fresca.

Giada begins making the agua fresca by pureeing fresh strawberries in a blender. She then adds the puree to a pitcher of watermelon juice along with a little bit of sugar and lime juice. The beverage is served over ice and garnished with mint leaves.

As the girls sit down to enjoy their meal, Giada talks about the importance of healthy eating and how she tries to incorporate vegetables into almost every meal. She also shares some of her favorite dance memories from when she was younger and encourages the girls to pursue their own passions.

Overall, Giada At Home season 5 episode 24, Jade's Dance Class, is a fun and educational episode that showcases Giada's love of cooking and healthy eating, as well as her dedication to her daughter's interests. The recipes featured in the episode are perfect for anyone looking for vegetarian meal inspiration, and the episode itself is sure to entertain foodies of all ages.