Ep 4. Happy Holidays

In season 5 episode 4 of Giada At Home, titled "Happy Holidays," Giada De Laurentiis prepares a festive Italian feast for her family and friends. The episode begins with Giada shopping for ingredients at a local farmer's market, where she selects fresh produce and herbs for her dishes. Back in her kitchen, she starts her preparations by making a Parmesan and cauliflower soup, which she serves in individual bread bowls.

Next, Giada tackles the main course - a savory pork loin stuffed with figs, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese. She shows viewers how to butterfly the pork loin before adding the filling and rolling it up. The loin is then roasted to perfection and served with a side of roasted asparagus with lemon and garlic.

For dessert, Giada creates a classic Italian treat - panettone bread pudding with Amaretto sauce. She combines panettone (a sweet bread) with eggs, cream, and sugar before baking it in the oven. She then prepares the Amaretto sauce by heating cream, sugar, and Amaretto liqueur in a saucepan. Once the bread pudding is cooled, she cuts it into slices and serves it with a generous drizzle of the Amaretto sauce.

Throughout the episode, Giada shares her tips and tricks for hosting a successful holiday dinner party. She offers advice on how to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, how to plan and execute the menu, and how to make the most of your time in the kitchen.

Overall, "Happy Holidays" is a fun and festive episode that is sure to inspire viewers to host their own Italian-style holiday dinner party. With Giada's guidance, anyone can create a delicious and memorable meal for their loved ones.