Giada's Holiday Handbook

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.

Giada De Laurentiis honors her friends on 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.

Giada De Laurentiis 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.

When Giada De Laurentiis throws a Christmas party for her family, everyone brings a gift for the grab bag and a dish for the table. The family-style menu includes Roasted Fennel, Creamy Lobster Pasta and Chocolate Almond Cheesecake.

Giada De Laurentiis 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.

Giada De Laurentiis 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 cooks an elegant Christmas feast without spending all day in the kitchen. She creates a menu with Christmas dishes from across Italy including Tortellini in Parmesan Brodo, Risotto with Clams, and Braised Lamb Shanks.