The kids are back in school, with lots of extracurricular activities, and the work day is busier than ever. How do you find the time to squeeze in some delicious home-cooked meals on those hectic weeknights? Giada De Laurentiis shows us how to make three wonderful main courses that don't take forever, but will make your family think you have spent all day in the kitchen.
Giada De Laurentiis's grandmother kept a recipe journal that contains family recipes and De Laurentiis cooking secrets, written in her own hand. She passed this journal down to her daughter Raffy who, in turn, passed it down to Giada. Giada and Raffy spend an afternoon in the kitchen re-creating some of these amazing family dishes.
Giada De Laurentiis is pulling out all the stops for a fun and festive kid's party. She's created a map for her guests to discover secret treasures around the house and the party setting is a whimsical wonderland with a menu to match: Carrot and Zucchini Mini-Muffins, colorful quesadillas and Berry Fruit Drops for dessert.