10 Reasons You Need to Tune In to Giada's New Show

No culinary novice, Giada uses fresh and local ingredients to create traditional Italian recipes. She'll introduce you to authentic Italian dishes and teach you to eat like a local.

When Giada isn't working the kitchen herself, we get to tag along as she indulges in mouth-watering meals like panini and arancini.

She uses her family’s treasured recipe book to prepare meals that highlight the unique flavors of the region; viewers get an exclusive look into the culinary legacy of the De Laurentiis family.

The show taps into her family's Italian heritage as Giada dines at the exact restaurants where her parents and grandparents frequented. She even visits the site of her grandfather's former pasta factory, inspiring her to make homemade noodles.

Viewers are truly able to explore the country through Giada's eyes. Born in Rome, she speaks flawless Italian and is inspired by the bounty and beauty of Italy.

These views, though.

Since Giada's daughter, Jade, is her travel companion, she'll make you feel like you're part of the family, too. She'll teach you about the ins and outs of Italian life while sharing sweet memories of her childhood.

In Italy, locals prefer to hang-dry their clothing, mainly because dryers don't exist there.

With gorgeous scenery tempting you in the background, you'll want to jump right through the screen. There's definitely no shortage of crystal-clear water and picturesque mountainside trattorias.

Giada's rustic, breathtaking villas along the seashores of Southern Italy will feel like your own.