About the Show

See what it takes to create over-the-top, high-rolling parties, from glitzy Las Vegas to sexy New York City. From catering to decor to the sip of the first cocktail, Giada De Laurentiis goes behind the scenes with chefs, sommeliers, pastry teams, decorators and event planners as they pull together fabulous high-end events.

ABOUT THE HOST

Born in Rome, Giada grew up in a large Italian family where the culture of food was a staple in and of itself. She has an impressive background of culinary training and a unique, personable charm, and she is a globally revered celebrity chef who continues to prove her skill and accessibility with her expanding presence.

Most Popular Recipes

All Behind the Bash Recipes

Lobster Dogs

Butterfinger Cheesecake

Salmon Pigs in a Blanket

Bourbon Minted Fruit Kabobs

Mini Grilled Cheese

Chocolate Mint Brownies

Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

Stilton Cheese and Walnuts with Dried Apricot and Pistachio Dust on Endive Leaf

Coconut Crusted Voodoo Shrimp

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Baked Alaska

Ahi Tuna Martinis

Fried Green Tomatoes

Herb Rubbed Roasted Tenderloin of Beef

4-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Spicy Chili Crust

Ceviche Shooter

Frozen Royal Mojito

Mini Blueberry Peach Pie

Pumpkin Truffles

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Basil Oil

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Rhubarb Compote

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Hazelnut Layer Cake with Espresso Buttercream, Chocolate Frangelico Ganache and Toasted and Gilded Hazelnuts

Lobster Roll with Yuzu Cashew Dipping Sauce

Red Wine Braised Buffalo Pot Roast served in Potato Bones

Sesame Seared Tuna on Star Fruit

White Chocolate Banana Pudding

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Lamb Sausage

Fried Green Tomatoes

Lobster-morel Mac 'n' Cheese

Mongolian Ginger Beef

Chef's Market Blackberry Ketchup

Chef's Market Corn Fritters

Passion Banana Dacquoise

Heavenly Chocolate Cake

Mini Pancetta-Wrapped Meatloaf Sandwiches

Thai Spring Rolls

Chilled Cucumber Apple Soup

Red Pepper Flan

Terrine of Duck

White Gazpacho and Lobster Brochette

Salad of Green Mango with Prawn and Lobster Tail and Lime-Chili Dressing

Cheesecake Lollipops

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Lamb Chops with a Butternut Squash Ring, Couscous, Asparagus

Macaroni and Cheese in Parmesan Cups

Meatballs with Angel Hair Pasta

Roasted Tomato Caprese

Tomato Basil Cones

Lemon Parmesan Risotto Balls

Tuna Ceviche Cones

Thin Crusted Focaccia Pizza with Fresh Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella