"GIADA ENTERTAINS" RETURNS FOR THIRD SEASON ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH AT 11AM ET/PT ON FOOD NETWORK

Giada De Laurentiis Shares Personal Tips, Ideas and How-To's For Home Entertaining in New Thirteen-Episode Season

NEW YORK - December 18, 2017 - Giada De Laurentiis knows how to make casual entertaining extra-special and in the return of Giada Entertains, she shares her tips, strategies and recipes for creating memorable parties at home. From a menu of international dishes to game day and Giada's own second annual film festival party, the thirteen-episode series is packed with ideas on how to throw unforgettable get-togethers. Giada Entertains season three premieres Sunday, January 7th at 11am ET/PT on Food Network.

"Home entertaining is a passion for Giada, and viewers are sure to be inspired by her ideas and create fantastic gatherings for their own friends and family," said Courtney White, Senior Vice President, Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive.

In the season three premiere, Giada invites friends over for a "Taste the World" party to sample healthy versions of dishes from around the world. She serves an eclectic mix of plates and platters that highlight her menu of Crab Summer Rolls, Warm Arugula Vichyssoise, Caribbean Roasted Pineapple and an Italian Cocktail. Upcoming episodes feature a potluck party, game day bar hop and Giada's second annual film festival party.

Viewers can get more of Giada's tips and recipes for planning the perfect party for friends and family at FoodNetwork.com/GiadaEntertains. Swap ideas using #GiadaEntertains.

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