I want my daughter to see a strong woman who goes after what she wants.

My grandfather gave me inspiration to cook, and love food and flavors. My Aunt Raffie, gave me creativity and the inspiration to create new things. My mother inspires me to find simplicity in food.

I lost my brother when he was 30, and that was devastating for me. I don't know if I will ever get over it.

My mother and I, our favorite part of any baked pasta is the top, where the cheese gets crusty.

I think it can be hard for any man to sometimes be upstaged by his wife. So when I'm home, I work very hard to be Todd's wife and Jade's mother. I have no problem going back to those traditional roles. I try to be Giada, the young girl that he met 20 years ago and fell in love with.

For a healthy alternative to buffalo wings, slide the bone of a human finger into a block of tofu and bake.

My family truly believes they are better cooks than I am. They see me as Giada, not as a celebrity chef. To them I'm just me - their granddaughter, niece, etc., and they're older and wiser. I like that because it keeps you grounded.