Giada hosts an outdoor luncheon that is both elegant and easy. The menu is inspired by fresh flavors and ingredients pulled from Giada's own herb garden and gathered at the local farmer's market.

Giada makes three of her favorite recipes that she learned as a student at Cordon Bleu in Paris. While at Cordon Bleu, Giada and her fellow students had to do everything by hand ... no mixing tools or short-cuts. In this episode, Giada simplifies the recipes for the home chef, whipping up three French inspired desserts: Chocolate and Cheese Danish, Lemon Pavlovas with Berries and Honey-Almond Madeleines.