Giada De Laurentiis makes four traditional Italian recipes, then she takes a turn ... adding a few unexpected ingredients and techniques that give these familiar dishes a modern spin: Orzo With Mint Salmoriglio Sauce, Halibut With Artichoke and Olive Caponata, Rib-Eye Steaks With Smokey Arrabiata Sauce and Strawberries With Marsala and Lemon Sauce.

Giada De Laurentiis and her family head out on a weekend getaway. Eating out every night on a vacation can get expensive so Giada prepares some easy, inexpensive dishes ahead of time to be enjoyed over the course of the trip.