Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, filmed his movie Hannibal in Florence, giving Giada inspiration for a meal; asparagus and grilled melon salad; sausage, chianti and fava bean spaghetti; chianti affogato.

Giada De Laurentiis learns the art of cannoli-making from a Southern Italian pastry maker; then she creates a unique cannoli filling with chocolate amaretto, as well as a few other desserts like Baci ice cream sandwiches and Aperol Spritz slushies.