Food

Lidia's Kitchen

Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.

Sit Down Together

26m 46s

I say it every time and I’ll say it again…there is nothing more important than gathering around a table. Onion & Potato Gratin is a great dish for a large group it goes into the oven with easy prep. The aroma of this Rosemary Chickpeas brings back so many childhood memories. Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Pickled Peperoncini comes together in one pan. It’s simple…cook, sit down together & enjoy.

Episodes

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    Cook to Reminisce

    S12 E1203 - 26m 46s

    There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time. Fuzi With Chicken RaguÌ was a traditional Sunday dish for my family. As a child my Grandpa would treat us to an Orange Spritz like the one I show you. For a sweet finish, I have fond memories of frying up the dough for these St. Joseph’s Zeppole. Feed the memories and cook to reminisce with me.

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    Pull up a Chair

    S12 E1202 - 26m 46s

    There’s always room for one more chair at my table and room to play with a recipe. I put a twist on my aunt’s traditional recipe with my Manilla Clams Triestina. My grandmother Rosa inspired this Warm Escarole Salad with Cannellini Beans and Mackerel. Prosciutto and peas are a match made in heaven and dress my Chicken Scaloppine. Get comfortable in the kitchen with me, and pull up a chair!

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    You’re Invited

    S12 E1201 - 26m 46s

    I love having people over for dinner…the food…the conversation…the wine…the laughter…the singing…there’s nothing better than the good times had around a good meal with good company. And a big pot of Beef Rollatini and my Spicy Crispy Roasted Cauliflower go a long way in serving a tableful of hungry guests. And to finish, a Rum Raisin Semifreddo. Please, join me, you’re always invited to my table!

Schedule

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    Lidia's Kitchen

    Dinner and a Song

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

    Cream of fava soup with rice; homemade chocolate cherry panettone; eggplant rollatini.
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    Lidia's Kitchen

    Time to Evolve

    Saturday
    Jan 25

    30 Minutes

    Tomato soup with fregola and clams; avocado and tomato salad with balsamic and mozzarella; rigatoni with turkey meatballs.
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    Lidia's Kitchen

    Cook Everyday

    Saturday
    Feb 1

    30 Minutes

    Butternut squash and cannellini beans; how to revive soup; roast chicken.
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    Lidia's Kitchen

    Dinner and a Song

    Saturday
    Feb 1

    30 Minutes

    Cream of fava soup with rice; homemade chocolate cherry panettone; eggplant rollatini.

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