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.

Simply Salads

26m 46s

Life is complicated enough - your meals shouldn’t have to be. To start, Lidia creates a colorful Summer Panzanella, adding her special touch of roasted zucchini and onions. Lidia also teaches us another eye-catching, yet simple recipe of Warm Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad. Tune in and learn how to make cooking easy, by letting the ingredients do the work!

Episodes

  • Timing is Everything: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Timing is Everything

    S10 E1001 - 26m 46s

    Lidia teaches everyone to make the kitchen and recipe work for you! Lidia starts with a one-sheet wonder of Spicy Pork Chops & Broccoli. Lidia catches up with her grandson Lorenzo and shares a freezer-friendly Cauliflower & Tomato Soup. Paired with a family favorite, Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies to make this one special, but easy weeknight meal. Work smart, not hard and follow along with Lidia!

Schedule

  • Lidia's Kitchen: The Start of the Season: TVSS: Iconic

    Lidia's Kitchen

    The Start of the Season

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    Cannellini pesto dip and a crudite spread; spaghetti primavera with zucchini, green beans, peas and asparagus; spinach, bread and ricotta frittata.
  • Lidia's Kitchen: Respect the Ingredients: TVSS: Iconic

    Lidia's Kitchen

    Respect the Ingredients

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    Steamed broccoli, cannellini and egg salad; skillet tuna with eggplant and zucchini in puttanesca sauce.

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