Lidia's Kitchen
Lidia’s Kitchen is the quintessential culinary masterclass with beloved chef, Emmy-winning TV host, and author Lidia Bastianich as your private chef-instructor. In this comprehensive new season, Lidia’s passion for teaching is evident. She not only describes proper techniques to prepare foods of all kinds in classic and new Italian recipes, she guides viewers through the vast sea of subtle flavors, imparting tips about how to buy and store ingredients. After 25 years of writing cookbooks and 18 years on public television, this season is Lidia’s most complete work on Italian cuisine yet. Nourish your soul with the goodness of genuine Italian hospitality and family recipes from Lidia’s Kitchen to yours.
Cast
Lidia Bastianich
Self - Host
Seasons
E1A Delicious Elegant Meal
Oct 5, 2013
The Lidia Bastianich-hosted cooking series gets underway with tomato and mint salad; an Italian-style filet with balsamic reduction; and gluten-free torta caprese.
E2All in the Pantry
Oct 12, 2013
Lidia prepares quick meals right out of the pantry-perfect when you're in a hurry (or just want to clean out your cabinets!). Learn to make hearty Pasta and Bean Soup, flavorful Spaghetti with Quick Pantry Sauce, and a delicate spaghettini with Olive Oil and Rosemary.
E3Two Savory Soups and Ligurian Focaccia
Oct 19, 2013
Sometimes all you need is a little soup and a little bread. Lidia bakes a Focaccia Genovese and serves it with Le Marche Style Bean Soup prepared with sweet and mellow cabbage. With a few pantry ingredients, she creates a simple and hearty Country Onion Soup.
E4Time for Brunch
Oct 26, 2013
Brunch Italian Style! Learn to make savory rustic Oatmeal Biscuits. Then have a whole meal inside a plump Gluttonous Tomato - it's an easy dish of tomatoes stuffed with bread, herbs cheese and eggs. On the side, a versatile String Bean salad of with Capers and Basil.
E4Bolognese
Mar 18, 2017
Traditional beef and pork ragu, bologna-style; dandelion greens with almond vinaigrette and ricotta salata.
E5Go-To Cravings
Oct 27, 2021
Lidia makes American comfort food with an Italian twist. She prepares an easy and approachable Pan Pizza and a Mozzarella Cheeseburger using focaccia, mozzarella, pickled peperoncino, and a grilled tomato. The culinary chat in this episode focuses on Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets with grandson Miles.
Storyline
Lidia’s Kitchen is the quintessential culinary masterclass with beloved chef, Emmy-winning TV host, and author Lidia Bastianich as your private chef-instructor. In this comprehensive new season, Lidia’s passion for teaching is evident. She not only describes proper techniques to prepare foods of all kinds in classic and new Italian recipes, she guides viewers through the vast sea of subtle flavors, imparting tips about how to buy and store ingredients. After 25 years of writing cookbooks and 18 years on public television, this season is Lidia’s most complete work on Italian cuisine yet. Nourish your soul with the goodness of genuine Italian hospitality and family recipes from Lidia’s Kitchen to yours.
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