Lidia's Kitchen

Lidia's Kitchen

Food Series / 2 Seasons

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.

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What’s For Dinner?

S9 E901 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia tosses together Arborio rice with bright, flavorful olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, and provolone to create a satisfying and vibrant “Antipasto” Rice Salad. She also pulls together a Sauteed Chicken dressed in a Bright Lemon Caper Sauce over Spinach. Lidia also shares some culinary family moments with her grandson Lorenzo after he prepared her “Mushroom Gratinate” recipe.

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Cheese Please!

S9 E902 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia explains Italy's cheese culture. She shows how it’s easy to add it to almost any dish. Recipes include Chopped Salad with Frisee and Fennel, and a summertime-inspired Tomato and Zucchini Bread Lasagna. She shares some family culinary moments via zoom with her grandson Miles, who is making Braised Beef Rolls for his housemates in college.

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Family Meal

S9 E903 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia loves gathering around the table with her family to share a meal. She starts with a Balsamic Chicken Stir Fry, an Italian-style sweet-sound-sour glazed chicken. She then connects with friend and cookbook author, Mimi Thorisson, to see how she made her traditional frico recipe.Next is a sweet Grape & Ricotta Pizza that can be served as a dessert, brunch treat, or even a crowd-pleasing snack.

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An Italian Lunchbox

S9 E904 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia shares some lunch-on-the-go ideas to make the American tradition more Italian, including a nourishing Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, and Prosciutto Cotto Salad. And for an easy, packable sweet finish, she makes a Cherry Jam Tart with Wild Cherries from Emilia Romagna. She also shares her Prosciutto, Scallion, and Egg Sandwich with her grandson Ethan via zoom.

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Go-To Cravings

S9 E905 / 26m 46s / TV-G

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.

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Dress Up Dinner

S9 E906 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia shows how add little flair to your weeknight or weekend dinner. She starts with a Belgian and Red Endive Salad that showcases a rich egg yolk vinaigrette. She then prepares Naked Ricotta Dumplings or “Gnudi” made with a sage-butter sauce. She meets her young granddaughter, Olivia, for a culinary chat about Stuffed Tomatoes – a recipe that Olivia loves to make for herself and her roommates.

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Breakfast at Lidia’s

S9 E907 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia adds some Italian touches to American breakfast classics. First, she prepares Fried Potatoes with Sausage & Eggs – a one-skillet breakfast wonder. She then prepares a Breakfast Risotto featuring Bacon, Egg & Cheese. Her culinary zoom chat is with her granddaughter, Julia, who prepared ricotta pancakes at college.

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Prepare the Harvest

S9 E908 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia celebrates the late-summer harvest and gets ready for the start of fall. Her Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sunchokes gives risotto a new meaning. She shares a culinary moment through zoom with her granddaughter, Olivia, as they discuss Olivia’s recent preparation of Lidia’s Stuffed Mushrooms. For dessert, Lidia shares her One-Bowl Olive Oil Cake and Red Wine Poached Pears.

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Salt Your Pasta Water!

S9 E909 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia shows how to salt, save and sauce the way the Italians do! Lidia prepares a Pasta Primavera “New School” with creamy pesto loaded with fresh vegetables. Then, her grandson Ethan talks about his recent preparation of her Penne with Vodka Sauce. Lidia’s last recipe is a green and delicious pasta dish starring Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto.

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All in the Skillet

S9 E910 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia prepares dishes straight from the skillet or poured onto a family-style platter. Her Skillet Shrimp with Asparagus uses only one pan. Her Skillet Gratinate of Pork, Eggplant, and Zucchini is a delicious one-skillet main course with protein and vegetables! Lidia joins her granddaughter, Julia, for a culinary chat and encourages Julia to prepare her one-pot Soft Polenta recipe.

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Bread & Beans

S9 E911 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia shares some delicious recipes that showcase bread and beans. She makes Crostini with Fresh Tomatoes and Ricotta and a Warm Crostini with Smothered Kale and Melty Fontina. She then prepares a quick and flavorful Monkfish Brodetto with Cannellini. Lidia and her grandson Ethan talk about his recent preparation of her recipe, Garlic Bread, Three Ways.

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One Dish, Two Meals

S9 E912 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Weeknight dinners just got a little easier by Lidia simply serving one recipe two ways! Lidia prepares her creamy and delicious Zucchini, Peas and Pancetta Risotto. She talks to cookbook author Katie Parla about Capellini and Asparagus Frittata that she turns into an Involtini alla Piazzetta. Then, Lidia prepares her Risotto Cakes – a favorite recipe that uses any leftover risotto.

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Fruits of the Sea

S9 E913 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia loves to prepare simple recipes with the freshest of seafood. She creates Halibut with Saffron Fregola – a vibrant, yellow dish that is a mix between a stew and a thick soup. She then prepares a pantry-friendly Tuna and Chickpea Salad. She shares a recipe moment with her grandson, Miles, as she encourages him to prepare her famous Shrimp “Alla Buonavia” recipe.

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Elegant Eats

S9 E914 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia explains how to add elegant touches to simple weeknight meals. Her Fennel & Asian Pear Salad is an elegant salad that bursts with flavor. Then, she prepares Cheesy Veal Chops with Cabbage. Lidia’s Sharing Recipes culinary chat through zoom is with granddaughter, Olivia, where she teaches her how to prepare a simply delightful recipe of Lentil Crostini.

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Familiar Flavors

S9 E915 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia loves adding her touches to classic dishes. She prepares a Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate and a Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake. Then she shares a culinary moment with grandson Miles as they talk about their recent preparation of Lidia’s famous Baked Beans recipe for his cookout party.

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Southern Italian Favorites

S9 E916 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia prepares a Southern Italian Style Bruschetta with something sweet, savory, and spicy. She also creates her famous Tomato and Tropea Onion Salad, featuring super-ripe tomatoes, purple onions and crispy friselle bread. Her Spicy Bloody Mary features Calabrian peperoncino. Her Sharing Recipe segment features granddaughter, Julia, where they plan to make Lidia’s panzerotti recipe.

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Sweet & Savory Fruit

S9 E917 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia creates a platter of cheese with seasonal fruits and her homemade plum mostarda and fluffy fried bread and served with Prosciutto Cotto. She also prepares her Sausage & Apples recipe, an easy one-pot meal. Lidia chats with grandson Lorenzo, where they discuss a delicious dish Lidia just recreated from a trip to Sicily - Risotto with Orange Juice.

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Italian Essentials

S9 E918 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia makes three Italian staples – Chicken Parmigiana, Arancini and Bolognese Sauce.Her grandson, Miles, plans to prepare Lidia’s traditional Bolognese Sauce and talks about his strategy for success with her during their “Sharing Recipes” segment.

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Keep it Fresh

S9 E919 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia creates some colorful summertime dishes featuring fresh ingredients. First, she prepares a Shrimp and Melon Salad with Basil Mint Pesto. Next, she connects with her grandson, Lorenzo, to see how he did with her Peaches in White Wine recipe. Finally, she makes a Mezze Rigatoni with Raw Tomato Sauce – a dish that truly celebrates the freshness of the summer season.

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Italian Style Salads

S9 E920 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Lidia shares salad recipes that go way beyond just a few pieces of lettuce, including a Panzanella with Fennel and Shrimp, a colorful Orange and Tropea Onion Salad and a Green Salad with Provolone Cheese & Green Apple. In her Sharing Recipes segment, she connects with grandson, Lorenzo, to see how he did with her recipe of Cabbage Salad with Speck.

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