Lidia's KitchenSeason 4
TV-G
Join chef Lidia Bastianich as she conjures simple, seasonal, and economical dishes with grace, confidence, and love, teaching viewers to draw on their roots, allow for spontaneity, and cultivate a sense of home in the kitchen.
26 Episodes
- Poached Egg
E2Poached EggIn this episode, Lidia shows you the classic technique of poaching an egg and making a Warm Mushroom Salad: a bed of frisee with a warm medley of mixed wild mushrooms, pancetta and a poached egg; Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce: a simple and delicious tomato Sauce poached egg served with slices of grilled country bread and Brutti ma Buoni, a classic Italian hazelnut cookie made with meringue. - All About Chicken
E3All About ChickenThis episode features a "Best of Chicken" with some of Lidia's favorite dishes from the oven to the stovetop. Recipes include a succulent Roasted Chicken; a simple and earthy Seared Chicken Breast with Mushrooms; and finally a dish with a little kick - Paprika Drumsticks with Peppers. - Salt
E4SaltToday's menu includes: Salted Cod Fritters: Crispy chunky cod fritters made for the perfect salty snack; Penne Rigate in Vodka Sauce: an iconic Italian pasta dish with penne rigate in a creamy pink vodka sauce; Beef Chuck and Beer; a rick and flavorful braise that will beckon everyone to the table. - Cooking With Wine
E6Cooking With WineIn this episode, Lidia shares a meal where wine plays a part of each delicious dish: Sausage Crostini: a toasted piece of bread topped with sweet Italian sausage and topped with taleggio cheese; Linguine with White Clam Sauce: a simple white wine clam sauce served with linguine pasta; Braised Beef Rolls: stuffed beef rolls oozing with flavors of prosciutto and provolone in a red wine sauce. - Eggs - All Different Ways
E7Eggs - All Different WaysIt's an episode devoted to the fresh, simple egg, and it highlights some of Lidia's all-time favorites: Stracciatella: a simple chicken stock laced with ribbons of egg and tender spinach; Frittata with Ricotta: a luscious frittata filled with ricotta, tomatoes, onions and basil; Baked Eggplant and Eggs: a baked dish showing off of one of summer's best vegetables. - Italian Taste for Bitter Vegetables
E8Italian Taste for Bitter VegetablesToday Lidia will highlight the versatility of delicious bitter vegetables like broccoli rabe, radicchio and escarole. She will be making Baked Radicchio: sweetened by the cook time, this dish caramelizes into a tender hearty bite; Broccoli Rabe and Sausage: a classic combination with sweet Italian sausage and bitter broccoli rabe; Escarole and White Bean Soup - Ragu
E9RaguItalians don't like to eat big pieces of meat, but they do like to braise small pieces with lots of vegetables into delicious ragus. In this episode, Lidia creates a delicious meal of celery stalks stuffed with gorgonzola and apples; mouthwatering lamb ragu prepared with an array of peppers and potatoes and for a sweet finish, a gianduia cake made of hazelnuts and chocolate-a Piedmontese tradition - Italian American Favorites
E10Italian American FavoritesItalian American food: Is it Italian, American or a piece of Americana with Italian roots? Today Lidia pays homage to the cooking of Italian American immigrants. Recipes include: Caesar Salad; a luscious Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Meat and Vegetables; and finally Stuffed Mushrooms, a true crowd pleaser. - Fruit Desserts
E11Fruit DessertsIn this episode, the Lidia highlights some of her fans' preferred seasonal sweets with: Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar, a light and creamy Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fresh Fruit; juicy Nectarines and Blueberries in Prosecco and a Plum Crostata, a free form Italian tart with juicy plums. - Crespelle
E12CrespelleItalians love their crepes either savory or sweet and this episode, Lidia shows two of her favorite crespelle dishes. She will start by highlighting the thin pancakes that can be made into so many things; then she'll make a savory Italian favorite with them - Manicotti and for a sweet version, she will show the Chocolate and Walnut Crespelle that will satisfy any sweet tooth. - Agrodolce
E13AgrodolceSweet and sour is a classic combination of flavors that can be found in almost every cuisine around the world, and in Italy it's called agrodolce and produces delicious, balanced dishes of savory and sweet. Lidia will demonstrate a Marinated Winter Squash, Swordfish in Sweet and Sour Sauce, and Sesame Candy. - Herbs and Spices
E14Herbs and SpicesFresh herbs are simply a must in Lidia's kitchen. Today she begins the menu with Pickled Carrots: a quick pickle of tiny carrots packed with the flavors of parsley, garlic and mint; Braised Beef in Guazzetto: rich, braised beef filled with enticing aromas and Skillet Cauliflower with Lemon and Mint: cauliflower florettes showered with lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh mint. - Steak House Favorites
E15Steak House FavoritesSteak is a favorite in American households, and this episode is a tribute to the nice juicy dish and showcase not only one of Lidia's preferred preparations but two other recipes that work well for a special steak house evening at home. Featured recipes include Seared Steak with Mushroom Sauce and Braised Escarole; Baked Potatoes with Pancetta and Oregano; and Almond Cake with Chocolate Chips. - Sweet and Savory
E16Sweet and SavoryToday Lidia starts the meal with her Prosciutto and Fig Bruschetta: grilled bread topped with a salty sweet combination of prosciutto and fig jam; Spaghetti with Fennel and Bitter Greens: spaghetti tossed with fennel, escarole and a splash of balsamic; Chocolate Anise Biscotti: the "twice cooked" Italian cookie made with chocolate and anise. - Vegetable Favorites
E17Vegetable FavoritesItaly is a garden year round, and Lidia celebrates an array of beautiful vegetable dishes including: Celery Stalks Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Apples; an elegant Asparagus and Scallion Salad; a refreshing Fava Sesame Dip, that pairs beautifully with flat breads and finally a Linguine with Swisschard made with walnuts and creamy fresh ricotta. - Cheese
E18CheeseIn this episode, Lidia shares her Cheese Baked in a Crust: gorgonzola wrapped with puff pastry and baked as crispy cheesy bites; Celery, Artichoke and Mortadella Salad: a flavorful and fresh mix of celery, artichoke and mortadella; and finally Meatloaf Ricotta: a family favorite meatloaf dish packed with three different cheeses. - My Favorite Braises
E19My Favorite BraisesBraising is a preferred technique in Lidia's kitchen and today she prepares one rich braised meat dish, along with two braised vegetable choices for the home cook. Recipes include: Beef Braised in Barolo; a Braised Kale with Bacon; and finally Braised Cauliflower. - The Tomato
E20The TomatoFrom canned to vine ripened, Lidia shares with you several of her favorite tomato dishes including: Stuffed Tomatoes: stuffed with rice, mozzarella and basil; Braised Pork Ribs with Rigatoni: Tender to the bone pork ribs and braising sauce with rigatoni; and Green Beans in Chunky Tomato Sauce: a perfect side of fresh green beans smothered in a fresh chunky tomato sauce. - More Italian American Favorites
E21More Italian American FavoritesItalian American classics have always been favorites at the family table and in this episode, there is reason to celebrate. Today's recipes include the most iconic Italian American dish, Spaghetti and Meatballs; a Broccoli Rabe with Garlic; and a holiday must - Zeppole. - Olive Oil
E22Olive OilOlive oil reigns in Lidia's kitchen, and in this episode she teaches the viewer how to use it from appetizer to soup to dessert. She'll start with a delicious Tomato and Bread Salad - a delicious tossed salad of country bread and juicy ripe tomatoes known as panzanella; a nourishing Rice and Lentil Soup and a Cannoli Napoleon, a new twist on the old cannoli - BologneseE24
BologneseIt's a world-famous technique but made with milk, it is famous only in the Italian region of Emilia Romagna. In this episode, Lidia shares a show-stopping meal that consists of Bolognese with Milk, Dandelion Greens with Almond Vinaigrette and Ricotta Salata, and Pomegranate Sorbet. - Italian Cakes
E25Italian CakesThe oven is on today in Lidia's Kitchen, and she is sharing some of her best cakes. There is a Gianduia Cake - a Piedmontese tradition and a dream for hazelnut and chocolate lovers; a delicious and moist Chocolate and Zucchini Cake; and finally a nutty Walnut and Espresso Cake. - Acidity
E26AcidityAt the base of Italian cuisine are essential Italian ingredients and vinegar is one of them. Lidia masters the art of cooking with vinegar in this episode. She prepares a Red Cabbage and Bacon Salad in a warm bacon and balsamic vinegar dressing; Chicken in Vinegar Sauce; and a tangy garlic Savoy Cabbage and Potatoes dish.
