Lidia's Kitchen

Season 5

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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.

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26 Episodes

  • Italian American Classics
    E1
    Italian American ClassicsLasagna with ricotta and mozzarella; eggplant parmigiana stacks; simple salad.
  • Fish Fiesta
    E2
    Fish FiestaMussels with fennel and saffron served with grilled bread; cucumber salad; baked striped bass with lemon sauce.
  • It's Pasta Night!
    E3
    It's Pasta Night!Spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs; pasta chinja -- baked pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs and egg; panzanella calabrese.
  • A Comforting Casserole
    E4
    A Comforting CasseroleA layered casserole of beef, cabbage and potatoes; spiced fruit compote; coffee panna cotta.
  • Crazy for Mushrooms
    E5
    Crazy for MushroomsWarm mushroom salad topped with pancetta and a poached egg; marinated button mushrooms in a mix of rosemary, orange and garlic; vegetarian chestnut and mushroom ragu.
  • Spiced Up Soup and Salad Night
    E6
    Spiced Up Soup and Salad NightSpicy Italian-style vegetable soup; bruschetta with nduja -- a country bread topped with sausage; skillet peppers and potatoes
  • A Special Occasion
    E7
    A Special OccasionWedding soup includes vegetables and meatballs; Prosecco punch; roasted lamb shoulder with carrots and parsnips.
  • The Roast
    E8
    The RoastRed onions stuffed with rice; roast pork shoulder with roast vegetable sauce; a brown sugar, bourbon and baked pineapple served with vanilla ice cream; a dessert spread with seasonal fruits and Italian specialties.
  • Weeknight Dinner
    E9
    Weeknight DinnerSausage crostini; penne rigate in vodka sauce; arugula salad with porcini mushrooms and cheese shavings.
  • A Dinner Party
    E10
    A Dinner PartyUnwatched Swordfish alla Bagnara; spicy bloody mary; a classic lagane e ceci, pasta made with chickpeas and peperoncino.
  • Party Fixings
    E11
    Party FixingsFig and prosciutto bruschetta; marinated winter squash; prosciutto purses tied with chives.
  • Cold Weather Comforts
    E12
    Cold Weather ComfortsTurkey meatloaf with mushroom sauce; mulled wine infused with warm spices; barley, kale and butternut squash risotto.
  • Game Day Bites
    E13
    Game Day BitesFried mozzarella sandwich skewers; carrot and chickpea dip; pizza rolls made with broccoli rabe and sausage and ricotta and leeks.
  • Pizza Party
    E14
    Pizza PartyClassic Caesar salad with baby kale and focaccia croutons; individual pizzette; a dessert pizza topped with jams, Nutella, chocolate and fruit.
  • Italian Staples
    E15
    Italian StaplesChicken parmigiana light -- chicken thigh topped with tomato and mozzarella, nestled in tomato sauce; beef and arugula bruschetta; broccoli rabe and sausage.
  • Meatballs
    E16
    MeatballsLamb meatballs with lemon sauce; leftover meatball panini; monkfish meatballs in tomato sauce.
  • The Dessert Table
    E17
    The Dessert TableLimoncello tiramisu, made with limoncello zabaglione; grilled fruit; chocolate anise biscotti made with a shot of espresso.
  • Slow Cooking
    E18
    Slow CookingRisotto with mushrooms; ziti with pork rib guazzetto; breading and frying risotto.
  • Heartwarming Favorites
    E19
    Heartwarming FavoritesRice and lentil soup; roasted olives with orange and rosemary; ricotta meatloaf topped with tomato sauce.
  • A Winter Garden
    E20
    A Winter GardenSpicy escarole and white bean soup; spaghetti with fennel and bitter greens; cabbage salad with warm bacon dressing.
  • Italian Style BBQ
    E21
    Italian Style BBQGrilled calamari salad with tomato coulis; grilled apple and radicchio salad with Gorgonzola; Tuscan Maremma-style steak.
  • Tomato Time
    E22
    Tomato TimeEggs poached in tomato sauce and served over grilled country bread; stuffed tomatoes filled with rice, mozzarella and basil; chilled tomato soup prepared with basil, orange and yogurt.
  • Family Brunch
    E23
    Family BrunchToday, Lidia shares some new show-stopping dishes for the perfect family style brunch that includes crostata with kale butternut squash and ricotta, made of a flaky dough filled with a creamy colorful mix of ricotta, kale, butternut squash and golden raisins. Carrot and orange salad is the next item on the menu-a bright dish that adds color to any meal. Lidia's potato and egg frico, a crispy asiago cheese crust made with potatoes and eggs, is always a winner at the brunch table. There is always room at the family brunch table for a bellini bar, so Lidia shares her ideas for that as well.
  • Cocktail Party
    E24
    Cocktail PartySpicy stuffed clams with cheesy breadcrumbs; Italian deviled eggs with salsa verde; meatless meatballs with cheese and quinoa; fruity spritzers.
  • A Summer Shindig
    E25
    A Summer ShindigA summer menu features grilled skewers of shrimp spiedini with zucchini and tomato salsa, steamed summery green beans with mint pesto and berry tiramisu.
  • Summer Picnic
    E26
    Summer PicnicHerb frittata roll-ups; pasta salad with tomato, mozzarella and green beans; blueberry and ricotta parfait.

 

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