Lidia's Kitchen

Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood

Episodes

  • From Italy to America

    Lidia demonstrates one traditional and one contemporary Italian-American dish.
  • Restaurant Inspiration

    Lidia recreates recipes from her NYC restaurant, Felidia.
  • A Roman Interlude

    Lidia shares classic Roman techniques for cooking scallops and potatoes.
  • The Sweetest Hits

    Lidia prepares Italian sweets, including a parfait, zabaglione and cookies.
  • Home-Cooked Restaurant Classics

    Lidia prepares two delicious restaurant favorites: gnocchi and halibut.
  • Feeding the Family

    Lidia makes three family favorites, plus a prosecco punch.
  • Brunch Brilliance

    Lidia prepares three Italian recipes that work beautifully for brunch.
  • Mastering Simplicity

    Lidia creates three dishes using seasonal ingredients and simple techniques.

About 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.