Lidia's Kitchen

Lidia cooks up two Italian American favorites today in her kitchen- Lasagna with Ricotta and Fresh Mozzarella, baked to golden perfection and Eggplant Parmigiana Stacks, pan-fried and made with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. To round out the menu, she'll share a Perfect Simple Salad, traditionally eaten at the end of the meal in her Italian kitchen.

The menu is diverse today, as Lidia prepares Mussels with Fennel and Saffron, an elegant dish that is served with grilled bread; Cucumber Salad, a salad dressed with sweet honey, tangy vinegar and crunchy celery; and finally Baked Striped Bass with Lemon Sauce - made with cheese-flavored breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection. Her grandson, Lorenzo, joins as her guest in the kitchen.

On the menu today is Spaghetti with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs, a delicious Southern Italian favorite; a Pasta Chinja - a heart-warming Baked Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Meatballs and Egg. Finally, Lidia will share her Fusilli with Roasted Tomato Pesto - a complex bowl of pasta that will become a staple in your house.

Today Lidia shares a delicious and hearty Italian style version of Layered Casserole of Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes topped with fontina cheese - a one-pot meal fit to feed any hungry crowd. Lidia then stews apples and dried fruit in her Spiced Fruit Compote and adds spices like clove and cinnamon - a heartwarming tea; Lastly, she is joined by Grandma for her Coffee Panna Cotta.

Lidia loves earthy, delicious mushrooms and today shares some of her favorite mushroom recipes. She'll start with a Warm Mushroom Salad, a medley of wild mushrooms on a bed of frisee' topped with pancetta and a poached egg. She'll also make Funghi Marinati, marinated button mushrooms in a mix of rosemary, orange and garlic; Her last dish is a Chestnut and Mushroom Ragu.

Soups are a part of any Italian celebration, and Americans love pairing them with a salad and sandwich. Today, Lidia will combine the best of both with a unique Italian style menu of soup, salad, and bruschetta. The menu includes Spicy Italian Style Vegetable Soup, Bruschetta with Ndjua - a crunchy country bread topped with a spicy sausage and a delicious Skillet Peppers and Potatoes.

Today, Lidia shares some of her best holiday and special occasion recipes. Her Wedding Soup is a classic Italian dish that marries the vegetables and meatballs in a delicious pot of soup; Prosecco Punch, made with raspberries and nectarines is a real crowd-pleaser, and finally, you can't go wrong with a beautiful Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Carrots and Parsnips, a rich and flavorful one-pot meal.

Lidia loves a good roast. Today's menu includes Red Onions Stuffed with Rice; a Roast Pork Shoulder with Roast Vegetable Sauce, and a brown sugar, bourbon and warm Baked Pineapple served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. She'll also show you how to prepare an easy dessert spread with seasonal fruits and a few store-bought sweet Italian specialties.

Simple recipes are a must for weeknight dinners. In this episode, Lidia will share some of her favorite quick weeknight dinner ideas. She starts with a Sausage Crostini, made of sweet Italian sausage topped with Taleggio cheese. She then prepares a Penne Rigate in Vodka Sauce; an iconic creamy Italian American pasta dish and then Arugula Salad with Porcini Mushroom & Shavings of Cheese.

Today Lidia creates a menu that is perfect for an intimate gathering of friends and family. This menu includes Swordfish alla Bagnara, a delicately steamed swordfish made with a mix of lemon, capers, and garlic. She'll then do a spicy Bloody Mary, followed by a classic Lagane e Ceci - ribbons of fresh pasta made with chickpeas and pepperoncino.

In this episode, Lidia features some of her best party recipes. Her Fig & Prosciutto Bruschetta is a unique and delicious party item that she includes at almost any gathering. She'll also prepare a colorful Marinated Winter Squash that is a favorite at her home parties. For a little fun, she'll also cook up her famous Prosciutto Purses tied with chives.

On today's menu, Lidia will prepare her Turkey Meatloaf with Mushroom Sauce. Vin Brulee is a mulled wine infused with warm spices; it's the perfect choice to warm up on a cold night.  Barley, Kale and Butternut Squash Risotto, is a colorful, delicious risotto dish that uses barley instead of rice, adding a nutty earthiness that will leave your guests begging for more.

Whether it's American football or Italian soccer, game day parties are always popular. Lidia believes that there is nothing like a bountiful spread of food that will fuel the guests and get them cheering. On today's menu, she serves Fried Mozzarella Sandwich Skewers; Carrot and Chickpea Dip and Pizza Rolls - made with both broccoli rabe and sausage AND ricotta and leeks.

Lidia makes pizza the centerpiece for your next party. On the menu is a classic Caesar Salad with Baby Kale and Focaccia Croutons; individual Pizzette with toppings like onion and cheese; chicken and mushroom; pear and gorgonzola and tomato & pecorino. While you have the dough, why not try a Dessert Pizza, topped with jams, Nutella, chocolate and fruit.

In this episode, it's all about some of Italy's most popular staples. Lidia will share three of her all-time favorites including a Chicken Parmigiana Light - a version of the famous Chicken Parmigiana. Her Beef and Arugula Bruschetta is a perfect and quick starter to the meal. Finally, Broccoli Rabe and Sausage is a match made in heaven; it's a dish that's so simple and always hits the spot.

Meatballs are an all-time favorite, and Lidia creates some new versions to add to your meatball repertoire and make those parties memorable. On the menu today, she shares: Lamb Meatballs with Lemon Sauce; Leftover Meatball Panini, Monkfish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, a crispy fried monkfish meatball made in a tomato sauce that includes raisins and pine nuts.

In today's episode, Lidia shares three of her favorite desserts. Her Limoncello Tiramisu is a sweet pick-me-up made with limoncello zabaglione. Fruit is a natural as a sweet to end a meal, and she loves to serve Grilled Fruit to magnify their sweetness. A favorite Italian cookie, Chocolate Anise Biscotti, made with a shot of espresso. Her granddaughter Julia will join Lidia in this episode.

Today Lidia prepares an elegant Risotto with Mushrooms, finished with parsley, cheese and butter. She'll then prepare a Ziti with Pork Rib Guazzetto. Lidia then shows you how to breathe new life into your risotto leftovers by breading it and frying it to make a delicious snack or serve it over a salad for a complete meal.

Today, Lidia creates the ultimate heartwarming dinner table. She starts with a soothing Rice and Lentil Soup topped with cheese and olive oil; Roasted Olives with Orange and Rosemary are an exciting accompaniment to any meal and Ricotta Meatloaf, a family favorite packed with cheese and topped with fresh tomato sauce and even more cheese, is the star of the show.

Italians love their seasons, and they know how to make delicious soups, salads and pastas with fall and winter vegetables. In this episode, Lidia shares some winter garden menu ideas including a spicy Escarole and White Bean Soup, a unique and delicious Spaghetti with Fennel and Bitter Greens and a Cabbage Salad made with warm bacon dressing.

It's all about the grill today since Italians love a "grigliata mista" or Italian grilled platters of meats, seafood and vegetables. Today, Lidia shares a menu that your guests will love as well. On the menu is Grilled Calamari Salad with Tomato Coulis; Grilled Apple and Radicchio Salad with Gorgonzola and a flavorful Tuscan Maremma Style Steak.

Tomatoes make the perfect canvas for any recipe, and in today's episode, Lidia shares three of her favorite dishes featuring this juicy, delicious staple of Italian cuisine. Her menu includes Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Lidia's Chilled Tomato Soup.

Today Lidia shares some new show-stopping dishes for the perfect family-style brunch that include Crostata with Kale Butternut Squash and Ricotta, Carrot and Orange Salad, and Lidia's Potato and Egg Frico. There is always room at the family brunch table for a Bellini bar, so Lidia will share her ideas for that as well.

Lidia teaches you how to keep your guests feeling happy with a few of her favorite party tricks.  The menu includes Spicy Stuffed Clams with cheesy breadcrumbs, Italian Deviled Eggs made with salsa verde and Meatless Meatballs with Cheese and Quinoa, an addictive bite-size snack.  For a little extra run, she'll also show you some of her favorite fruity spritzers.

Summertime is dinner party season, and Lidia loves to serve family style meals.  Today, she'll create a summer menu fit for any celebration. The menu includes grilled skewers of Shrimp Spiedini with Zucchini and Tomato Salsa, steamed summery Green Beans with Mint Pesto and Berry Tiramisu - Lidia's summer berry twist one of the most famous Italian desserts!