Lidia Bastianich

Lidia’s a Pot, a Pan,
and a Bowl

Recorded: Wednesday, November 10, 2022

“Steered by Bastianich’s sure hand and heavy on flavor, this will make a solid addition to any cookbook shelf.” Publishers Weekly

Lidia Bastianich—doyenne of Italian cooking (Chicago Times)—makes Italian cooking easy for everyone with this new, beautifully designed, easy-to-use cookbook. Here are more than 100 homey, simple-to-prepare recipes that require fewer steps and fewer ingredients (not to mention fewer dirty pots and pans), without sacrificing any of their flavor.

These are just a few of the delectable dishes that fill this essential book of recipes:

  • Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata
  • One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana
  • Roasted Squash and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and Almonds
  • Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto
  • Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry
  • Skillet Lasagna
  • Braised Calamari with Olives and Peppers
  • Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs
  • Apple Cranberry Crumble

Some of them are old favorites, others are Lidia’s new creations, but every one represents Italian food at its most essential—guaranteed to transport home cooks to Italy with a minimum of fuss and muss. Tutti a tavola a mangiare

About Lidia

Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is the author of fifteen previous cookbooks and the Emmy Award-winning host of public television’s Lidia’s Kitchen, which also airs internationally. She is also a judge on Junior MasterChef Italy and Italy’s highly rated daily program La Prova del Cuoco. Lidia owns Felidia, Becco, and several other restaurants, and is a partner in the acclaimed Eataly.

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