You know how much I love to recycle food and not waste anything. Well, bread pudding is a delicious and comforting dessert that does just that. It is easy to make, and easy to serve: just top it with a dollop of whipped cream and it is good every time. This recipe has pears and … Read more
The whole family loves this recipe, and it is a great dish to make when you have lots of guests coming for dinner. Once you’ve stuffed the shells and set them in the baking dish, the rest is easy. The delicious aroma will fill the house while your guests are having drinks, and the shells … Read more
Everyone loves a braised short rib! Even if you are thousands of miles away, there’s no doubt you will be transported to northern Italy for a few hours while the beef in this recipe cooks to melting tenderness. And even though in Italy—specifically, in Piemonte—it is braised in Barolo wine, this dish is delicious when … Read more
I love this deliciously elegant dish, always great for a special occasion. However, if you prefer, you can also make this recipe with large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or pork chops on the bone. Join me in my garden as I show you how to make it here. Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare! #LidiasRecipes #LidiasItaly … Read more
Here is a zesty Italian way of preparing filet mignon, simple but mouth–watering. In this recipe, the complexity of flavors in the sauce comes from the reduction of the balsamic vinegar. The traditional balsamic vinegar is delicious but expensive, so when making this reduction, use one of the different offerings of balsamic vinegar you find … Read more
This is another great dish for a cold weekend night. Pork shoulders (also called butts or Boston butts) are terrific roasts, tastier than pork loin, in my opinion, and definitely less expensive. To feed a big crowd, ask your butcher to cut a larger butt for you, or cook two smaller ones in a single … Read more
One of the best things about tiramisù is its versatility. Here the brightness of fresh lemons and limoncello lace the cream and soaking syrup, resulting in a tiramisù that is refreshing and irresistible! Great for larger gatherings, it is always a dessert of choice at our house. Buon Appetito! #LidiasRecipes #LidiasItaly #LidiasKitchen #LidiaBastianich #ItalianFood #FromLidiasTableToYours … Read more
In the winter and fall, this soup really warms me up. This is an easy-to-make recipe, and it can be prepared a day or two in advance. If you want to embellish it and make it a fabulous antipasto, you can add croutons or some poached shrimp just before serving. Join me in my kitchen, … Read more
Breakfast at Lidia’s! Join me in my garden as I show you the Lidia way to prepare this simple, delicious dish – all in one pan. It’s perfect for a weekend brunch or family get together. If you’d like to make this dish vegetarian, omit the sausage and up the vegetables. You could also add … Read more
