italian food

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

Here I’m cooking one of my all-time favorites – Chicken Parmigiana Light – a version of the famous Chicken Parmigiana made with chicken thighs topped with tomato and mozzarella and nestled in a bed of fresh tomato sauce. The thighs tend to stay moister during cooking and the flavors of this version are lighter and … Read more

Tiramisù is a classic dessert on the menus of many Italian restaurants as well in many Italian homes. It is certainly a favorite in our restaurants, but it is very easy to make at home as well, and I love it this time of year. It’s actually best made a day ahead, to allow the … Read more