Lidia's Kitchen

Synopsis

Lidia’s Kitchen is the quintessential culinary masterclass with beloved chef, Emmy-winning TV host, and author Lidia Bastianich as your private chef-instructor. In this comprehensive new season, Lidia’s passion for teaching is evident. She not only describes proper techniques to prepare foods of all kinds in classic and new Italian recipes, she guides viewers through the vast sea of subtle flavors, imparting tips about how to buy and store ingredients. After 25 years of writing cookbooks and 18 years on public television, this season is Lidia’s most complete work on Italian cuisine yet. Nourish your soul with the goodness of genuine Italian hospitality and family recipes from Lidia’s Kitchen to yours.

First Air Date: 2013-10-05

Last Air Date: 2021-10-27

Number of Seasons: 10

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: PBS

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Top Cast

Lidia Bastianich as Self - Host
Miles Bastianich as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2013) - (4 Episodes)

Season 4 (Unknown Year) - (1 Episodes)

Season 9 (Unknown Year) - (1 Episodes)

Season 1 (2013)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Delicious Elegant Meal (2013-10-05)

The Lidia Bastianich-hosted cooking series gets underway with tomato and mint salad; an Italian-style filet with balsamic reduction; and gluten-free torta caprese.
Ep. 2: All in the Pantry (2013-10-12)

Lidia prepares quick meals right out of the pantry-perfect when you're in a hurry (or just want to clean out your cabinets!). Learn to make hearty Pasta and Bean Soup, flavorful Spaghetti with Quick Pantry Sauce, and a delicate spaghettini with Olive Oil and Rosemary.
Ep. 3: Two Savory Soups and Ligurian Focaccia (2013-10-19)

Sometimes all you need is a little soup and a little bread. Lidia bakes a Focaccia Genovese and serves it with Le Marche Style Bean Soup prepared with sweet and mellow cabbage. With a few pantry ingredients, she creates a simple and hearty Country Onion Soup.
Ep. 4: Time for Brunch (2013-10-26)

Brunch Italian Style! Learn to make savory rustic Oatmeal Biscuits. Then have a whole meal inside a plump Gluttonous Tomato - it's an easy dish of tomatoes stuffed with bread, herbs cheese and eggs. On the side, a versatile String Bean salad of with Capers and Basil.