Lidia's Kitchen

Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.

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Episodes

Let's Make Dinner

Lidia cooks up Olive Pesto Penne with Cauliflower and Poached Chicken & Giardiniera Salad.

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Is Dinner Ready?

Lidia cooks Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Broccoli, Revive Leftover Soup, Apricot Jam Half-Moons.

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The Next Chapter

Lidia cooks Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions, Bacon & Olives, a Spritz & Roast Chicken.

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Simply Salads

Let the ingredients do the work with Summer Panzanella and Shrimp & Squash Salad.

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The Risotto is On

Lidia cooks up a Seafood & Leek Risotto and Barley Risotto with Cabbage & Sausage.

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Respect the Ingredients

Lidia cooks Broccoli Cannellini Salad and Skillet Tuna with Puttanesca Sauce.

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The Start of the Season

Lidia cooks a Pesto Bean Dip, Spaghetti Primavera and Spinach, Bread & Ricotta Frittata.

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Grow in the Kitchen

Lidia cooks up an Artichoke, Spinach & Mortadella Salad then Mussels, Sausage & Potatoes.

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From Italy to Your Table

Lidia cooks up Mussel Bruschetta, Olive Oil Tasting & Spaghetti in Lemon Cream Sauce.

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Enough to Share

Pork Guazzetto with Beans and Matalotta-Style Mixed Fish Stew are meant to be shared!

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