Lidia Bastianich Recipes & Blogs

Appetizer

Little Pizza Turnovers

If you haven’t bought a deep frying thermometer yet, this is a good time to do it. A few of the pizzette may "spring a leak" while they fry…

Dessert

Limoncello Tiramisù

One of the best things about tiramisù is its versatility: though the conventional version calls for espresso- soaked savoiardi…

Side Dish

Broccoli Rabe with Oil and Garlic

Sometimes you see broccoli rabe cut into little pieces, but I like to serve the whole stems with the leaves attached. Broccoli rabe is a…

Entree

Braised Pork Shanks with Fennel

This Braised Pork Shanks with Fennel recipe is also known as "Stinchi di Maiale Brasati con Finocchio". It appears in Lidia Bastianich's…

Dessert

Sorbetto di Uva Fragola con "Torta degli angeli" (Concord grape sorbetto with Angel food Cake)

This is a simple and light dessert that you will make over and over again in many different ways. It is great by itself, with some…

Entree

Caprese di Astice e Burrata (Heirloom Tomato, Housemade Burrata, Steamed Maine lobster)

Combine the wonderful tastes of lobster, heirloom tomatoes and burrata in this Italian dish. (Recipe courtesy of Lidia Bastianich.)

Entree

Pear and Pecorino filled Ravioli (Cacio e Pere)

This delicate and quite simple ravioli is a lovely way to enjoy the affinity of pear and cheese. The filling is a lively blend of shredded…

Dessert

Sweet Bows Crostoli

Lidia Bastianich shares her family recipe for crostoli.

Dessert

Apple Strudel

Lidia Bastianich shares her family recipe for apple strudel.

Appetizer

Marinated Winter Squash

"Squash is becoming ever more popular, and I love cooking with it and its fabulous flavor as well. This is a great side dish or appetizer—…

Side Dish

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

"Who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? Of course we love them, but everyone wants to be careful about adding too much butter. So try making it…

Entree

Roasted Loin of Pork Stuffed with Prunes

"Roasted pork loin is always a great holiday centerpiece. It is delicious plain, with herbs and rosemary, but I love the element of prunes…

Appetizer

Tiropita

Check out this traditional Greek culinary delight, provided by the Atsas family, from PBS Food's Lidia Celebrates America; Part 2: A Greek…

Dessert

Kourabiedes

Try a delicious traditional Greek dessert, provided by the Atsas family, from PBS Food's Lidia Celebrates America; Part 2: A Greek Orthodox…

Side Dish

Sumac Sauce

This tasty recipe for Sumac sauce comes from Navajo Chef, Freddie Bitsoie, and is from PBS Food's Lidia Celebrates America; Part 4: Ancient…

Appetizer

Fry Bread

Check out this recipe for delicious Native-American fry bread, provided by Navajo Chef, Freddie Bitsoie, as seen on PBS Food's Lidia…