Recipes from Lidia Celebrates America

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  Salad

  Caesar Salad - Insalata alla Cesare

  This is not an Italian salad at all. You would not find it in Italy, but nonetheless it is a salad that was very popular in Italian…

  20 Minutes
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  Entree

  Manicotti

  If you choose to make the manicotti with pasta squares, fill and roll them on a damp towel—it will make them easier to handle. For a…

  60 Minutes
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  Entree

  Filet Mignon Italian Style with Balsamic Reduction

  Filetto, or filet mignon, is one of the most voluptuous of all beef cuts, and because of its popularity and ease of preparation, there are…
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  Dessert

  Zabaglione

  This Zabaglione recipe appears in Lidia Bastianich's special, Lidia Celebrates America. It also appears in the Lidia’s Italian American…

  Likes: 1
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  Side Dish

  Creamy Rice with "Piglet" Mushrooms

  This Risotto recipe appears in Lidia Bastianich's special, Lidia Celebrates America. It also appears in the La Cucina Di Lidia cookbook.
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  Side Dish

  Sweet Potatoes and Lima Beans

  For more recipes like this, check out Padma Lakshmi's cookbook, "Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day."

  Likes: 2
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  Appetizer

  Meatballs

  Everybody loves meatballs. I think meatballs are an example of Americana and they belong on the American table. This is a great and simple…
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  Side Dish

  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—…
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  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…
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  Dessert

  Limoncello Tiramisù

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

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  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…
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  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…
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  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…

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  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…
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  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…
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  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…

  Likes: 1