Recipes from Lidia Celebrates America
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EntreeTuscan Beef with Cannellini Beans & Sage
As part of the PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors, Lidia visits No Res Gourmet—a grassroots culinary movement…
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EntreeGarlic Pasta (Basic Aglio E Olio)
In Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors, Lidia Bastianich visits SAME Café, a pay-what-you-can restaurant committed to healthy,…
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DessertCorn and Walnut Cake (Torta di Grano e Noci)
Lidia’s cornmeal and walnut cake recipe is from Lidia's Italy. Cornmeal was a staple in Lidia’s childhood in Italy. "I recall this simple…
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Side DishGiardiniera
This dish was prepared by Lidia for the celebratory dinner at Owamni during the filming of her special 'Lidia Celebrates America:…
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DessertCoffee-Flavored Pick-Me-Up (Tiramisu)
Everyone loves a Tiramisu, which translates to "Pick me Up." My restaurant customers and fans loved the classic recipe so much, that we…
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DessertBabas Infused with Limoncello
This classic dessert is from the area of Campania, and I recall making it for our opening of Felidia – the first restaurant that I opened…
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EntreeBaked Rigatoni and Zucchini
Baked pastas are my daughter Tanya’s specialty, and they are great to make when you have a large family gathering since you can make it…
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SaladChopped Salad with Frisee and Fennel
Italians are known for eating according to season, and this salad can be adjusted easily from one season by switching out the vegetables. I…
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EntreeBucatini with Pancetta, Tomato, and Onion
This dish is a favorite recipe that I serve to my children and grandchildren. It’s a classic Roman-style pasta sauce that my Roman…
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EntreeBaked Stuffed Shells
During the filming of Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, Lidia listened to Connie and Francesca talk about meals at…
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Breakfast and BrunchBreakfast Risotto (Risotto di Colazione)
Risotto for breakfast (or brunch)? Why not? I also like to make a simple risotto like this during the week as these are all ingredients I…
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EntreeChicken Alla Pitocca
In Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, former chef, now volunteer fire-fighter in Northern California, Jacob Mual asks…
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Side DishMeatballs with Eggplants
During the filming of Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, Lidia really enjoyed Eddie’s Vegetable Meatballs. She decided…
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DessertCherry Jam Tart (Torta di Pasta Frolla alla Genovese)
I used American Spoon's Sour Cherry Preserves for the filling, when I made this tart for the celebratory meal during the filming of my…
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Side DishSpicy Giardiniera (Giardiniera Piccante)
Start this at least 24 hours before you want to serve it to allow the pickling process to penetrate all of the vegetables. It will keep for…
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AppetizerItalian Deviled Eggs (Uova Farcite)
My Italian version of this American favorite leaves out the mayo and replaces it with bright flavors reminiscent of salsa verde. They can…
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