Lidia Bastianich Recipes & Blogs

Dessert

Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava

Nazanin Ash is the CEO of Welcome.US, a national initiative built to inspire, mobilize, and empower Americans from all corners of the…

Salad

Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Panzanella

This hearty seasonal salad works for just about any occasion but is especially perfect for a winter holiday meal. During the making of…

Dessert

Coffee-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…

Dessert

Babas 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…

Entree

Baked 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…

Salad

Chopped 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…

Entree

Bucatini 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…

Side Dish

Brussels Sprouts with Braised Vinegar

Eddie McNamara shared his brussels sprouts recipe with Lidia, during the filming of Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders,…

Entree

Baked Stuffed Shells

During the filming of Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, Lidia listened to Connie and Francesca talk about meals at…

Breakfast and Brunch

Breakfast 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…

Entree

Chicken Alla Pitocca

In Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, former chef, now volunteer fire-fighter in Northern California, Jacob Mual asks…

Side Dish

Meatballs with Eggplants

During the filming of Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders, Lidia really enjoyed Eddie’s Vegetable Meatballs. She decided…

Side Dish

Green Beans with Mint Pesto (Fagiolini con Pesto Alla Menta)

The pesto can be made ahead, but add the cheese and hot green beans right before serving. This pesto is great on a lot of things—other…

Appetizer

Pizza Rolls with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage or Ricotta and Leeks

Pizza rolls are wonderful to make as a snack or as part of a lunch or brunch with salad. They are best when served warm but also can be…

Entree

Spaghetti with Breadcrumbs and Anchovies

Breadcrumbs on pasta are known as the poor man’s cheese; they are often used as a great substitute for cheese for lactose-sensitive…

Salad

Pasta Salad with Tomato, Mozzarella and Green Beans (Insalata di Cavatappi, Mozzarella, Pomodori e Fagiolini)

This recipe, is easy to multiply, it keeps well, and it is economical. The pasta can be dressed several hours ahead, but hold about half…