Lidia's Kitchen

LIDIA'S KITCHEN is a paean to the importance of mealtime. Over the course of 26 episodes, Daytime Emmy winner Lidia Bastianich conjures simple, seasonal and economical dishes with grace, confidence and love. She teaches viewers to draw on their roots, allow for spontaneity, and cultivate a sense of home in the kitchen. Lidia makes rustic staples, including oatmeal biscuits, apple cider-braised pork shoulder, potato pizza, salmon with mustard sauce, country onion soup, lentil country salad and Grandma Rosa's apple cake. Filled with tips and techniques collected through years in the kitchen and at the family table, Lidia channels her passion for teaching into a fun and trustworthy curriculum of kitchen wisdom.

Mon, Jul 15 9:30 A.M. The Risotto Is On     NH Explore (11.2)

Risotto is a blank canvas on which we can paint whatever we like.

Tue, Jul 16 9:30 A.M. Simply Salads     NH Explore (11.2)

Life is complicated enough - your meals shouldn't have to be.

Wed, Jul 17 9:30 A.M. Timing Is Everything     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia reminds everyone to make the kitchen and recipe work for you.

Wed, Jul 17 8:00 P.M. Building Flavor     NH Create (11.4)

When working with simple recipes it's all about building flavor, and two things are important: sourcing quality ingredients and respecting them.

Thu, Jul 18 12:30 A.M. Building Flavor     NH Create (11.4)

When working with simple recipes it's all about building flavor, and two things are important: sourcing quality ingredients and respecting them.

Thu, Jul 18 9:30 A.M. Carry On Tradition     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia shares recipes that will be recreated for generations.

Fri, Jul 19 9:30 A.M. An Easy Effort     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia shares tips to pull together a spread for friends with ease.

Sat, Jul 20 10:30 A.M. The Power of Food     NHPBS (11.1)

The ability with which a smell, a stir, or a sizzle, can transport Lidia to a different time and place.

Sun, Jul 21 6:30 P.M. Building Flavor     NH Create (11.4)

When working with simple recipes it's all about building flavor, and two things are important: sourcing quality ingredients and respecting them.

Mon, Jul 22 9:30 A.M. Finding The Balance     NH Explore (11.2)

Life can be hard, so let Lidia's simple recipes provide some relief & inspiration to feel healthy.

Tue, Jul 23 9:30 A.M. Chicken for Dinner     NH Explore (11.2)

Chicken is always a crowd-pleaser, so Lidia shares two easy stovetop recipes with two very different flavor profiles.

Wed, Jul 24 9:30 A.M. A Kind Gesture     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia reminds us that the simple kind gesture of cooking for others can make a big impact.

Wed, Jul 24 8:00 P.M. Is Dinner Ready?     NH Create (11.4)

"Is dinner ready?" That daily question many folks might dread.

Thu, Jul 25 12:30 A.M. Is Dinner Ready?     NH Create (11.4)

"Is dinner ready?" That daily question many folks might dread.

Thu, Jul 25 9:30 A.M. Simply Dining In     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia shows us that dishes we typically eat out, can easily be made at home, with some practice.

Fri, Jul 26 9:30 A.M. Treat Yourself     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia takes a moment to remind the viewer how important it is to treat yourself to something nice.

Sat, Jul 27 10:30 A.M. Savor The Moment     NHPBS (11.1)

Getting the chance to gather your loved ones around the table can be difficult in the fast-paced world we live in so in this show Lidia reminds us to always savor our time at the dinner table.

Sun, Jul 28 6:30 P.M. Is Dinner Ready?     NH Create (11.4)

"Is dinner ready?" That daily question many folks might dread.

Mon, Jul 29 9:30 A.M. Serving Up Pasta     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia reminds us that serving up pasta can open a world of possibilities.

Tue, Jul 30 9:30 A.M. Rethink Risotto     NH Explore (11.2)

Risotto can be the base for so many flavors, and Lidia encourages viewers to get creative!

Wed, Jul 31 9:30 A.M. A Frugal Feast     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia reminds viewers that cooking doesn't have to be expensive, you just have to get creative in the kitchen.

Wed, Jul 31 8:00 P.M. Enough to Share     NH Create (11.4)

Lidia's Grandma Rosa always cooked a little bit more than needed.

Thu, Aug 1 12:30 A.M. Enough to Share     NH Create (11.4)

Lidia's Grandma Rosa always cooked a little bit more than needed.

Thu, Aug 1 9:30 A.M. Symphony of Flavors     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia loves describing food as a symphony of flavor.

Fri, Aug 2 9:30 A.M. Easy Going Recipes     NH Explore (11.2)

This show is all about making your life easier, and one thing that Lidia always teaches us is to think of recipes as roadmaps that you can and should personalize.

Sat, Aug 3 10:30 A.M. The Next Chapter     NHPBS (11.1)

Lidia is used to cooking for a crowd, but these days are a bit different.

Sun, Aug 4 6:30 P.M. Enough to Share     NH Create (11.4)

Lidia's Grandma Rosa always cooked a little bit more than needed.

Mon, Aug 5 9:30 A.M. Stretch Your Meal     NH Explore (11.2)

It's ever so Italian to value every ounce of food.

Tue, Aug 6 9:30 A.M. Can't Go Wrong     NH Explore (11.2)

Per usual, Lidia cooks up dishes that always have your loved ones begging for more.

Wed, Aug 7 9:30 A.M. A Warm Welcome     NH Explore (11.2)

Anyone who joins Lidia at her table is always met with a warm welcoming meal.

Wed, Aug 7 8:00 P.M. From Italy to Your Table     NH Create (11.4)

When Lidia sits down for a meal in Italy, there are some dishes that she tastes that bring her such joy.

Thu, Aug 8 12:30 A.M. From Italy to Your Table     NH Create (11.4)

When Lidia sits down for a meal in Italy, there are some dishes that she tastes that bring her such joy.

Thu, Aug 8 9:30 A.M. Never Enough Pasta     NH Explore (11.2)

You can never have enough pasta, so today Lidia is serving it up two ways!

Fri, Aug 9 9:30 A.M. Tiny Kitchen, Big Flavor     NH Explore (11.2)

Make your kitchen work for you!

Sat, Aug 10 10:30 A.M. Meet Me at the Table     NHPBS (11.1)

Join Lidia at the table for some traditional winter fare of the northern Italian mountains.

Sun, Aug 11 6:30 P.M. From Italy to Your Table     NH Create (11.4)

When Lidia sits down for a meal in Italy, there are some dishes that she tastes that bring her such joy.

Mon, Aug 12 9:30 A.M. Switch Up The Spice     NH Explore (11.2)

Spice doesn't always mean heat, it can be delicate and complex.

Tue, Aug 13 9:30 A.M. Colorful Inspiration     NH Explore (11.2)

The colors Lidia finds in her garden and at the market inspire her to cook!

Wed, Aug 14 9:30 A.M. The Fish Market     NH Explore (11.2)

Memories of fishing and the exploring the fish markets growing up, keep Lidia craving that fresh taste of the sea.

Wed, Aug 14 8:00 P.M. Let's Make Dinner     NH Create (11.4)

Eating together is not the only way for friends and family to bond.

Thu, Aug 15 12:30 A.M. Let's Make Dinner     NH Create (11.4)

Eating together is not the only way for friends and family to bond.

Thu, Aug 15 9:30 A.M. A Fruitful Meal     NH Explore (11.2)

Fruit can find its way onto any Italian table. Lidia starts with a refreshing eye-catching salad of shrimp and sweet melon dressed with a bright minty pesto.

Fri, Aug 16 9:30 A.M. Update The Classics     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia loves tradition, but also values creativity and the two combined can create something delicious!

Sat, Aug 17 10:30 A.M. Plan The Menu     NHPBS (11.1)

When Lidia was a child, ricotta had many uses in the kitchen, from appetizers, to pasta, to stuffings, to baked desserts.

Sun, Aug 18 6:30 P.M. Let's Make Dinner     NH Create (11.4)

Eating together is not the only way for friends and family to bond.

Mon, Aug 19 9:30 A.M. Make It Zucchini     NH Explore (11.2)

Each season brings its own delicious treasures, and when it's zucchini season Lidia cooks with this sweet vegetable as much as she possibly can.

Tue, Aug 20 9:30 A.M. Start The Day     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia is excited to start the day together and cook up something delicious.

Wed, Aug 21 9:30 A.M. An Italian Cookout     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia has welcomed us all back into her home, so of course she wants to throw us a cookout.

Wed, Aug 21 8:00 P.M. Grow in the Kitchen     NH Create (11.4)

Time spent cooking in the kitchen helps shape and grow your palate, your technique, and your confidence.

Thu, Aug 22 12:30 A.M. Grow in the Kitchen     NH Create (11.4)

Time spent cooking in the kitchen helps shape and grow your palate, your technique, and your confidence.

Thu, Aug 22 9:30 A.M. Welcome to My Kitchen     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia invites us back into her kitchen where her family, her story.

Fri, Aug 23 9:30 A.M. Tried & True     NH Explore (11.2)

When it comes to a surefire win, you can't go wrong with barbecue.

Sat, Aug 24 10:30 A.M. The Community Table     NHPBS (11.1)

Lidia reminds us to gather around the table to share a meal and connect through food and conversation.

Sun, Aug 25 6:30 P.M. Grow in the Kitchen     NH Create (11.4)

Time spent cooking in the kitchen helps shape and grow your palate, your technique, and your confidence.

Mon, Aug 26 9:30 A.M. Good Friends & Good Food     NH Explore (11.2)

The best part about gathering around the table is sharing good food with good company.


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