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.

Fri, Oct 3 9:30 A.M. Keep It Fresh     NH Explore (11.2)

Summertime recipes always create a colorful dish that allows the ingredients to shine.

Sat, Oct 4 10:30 A.M. Sit Down Together     NHPBS (11.1)

I say it every time and I'll say it again...there is nothing more important than gathering around a table.

Mon, Oct 6 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, Oct 10 9:30 A.M. Tried & True     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Oct 10 9:00 P.M. Tried & True     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 10 9:30 P.M. Something for Everyone     NH Create (11.4)

It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free.

Fri, Oct 10 10:00 P.M. The Power of Food     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 10 10:30 P.M. Plan The Menu     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 10 11:00 P.M. The Risotto Is On     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 10 11:30 P.M. Cook to Reminisce     NH Create (11.4)

There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time.

Sat, Oct 11 12:00 A.M. Make Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

Traditions live and grow with each generation. Old ones are carried on, while new ones are forged.

Sat, Oct 11 12:30 A.M. Roll Up Your Sleeves     NH Create (11.4)

I love artichoke season, and it's worth the time to make these Artichokes Braised with Parsley & Prosciutto Cotto.

Sat, Oct 11 1:00 A.M. Cook Together     NH Create (11.4)

There are occasions where a recipe calls for more time, more hands, more fun in the kitchen together.

Sat, Oct 11 1:30 A.M. Enjoy The Journey     NH Create (11.4)

Cooking is a journey and should be just as enjoyable as the feast.

Sat, Oct 11 10:00 A.M. Tried & True     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Oct 11 10:30 A.M. Something for Everyone     NH Create (11.4)

It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free.

Sat, Oct 11 10:30 A.M. Enjoy The Journey     NHPBS (11.1)

Cooking is a journey and should be just as enjoyable as the feast.

Sat, Oct 11 11:00 A.M. The Power of Food     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Oct 11 11:30 A.M. Plan The Menu     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Oct 11 12:00 P.M. The Risotto Is On     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Oct 11 12:30 P.M. Cook to Reminisce     NH Create (11.4)

There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time.

Sat, Oct 11 1:00 P.M. Make Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

Traditions live and grow with each generation. Old ones are carried on, while new ones are forged.

Sat, Oct 11 1:30 P.M. Roll Up Your Sleeves     NH Create (11.4)

I love artichoke season, and it's worth the time to make these Artichokes Braised with Parsley & Prosciutto Cotto.

Sat, Oct 11 2:00 P.M. Cook Together     NH Create (11.4)

There are occasions where a recipe calls for more time, more hands, more fun in the kitchen together.

Sat, Oct 11 2:30 P.M. Enjoy The Journey     NH Create (11.4)

Cooking is a journey and should be just as enjoyable as the feast.

Sun, Oct 12 12:00 P.M. Tried & True     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Oct 12 12:30 P.M. Something for Everyone     NH Create (11.4)

It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free.

Sun, Oct 12 1:00 P.M. The Power of Food     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Oct 12 1:30 P.M. Plan The Menu     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Oct 12 2:00 P.M. The Risotto Is On     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Oct 12 2:30 P.M. Cook to Reminisce     NH Create (11.4)

There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time.

Sun, Oct 12 3:00 P.M. Make Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

Traditions live and grow with each generation. Old ones are carried on, while new ones are forged.

Sun, Oct 12 3:30 P.M. Roll Up Your Sleeves     NH Create (11.4)

I love artichoke season, and it's worth the time to make these Artichokes Braised with Parsley & Prosciutto Cotto.

Sun, Oct 12 4:00 P.M. Cook Together     NH Create (11.4)

There are occasions where a recipe calls for more time, more hands, more fun in the kitchen together.

Sun, Oct 12 4:30 P.M. Enjoy The Journey     NH Create (11.4)

Cooking is a journey and should be just as enjoyable as the feast.

Sun, Oct 12 9:00 P.M. Tried & True     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Oct 12 9:30 P.M. Something for Everyone     NH Create (11.4)

It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free.

Mon, Oct 13 2:00 A.M. Tried & True     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Oct 13 2:30 A.M. Something for Everyone     NH Create (11.4)

It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free.

Mon, Oct 13 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.

Mon, Oct 13 9:00 P.M. The Power of Food     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Oct 13 9:30 P.M. Plan The Menu     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Oct 14 2:00 A.M. The Power of Food     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Oct 14 2:30 A.M. Plan The Menu     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Oct 14 9:00 P.M. The Risotto Is On     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Oct 14 9:30 P.M. Cook to Reminisce     NH Create (11.4)

There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time.

Wed, Oct 15 2:00 A.M. The Risotto Is On     NH Create (11.4)

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

Wed, Oct 15 2:30 A.M. Cook to Reminisce     NH Create (11.4)

There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time.

Wed, Oct 15 9:00 P.M. Make Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

Traditions live and grow with each generation. Old ones are carried on, while new ones are forged.

Wed, Oct 15 9:30 P.M. Roll Up Your Sleeves     NH Create (11.4)

I love artichoke season, and it's worth the time to make these Artichokes Braised with Parsley & Prosciutto Cotto.

Thu, Oct 16 2:00 A.M. Make Traditions     NH Create (11.4)

Traditions live and grow with each generation. Old ones are carried on, while new ones are forged.

Thu, Oct 16 2:30 A.M. Roll Up Your Sleeves     NH Create (11.4)

I love artichoke season, and it's worth the time to make these Artichokes Braised with Parsley & Prosciutto Cotto.

Thu, Oct 16 9:00 P.M. Cook Together     NH Create (11.4)

There are occasions where a recipe calls for more time, more hands, more fun in the kitchen together.

Thu, Oct 16 9:30 P.M. Enjoy The Journey     NH Create (11.4)

Cooking is a journey and should be just as enjoyable as the feast.

Fri, Oct 17 2:00 A.M. Cook Together     NH Create (11.4)

There are occasions where a recipe calls for more time, more hands, more fun in the kitchen together.

Fri, Oct 17 2:30 A.M. Enjoy The Journey     NH Create (11.4)

Cooking is a journey and should be just as enjoyable as the feast.

Fri, Oct 17 9:30 A.M. Something Special     NH Explore (11.2)

Every so often it's nice to treat yourself and your loved ones to something special.

Sat, Oct 18 10:30 A.M. A Warm Welcome     NHPBS (11.1)

I invite you into my kitchen with a seasonal specialty - Shaved Artichoke, Spinach & Mortadella Salad.

Mon, Oct 20 9:30 A.M. A Meal to Make You Smile     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia always says food is meant to bring joy, and this meal will surely bring a smile to any table.

Fri, Oct 24 9:30 A.M. Something for Everyone     NH Explore (11.2)

It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free.

Sat, Oct 25 10:30 A.M. Cook Together     NHPBS (11.1)

There are occasions where a recipe calls for more time, more hands, more fun in the kitchen together.

Mon, Oct 27 9:30 A.M. Embrace The New     NH Explore (11.2)

Lidia loves to try new foods and encourages us to do the same and embrace the new!

Fri, Oct 31 9:30 A.M. Worth Celebrating     NH Explore (11.2)

Italians are serious about their celebrations. The food, the company, the conversation, the music, and the wine are always abundant!

Sat, Nov 1 10:30 A.M. Know Your Cheese     NHPBS (11.1)

Italy boasts over 2,500 traditional varieties of cheese!

Sat, Nov 8 10:30 A.M. Family Meal     NHPBS (11.1)

For me, there is nothing more important than gathering around the table.


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