The Start of the Season
lidia's kitchen

Wed, Aug 28 8:00 P.M. NH Create (11.4)  

Come spring, Lidia gets very excited to visit the market. The colors, the aromas, that first harvest, it all ignites her creative side to get cooking after a long winter. So join her inspiration and whip up a batch of Cannellini Pesto Dip, with granddaughter Julia Manuali who serves it up with a crudite spread. To honor those springtime vegetables, Lidia makes her classic Spaghetti Primavera starring zucchini, green beans, peas and of course asparagus! And did you know springtime ricotta is always the sweetest, so Lidia's Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata tastes best made this time of year! Spring has sprung, get inspired with Lidia's Kitchen!

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1123

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Wed, Aug 28 8:00 P.M. The Start of the Season     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Aug 29 12:30 A.M. The Start of the Season     NH Create (11.4)

About 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.


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Future Broadcast times for "Lidia's Kitchen": (show all)

Wed, Jul 24 9:30 A.M. A Kind Gesture     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jul 24 8:00 P.M. Is Dinner Ready?     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jul 25 12:30 A.M. Is Dinner Ready?     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jul 25 9:30 A.M. Simply Dining In     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jul 26 9:30 A.M. Treat Yourself     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 27 10:30 A.M. Savor The Moment     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Jul 28 6:30 P.M. Is Dinner Ready?     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 9:30 A.M. Serving Up Pasta     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Jul 30 9:30 A.M. Rethink Risotto     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jul 31 9:30 A.M. A Frugal Feast     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jul 31 8:00 P.M. Enough to Share     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Aug 1 12:30 A.M. Enough to Share     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Aug 1 9:30 A.M. Symphony of Flavors     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Aug 2 9:30 A.M. Easy Going Recipes     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Aug 3 10:30 A.M. The Next Chapter     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Aug 4 6:30 P.M. Enough to Share     NH Create (11.4)


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