Böcker av Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

"This is the first book Lidia has written since her beloved ... mother died. With all the family stories and recipes, in some ways this book can be seen as a tribute to Nona. Here are the traditional recipes that graced Lidia's table as a young girl--prosciutto and onion frittata, rigatoni with sausage and cabbage--alongside the new creations: sweet potato chickpea gnocchi with gorgonzola, [and the] cheesy baked chicken wings she makes for her children and grandchildren today"--

From the beloved TV chef and best-selling author—her favorite recipes for flavorful, no-fuss Italian food that use just one pot or pan (or two!). The companion cookbook to the upcoming public-television series Lidia’s Kitchen: Home Cooking.Lidia Bastianich—"doyenne of Italian cooking" (Chicago Times)—makes Italian cooking easy for everyone with this new, beautifully designed, easy-to-use cookbook. Here are more than 100 homey, simple-to-prepare recipes that require fewer steps and fewer ingredients (not to mention fewer dirty pots and pans!), without sacrificing any of their flavor. These are just a few of the delectable dishes that fill this essential book of recipes: Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta FrittataOne-Pan Chicken and Eggplant ParmigianaRoasted Squash and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and AlmondsPenne with Cauliflower and Green Olive PestoBalsamic Chicken Stir-FrySkillet LasagnaBraised Calamari with Olives and PeppersBeer-Braised Beef Short RibsApple Cranberry Crumble Some of them are old favorites, others are Lidia''s new creations, but every one represents Italian food at its most essential—guaranteed to transport home cooks to Italy with a minimum of fuss and muss. "Tutti a tavola a mangiare!"

The beloved TV chef offers the only cookbook you''ll need to give any gathering--from a dinner for two to a wedding--a delectable, welcoming Italian flavor. No one throws a party like Lidia Bastianich! And now, in this delightful new cookbook, she gives us 220 fantastic recipes for entertaining with that distinctly Bastianich flare. From Pear Bellinis to Carrot and Chickpea Dip, from Campanelle with Fennel and Shrimp to Berry Tiramisu--these are dishes your guests will love, no matter the occasion. Here, too, are Lidia''s suggestions for hosting a BBQ, making pizza for a group, choosing the perfect wine, setting an inviting table, and much more. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and filled with her trademark warmth and enthusiasm, this is Lidia''s most festive book. Whether you''re planning a romantic picnic for two, a child''s birthday party, a holiday gathering, or a simple weeknight family dinner, Lidia''s flavorful, easy-to-follow recipes and advice will have you calling to your guests: "Tutti a tavola a mangiare!"