LIDIA'S KITCHEN Season 10



#1001- Timing is Everything
Lidia reminds everyone to make the kitchen and recipe work for you. Lidia starts with a one-sheet wonder of Spicy Pork Chops & Broccoli. Then Lidia catches up with her grandson Lorenzo and shares a freezer-friendly Cauliflower & Tomato Soup. She finishes the meal with a family favorite, Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies to make this one special, but easy meal. Work smart, not hard and follow along with Lidia!

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Lidia teaches everyone to make the kitchen and recipe work for you! Lidia starts with a one-sheet wonder of Spicy Pork Chops & Broccoli. Lidia catches up with her grandson Lorenzo and shares a freezer-friendly Cauliflower & Tomato Soup. Paired with a family favorite, Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies to make this one special, but easy weeknight meal. Work smart, not hard and follow along with Lidia!

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Timing is everything with Lidia’s Pork Chops, Ricotta Cookies & Cauliflower Tomato Soup.

#1002 - Carry on Tradition
Lidia shares recipes that will be recreated for generations. Growing up, Lidia loved foraging for dandelions, and her Dandelion & Chickpea Salad is a great way to try them! Lidia catches up with an old friend, Dario Cecchini, a butcher from Italy to discuss the tradition & passion of butchery. And every frittata Lidia makes fills her with childhood memories, especially this simple one featuring bread, ricotta, and spinach. Lidia encourages viewers to make their own traditions, and pass them along to loved ones. Knowing the story behind a dish can be a powerful thing.

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Lidia shares recipes that will be recreated for generations. Her Dandelion & Chickpea Salad is a great way to carry on memories of foraging! Lidia reminisces with an old friend, Dario Cecchini, a butcher from Italy. Each frittata Lidia makes is filled with memories, this one features bread, ricotta & spinach. Lidia encourages viewers to make their own traditions and pass them along to loved ones.

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Lidia reminisces with a Dandelion Chickpea Salad & Ricotta Frittata from her childhood.

#1003 - An Easy Effort
Lidia shares tips to pull together a spread for friends with ease. Lidia shows us how to make a cheese board with an easy homemade plum mostarda and freshly fried gnocco. Lidia catches up with her friend, Rita Jammet, a champagne producer and fellow restaurateur. They reminisce over a glass of bubbly while discussing one of Lidia’s newest recipes, Honeydew Granita. The grazing continues with a colorful salad of roasted squash, carrots, chickpeas, and almonds. Entertaining can be easy and approachable with tips from Lidia's Kitchen.

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Lidia shows us how to make a cheese board with a homemade plum mostarda & gnocco fritto. Lidia catches up with her friend and champagne producer, Rita Jammet. They reminisce and discuss Lidia’s new recipe, Honeydew Granita. The grazing continues with a salad of roasted squash, carrots, chickpeas & almonds. Entertaining can be easy & approachable with tips from Lidia's Kitchen.

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Pull together an easy meal with Lidia’s Cheese Plate, Plum Mostarda, and Carrot Salad.

#1004 - Finding the Balance
Life can be hard, so let Lidia’s simple recipes provide some relief & inspiration to feel healthy. Lidia’s Steamed Broccoli, Cannellini and Egg Salad is easy to pull together for either a full lunch or light dinner. Lidia catches up with her granddaughter Olivia, and shares her versatile recipe for Baked Fruit. Rollatini of Sole is filled with seasoned breadcrumbs and dressed with roasted cherry tomato lemon sauce. It's easy for life to escape us, but cooking can help you slow down and remind you to nourish yourself.

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It's easy for life to escape us, but cooking can help you slow down & remind you to nourish yourself. Get inspired with her quick Steamed Broccoli, Cannellini & Egg Salad. Then Lidia catches up with her granddaughter Olivia and discuss her versatile recipe for Baked Fruit. Balance the meal with Rollatini of Sole, filled with seasoned breadcrumbs, dressed with a roasted tomato lemon sauce.

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Enjoy a light meal with Lidia’s Broccoli & Cannellini Salad served with Rollatini of Sole.

#1005 - Chicken for Dinner
Chicken is always a crowd-pleaser, so Lidia shares two easy stovetop recipes with two very different flavor profiles. First, Lidia’s Balsamic Chicken uses the classic stir-fry technique to create an Italian-style sweet-and-sour glazed chicken that everyone will enjoy. This has now become a staple in Lidia’s family and she hopes it will become one at your table. Lidia and grandson Miles discuss how chicken is the go-to protein for a crowd and she suggests her Chicken Legs with Artichokes & Apple Cider Vinegar for his next meal. And in just 30 minutes Lidia makes an impressive Chicken Scaloppine in Lemon Caper Sauce with fresh Spinach, all in one pan! Easy prep, easy cleanup, and three winning dinners!

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Lidia shares three easy stovetop chicken recipes. First, a family favorite, her Balsamic Chicken uses the classic stir-fry technique to create an Italian-style sweet-and-sour glazed chicken. She inspires her grandson to cook up Chicken Legs with Artichokes & Cider Vinegar. And in 30 minutes you can make her impressive Chicken Scaloppine. Easy prep & easy cleanup make for winning dinners!

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Try Lidia’s winning dinners - Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry & her Lemon Chicken Scaloppine.

#1006 - A Kind Gesture
Lidia reminds us that the simple kind gesture of cooking for others can make a big impact. Lidia cooks up a freezer-friendly Pork Guazzetto with Beans. Food has always connected Lidia to her friends across the world, and she reaches out in this show to her friend Donatella Cinelli Colombini, a winemaker in Italy, to discuss all things wine and women. Then she bakes a classic American dessert, an Apple Cranberry Crumble. Sharing food is a powerful thing and Lidia loves to share with you.

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Lidia reminds us that a simple gesture of cooking for others can make a big impact. Lidia cooks up a freezer-friendly Pork Guazzetto with Beans and bakes a classic Apple Cranberry Crumble. Lidia reaches out to her friend Donatella Cinelli Colombini, a winemaker in Italy, to discuss all things wine and women. Sharing food is a powerful thing and Lidia loves to share with you.

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Lidia shares her family’s Pork Guazzetto with Beans and a new Apple Cranberry Crumble.

#1007 - Simply Dining In
Lidia shows us that dishes we typically eat out, can easily be made at home, with some practice. Encouraging words and step-by-step instructions lead us to create a Winter Panzanella. The conversation of mastering simplicity continues with Lidia’s friend, Chef Cody Hogan. They discuss the classic dish Cacio e Pepe - with only three ingredients, it can be tricky to master, but as always, Lidia guides us to success. Then, Lidia showcases with ease how to pull together a pot of Mussels, Sausage and Potatoes in White Wine in no time!

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Lidia shows us dishes we typically eat out, can easily be made at home with some practice. Encouraging words & instructions help create a Winter Panzanella . Mastering simplicity continues when Lidia video chats Chef Cody Hogan making a Cacio e Pepe. Lidia showcases how easy it is to make Mussels, Sausage & Potatoes in White Wine. Lidia leads us to success with encouraging words and step-by-step instructions.

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Simply dine in with Lidia’s Winter Panzanella and Mussels with Sausage & Potatoes.

#1008 - Treat Yourself
Lidia takes a moment to remind the viewer how important it is to treat yourself to something nice. For Lidia, that means cooking and she treats us all to a full meal starting with a colorful Radicchio, Endive. Apple & Pecorino Salad. Lidia then invites Julia home so she can treat her to some home cooked food, including a sweet treat - her Mixed Berry Bread Pudding. The main event is her Cheesy Stuffed Veal Chops with Cabbage. So whether it's slowing down and cooking for yourself, treating yourself to dessert at the end of the meal, or simply sitting down to enjoy a dish and connect with loved ones at the table, it’s always nice to treat yourself.

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Lidia treats us to a full meal starting with a Radicchio, Endive, Apple & Pecorino Salad. She invites Julia home for a sweet treat - Mixed Berry Bread Pudding. And the main dish stars her Cheesy Stuffed Veal Chops. Whether it's slowing down to cook for yourself, treating yourself to dessert or just sitting down to enjoy a dish and connect with loved ones, always remember to treat yourself.

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Lidia treats us to a colorful Radicchio & Endive Salad and her Cheesy Stuffed Veal Chops.

1009 - Serving up Pasta
Lidia reminds us that serving up pasta can open a world of possibilities. Lidia shares her recipe for two flavor-packed pasta dishes - Penne with Cauliflower & Green Olive Pesto and Fusilli with Salami & Roasted Peppers. From dry pasta, she switches gears and talks about all things fresh pasta with her Sofgline friends from Bologna, Monica & Daniela Zappoli. From the pasta shape to the sauce, and the addition of vegetables & proteins - you can create endless combinations, but let’s start with these two recipes Lidia shares this week!

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Lidia reminds us that pasta can open a world of flavorful possibilities. Lidia shares two recipes: Penne with Cauliflower & Green Olive Pesto and Fusilli with Salami & Roasted Peppers. Then Lidia talks about all things fresh pasta with Sfogline friends from Bologna, Monica & Daniela Zappoli. From the pasta shape to the sauce, the addition of vegetables & proteins - the combinations are endless!

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Lidia serves up pasta two ways, Penne with Olive Pesto and Fusilli with Salami & Peppers.

#1010 - Rethink Risotto
Risotto can be the base for so many flavors, and Lidia encourages viewers to get creative! Lidia adds a twist to the average risotto, using oats to make a hearty, nutty risotto that pairs well with butternut squash and sunchokes. Olivia, Lidia’s eldest grandchild, calls Lidia to show off her Rice Balls, made from leftover risotto, a skill she and the viewers learned on this very show. Then Lidia creates a Breakfast Risotto. It’s a bacon, egg, and cheese...the Lidia way! So remember the “risotto-bilities” are endless!

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Risotto can be the base for so many flavors, and Lidia encourages viewers to get creative! Lidia adds a twist to the average risotto using oats, butternut squash & sunchokes. Lidia’s granddaughter, Olivia, calls to show off her Rice Balls made from leftover risotto. Then Lidia creates a bacon, egg & cheese Breakfast Risotto. Remember the “risotto-bilities” are endless!

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Lidia refreshes your repertoire with her Oat Risotto, Rice Balls & Breakfast Risotto.

#1011 - A Frugal Feast
Lidia reminds viewers that cooking doesn't have to be expensive, you just have to get creative in the kitchen. Lidia shares a cost-cutting vegetarian dish, Vegetable Soup with Poached Eggs. The conversation continues with Mark, Lidia's friendly honey-maker. They discuss a traditional Italian cookie starring honey and breadcrumbs. Mark gets resourceful and stretches this dessert into two by adding them to his honey ice cream. And a simple Poached Chicken Giardiniera Salad, stretches the buck and helps create two meals out of one. The name of the game today is getting more out of every meal.

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Lidia reminds viewers that cooking can be cost effective with a bit of creativity. Lidia shares a cost-cutting complete meal, her Vegetable Soup with Poached Eggs. Lidia's friendly honey-maker, Mark, calls to discuss a traditional Italian cookie that he stretches into two desserts by adding them to his honey ice cream. And a Poached Chicken Giardiniera Salad simply makes two meals out of one.

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Lidia creates two cost cutting meals - Vegetable Soup & Poached Chicken Giardiniera Salad.


#1012 - Symphony of Flavors
Lidia loves describing food as a symphony of flavor. She shares dishes that will be played on repeat in your home - including a Seafood and Leek Risotto, and her one-pan wonder, Roasted Mustard Salmon with Cabbage and Carrots. Lidia continues the musical theme in her conversation with friend Maestro Gianandrea Noseda, the Music Director for the National Symphony Orchestra. They share with us their love for music and risotto. Lidia teaches us that the push and pull of textures and flavors can truly make a dish sing.

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Lidia loves describing food as a symphony of flavor. She shares a Seafood & Leek Risotto and Roasted Mustard Salmon with Cabbage & Carrots. The musical theme continues with friend & Maestro, Gianandrea Noseda. They share their love for music and risotto. Ultimately, Lidia teaches us that the push and pull of textures and flavors can truly make a dish sing.

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Lidia conducts a symphony of flavors with a Seafood Risotto & easy Roasted Mustard Salmon.

#1013 - Easy Going Recipes
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. Lidia’s Winter Minestrone soup can use any kind of hearty green. She gets a call from friend Tomasso Mazzanti, famous Italian sandwich maker, and discusses all the creative possibilities you can dream up when building a sandwich. And her Matalota-Style Mixed Fish Stew is also flexible, she suggests you change it according to what is available in your market. Lidia empowers us as usual to make the recipes work for us!

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This show is all about making your life easier. Lidia teaches us to think of recipes as roadmaps, that you can - and should - personalize. She shares a Winter Minestrone that can use any kind of hearty green and a Matalota-Style Mixed Fish Stew, that can change according to market availability. Go ahead and play with what you have to create something just for you!

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It’s all about easy going recipes like Lidia’s Winter Minestrone and Mixed Fish Stew.

#1014 - Stretch Your Meal
It’s ever so Italian to value every ounce of food. And Lidia reminds us that leftovers can be an exciting challenge. She whips up a classic Skillet Sausage & Peppers and imagines all the inspiring ways to serve it up for round two…if there is any left! Then Lidia reaches out to Lorenzo, she knows he loves soup, so she shares a fun recipe for her Grated Pasta Soup. And she finishes up with a delicious way to fry up your leftover risotto. It’s all about reinventing the leftovers, not just reheating them.

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Lidia reminds us that leftovers can be an exciting challenge. She whips up a Skillet Sausage & Peppers and imagines all the ways to serve it for round two…if there’s any left! Lidia reaches out to Lorenzo to share her inventive Grated Pasta Soup recipe. And she finishes the meal with a delicious way to fry up your leftover risotto. It’s all about reinventing the leftovers, not just reheating them.

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Start reinventing leftovers with Lidia’s Skillet Sausage & Peppers and Risotto Cakes.

#1015 - Can’t Go Wrong
Per usual, Lidia cooks up dishes that always have your loved ones begging for more. She starts with her Pan Pizza, showing us just how easy it is to make at home! Miles calls Lidia proud to share that her Skillet Lasagna was a success, but next time he will have to triple the recipe! And she finishes off the all-star lineup with her quick weeknight take on Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan. Satisfy your cravings with this menu.

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Lidia cooks up dishes that always have your loved ones begging for more. She starts with her Pan Pizza, showing us just how easy it is to make at home. Then Lidia gets a call from her grandson Miles, proudly sharing pictures of his Skillet Lasagna! Lidia finishes the all-star lineup with her quick weeknight take on Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan. You can satisfy any craving with this menu!

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You can’t go wrong with Lidia’s Pan Pizza, Skillet Lasagna, and Chicken Eggplant Parmesan.

#1016 - A Warm Welcome
Anyone who joins Lidia at her table is always met with a warm welcoming meal. And today is no different, she invites you into her kitchen with a fresh seasonal specialty - Shaved Artichoke, Spinach & Mortadella Salad. Lidia reminds Ethan that mastering Spaghetti with Garlic & Oil can make for endless possibilities with little effort for big flavor. She adds to the table her weeknight twist on meatloaf, making Skillet Ricotta Mini-Meat Loaves in no time at all, paired with a simple mushroom sauce. Showstopping and easy go hand in hand with Lidia’s warm welcoming meal.

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Lidia invites you into her kitchen with a seasonal specialty - Shaved Artichoke, Spinach & Mortadella Salad. Lidia reminds Ethan that mastering Spaghetti with Garlic & Oil can make for endless possibilities with little effort for big flavor. She makes her weeknight twist on a meatloaf - Skillet Ricotta Mini-Meat Loaves. Showstopping and easy go hand in hand with Lidia’s warm welcoming meal.

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Lidia warmly welcomes us to her table with a seasonal Artichoke Salad & Mini-Meat Loaves.

#1017 - Never Enough Pasta
You can never have enough pasta, so today Lidia is serving it up two ways! First up, Lidia pulls together a simple fresh dish of Mezze Rigatoni with a Raw Tomato Sauce. Miles calls up looking for a way to refresh his leftover saucy ditalini and makes a Cheddar Frico filled with the pasta. Then Lidia carries on with more pasta and makes a surprising Asparagus & Spinach Pesto which dresses up some Cavatappi. Pasta…it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

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You can never have enough pasta! First, Lidia pulls together a simple fresh dish of Mezze Rigatoni with a Raw Tomato Sauce. Miles calls looking for a way to refresh his leftover ditalini, and makes a Cheddar Frico filled with the pasta. Then Lidia makes an Asparagus & Spinach Pesto which dresses up some Cavatappi. Pasta…it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

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Give Lidia’s Raw Tomato Sauce Rigatoni & Pesto Cavatappi a try, there’s never enough pasta!
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#1018 - Tiny Kitchen, Big Flavor
Make your kitchen work for you! Lidia whips up a personal favorite, Mushroom Ragu served over a bed of polenta. As polentone, Lidia’s family would make this traditional dish in their courtyard kitchen all the time. And she continues to reminisce with her granddaughter Julia. Discussing her family's Spiced Fruit Compote and how it filled the house with the aromas of her childhood. Lidia continues cooking with an easy clean-up Skillet Gratinate of Pork, Eggplant & Zucchini. So remember, you can make big flavor in any kitchen, just get cooking the Lidia way!

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Make your kitchen work for you! Lidia whips up a personal favorite, Mushroom Ragu served over a bed of polenta. Lidia reminisces with her granddaughter Julia, discussing her family's Spiced Fruit Compote. Lidia continues cooking with an easy clean-up Skillet Gratinate of Pork, Eggplant & Zucchini. You can create big flavor in any kitchen, just get cooking the Lidia way!

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Cook the Lidia way with her easy Mushroom Ragu & Gratinate of Pork, Eggplant & Zucchini.

#1019 - Switch up the Spice
Spice doesn’t always mean heat, it can be delicate and complex…or big & bold. Lidia shows us how delicate yet bold saffron can be in her Halibut with Fregola. This vibrant yellow dish is a mix between a stew and thick soup. It’s dotted with a round sardinian pasta called fregola. Lorenzo calls Lidia for inspiration and she shares a simple one pot meal - Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce With Eggplant. She continues with her subtly spicy ginger Red Wine Poached Pears served with a rich slice of Lidia’s Olive Oil Cake. Join Lidia and dive into the world of spice!

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Lidia shows us how delicate & bold saffron can be in her Halibut with Fregola, a sort of fish stew. Lorenzo calls Lidia for inspiration and she shares a simple one pot meal - Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce With Eggplant. And her spicy ginger Red Wine Poached Pears served with a rich slice of Lidia’s Olive Oil Cake are a match made in heaven. Join Lidia and dive into a world of spice!

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Spice things up with Lidia’s Halibut Saffron Fregola & Ginger Wine Poached Pears with Cake!
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#1020 - Colorful Inspiration
The colors Lidia finds in her garden and at the market inspire her to cook! Vibrant yellow cherry tomatoes motivated Lidia to make her Spaghetti with Yellow Tomato Pesto. This fresh sweet sauce dresses up this spaghetti in a new way! Similarly, Julia was moved to buy ruby red strawberries at the farmers’ market and made Lidia’s Quick Strawberry Shortcake. And Lidia gets back out on her patio to cook up a Warm Shrimp & Squash Ribbon Salad. Filled with color and packed with nutrition this is not only a complete meal but a feast for the eyes!

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Inspired by the colors at the market and in her garden, Lidia cooks up a vibrant Spaghetti with Yellow Tomato Pesto. Lidia’s granddaughter, Julia, couldn’t resist the ruby red strawberries at the farmers’ market and shares pictures of her Quick Strawberry Shortcake with Lidia. Then Lidia is back out on her patio cooks up a colorful Warm Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad. It’s a feast for the eyes!

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Let color inspire you with Lidia’s Yellow Tomato Pesto Spaghetti & Shrimp Squash Salad.

#1021 - The Fish Market
Memories of fishing and the exploring the fish markets growing up, keep Lidia craving that fresh taste of the sea. So she follows her heart cooking up her Skillet Shrimp with Asparagus served over a bed of crusty bread. Olivia calls Lidia for some inspiration for a dinner party - they discuss a one pan Crispy Baked Cod & Brussel Sprouts with easy cleanup! And then Lidia makes a classic Istrian brodetto with Monkfish and Cannellini beans. The sea is calling, so jump in with Lidia!

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Memories of fishing keep Lidia craving the fresh taste of the sea. So she cooks up her Skillet Shrimp with Asparagus with crusty bread. Olivia calls Lidia for some inspiration for a dinner party - they discuss a one pan Crispy Baked Cod & Brussel Sprouts with easy cleanup! Then Lidia makes a classic Istrian brodetto with Monkfish and Cannellini beans. The sea is calling, so jump in with Lidia!

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Celebrate the fish market with Shrimp Crostini, Crispy Baked Cod & Monkfish Brodetto.

#1022 - A Fruitful Meal
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. Olivia calls Lidia looking for a signature summer cocktail, who suggests a Fragoncello starring strawberries. Lidia keeps on cooking with fruit and makes her Grape & Ricotta Pizza. This sweet pizza can be served as dessert, brunch or simply crowd-pleasing snack. From start to finish, Lidia shows us that fruit can add that something special to any meal, so try adding it to your table!

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Fruit can find its way onto any Italian table. First a refreshing Shrimp & Melon Salad with Basil Mint Pesto. Lidia’s granddaughter Olivia calls to share pictures of her strawberry Fragoncello! Lidia keeps cooking up fruit with her Grape & Ricotta Pizza. This sweet pizza can be served as dessert, brunch or just a snack! Lidia shows us that fruit can add that something special to any meal!

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It’s a fruitful meal with Lidia’s colorful Shrimp & Melon Salad and Grape Ricotta Pizza.

#1023 - Update the Classics
Lidia loves tradition, but also values creativity and the two combined can create something delicious! She takes the traditional Summer Panzanella a step further with the addition of roasted zucchini & onions. Lidia checks in on Lorenzo and shares her Fennel Parmigiana, a dish she thinks he should serve at his next party! And Puttanesca is a quick, bold, spicy sauce that pairs well with more than just spaghetti, Lidia gets creative and serves it with tuna, eggplant, and zucchini. Respect the tradition while updating it, it’s classics made the Lidia way!

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Lidia takes the traditional Summer Panzanella a step further with the addition of roasted zucchini & onions. Lidia shares her Fennel Parmigiana recipe with her grandson Lorenzo. Classic puttanesca is a quick, bold, spicy sauce that pairs well with more than just spaghetti. Lidia gets creative and serves it with tuna, eggplant, and zucchini. Respect tradition while updating it the Lidia way!

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Lidia puts a spin on these classic Italian dishes: Panzanella, Parmigiana, and Puttanesca.

#1024 - Make it Zucchini
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. Risotto makes a great canvas for a variety of flavors...in this one Lidia combines peas, pancetta, and of course zucchini! Lidia invites Ethan home, with promises of showering him in home-cooked food from the season - Egg-Battered Zucchini Roll-Ups. Then Lidia makes a new kind of lasagna - loaded with the flavors of prosciutto cotto and of course more zucchini! Let the season inspire you!

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When it's zucchini season, Lidia cooks with this sweet vegetable as much as possible. Risotto makes a great canvas for so many flavors...peas, pancetta, and zucchini. Lidia invites Ethan home for home-cooked food - Egg-Battered Zucchini Roll-Ups. Then Lidia makes a new kind of lasagna - loaded with the flavors of prosciutto cotto & more zucchini! Let the season inspire you!

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When zucchini is in season make Zucchini…Risotto, Roll-Ups, and Bread Lasagna.

#1025 - Start the Day
Lidia is excited to start the day together and cook up something delicious. She begins with a one-skillet breakfast wonder - Fried Potatoes With Sausage And Eggs - packed with protein in every bite and all served up on a crispy bed of fried potatoes. Lidia’s granddaughter Julia calls asking for advice on asparagus, Lidia suggests a simple breakfast sandwich, her Asparagus, Onion & Egg Sandwich. Then she cooks up a make-ahead Spinach And Fontina Casserole, which boasts crispy edges with a cheesy custard center. It’s a rich but easy way to start the day! So wake up, and cook with Lidia!

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Wake up and cook with Lidia! First, Lidia starts with a one-skillet breakfast wonder - Fried Potatoes With Sausage & Eggs. Lidia’s granddaughter Julia calls asking for advice on asparagus, and Lidia suggests a simple Asparagus, Onion & Egg Sandwich. Then Lidia cooks up a make-ahead Spinach & Fontina Casserole. It’s a rich but easy way to start the day!

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Start the day with Lidia’s Sausage Potato Skillet, Egg Sandwich & Cheesy Spinach Casserole

#1026 - An Italian Cookout
Lidia has welcomed us all back into her home, so of course she wants to throw us a cookout…the Lidia way! No cookout is complete without a cold salad, and this colorful "Antipasto" Rice Salad will surely be a favorite, packed with roasted peppers, artichokes, olives and cheese! Lidia is inspired to plan a trip to visit her grandson Ethan for an impromptu cookout with his roommates and a jar of her Giardiniera! Cheeseburgers always hit the spot, but Lidia gives these some Italian flavor. It’s time to get cookin’ outside with Lidia!

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No cookout is complete without a cold salad and Lidia’s "Antipasto" Rice Salad will surely be a favorite, with peppers, artichokes, olives & cheese! Lidia plans a trip to visit her grandson Ethan for a cookout with his roommates and a jar of her Giardiniera! Cheeseburgers always hit the spot, but Lidia gives these some Italian flavor. It’s time to get cookin’ outside with Lidia!

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A cookout the Lidia way - "Antipasto" Rice Salad, Giardiniera & Mozzarella Cheeseburgers.