Lidia Bastianich remembers making risotto with Julia: "We sang, we danced, we ate risotto. One of my most treasured moments with Julia was when she came over our house for dinner. She wanted to learn ...

Chef Lidia Bastianich has been around the country during the pandemic — and without leaving her home. The 73-year-old chef, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning public television host, like many ...

It goes without saying that Lidia Bastianich is a bonafide living legend. With numerous cookbooks, years of restaurant experience, endless television appearances and awards, plus a stunning personal ...

If you’re a fan of PBS’ Italian culinary star Lidia Bastianich but have perhaps felt intimidated to try her recipes in the past, her recently released cookbook Lidia’s a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl is your ...

Italian cuisine is one that many home cooks love to incorporate into their weekly meal plans, whether as a quick weeknight pasta or a special date-night feast. Few people understand Italian cuisine ...

In the Italian, Italian-American, restaurant communities — and beyond — Lidia Bastianich is a true icon. Another community she’s a proud part of? The immigrant community. Emblematic of the ...

Italian-American chef Lidia Bastianich is a highly regarded restauranteur, cookbook author, and television host best known for her many cooking shows on public television. She has garnered numerous ...

Lidia Bastianich's life's story is an incredible one. Born in Istria, Bastianich and her family fled during the Istrian exodus. Bastianich first ended up in a refugee camp in Italy. From there, her ...

"My connection with food goes way back," Lidia Bastianich told Tasting Table in an exclusive interview after speaking about her newest PBS special, "Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us." ...