It's no surprise that Lidia Bastianich would choose a spread of vibrant, fruity Italian dishes (including clever wine ...

Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich reveals the canned tomato she trusts most when making Italian dishes, providing a better balance of sweetness and acidity.

Given that Lidia Bastianich is a renowned Italian chef who has built her prolific career on a love of food, it’s fitting that she describes the kitchen in her waterfront home on Long Island Sound as ...

The Italian cookbook author, TV show host, and restaurateur came to Denver as part of her focus on volunteers fighting hunger around the country. Chef Lidia Bastianich (center, seated), Carrie Shores ...

NEW YORK – Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. If kids came home from school and mom was out, they went to the neighbors for a snack. If ...

After 50 years running restaurants, 26 years cooking on Public Television and writing 16 books, Lidia Bastianich is trying something new: dedicating a cookbook to one singular food. And that food?

Lidia Mattichio Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on public television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Her current ...

Even the best-known gourmet chefs have their personal likes and dislikes. These can include common spices and herbs that home cooks may deploy without a second thought. In the case of Italian cuisine ...