Season 1

1. A Delicious Elegant Meal

2013-10-05 · 25m

The Lidia Bastianich-hosted cooking series gets underway with tomato and mint salad; an Italian-style filet with balsamic reduction; and gluten-free torta caprese.

2. All in the Pantry

2013-10-12 · 25m

Lidia prepares quick meals right out of the pantry-perfect when you're in a hurry (or just want to clean out your cabinets!). Learn to make hearty Pasta and Bean Soup, flavorful Spaghetti with Quick Pantry Sauce, and a delicate spaghettini with Olive Oil and Rosemary.

3. Two Savory Soups and Ligurian Focaccia

2013-10-19 · 25m

Sometimes all you need is a little soup and a little bread. Lidia bakes a Focaccia Genovese and serves it with Le Marche Style Bean Soup prepared with sweet and mellow cabbage. With a few pantry ingredients, she creates a simple and hearty Country Onion Soup.

4. Time for Brunch

2013-10-26 · 25m

Brunch Italian Style! Learn to make savory rustic Oatmeal Biscuits. Then have a whole meal inside a plump Gluttonous Tomato - it's an easy dish of tomatoes stuffed with bread, herbs cheese and eggs. On the side, a versatile String Bean salad of with Capers and Basil.