Lidia Bastianich shows that classic Italian recipes are perfect for family dinners. When it comes to classic Italian recipes, Lidia Bastianich is a food authority. From her numerous cookbooks to her well-respected restaurants to her PBS television shows, Bastianich is more than a highly acclaimed chef.
She also cooks up the main attractions from those Sunday dinners: Saucy baked ziti, zesty seafood gratin and crispy pan-fried chicken with potatoes have all been made in her family for generations. Here, Lidia shares her delicious recipes along with details about why she and her family love them so much.
From her numerous cookbooks to her well-respected restaurants to her PBS television shows, Bastianich is more than a highly acclaimed chef. She has a way of melding stories into her recipes.