Lidia's Kitchen

Daytime Emmy-winning chef Lidia Bastianich prepares simple, seasonal and economical dishes in this 26-episode series presented by WGBH. With tips and techniques collected over the years, Lidia prepares everything from apple cider-braised pork shoulder and salmon with mustard sauce to lentil country salad and Grandma Rosa's apple cake. Lidia's passion for cooking shines in every episode, where she teaches viewers how to draw on their own roots to create a sense of home in the kitchen.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 4/26 at 2:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

A Frugal Feast

Vegetable soup and poached eggs; a traditional Italian cookie that can be stretched into two desserts by adding them to honey ice cream; poached chicken giardiniera salad.

Sun, 4/27 at 5:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Make Traditions

Marinara; kale salad with avocado; farina gnocchi.

Wed, 4/30 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Growing Up Lidia

Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragu with greens over polenta.

Wed, 4/30 at 11:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Growing Up Lidia

Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragu with greens over polenta.

Sat, 5/3 at 2:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Dream of Summer

Zucchini soup with eggs and cheese; fava beans and mint; shrimp and tomato risotto.

Sun, 5/4 at 5:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Growing Up Lidia

Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragu with greens over polenta.

Wed, 5/7 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Take a Chance

Baked sardines; fennel with anchovies bruschetta; Istrian pasutice with mixed seafood.

Wed, 5/7 at 11:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Take a Chance

Baked sardines; fennel with anchovies bruschetta; Istrian pasutice with mixed seafood.

Fri, 5/9 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Dinner and a Song

Cream of fava soup with rice; homemade chocolate cherry panettone; eggplant rollatini.

Fri, 5/9 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Worth Celebrating

Winter panzanella; a mix of warm roasted vegetables tossed with bread and kale; crespelle bar; farina gnocchi.