I am so excited to review Lidia Bastianich’s new cookbook Lidia’s Favorite Recipes! I have watched her cooking show over the years and have always thought that her recipes were delicious and fairly simple to make. Truth be told, Italian food is my absolute favorite cuisine and the thought of being able to make some of Lidia’s recipes in my new kitchen makes the foodie in me very happy.
The colored photos in this hard covered cookbook are mouthwatering to say the least! Lidia shares appetizers, salads & soups, sandwiches & pizza, pastas/polentas/risottos, sauces, sides & vegetables, seafood, poultry & meats, and desserts.
I’m a huge Tiramisu fan, so I’m planning to make her Limoncello Tiramisu for Thanksgiving dessert! Can’t wait to try that!
I’ll tell ya what I have made already…this scrumptious Meatloaf With Ricotta on page 167! This photo doesn’t do it justice. IT WAS THE BEST MEATLOAF I EVER MADE! Look at the melted mozzarella cheese oozing out! Why didn’t I ever think of adding fresh cubes of mozzarella cheese to my meatloaf? Holy cow! This is awesome!
I have to be honest, I was a little short on time and didn’t cover and cook it as long as directed. I cooked it (uncovered) until the thermometer inserted into the meatloaf registered 160°F and it was outstanding. :)
I also made Lidia’s Butter and Sage Sauce with fettucine on page 105. I threw this together for a quick weeknight side dish. It was tasty and simple. I loved the fresh sage in the dish. Next time I make it, I’m going to throw a little more in there!
There are many recipes that I have bookmarked in the book such as: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Baked Stuffed Shells, Basic Potato Gnocchi, Smothered Escarole, Eggplant Parmigiana, Shrimp Prepared in the Scampi Style, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Parmigiana (New Style), My Mother’s Chicken and Potatoes, Braised Beef Rolls, and Cannoli Napoleons.
If you like Italian food as much as I do, I think you will love this cookbook!
Lidia’s Favorite Recipes is available at Amazon.com.
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Yes, I have watched her many times and she is my number one favorite - I love her show and would love to own her cookbook!
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Oh! I would LOVE to have one of her cookbooks! I watch her on tv and have made many of her recipes that I’ve printed off the internet, but do not own any of her books.
No, I haven’t watched her! These recipes look delicious!
No, but I would love to find her show.
I haven’t watched her on tv but I would love to try out her cookbook!
I have never heard of her before
No I have never heard of her before, but those recipes look so delicious and would love to try some of them.
I have never heard of her either, but I plan to google her!
yes
Yes, I do watch her shows, and have even tried a few of her recipes.
I’ve watched her many times but don’t have any of her books.
Yes. I have seen several of her series on PBS.
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Yes i have watched Lidia Bastianich on tv, although it has been a while ago. She is a pleasure to watch. Her son is also on a few shows lately and one assumes he was well trained by his mother with her wonderful cooking skills and recipes.
I haven’t, but I think it would be fun!
I’ve watched Lidia many times, love her recipies!
Very nice giveaway Jane! What could be better than learning from a real pro?
I have only watched her show a time or two.
I love watching Lidia on TV. Her knowledge is great!
Never heard of her.
I have watched Lidia Bastianich on TV and I love her recipes and would love to win a copy of her cookbook.
I love to watch her on tv! Would love to have her cookbook!!
Only seen a show or two of her shows but would love to watch more. I love Italian cuisine, especially making it the right ways and not the Americanized way which clogs the arteries. :-)
i have not, but will!
I have seen her when she has been a guest on QVC. I have not seen her show though.
I watch her all the time. Her Christmas in Italy show on PBS I watched years ago was one of my favorites.
Oh I have been watching her for years. Once it’s on I can never change the channel. Yummmmmm
I have not seen her show but I’m going to look for it.
I don’t have TV, so I haven’t seen her.
that meatloaf look incredible
Yes I watched her.
Yes, her food looks wonderful.
I have not but her recipes sound great! Thanks for the giveaway~
I have watched her shows.
I have seen her on tv. She’s a great cook and I’d love to learn some of her recipes!
I have watched her on tv many times and have gotten so excited because I love her recipes as well as learning so many useful tips from her. Italian food is my favorite. I would love to win her cookbook.
Yes, I have watched her!
Saw her on Master Chef but have not seen her cooking show!
Yup, I’ve watched her and my mother has even made a few of her recipes.
Yes, I have. Shes wonderful
I subscribe via email
No, but I love Italian cooking!
Yes, I have.
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No but I’m going to seek her out now!
Definitely. Reminds me of my Nonna..
I haven’t but i’m sure my daughter has
I have never seen her show. I love Italian food and would love to try some of the recipes.
Yes! It all looks delicious!
Yes, I have watched her on TV and would love to win her cookbook. :-)
I love Lidia. We frequent her restaurant in Pittsburgh and have never been disappointed!
Absolutely - she is an amazing cook! I adore Italian cuisine.
I want to try the meatloaf recipe from her new cookbook! :)
I have watched her on PBS and always get hungry I would love to have her book
I have, I love her!
Hi Jane! I have two of Lidia’s Cookbooks and subscribe to her newsletter. She is one of my favorite chefs!
No, but I will now! That book looks gorgeous!
I watch her on the weekends on our PBS station. Love her.
No… only her son on MasterChef!