Lidia's Kitchen - Episode Guide

Egg-battered zucchini roll-ups; fennel, red onion and celery salad topped with Italian salami; frittata filled with ricotta, tomatoes, onion and basil.

Braising

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2015

Italian-style quiche; tender beef braised in Barolo wine; braised broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Pizza

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2015

Margherita-style pizza; pizza topped with prosciutto; salad made with cucumbers, string beans and potatoes; peaches and blueberries in prosecco.

Braising Smaller Cuts

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2015

A salad of radicchio and oranges; braised chicken thigh with potatoes and olives; braised cauliflower.

Quick and Delicious Braises

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2015

Lettuce soup in a fontina gratin; pork tenderloin with balsamic onions; string beans and rocky mashed potatoes with garlic and olive oil.

More Pasta

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2016

Linguine with Swiss chard; farfalle with swordfish; spaghetti and meatballs.

Seared Steak

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2016

Montasio cheese frico stuffed with potatoes and onions; seared steak with rosemary, shallot and mixed mushrooms; braised escarole.

Gnocchi

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2016

Butternut squash gnocchi; marinated breast of chicken seared with shiitake mushrooms, rosemary and sage; sauteed Brussels sprouts.

Brodetto

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2016

Baked Pasta

Episode: 3x23 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2016

Vegetables

Episode: 3x24 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2016

Dough and Crusts

Episode: 3x25 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2016

Zucchini and rice crostata; zeppole, a fried dough stuffed with ricotta; steamed mussel dish with white wine, onions, bay leaves and peperoncino.

Antipasti

Episode: 3x26 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2016

Season 4

Layering Italian Flavors

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2016

Poached Egg

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2016

All About Chicken

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2016

Salt

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2016

Gnocchi

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2016

Cooking With Wine

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2016

Eggs - All Different Ways

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2016

Stracciatella -- a simple chicken stock with ribbons of egg and spinach; frittata with ricotta, tomatoes, onions and basil; baked eggplant and eggs.

Italian Taste for Bitter Vegetables

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2016

Ragu

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2016

Lamb and pepper ragu; chestnut and mushroom ragu.

Italian American Favorites

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2016

Fruit Desserts

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2016

Crespelle

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2016

Agrodolce

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Dec 31, 2016

Herbs and Spices

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2017

Steak House Favorites

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2017

Sweet and Savory

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2017

Vegetable Favorites

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2017

Cheese

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2017

My Favorite Braises

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2017

The Tomato

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2017

More Italian American Favorites

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2017

Olive Oil

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2017

Tomato and country bread salad; rice and lentil soup; cannoli napoleon features ricotta cream, almonds and chocolate layered between fried pastry.

Best of Zucchini

Episode: 4x23 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2017

Bolognese

Episode: 4x24 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2017

Italian Cakes

Episode: 4x25 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2017

Acidity

Episode: 4x26 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2017

Season 5

Italian American Classics

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2017

Lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella; eggplant parmigiana stacks; simple salad.

Fish Fiesta

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2017

Mussels with fennel and saffron served with grilled bread; cucumber salad; baked striped bass with lemon sauce.

It's Pasta Night!

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2017

Spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs; pasta chinja -- baked pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs and egg; panzanella calabrese.

A Comforting Casserole

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2017

A layered casserole of beef, cabbage and potatoes; spiced fruit compote; coffee panna cotta.

Crazy for Mushrooms

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2017

Warm mushroom salad topped with pancetta and a poached egg; marinated button mushrooms in a mix of rosemary, orange and garlic; vegetarian chestnut and mushroom ragu.

Spiced Up Soup and Salad Night

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2017

Spicy Italian-style vegetable soup; bruschetta with nduja -- a country bread topped with sausage; skillet peppers and potatoes.

A Special Occasion

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2017

Wedding soup includes vegetables and meatballs; Prosecco punch; roasted lamb shoulder with carrots and parsnips.

The Roast

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2017

Red onions stuffed with rice; roast pork shoulder with roast vegetable sauce; a brown sugar, bourbon and baked pineapple served with vanilla ice cream; a dessert spread with seasonal fruits and Italian specialties.

Weeknight Dinner

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2017

Sausage crostini; penne rigate in vodka sauce; arugula salad with porcini mushrooms and cheese shavings.

A Dinner Party

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2017

Swordfish alla Bagnara; spicy bloody mary; a classic lagane e ceci, pasta made with chickpeas and peperoncino.

Party Fixings

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2017

Cold Weather Comforts

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2017

Game Day Bites

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Dec 30, 2017

Pizza Party

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2018

Italian Staples

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2018

Meatballs

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2018

The Dessert Table

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2018

Slow Cooking

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2018

Heartwarming Favorites

Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2018

A Winter Garden

Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2018

Italian Style BBQ

Episode: 5x21 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2018

Tomato Time

Episode: 5x22 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2018

Family Brunch

Episode: 5x23 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2018

Lidia shares some new show-stopping dishes for the perfect family style brunch that includes crostata with kale butternut squash and ricotta, made of a flaky dough filled with a creamy colorful mix of ricotta, kale, butternut squash and golden raisins. Carrot and orange salad is the next item on the menu-a bright dish that adds color to any meal. Lidia's potato and egg frico, a crispy asiago cheese crust made with potatoes and eggs, is always a winner at the brunch table. There is always room at the family brunch table for a bellini bar, so Lidia shares her ideas for that as well.

Cocktail Party

Episode: 5x24 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2018

Italians love to celebrate life, family and friends. Lidia teaches how to keep guests feeling happy with a few of her favorite party tricks. The menu includes spicy stuffed clams with cheesy breadcrumbs, Italian deviled eggs made with salsa verde and meatless meatballs with cheese and quinoa, an addictive bite-size snack. For a little extra fun, she also shows some of her favorite fruity spritzers.

A Summer Shindig

Episode: 5x25 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2018

Summertime is dinner party season, and Lidia loves to serve family style meals. Today, she creates a summer menu fit for any celebration. The menu includes grilled skewers of shrimp spiedini with zucchini and tomato salsa, steamed summery green beans with mint pesto and berry tiramisu. Lidia's summer berry twist is one of the most famous Italian desserts.

Summer Picnic

Episode: 5x26 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2018

Italians love a good picnic, and Lidia shares some of her favorite picnic foods from her childhood. The menu includes herb frittata rollups, a must-have finger food rolled up with a layer of flavor packed pesto. Lidia's pasta salad with tomato, mozzarella and green beans is a hearty pasta salad that is perfect for any picnic. Her blueberry and ricotta parfait is made with homemade ricotta, blueberry sauce, candied almonds and cake.

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