Lidia's Kitchen - Season 5
Season 5
Episodes
Italian American Classics
Lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella; eggplant parmigiana stacks; simple salad.
Fish Fiesta
Mussels with fennel and saffron served with grilled bread; cucumber salad; baked striped bass with lemon sauce.
It's Pasta Night!
Spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs; pasta chinja -- baked pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs and egg; panzanella calabrese.
A Comforting Casserole
A layered casserole of beef, cabbage and potatoes; spiced fruit compote; coffee panna cotta.
Crazy for Mushrooms
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
Spicy Italian-style vegetable soup; bruschetta with nduja -- a country bread topped with sausage; skillet peppers and potatoes.
A Special Occasion
Wedding soup includes vegetables and meatballs; Prosecco punch; roasted lamb shoulder with carrots and parsnips.
The Roast
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
Sausage crostini; penne rigate in vodka sauce; arugula salad with porcini mushrooms and cheese shavings.
A Dinner Party
Swordfish alla Bagnara; spicy bloody mary; a classic lagane e ceci, pasta made with chickpeas and peperoncino.
Party Fixings
Cold Weather Comforts
Game Day Bites
Pizza Party
Italian Staples
Meatballs
The Dessert Table
Slow Cooking
Heartwarming Favorites
A Winter Garden
Italian Style BBQ
Tomato Time
Family Brunch
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
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
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
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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