Lidia Bastianich’s story is the immigrant’s story. It’s one of loss, hard work, love, family, resilience and gratitude. She tells it, finally, in her new memoir, My American Dream.
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Lidia Bastianich’s Polenta Torta with Gorgonzola and Savoy Cabbage
Lidia Bastianich's polenta torta is delicious with Gorgonzola and cabbage, but you can vary the filling however you wish. The dish is ideal for a crowd. You can assemble the tart the day before and then bake it the day of your gathering, and it also reheats well.
Lidia Bastianich’s Almond Torte with Chocolate Chips
This almond cake is delicious as is, but can also be served with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, whipped cream, or zabaglione. It’s great for breakfast or brunch, as well as dessert.
Lidia Bastianich’s Roasted Guinea Hen with Balsamic Glaze
The blend of balsamic vinegar and honey to baste the guinea hen gives the bird a beautiful mahogany glaze and a delicious sweet-tart taste. These hens make an impressive holiday meal.
Lidia Helps You Celebrate Like an Italian
Lidia Bastianich has compiled a collection of recipes in Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian that turn meals into parties—delicious parties with Italian accents.
Summer Fresh, Raw Tomato and Garlic Pasta: 423 Calories
Ah, when it comes to pasta, the Bastianich family knows a thing or two. That’s why we couldn’t resist asking Joe Bastianich of Greenwich, Conn., and his sister Tanya of New York City to share their recipe for a fresh, raw tomato sauce packed with fresh basil and garlic and bejeweled with a scattering of […]
