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Let's Make Dinner
Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.
Let's Make Dinner
Season 11 Episode 1121 | 26m 46s | CC
Eating together is not the only way for friends and family to bond. Cooking together also creates a special connection. So let’s make dinner all together! Lidia’s quick Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto is perfect for that. And with a little bit of planning ahead, Lidia’s Poached Chicken and Giardiniera Salad is a complete meal packed with protein, vegetables, color, and flavor!
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