Cornmeal was a staple in Lidia’s childhood in Italy. "I recall this simple… This was one of the first dishes on the menu when we opened, and it is still a family favorite at home. These ...

Lidia and her family were forced to flee the communist regime. After a dramatic escape that involved temporary separation from her father in Italy ... Television Food Show, Best Chefs in America ...

Fans will appreciate this companion book to Bastianich's latest PBS series of the same name (after Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen ... of stills from the show; they impart new information ...