I recently described chef Lidia Bastianich to a colleague as the “first lady of Italian cooking in the United States” — ...

If you’re Italian American like I am, antipasto isn’t just the start of a meal; it’s an event unto itself. My dad considered the appetizer platter the best part of Christmas Day (...or any holiday or ...

You don't need to dump your pasta and all of its useful cooking water into a colander. Chef Lidia Bastianich uses a tool that ...

Lidia Mattichio Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on public television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Her current ...

Chef Lidia Bastianich never serves pasta on a plate, and for good reason -- here's why you shouldn't either when serving noodles for dinner at home.

Since 2011, Lidia Bastianich, one of the most celebrated chefs in the country, has crisscrossed the country for her PBS show, Lidia Celebrates America. The show shines a light on the rich diversity of ...

Lidia Mattichio Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on public television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Her current ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The Ashley Lauren Foundation has announced its Chefs Who Care event, set to ...

NEW YORK – Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. If kids came home from school and mom was out, they went to the neighbors for a snack. If ...

Professional chefs commonly enjoy a wide variety of flavors and celebrate them in their cooking. However, there is one herb ...