How many seasons does Lidia's Kitchen have?

Lidia's Kitchen has 12 seasons with 300 episodes.

When did Lidia's Kitchen premiere?

Lidia's Kitchen premiered on August 25, 2014.

Lidia's Kitchen

Name: Lidia's Kitchen
Genre: Food
Rating: 8.3

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12 Seasons · 300 Episodes · Premiered August 25, 2014

"Lidia's Kitchen" is the quintessential culinary masterclass with beloved chef, Emmy-winning TV host, and author Lidia Bastianich as your private chef-instructor. In this comprehensive series, Lidia's passion for teaching is evident. She not only describes proper techniques to prepare foods of all kinds in classic and new Italian recipes, she guides viewers through the vast sea of subtle flavors, imparting tips about how to buy and store ingredients. After 25 years of writing cookbooks and 18 years on public television, this series is Lidia's most complete work on Italian cuisine yet. Nourish your soul with the goodness of genuine Italian hospitality and family recipes from Lidia's Kitchen to yours.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

26 episodes

E01

A Delicious Elegant Meal

Sat, Oct 5 2013 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

All in the Pantry

Sat, Oct 12 2013 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Two Savory Soups and Ligurian Focaccia

Sat, Oct 19 2013 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Time for Brunch

Sat, Oct 26 2013 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

Classics With a Twist

Tue, Nov 5 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Under the Sea

Sat, Nov 9 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Waste Not Want Not!

Sat, Nov 16 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Pork Kabobs and Heavenly Ham

Sat, Nov 23 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Not Your Typical Burger

Sat, Nov 30 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Comfort Food

Sat, Dec 7 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Just for the Halibut

Sat, Dec 14 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Crostini to Parmigiana

Sat, Dec 21 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Rustic and Rich Flavors

Sat, Dec 28 2013 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Sundays With Nonna Rosa

Sat, Jan 4 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Potato Pizza

Sat, Jan 11 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Seafood Surprises

Sat, Jan 18 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Get to Know Your Grains

Sat, Jan 25 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Rice Is Twice as Nice

Sat, Feb 1 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Summertime Delights

Sat, Feb 8 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Heart Healthy & Heavenly

Sat, Feb 15 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Party Favorites

Sat, Feb 22 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Chicken Three Ways

Sat, Mar 1 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Michelangelo's Favorite Pasta

Sat, Mar 8 2014 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Good Enough for Grandma

Sat, Mar 15 2014 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

A Light and Delicious Supper

Sat, Mar 22 2014 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Piemonte Peppers

Sat, Mar 29 2014 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2

26 episodes

Season 3

14 episodes

E02

Crespelle

Sat, Oct 10 2015 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Celery, artichoke and mortadella salad stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella; strawberries topped with balsamic vinegar.

E04

Eggs

Sat, Oct 24 2015 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Egg-battered zucchini roll-ups; fennel, red onion and celery salad topped with Italian salami; frittata filled with ricotta, tomatoes, onion and basil.

E06

Braising

Sat, Nov 7 2015 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Italian-style quiche; tender beef braised in Barolo wine; braised broccoli rabe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

E07

Pizza

Sat, Nov 14 2015 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Margherita-style pizza; pizza topped with prosciutto; salad made with cucumbers, string beans and potatoes; peaches and blueberries in prosecco.

E08

Braising Smaller Cuts

Sat, Nov 21 2015 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A salad of radicchio and oranges; braised chicken thigh with potatoes and olives; braised cauliflower.

E09

Quick and Delicious Braises

Sat, Nov 28 2015 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Lettuce soup in a fontina gratin; pork tenderloin with balsamic onions; string beans and rocky mashed potatoes with garlic and olive oil.

E14

More Pasta

Sat, Jan 2 2016 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Linguine with Swiss chard; farfalle with swordfish; spaghetti and meatballs.

E16

Seared Steak

Sat, Jan 16 2016 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Montasio cheese frico stuffed with potatoes and onions; seared steak with rosemary, shallot and mixed mushrooms; braised escarole.

E21

Gnocchi

Sat, Feb 20 2016 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Butternut squash gnocchi; marinated breast of chicken seared with shiitake mushrooms, rosemary and sage; sauteed Brussels sprouts.

E22

Brodetto

Sat, Feb 27 2016 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Baked Pasta

Sat, Mar 5 2016 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Vegetables

Sat, Mar 12 2016 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Dough and Crusts

Sat, Mar 19 2016 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Zucchini and rice crostata; zeppole, a fried dough stuffed with ricotta; steamed mussel dish with white wine, onions, bay leaves and peperoncino.

E26

Antipasti

Sat, Mar 26 2016 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 4

26 episodes

Season 5

26 episodes

E01

Italian American Classics

Sat, Oct 7 2017 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella; eggplant parmigiana stacks; simple salad.

E02

Fish Fiesta

Sat, Oct 14 2017 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Mussels with fennel and saffron served with grilled bread; cucumber salad; baked striped bass with lemon sauce.

E03

It's Pasta Night!

Sat, Oct 21 2017 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs; pasta chinja -- baked pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs and egg; panzanella calabrese.

E04

A Comforting Casserole

Sat, Oct 28 2017 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A layered casserole of beef, cabbage and potatoes; spiced fruit compote; coffee panna cotta.

E05

Crazy for Mushrooms

Sat, Nov 4 2017 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E06

Spiced Up Soup and Salad Night

Sat, Nov 11 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Spicy Italian-style vegetable soup; bruschetta with nduja -- a country bread topped with sausage; skillet peppers and potatoes.

E07

A Special Occasion

Sat, Nov 18 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Wedding soup includes vegetables and meatballs; Prosecco punch; roasted lamb shoulder with carrots and parsnips.

E08

The Roast

Sat, Nov 25 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E09

Weeknight Dinner

Sat, Dec 2 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sausage crostini; penne rigate in vodka sauce; arugula salad with porcini mushrooms and cheese shavings.

E10

A Dinner Party

Sat, Dec 9 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Swordfish alla Bagnara; spicy bloody mary; a classic lagane e ceci, pasta made with chickpeas and peperoncino.

E11

Party Fixings

Sat, Dec 16 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Cold Weather Comforts

Sat, Dec 23 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Game Day Bites

Sat, Dec 30 2017 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Pizza Party

Sat, Jan 6 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Italian Staples

Sat, Jan 13 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Meatballs

Sat, Jan 20 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

The Dessert Table

Sat, Jan 27 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Slow Cooking

Sat, Feb 3 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Heartwarming Favorites

Sat, Feb 10 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

A Winter Garden

Sat, Feb 17 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Italian Style BBQ

Sat, Feb 24 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Tomato Time

Sat, Mar 3 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Family Brunch

Sat, Mar 10 2018 5:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E24

Cocktail Party

Sat, Mar 17 2018 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E25

A Summer Shindig

Sat, Mar 24 2018 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E26

Summer Picnic

Sat, Mar 31 2018 4:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

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.