Lidia recommends boiling the zucchini whole. Since zucchinis tend to absorb water, it's important to leave the stem and the tips on while boiling the veggie. If you cut the stem and tip off, the ...

This dish for stuffed zucchini can be served hot or at room temperature. The recipe comes from Lidia Bastianich’s book “Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen” (Knopf, 2001). It can be a side dish or ...

Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich is known for her elegantly rustic Italian recipes that just about any home cook can master. From casseroles to desserts and more, the popular PBS culinary host has done ...

Cook the Lidia way with her easy Mushroom Ragu & Gratinate of Pork, Eggplant & Zucchini. Make your kitchen work for you! Lidia whips up a personal favorite, Mushroom Ragu served over a bed of polenta.

Today, we’re talking about zucchini–those vibrant green gems that we sometimes just don’t know what to do with. If you’ve got a garden full of them, let us help! We’ve got 21 of the best zucchini ...

The recipe comes from Lidia Bastianich’s book “Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen” (Knopf, 2001). It can be a side dish or vegetarian main course. The recipe also may inspire ideas for different ...