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Hardcover

From the beloved TV chef and best-selling authorher favorite recipes for flavorful, no-fuss Italian food that use just one pot or pan (or two!).The companion cookbook to the upcoming public-television seriesLidias Kitchen: Home Cooking.

Lidia Bastianichdoyenne of Italian cooking (Chicago Times)makes Italian cooking easy for everyone with this new, beautifully designed, easy-to-use cookbook. Here are more than 100 homey, simple-to-prepare recipes that require fewer steps and fewer ingredients (not to mention fewer dirty pots and pans!), without sacrificing any of their flavor.

These are just a few of the delectable dishes that fill this essential book of recipes:

Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata
One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana
Roasted Squash and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and Almonds
Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto
Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry
Skillet Lasagna
Braised Calamari with Olives and Peppers
Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Apple Cranberry Crumble

Some of them are old favorites, others are Lidias new creations, but every one represents Italian food at its most essentialguaranteed to transport home cooks to Italy with a minimum of fuss and muss.Tutti a tavola a mangiare!