Author(s): Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Tanya Bastianich Manuali

Food & Wine

From the beloved TV chef and best-selling author-her 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 series Lidia's Kitchen- Home Cooking.Lidia Bastianich-"doyenne 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 Lidia's new creations, but every one represents Italian food at its most essential-guaranteed to transport home cooks to Italy with a minimum of fuss and muss. "Tutti a tavola a mangiare!"