Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich reveals the canned tomato she trusts most when making Italian dishes, providing a better balance of sweetness and acidity.

It's no surprise that Lidia Bastianich would choose a spread of vibrant, fruity Italian dishes (including clever wine ...

Lidia Bastianich is one of the United States' greatest culinary television personality, cook book authors, and restaurateurs, but her life story began far away from the USA. Born to an Italian family ...

The Italian cookbook author, TV show host, and restaurateur came to Denver as part of her focus on volunteers fighting hunger around the country. Chef Lidia Bastianich (center, seated), Carrie Shores ...

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 ...

Even the best-known gourmet chefs have their personal likes and dislikes. These can include common spices and herbs that home cooks may deploy without a second thought. In the case of Italian cuisine ...

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 ...

After 50 years running restaurants, 26 years cooking on Public Television and writing 16 books, Lidia Bastianich is trying something new: dedicating a cookbook to one singular food. And that food?