

Good Friends & Good Food
Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.

Good Friends & Good Food
Season 11 Episode 1103 | 26m 46s | CC
The best part about gathering around the table is sharing good food with good company. Grandson Ethan swings by to help Lidia build the ultimate Italian Cheeseboard. Then she cooks up an easy crowd-pleaser Skillet Sausage & Peppers. For a sweet finish, Lidia makes a childhood favorite, St. Joseph’s Zeppole. So tune in to learn how to entertain with showstopping ease the Lidia way!
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