

The Start of the Season
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.

The Start of the Season
Season 11 Episode 1123 | 26m 46s | CC
Today, Lidia whips up a batch of Cannellini Pesto Dip to get a taste of spring. Granddaughter Julia also stops by to enjoy the crudités spread and dip. To honor springtime vegetables, Lidia makes her classic Spaghetti Primavera. And springtime ricotta is always the sweetest, so Lidia’s Spinach, Bread & Ricotta Frittata tastes best when made this time of year! Spring has sprung! Let’s get inspired!
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