Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen: A Cookbook

Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is a rich, comforting collection that celebrates the bold, soulful flavors of Italian-American cooking. Featuring more than 150 recipes—from marinara and Sunday sauce to chicken parmigiana and baked ziti—the book blends tradition with technique, elevating familiar classics with professional insight. Generous, nostalgic, and deeply instructive, this collection captures the heart of immigrant cooking and the enduring appeal of “red sauce” cuisine.