Make the Most Out of At-Home Meals with Lidia Bastianich’s Latest Tips & Recipes

KCPT

• Published on May 13, 2020

Learn from the best: Lidia Bastianich, the renowned chef, author and Emmy-winning TV personality has shared some of her favorite Italian recipes and cooking tips perfect for our current time.

From her Long Island home, the owner of the beloved Kansas City restaurant has recorded a series of new videos, where she reads from her book, Lidia's Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine, including helpful tips about repurposing leftover bread and pasta, working with potatoes and whipping up a stellar marinara sauce.

Chef Lidia Bastianich shares some ideas on how you can include leftover bread in a delicious recipe, instead of throwing it away!

Chef Lidia shares how to properly reheat leftover pasta to have it tasting as good as brand new!

Chef Lidia shares what must be included to make the best tasting marinara!

Restaurants might currently be closed, but recreating some of Lidia’s favorites might be the next best thing. If you’re looking to treat your loved ones to some delicious Italian, you can also check out some of her favorite Italian recipes here.