I know the resilience of Houstonians. We come together and make things happen. As we move forward and the rebuilding process begins, I thought it fitting to feature classic ‘comfort food’ recipes…
Lidia Bastianich
Wine & Food Week Rocks The Woodlands!
I’m in awe every year at one of the biggest and BEST food and wine extravaganzas in the country! Grab your tickets a.s.a.p. before the 13th annual Wine & Food Week returns to The Woodlands, June 5-11.
Lidia Bastianich’s Thanksgiving FEAST!
Have we got a holiday spread for you this week! I reached out to Lidia Bastianich for a fabulous alternative to traditional turkey and, per usual, she delivered tenfold…an ENTIRE MEAL!
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
These Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes (“Purè di Patate all’Olio”) from star chef Lidia Bastianich are SO easy! Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes work perfectly, along with kosher salt, black pepper and EVOO – that’s all folks!
Marinated Winter Squash
Beautiful butternut squash (“Zucca Gialla Marinata”), sliced and fried, then layered with basil leaves and a simple garlic marinade from Lidia Bastianich! Sure to make for a fabulous appetizer or side for your holiday table.
Prune-Stuffed Roast Loin of Pork
A luscious Pork Loin, or “Arrosto di Maiale alle Prugne,” from Lidia Bastianich. This juicy holiday centerpiece comes stuffed with bourbon-soaked prunes, which give it that extra something from this Italian-born celebrity chef!
Cast Iron Cookin’
Hot and hearty dishes that require little skill–just a skillet! From layered breakfast enchiladas to a classic campfire dessert, we’ve got you covered with one-pan wonder meals best served in cast iron cookware…
Lidia’s Chicken with Olives and Pine Nuts
Lidia Bastianich actually prepared this dish in MY kitchen! This dish is so simple but so delicious. We paired it with the Bastianich Vespa Bianco, an it was a match made in heaven.
Authentic Italian All Week Long!
Columbus Day kicks off our love of Italian this week on Goodtaste. Fitting that October is National Pasta Month, as well as the birth month of Columbus himself! Enjoy timeless recipes, how-to videos and more authentic eats from some big names…
Take Hold of Your Health in 2015!
Continue to think local and green in 2015 – and feel motivated to take the reigns on fresh cuisine! The clock starts now on wiser eating habits with guilt-free soups, salads, and smoothies that don’t skimp on taste or the nutrients our bodies crave…
Fall Foodie Favorites!
Fall dishes to get you in the mood for the holidays ahead! Right now, you can also enter to win a trip for 2 to New York City…
Eataly’s All-New NYC Nutella Bar
No trip to NYC is complete in my book without a visit to Eataly — a world-famous Italian market now a brand new Nutella Bar. This latest addition at Eataly NYC allows guests to discover and experience Nutella in creative ways they have never tried before…
Lidia Bastianich’s Easy Tomato Basil Capellini
It doesn’t get much better than this! We’re packing on the pasta with the Pasta Queen. Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich is an old friend, and it’s such a treat to cook with her whenever she makes it into town. On this day, we tackled one of her beloved standards: Tomato Basil Capellini.
A Beautiful Sunset Signals Awesome 2014
On New Year’s Eve at our house, a glass was raised to Lionel Cousin, owner and winemaker at Cupano in beautiful Tuscany…the Brunello region to be specific. It was about eight years ago – a day at Cupano that changed my life and my husband’s in ways we never could have predicted!
Best Holiday Recipes That Really Take Off!
December is such a magical month! Many amazing chefs have shared some of their favorite recipes with me, and I’m thrilled to share them with you. I’ve put all the recipes in one place…right here…
