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Lidia's Italy

Tender Pork Chops, Loose Polenta (#213)

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A toast to Friuli includes Polenta and spinach soup and braised pork chops with savoy cabbage.

Program Description: LIDIA'S ITALY celebrates the land Lidia Bastianich calls home. In her new series, Lidia journeys throughout Italy to sample and prepare local specialties from Rome, Naples, Padua, Sicily, Trieste and Istria. Back in her kitchen in the United States, the warm and engaging host demonstrates two or three recipes she encountered during her travels. Throughout the series, friends and family often join Lidia in the kitchen. Her daughter Tanya introduces some of Lidia's favorite hidden cultural treasures, while her son Joseph frequently stops by to discuss regional wines.

All Upcoming Episodes

Sweet Napoli (#203)

Lidia whips up pizzelle, a pastry pocket stuffed with escarole and sausage, and baba for dessert.
- Mon, December 1, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 1, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Maremma Chard Pillows (#204)

Tortelli filled with chicken liver, spinach and ricotta and a savory sage pudding are created.
- Wed, December 3, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 3, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Sea and Land The Roman Way (#205)

Crespelle with Mushrooms and Grana Padano Cheese and Pasta with Spinach and Ceci Beans are made.
- Fri, December 5, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 5, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Sausage Alla Romana (#209)

Perciatelli, Roasted Potatoes with small Artichokes and braised Artichokes with Pecorino are made.
- Sun, December 7, 1:30 AM on IPTV HD
- Fri, December 12, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 12, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Vegetarian Rome (#206)

A filet of wild boar with prune and apple sauce and chickpea and porcini mushroom soup are made.
- Sun, December 7, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 7, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Porcini Wrap (#207)

Lidia's granddaughters help her prepare sausage with fennel and olives and a ricotta cake.
- Mon, December 8, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 8, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
What A Boar (#208)

Monkfish in brodetto with artichokes and skillet fennel with capers are on today's menu.
- Wed, December 10, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 10, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Eggplant and Tuna Alla Siciliana (#210)

Smothered Eggplant and Vegetables, Grilled Tuna with Oregano and Ziti with Tomatoes and Eggplant.
- Sun, December 14, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 14, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Sicilian Street Food (#211)

Chef Fortunato Nicotra helps prepare Grouper Matalotta-style and Panelle, a Fried Chickpea Polenta.
- Mon, December 15, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 15, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Stack Those Cannoli (#212)

Joe gives an aperitivo lesson. Grandma helps make Fettuccine and Swordfish and a Cannoli Napoleon.
- Wed, December 17, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 17, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Tender Pork Chops, Loose Polenta (#213)

A toast to Friuli includes Polenta and spinach soup and braised pork chops with savoy cabbage.
- Fri, December 19, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 19, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Risotto Fresh and Green (#214)

Montasio cheese making is featured. Risotto with Spinach and Tangy Skillet Turnips with Potatoes.
- Sun, December 21, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 21, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
To Crumb Or Not to Crumb (#215)

Chef Zito creates celery chutney, baked onions from Acquaviva and bucatini with toasted breadcrumbs.
- Mon, December 22, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 22, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Farro The Story (#216)

Tagliatelle Pasta, Tagliatelle with Chick Peas and Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Faro Salad are made.
- Wed, December 24, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Wed, December 24, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Best Focaccia Ever (#217)

Caramelized Almond Wafers and Focaccia with Onions and Tomatoes and Mozzarella and Basil are made.
- Fri, December 26, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, December 26, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Tajarin- Yellow and Gold (#218)

Roasted Goose with Mlinzi and Frittata with Asparagus and Scallions showcase the flavors of Istria.
- Sun, December 28, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sun, December 28, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Istrian Seafood Mix (#219)

After exploring Trieste, Asparagus and Rice Soup, Istrian Seafood Stew and Quince Soup are made.
- Mon, December 29, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Mon, December 29, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World