Lidia's Sauces

Lasagna with Ricotta & Mozzarella

September 8, 2022

This Italian-Amewrican classic is especially delicious – and simple – to make using my Garden Vegetable Sauce, bursting with Italian imported tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, garlic and red pepper!

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  • Octopus

    October 17, 2019

    Cooking freshly caught octopus can sometimes be tough. I remember the fishermen, including my uncle Emilio, when they returned from fishing and had caught some...

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    Learn about Provolone

    October 17, 2019

    Provolone originated in Campania and is a semihard cheese made from full-fat cow’s milk. It is a pulled cheese, like mozzarella, that is formed in a pear shape,...

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    A two-minute sauce with a Winter tomato

    October 17, 2019

    Though I am reluctant to use out-of-season, commercially produced fresh tomatoes in a sauce, tomatoes from hothouses are a decent alternative.

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    Cured meats, cheese, and pickled vegetables

    October 7, 2019

    One of the easiest ways to entertain is to prepare a spread of charcuterie, cheeses, and cured and jarred vegetables, served with different condiments and a variety of breads.

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