Where’s Lidia?
October 16, 2025
I would love to see you all at my upcoming events!
11/25 – Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors Premieres on PBS.
12/4 – Book signing at Bagliani’s...
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CANESTRATO PUGLIESE: A Rare Treat for Cheese Lovers
October 17, 2019
In Puglia, as in all the southern regions, a bowl of pasta is rarely served without a shower of local, aged pecorino over the top. As a lover of sheep’s milk...
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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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