Lidia's Kitchen
Lidia's Kitchen is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 88 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2026.
Last episode
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Lidia's fig tree reminds her of her time growing up in Istria, where they would grow fruit trees. She makes roasted pork loin with dried cherry sauce, then fennel and Asian pear salad.
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24:22Lidia starts off with lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella, then she makes a flavourful escarole olive oil mashed potatoes, and finishes with baked stuffed vegetables.
24:22As a teenager, Lidia took charge of most dinners at home, soups being a popular choice. In this episode, she makes potato and pasta soup, polenta with honey and berries, and uses leftover polenta.
24:22After the introduction of the southern Italian classics to American cuisine, the northern flavours began to arrive as well - layered casserole, herbed frittata rollup, and cavatappi with beef guazetto.
24:22Winter is always a tough time for the garden but makes cold weather crops more valuable. Some recipes include - orecchiette with breadcrumbs, pancetta, and a cabbage salad with dressing.
24:22Lidia went to school near Trieste and picked up many essential kitchen skills. Inspired by the soups in school lunches, she makes cannellini bean and lentil soup, and a one pot of sausages and apples.
24:22Lidia talks the hard work involved with making flour, then bread and pasta. She makes croutons with a Caesar salad, then a fusilli with spinach and herbed ricotta, and a lagane pasta with chickpeas.
24:21The city of Trieste always filled Lidia with excitement. She cooks recipes inspired by her Zia Nina - mussels triestine, orange raspberry spritz, and a coffee panna cotta.
24:22As a child, Lidia's courtyard was home to several animals. She recollects those memories and creates a medley of ingredients for chopped salad, chicken cacciatore, and potato egg frico.
24:21The beautiful Adriatic Sea was a big part of Lidia's childhood, and she savours the bounty of its waters. She prepares linguine with clams, three Italian styles for bruschetta, mussels with farro stew.
24:21Lidia reminisces about her childhood chores, like helping her grandmother prepare ricotta. She celebrates the culture of cheese and prepares two ways to make crostini and stuffed potatoes.
24:21The tradition of kneading dough has always been around in Lidia's family. She prepares a buttery, flaky crostata with kale, butternut squash and ricotta, and a pappardelle with fresh mushrooms.
24:21Lidia remembers Grandma Rosa's olive trees and showcases recipes such as striped bass with braised broccolini and olive oil cake, a culinary creation that's perfect with any meal of the day.
24:21Lidia reminisces about her grandma's cantina (cellar) and makes pantry friendly dishes - cannellini and pancetta bruschetta and tuna chickpea salad.
Season 7
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Grandma Erminia's favourites grace today's menu and include a rice and pea soup; a simple prosciutto cotto sandwich and a dish that the family finds on many Sunday menus: baked stuffed shells. 24:21 Expired
Italian American cuisine continues to evolve with time. Lidia demonstrates a traditional favourite, spaghetti with meatballs. Then, a contemporary pork chop Milanese that is a delicacy. 24:21 Expired
Lidia shares three simply delicious Italian classics - a prosciutto cotto appetiser, lemony shrimp over zucchini, and a light olive oil cake to finish of the meal. 24:21 Expired
Fresh pasta with pear and pecorino is a restaurant favourite at Felidia, and Lidia shows how to use that flavour combination in a risotto. She also makes short ribs braised in barolo with orzo. 24:21 Expired
Rome is one of Lidia's favourite cities, and she features some Roman classic techniques. Recipes include scallops saltimbocca and lamb chops with mint salsa verde and roasted potato wedges. 24:21 Expired
Italian sweets are today's focus and include: blueberry and ricotta Parfait, chocolate zabaglione and raspberry and walnut butter cookies.