From the beloved TV chef and best-selling author—her favorite recipes for flavorful, no-fuss Italian food that use just one pot or pan (or two!). The companion cookbook to the upcoming public-television series Lidia’s Kitchen: Home Cooking.

Lidia Bastianich—"doyenne of Italian cooking" (Chicago Times)—makes Italian cooking easy for everyone with this new, beautifully designed, easy-to-use cookbook. Here are more than 100 homey, simple-to-prepare recipes that require fewer steps and fewer ingredients (not to mention fewer dirty pots and pans!), without sacrificing any of their flavor.
 
These are just a few of the delectable dishes that fill this essential book of recipes:
 

• Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata
• One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana
• Roasted Squash and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and Almonds
• Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto
• Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry
• Skillet Lasagna
• Braised Calamari with Olives and Peppers
• Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs
• Apple Cranberry Crumble