Lidia's Favorite Recipes: 100 Foolproof Italian Dishes, from Basic Sauces to Irresistible Entrees: A Cookbook by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich (

Hardcover – October 16, 2012 The beloved chef presents her most accessible and affordable cookbook to date, a gathering of more than 100 Italian recipes that have become Lidia's go-to meals for her very own family—the best, the most comforting, and the most delicious dishes in her repertoire.In Lidia’s Favorite Recipes, you’ll find a fresh take on more than 100 of Lidia’s signature and irresistibly reliable dishes, including:• Fried Mozzarella Skewers—Spiedini alla Romana• Escarole and White Bean Soup—Zuppa di Scarola e Cannellini• Ziti with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage—Ziti con Broccoli Rabe e Salsicce• Baked Stuffed Shells—Conchiglie Ripiene al Forno• Eggplant Parmigiana—Melanzane alla Parmigiana• Savory Seafood Stew—Zuppa di Pesce   • Chicken Cacciatore—Pollo alla Cacciatore         • Veal Ossobuco with Barley Risotto—Ossobuco di Vitello con Risotto d’Orzo• Cannoli Napoleon—Cannolo a Strati       • Limoncello Tiramisù—Tiramisù al LimoncelloFrom the classic sauces to the delicious desse