6 lidia bastianich italian Recipes

cauliflower, red potato, crisp apple (1/2 lb. or so), radishes (about 6 oz), red onion, 1/4-inch dice, imported italian asiago cheese, rind removed, cut in 1/4-inch cubes, toasted coarsely chopped walnuts, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, cider vinegar, chopped fresh italian parsley

potato , preferably yukon gold, unsalted butter, salt, fresh ground white pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, eggs, chopped italian prosciutto, chopped fresh italian parsley, fine dry breadcrumbs (fresh , more if needed), all-purpose flour, vegetable oil

dried cannellini beans, bay leaves, preferably fresh, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt or 1/2 tsp kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing, bacon, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces (3 thick-cut strips), sweet italian sausages, in casings (about 1 1/2 lb.), onion, chopped (1 cup), bay leaves, preferably fresh, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, water, canned italian plum tomatoes , crushed by hand (preferably san marzano, 28 oz. can), coarse sea salt or 1 tsp kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, polenta, freshly cooked and soft

onion, cut in chunks, plump garlic cloves, peeled, fresh basil leaf , preferably small leaf genovese basil, fresh italian parsley, extra virgin olive oil, dried porcini mushrooms , soaked in 1/2 cup warm water, chopped celery, chopped carrots, chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled diced red potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.), cold water, kosher salt, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, rind (card-sized, can also use pecorino, grana padano), frisee, cut into bite-size pieces (aka curley chicory leaves), fresh spinach, green peas (fresh or frozen ), freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , for serving, extra virgin olive oil, best quality for serving