Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl

<p><strong>From the beloved TV chef and best-selling author&mdash;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 <em>Lidia's Kitchen: Home Cooking.</em></strong><br /><br />Lidia Bastianich&mdash;"doyenne of Italian cooking" (<em>Chicago Times</em>)&mdash;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.</p> <p>These are just a few of the delectable dishes that fill this essential book of recipes:</p> <ul> <li>Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata</li> <li>One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana</li> <li>Roasted Squash and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and Almonds</li> <li>Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto</li> <li>Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry</li> <li>Skillet Lasagna</li> <li>Braised Calamari with Olives and Peppers</li> <li>Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs</li> <li>Apple Cranberry Crumble</li> </ul> <p>Some of them are old favorites, others are Lidia's new creations, but every one represents Italian food at its most essential&mdash;guaranteed to transport home cooks to Italy with a minimum of fuss and muss. <em>"Tutti a tavola a mangiare!"</em></p>