Discover Lidia Bastianich's favorite soft Italian cheese for ultra-fluffy focaccia and how her go-to pick elevates every bite of the tasty bread.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After 50 years running restaurants, 26 years cooking on Public Television and writing 16 books, Lidia Bastianich is trying ...

NEW YORK – Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. If kids came home from school and mom was out, they went to the neighbors for a snack. If ...

When it comes to Italian pasta toppings, parmesan (which isn't just a less fancy name for Parmigiano Reggiano) tends to get all the buzz. However, while parmesan is undoubtedly delightful, it isn't ...

Lidia Mattichio Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on public television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Her current ...