Lidia's Italian Celebration: 95 Recipes for Festive and Flavorful Gatherings Lidia's Italian Celebration: 95 Recipes for Festive and Flavorful Gatherings is the perfect cookbook for anyone hosting an Italian-themed celebration. Written by celebrity chef and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich, this cookbook is full of delicious and traditional Italian dishes that will be sure to delight all of your guests. Using a mix of classic Italian recipes and modern twists on traditional dishes, Lidia gives readers not only a taste of the history and culture of Italy, but also a range of recipes from appetizers to desserts to make your celebration even more special. From creative ideas for pasta dishes to focaccia sandwiches to Cannoli with crunchy shells, ricotta cream and chocolate chips, there is something for everyone in this cookbook. In her introduction, Lidia shares her family's Italian roots and why it is so important to her to preserve the Italian culinary traditions. She has been passionate about Italian food for her entire life, and aims to share her knowledge and passion with readers in a meaningful way. Lidia offers cooking tips and tricks throughout the book, ranging from selecting the right ingredients to how to assemble and serve the dishes. In addition to the recipes, Lidia also provides important information on regional Italian ingredients found in markets or specialty stores. This will help readers to source the best quality ingredients for their dishes. Lidia also offers an in-depth explanation of Italian Festivals and Holidays, so readers can plan and prepare dishes for the special celebrations in their lives. To make it even easier for readers, Lidia's Italian Celebration organizes the recipes according to occasion, so readers can easily find the perfect dishes for their celebration. With recipes for pasta dishes, soups, stews, and meats, vegetarian dishes, side dishes, and desserts, Lidia's Italian Celebration: 95 Recipes for Festive and Flavorful Gatherings has it all. This cookbook is sure to become a go-to for Italian-themed celebrations. Whether you're planning a family gathering, a romantic dinner for two, or a dinner party with friends, you're sure to find something special in this collection of recipes. Lidia's Italian Celebration is sure to deliver all the flavor, fun and festivity you've come to expect from Italian cuisine. Get cooking and enjoy a true Italian celebration with Lidia's Italian Celebration: 95 Recipes for Festive and Flavor