Ep 14. A Meal for the Grandkids

Lidia's Kitchen season 6 episode 14, titled "A Meal for the Grandkids," features renowned chef Lidia Bastianich creating delicious and healthy recipes tailored to her grandchildren's favorite foods. Lidia invites her three grandchildren, Ethan, Lorenzo, and Julia, to join her in the kitchen as they prepare a mouth-watering meal together.

In this episode, Lidia showcases her expertise in cooking traditional Italian dishes that cater to the palates of kids. The kids' menu consists of homemade pizzas with a variety of toppings, including mushrooms, homemade tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Additionally, Lidia surprises her grandkids with a delectable dessert - strawberry and ricotta-filled crepes.

The episode starts with Lidia and her grandkids exploring the local farmers' market to buy fresh and organic produce for the recipes. Lidia explains the importance of using quality ingredients while cooking and how it impacts the taste and nutrients in the dish.

As they head back to the kitchen, Lidia demonstrates how to make the dough for the pizza crust while involving the kids in the process. The grandchildren knead the dough and help spread the tomato sauce on the crust, and then top it with their choice of ingredients. The pizzas are then baked in an oven until the cheese is melted, and the crust is golden brown.

As the kids enjoy their pizza, Lidia moves onto the dessert, where she makes a batter for the crepes and shows the grandkids how to cook it over a hot skillet. The children are excited to spoon in the strawberry and ricotta filling into each crepe and taste the deliciousness.

Throughout the episode, Lidia shares her secret tips and tricks on how to involve kids in cooking and to keep them interested in healthy eating. She also emphasizes the importance of eating together as a family as it promotes healthy relationships and fosters family bonding.

In the end, the grandkids are thrilled to have made their pizzas from scratch and the delicious dessert with their beloved grandmother. With this episode, viewers will learn new recipes and techniques for involving kids in cooking and, most importantly, learn the value of cooking and eating together as a family.