Ep 6. The Best Bar Food

Lidia's Kitchen is a cooking show where the famous Italian chef, Lidia Bastianich, shares some of her best culinary secrets and tasty dishes in a simple and easy-to-follow manner. In season 6 episode 6 of Lidia's Kitchen, Lidia shows her audience how to make some of the best bar foods to impress friends and family.

Throughout the episode, Lidia prepares a selection of delicious and savory appetizers and snacks that are perfect for entertaining guests and enjoying with a drink after a long day. This episode is perfect for anyone who loves to entertain or just wants to learn how to create easy and satisfying dishes for a relaxed night at home.

The episode begins with Lidia preparing her version of olive oil-crusted flatbread and a mezze plate, which includes a variety of pickled vegetables, hummus, and salumi. She also shares her recipe for piadina, a traditional Italian flatbread sandwich, loaded with prosciutto and arugula, which is a perfect snack to serve during a game night or movie marathon.

Lidia also puts a unique twist on one of the classic bar foods by preparing homemade pretzels with a spicy beer mustard dipping sauce. She takes her audience on a journey to Munich, where she learns about the history of the pretzel and the importance of beer in German culture. With her signature Italian twist, she adds a brush of olive oil and a sprinkle of rosemary, which elevates the flavor of the pretzel to the next level.

In addition to the snacks, Lidia also prepares a classic Italian dish, the arancini, a deep-fried rice ball filled with cheese and ragù sauce. She explains the origins of this dish and how it's a popular street food in Sicily. Lidia shows her viewers how to create the perfect texture for the risotto and how to stuff it with a delicious cheese filling.

To finish off the episode, Lidia whips up a batch of mini tiramisu cups, which are easy to assemble and perfect for serving as a dessert at a cocktail party. She breaks down the traditional recipe and explains how she's simplified it, using ingredients that are readily available in most supermarkets.

Overall, the Best Bar Food episode of Lidia's Kitchen is a fun and engaging exploration of some of the best snacks and appetizers to enjoy with friends and family. Lidia's easy-to-follow instructions and warm personality make this episode perfect for anyone who loves entertaining or wants to impress their guests with some delicious and unique snacks.