The Talk: Lidia Bastianich Panettone and Chocolate Parfait Recipe

The Talk: Lidia Bastianich

Lidia Bastianich was a guest chef in The Talk kitchen during the ladies’ trip to New York City. She made them a Panettone and Chocolate Parfait for dessert after a main course of Red Onion and Pear Pork Chops. Plus, try her Carrot and Apple Salad.

The Talk: Lidia Bastianich Carrot and Apple Salad Recipe

This is a bonus side dish recipe that Lidia did not have time to make on the show. Enjoy a Carrot and Apple Salad if you want to put together a simple side in a hurry.

Ingredients

• 3 peeled, julienned Carrots
• Juice of 1 Orange
• 2 tbsp chopped Italian Parsley
• 2 skin-on, julienned Granny Smith Apples
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Directions

1. Toss carrots with apples in a bowl.
2. Dress with orange juice and olive oil.
3. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Toss and serve cold.

The Talk: Lidia Bastianich Panettone and Chocolate Parfait Recipe Ingredients

Panettone is a classic Italian dessert for Christmas or a New Year’s celebration. This bread features raisins and candied fruits, and Lidia shared how you can take it to a new level by putting it in a parfait.

• 8 oz fine chopped Bittersweet Chocolate (or use Semisweet)
• 2 tbsp Dark Rum
• 2 cups Heavy Cream (1/2 cup chilled)
• 9 slices Panettone
• 1 cup sliced toasted Almonds (and/or 1 cup candied Orange peel)

Lidia Bastianich: The Talk Panettone and Chocolate Parfait Recipe Directions

1. Set 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream in a bowl over hot water.
2. After about three minutes, add chocolate, stirring slowly until it is fully melted and smooth.
3. Stir in dark rum. Keep the chocolate warm, but carefully take the pan off the heat.
4. Halve the Panettone slices. Use six pieces to create the bottom layers of half a dozen parfaits, in parfait glasses.
5. Drizzle a layer of melted chocolate over each, followed by layers of whipped cream and almonds.
6. Repeat the layers of Panettone, chocolate, whipped cream, and almonds.
7. Add a final layer of Panettone, garnished with whipped cream and any remaining almonds or chocolate topping.