Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on February 21, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Lidia! May your day be filled with as much joy and flavor as the countless dishes you've lovingly shared on "Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen." Your warmth, humor, and passion for authentic cooking have seasoned our lives better than Nonna’s secret sauce.

From teaching us how to perfect pasta al dente to charmingly reminding us that garlic is always measured by heart (never teaspoons!), you’ve inspired generations of home cooks. Here's hoping your birthday celebration includes plenty of laughter, family stories around the table—and perhaps a glass or two of vino rosso. Buon compleanno to everyone's favorite culinary queen!