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Lidia Celebrates America
Lidia and Maxwell Mraz Make Lefse & Salted Eelpout Cakes
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Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors
Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Preview
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.
Lidia Celebrates America Preview
Chef Lidia Bastianich blends culture, cooking, and identity in towns and cities across America.
Chef Lidia Bastianich blends culture, cooking, and identity in towns and cities across America.
Homegrown Heroes: Matt Smiley
Hear Matt Smiley describe how important farming can be to veterans coming home.
Hear Matt Smiley describe how important farming can be to veterans coming home.
The Great Mushroom Catch
In Petoskey, MI, Lidia joins Justin Rashid foraging for mushrooms with his grandson.
In Petoskey, MI, Lidia joins Justin Rashid foraging for mushrooms with his grandson.
Homegrown Heroes: Calvin Riggleman
Watch Lidia Bastianich try whisky shots from Calvin Riggleman's distillery.
Watch Lidia Bastianich try whisky shots from Calvin Riggleman's distillery.
Homegrown Heroes: Nate Looney & Edgar Hercila
See how a farm in the middle of the city uses fish, and hydroponics, to grow microgreens.
See how a farm in the middle of the city uses fish, and hydroponics, to grow microgreens.
Homegrown Heroes: Mark & Denise Beyers
Mark and Denise Beyers make a turkey, and then fresh homemade ricotta with Lidia.
Mark and Denise Beyers make a turkey, and then fresh homemade ricotta with Lidia.
Kissing the Fish
In Walker, MN, Lidia and her grandson Miles catch an eelpout...and kiss it for good luck!
In Walker, MN, Lidia and her grandson Miles catch an eelpout...and kiss it for good luck!
Lidia Cooks in the Tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers
Lidia and Wallace cook food over an open fire, in the tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Lidia and Wallace cook food over an open fire, in the tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Lidia & Kate's Pigs
In Denton, TX, Lidia meets Kate Swan, age 12, who raises pigs to show at the State Fair.
In Denton, TX, Lidia meets Kate Swan, age 12, who raises pigs to show at the State Fair.
Lidia and Maxwell Mraz Make Lefse & Salted Eelpout Cakes
In Minnesota, Lidia makes Lefse and Salted Eelpout Cakes with Chef Maxwell Mraz.
In Minnesota, Lidia makes Lefse and Salted Eelpout Cakes with Chef Maxwell Mraz.
Herrera Barrel Making
Lidia meets Ramiro Herrera, one of only a few dozen master coopers in the world.
Lidia meets Ramiro Herrera, one of only a few dozen master coopers in the world.
Comal Heritage Food Incubator - Erika
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Erika Rojas, a graduate of the program.
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Erika Rojas, a graduate of the program.
Benton's Smoked Country Ham
In Madisonville, TN, Lidia visits Allan Benton, of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams.
In Madisonville, TN, Lidia visits Allan Benton, of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams.
Mushrooms on the Mother Fire
Ironbound Head Chef, Gunnar Bentley, shows Lidia how to cook on the 'mother fire'.
Ironbound Head Chef, Gunnar Bentley, shows Lidia how to cook on the 'mother fire'.
Comal Heritage Food Incubator - Vian
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Chef Vian Al Nidawi.
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Chef Vian Al Nidawi.
The Meal at Ironbound Farm
Lidia hosts a dinner at Ironbound Farm in Asbury Township, New Jersey.
Lidia hosts a dinner at Ironbound Farm in Asbury Township, New Jersey.
Lidia makes Tamales in Texas
In Denton, TX, Lidia makes tamales with Jorge Landeros, owner of Milpa's Kitchen.
In Denton, TX, Lidia makes tamales with Jorge Landeros, owner of Milpa's Kitchen.
Female Firefighters of the Jersey City Fire Department
Lidia talks with two sisters who are firefighters for the Jersey City Fire Department.
Lidia talks with two sisters who are firefighters for the Jersey City Fire Department.
A Celebratory Meal
At the celebratory feast in PA, Lidia makes a toast and listens to an opera singer.
At the celebratory feast in PA, Lidia makes a toast and listens to an opera singer.
Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders.
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders.
Holiday Tables & Traditions - Preview
Four holidays, four very different tables and traditions.
Four holidays, four very different tables and traditions.
Home for the Holidays - Preview
Lidia celebrates her own holiday traditions, and the traditions of six celebrity guests.
Lidia celebrates her own holiday traditions, and the traditions of six celebrity guests.
Life's Milestones - Short Preview
Premieres Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Premieres Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Freedom and Independence - Preview
Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich celebrates freedom and independence.
Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich celebrates freedom and independence.
Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New - Preview
Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New airs Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8pm ET.
Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New airs Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8pm ET.
Home for the Holidays - Short Preview
Lidia celebrates her own holiday traditions, and the traditions of six celebrity guests.
Lidia celebrates her own holiday traditions, and the traditions of six celebrity guests.
Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New - Highlights
Watch highlights from Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New airing April 17 at 8pm.
Watch highlights from Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New airing April 17 at 8pm.
A Salute to First Responders Extended Preview
Watch an extended preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders.
Watch an extended preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders.
Homegrown Heroes: Kelly Carlisle
Learn about Kelly Carlisle's journey to farming and gardening.
Learn about Kelly Carlisle's journey to farming and gardening.
Life's Milestones - Preview
Join chef Lidia Bastianich as she celebrates rites of passage marking key life moments.
Join chef Lidia Bastianich as she celebrates rites of passage marking key life moments.
Lidia Celebrates America, "Weddings: Something Borrowed,...
Premieres Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Premieres Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Lidia Celebrates America Promo
Join Lidia Bastianich as she travels the U.S. in a celebration of culture through food.
Join Lidia Bastianich as she travels the U.S. in a celebration of culture through food.
Holiday for Heroes - Preview
Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military.
Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military.
Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes - Preview
Lidia Bastianich looks at veterans who find farming to be a path back to civilian life.
Lidia Bastianich looks at veterans who find farming to be a path back to civilian life.
Pork and Mustard Greens with Wisconsin's Hmong Community
In Wasau, WI, Lidia makes Pork and Mustard Greens with Wisconsin's Hmong Community.
In Wasau, WI, Lidia makes Pork and Mustard Greens with Wisconsin's Hmong Community.
Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast Preview
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast.
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast.
Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans Preview
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans.
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans.
Holiday for Heroes: Limoncello Tiramisu
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson
A Restaurant without Barriers
Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.
Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.
A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child
Watch Lidia and former foster child Kristen Thomas prepare a Panzanella Salad.
Watch Lidia and former foster child Kristen Thomas prepare a Panzanella Salad.
Advocating for Justice After A Wrongful Conviction
Over Zoom, Lidia and Attorney Jarrett Adams prepare one of her favorite pasta recipes.
Over Zoom, Lidia and Attorney Jarrett Adams prepare one of her favorite pasta recipes.
Lidia’s Chopped Salad
Watch Lidia and former foster child, Kristin Thomas, prepare a Chopped Salad together.
Watch Lidia and former foster child, Kristin Thomas, prepare a Chopped Salad together.
A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People
Lidia celebrates with some of the inspirational people she met, making her latest special.
Lidia celebrates with some of the inspirational people she met, making her latest special.
Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City
Lidia meets the people behind Harlem Grown, an urban farm in New York City.
Lidia meets the people behind Harlem Grown, an urban farm in New York City.
Holiday for Heroes: August Dannehl's Special Dinner
August Dannehl and Lidia have created a meal to honor veterans.
August Dannehl and Lidia have created a meal to honor veterans.
Holiday for Heroes: Finding a Purpose Post Military
Veterans reflect on finding a purpose after the military, and Lidia tries an MRE.
Veterans reflect on finding a purpose after the military, and Lidia tries an MRE.
Lidia's Risotto
In her latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, Lidia makes Risotto for her guests.
In her latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, Lidia makes Risotto for her guests.
Holiday for Heroes: Willie Sherrer
Willie Sherrer shares his barbeque and his blues music with Lidia Bastianich.
Willie Sherrer shares his barbeque and his blues music with Lidia Bastianich.
Holiday for Heroes: Marlene Rodriquez
Marlene Rodriquez talks with Lidia Bastianich about her Purple Heart medal.
Marlene Rodriquez talks with Lidia Bastianich about her Purple Heart medal.
Holiday for Heroes: Bryan Anderson
Army veteran, Bryan Anderson, and Lidia Bastianich cook a shrimp pasta meal together.
Army veteran, Bryan Anderson, and Lidia Bastianich cook a shrimp pasta meal together.
Holiday for Heroes: Bob Woodruff
Bob Woodruff, the ABC news anchor injured by an IED in Iraq, talks about his experience.
Bob Woodruff, the ABC news anchor injured by an IED in Iraq, talks about his experience.
Holiday for Heroes: Yonas Hagos
Lidia talks and eats with retired army staff sergeant Yonas Hagos, and his mother.
Lidia talks and eats with retired army staff sergeant Yonas Hagos, and his mother.
Sara Dahmen Copper
Lidia meets Sara Dahmen, one of the only female coppersmiths in the world.
Lidia meets Sara Dahmen, one of the only female coppersmiths in the world.
American Spoon Jam
Lidia takes a tour of American Spoon Jam, in Petoskey, Minnesota.
Lidia takes a tour of American Spoon Jam, in Petoskey, Minnesota.
Eddie McNamara Makes Meatballs
Former police officer Eddie McNamara shares his recipe for meatballs with Lidia.
Former police officer Eddie McNamara shares his recipe for meatballs with Lidia.
FDNY: Emergency Medical Technicians in the South Bronx
Lidia reflects on what it takes to be an Emergency Medical Technician on the front-lines.
Lidia reflects on what it takes to be an Emergency Medical Technician on the front-lines.
Lidia Makes Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania
In Bethlehem, PA, Bonnie Boyer and her grandson Adam show Lidia how to make shoofly pie.
In Bethlehem, PA, Bonnie Boyer and her grandson Adam show Lidia how to make shoofly pie.
Lidia's Breakfast Risotto
Lidia prepares her Breakfast Risotto recipe to thank the first responders that she met.
Lidia prepares her Breakfast Risotto recipe to thank the first responders that she met.
Julia Child’s Favorite Mushroom Risotto
What happened when Julia Child visited Lidia’s first restaurant and ordered the risotto?
What happened when Julia Child visited Lidia’s first restaurant and ordered the risotto?
Lidia Cooks Mussels Triestina
Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.
Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.
Making Eggs Jeannette with Jacques Pépin
Lidia has her friend Jacques Pépin in the kitchen and they’re cooking eggs!
Lidia has her friend Jacques Pépin in the kitchen and they’re cooking eggs!