Lidia Celebrates America
The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, New Jersey
At Holy Name Medical Center, a 36-bed ICU was built in 5 days to help with COVID patients.
At Holy Name Medical Center, a 36-bed ICU was built in 5 days to help with COVID patients.
Chicken Alla Pitocca with Jacob Mual
Lidia oversees a California firefighter as he prepares her recipe Chicken alla Pitocca.
Lidia oversees a California firefighter as he prepares her recipe Chicken alla Pitocca.
Jenine Chance and Operation Gratitude
Lidia meets U.S. Army Veteran Jenine Chance, and learns about 'Operation Gratitude'.
Lidia meets U.S. Army Veteran Jenine Chance, and learns about 'Operation Gratitude'.
Lidia Makes Gumbo in Louisiana
Lidia and Lillie Delphin make a traditional Creole Gumbo to share with friends.
Lidia and Lillie Delphin make a traditional Creole Gumbo to share with friends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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: Limoncello Tiramisu
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava
Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti
Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style
Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'
Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'
The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.
A Nepali-Bhutanese Refugee Makes History
Lidia visits Bhuwan Pyakurel, a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee making history.
Lidia visits Bhuwan Pyakurel, a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee making history.
A Low Country Boil in South Carolina
Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.
Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.
Borscht, Ukrainian Style
Lidia makes Borscht, Ukrainian style, with Polina Frishko and Enna Elias.
Lidia makes Borscht, Ukrainian style, with Polina Frishko and Enna Elias.
A Cuban Chef in Louisville, KY
At Havana Rumba, Lidia meets Marcos Lorenzo and they make a traditional Cuban dish.
At Havana Rumba, Lidia meets Marcos Lorenzo and they make a traditional Cuban dish.
A Table of the World
Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.
Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.
A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia
Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.
Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.
Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner
Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.
Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.
Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.
Losing ‘Home’
Lidia connects with a family who lost their home to Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Lidia connects with a family who lost their home to Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
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!