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Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America

Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich travels America to honor volunteers who form a “nation of neighbors.” This special spotlights those giving time and care—especially through food—showing how sharing meals and fighting hunger unite communities, strengthen bonds, and enrich lives through acts of generosity. Watch 'Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors'.

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Homegrown Heroes: Matt Smiley
1:54
Hear Matt Smiley describe how important farming can be to veterans coming home.
Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast
1:33
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.
Holiday for Heroes: Bob Woodruff
2:25
Bob Woodruff, the ABC news anchor injured by an IED in Iraq, talks about his experience.
Holiday for Heroes: Marlene Rodriquez
1:57
Marlene Rodriquez talks with Lidia Bastianich about her Purple Heart medal.
Holiday for Heroes: Willie Sherrer
3:15
Willie Sherrer shares his barbeque and his blues music with Lidia Bastianich.
Holiday for Heroes: Finding a Purpose Post Military
3:16
Veterans reflect on finding a purpose after the military, and Lidia tries an MRE.
Holiday for Heroes: Limoncello Tiramisu
1:59
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson
Holiday for Heroes: August Dannehl's Special Dinner
3:31
August Dannehl and Lidia have created a meal to honor veterans.
Home For the Holidays: Carlo Ponti
2:53
Lidia and Carlo Ponti Jr make pasta together, in honor of his mother Sophia Loren.
Home For the Holidays: Rita Moreno
1:49
Rita Moreno shows Lidia one of her favorite childhood dishes from Puerto Rico.
Home For the Holidays: Padma Lakshmi
1:45
Padma Lakshmi shows Lidia her birthplace in Chennai, India.
Home for the Holidays: Conversation About America
1:44
Lidia Bastianich's celebrity guests talk about what makes America the land of opportunity.
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