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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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Holiday for Heroes: Limoncello Tiramisu
1:59
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson
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: August Dannehl's Special Dinner
3:31
August Dannehl and Lidia have created a meal to honor veterans.
Lidia's Risotto
0:39
In her latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, Lidia makes Risotto for her guests.
Homegrown Heroes: Kelly Carlisle
1:57
Learn about Kelly Carlisle's journey to farming and gardening.
Lidia makes Tamales in Texas
1:58
In Denton, TX, Lidia makes tamales with Jorge Landeros, owner of Milpa's Kitchen.
Lidia Makes Gumbo in Louisiana
2:15
Lidia and Lillie Delphin make a traditional Creole Gumbo to share with friends.
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: Carlo Ponti
2:53
Lidia and Carlo Ponti Jr make pasta together, in honor of his mother Sophia Loren.
Home For the Holidays: Marcus Samuelsson
1:43
Lidia's friend Marcus Samuelsson talks about what signifies Christmas for him.
Home For the Holidays: Ann Curry
1:32
Ann Curry, shows Lidia Bastianich around the Sunrise Mart in Manhattan.
Home For the Holidays: Christopher Walken
1:36
Lidia and her long-time friend Christopher Walken prepare a scallop dish together.
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