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Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes
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Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

In this moving hour-long documentary special, internationally-acclaimed chef and food ambassador Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military and the truly life-saving sacrifices they make daily for our freedom. Lidia meets seven veterans, who share their incredibly inspiring stories.

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Lidia Celebrates America Season 2025
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55:45
Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers
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55:45
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.
Lidia Cooks Mussels Triestina
9:24
Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.
Cooking with Lidia Bastianich
8:53
What happened when Julia Child visited Lidia’s first restaurant and ordered the risotto?
Making Eggs Jeannette with Jacques Pépin
11:28
Lidia has her friend Jacques Pépin in the kitchen and they’re cooking eggs!
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