Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us
About the Episode
Chef and Italian immigrant Lidia Bastianich shares stories of first, second and third-generation Americans shaping the shifting definition of what it means to be an American. As America grows more diverse than ever before, immigrants must figure out how much of their culture to keep and what to leave behind, and many are more openly sharing their heritage with a new country they now call home.
Aired:
05/29/23
| Expires: 05/27/24 | Runtime: 55m 46s
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Extras
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A Low Country Boil in South Carolina
Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.2:07 -
Borscht, Ukrainian Style
Lidia makes Borscht, Ukrainian style, with Polina Frishko and Enna Elias.1:34 -
A Cuban Chef in Louisville, KY
At Havana Rumba, Lidia meets Marcos Lorenzo and they make a traditional Cuban dish.3:17 -
A Table of the World
Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.3:25 -
A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia
Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.2:30 -
Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner
Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.3:00 -
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti
Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.0:50 -
Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava
Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.1:03 -
Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style
Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'0:58 -
The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.3:55
