Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays
About the Episode
For celebrity chef, Lidia Bastianich there is no place like home – especially at Christmas. In this intimate, special, Lidia celebrates her native Italian holiday traditions, along with the traditions of six celebrity guests. They share a deliciously diverse dinner, and tell personal stories of hardship and triumphs in America. The melting pot of flavors is all part of Christmas in New York.
Aired:
12/10/15
| Expires: 11/22/19 | Runtime: 55m 41s
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Extras
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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 -
Flavors That Define Us: Trailer
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.1:41 -
Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds - Preview
Lidia meets resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives.0:28 -
Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.1:33 -
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A Restaurant without Barriers
Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.3:32 -
A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child
Watch Lidia and former foster child Kristen Thomas prepare a Panzanella Salad.5:29 -
Advocating for Justice After A Wrongful Conviction
Over Zoom, Lidia and Attorney Jarrett Adams prepare one of her favorite pasta recipes.6:35 -
Lidia’s Chopped Salad
Watch Lidia and former foster child, Kristin Thomas, prepare a Chopped Salad together.2:07 -
A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People
Lidia celebrates with some of the inspirational people she met, making her latest special.2:15
