Extras

A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia
Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.
A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia

Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.
A Table of the World

Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner
Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.
Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner

A Nepali-Bhutanese Refugee Makes History
Lidia visits Bhuwan Pyakurel, a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee making history.
A Nepali-Bhutanese Refugee Makes History

Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava
Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava

A Low Country Boil in South Carolina
Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.
A Low Country Boil in South Carolina

Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style
Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'
Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style

Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti
Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti

Flavors That Define Us: Trailer
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.
Flavors That Define Us: Trailer

A Cuban Chef in Louisville, KY
At Havana Rumba, Lidia meets Marcos Lorenzo and they make a traditional Cuban dish.
A Cuban Chef in Louisville, KY

The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.
The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes

A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child
Watch Lidia and former foster child Kristen Thomas prepare a Panzanella Salad.
A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child

Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.
A Restaurant without Barriers

Watch Lidia and former foster child, Kristin Thomas, prepare a Chopped Salad together.
Lidia’s Chopped Salad

Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds - Preview
Lidia meets resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives.
Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds - Preview

Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City
Lidia meets the people behind Harlem Grown, an urban farm in New York City.
Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City

A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People
Lidia celebrates with some of the inspirational people she met, making her latest special.
A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People

Advocating for Justice After A Wrongful Conviction
Over Zoom, Lidia and Attorney Jarrett Adams prepare one of her favorite pasta recipes.
Advocating for Justice After A Wrongful Conviction

A Salute to First Responders Extended Preview
Watch an extended preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders.
A Salute to First Responders Extended Preview

Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders.
Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders

Lidia prepares her Breakfast Risotto recipe to thank the first responders that she met.
Lidia's Breakfast Risotto

Jenine Chance and Operation Gratitude
Lidia meets U.S. Army Veteran Jenine Chance, and learns about 'Operation Gratitude'.