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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'.

Lidia joins No Res Gourmet, where they serve dignity, joy, and hope — one meal at a time.
Peach and beet salad made simple! Lidia teams up with Kiki and Firas for this colorful, dish.
Lidia cooks ‘Ruff Rice’ with Kiki Ruff, sharing tips for confidence and creativity in the kitchen.
Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.
Lidia meets resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives.
Lidia Bastianich visits men and women on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join Lidia Bastianich, as she explores food artisans and artisanal crafts across the U.S.
In A Heartland Holiday Feast, Chef Lidia Bastianich explores small-town America.
Lidia Bastianich looks at veterans who find farming to be a path back to civilian life.
Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military.
Lidia celebrates her native Italian holiday traditions, along with six celebrity guests.
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Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
Lidia visits District 10 Market, a groundbreaking free grocery experience
Lidia Bastianich cooks garlic pasta at SAME Café, where meals are earned with time, produce, or pay.
At Ikoi No Kai, Lidia finds comfort, culture, and Naomi’s Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet.
Lidia brings A Nation of Neighbors volunteers to SAME Café to connect over food and purpose.
Lidia visits SF’s District 10 Market and cooks fresh frittatas with local community leaders.
Lidia meets James Beard winner Sean Sherman to sample the fare at his upscale restaurant, Owamni.
In Middletown, VA, Lidia teams up with chef Kari Rushing to elevate Appalachian cuisine's image.
Lidia visits the 3 Cricketeers' test kitchen to taste-test pasta made with cricket powder and pesto.
Meet Nicole Steele, dedicated to providing healthy food access through free produce delivery
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Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.
What happened when Julia Child visited Lidia’s first restaurant and ordered the risotto?
Lidia has her friend Jacques Pépin in the kitchen and they’re cooking eggs!