Lidia honors Italian-American culinary culture with three classic dishes.

The 1970s Italian American Lidia's Kitchen

Premiered August 19, 2021
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The 1970s Italian American

As a teenager in the seventies, Lidia was always curious about Italian-American cuisine, which was popular especially in New York City and all the boroughs. Today she honors the Italian-American culinary culture and prepares a Chicken Parmigiana Light, a Leftover Meatball Panino, and a Baked Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, and Eggs, which will be sure to leave everyone satisfied.

About the Program

Lidia's Kitchen

Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.

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