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A Meal to Make You Smile

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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A Meal to Make You Smile

Season 11 Episode 1105 | 26m 46s | CC

This meal will bring a smile to any table. Lidia serves up Radicchio, Endive, Apple & Pecorino with Cheese Toasts. The cheese toast adds that extra something to an already colorful dish. To complete the meal, Lidia’s Skillet Ricotta Mini-Meat Loaves, dressed in a mushroom sauce. There’s nothing better than a table full of smiles!

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