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The Community Table
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.
The Community Table
Season 11 Episode 1116 | 26m 46s | CC
Lidia reminds us to gather around the table to share a meal. Lidia and granddaughter Olivia makes impressive Cheese Crisp bowls filled with a colorful salad. Next, Lidia cooks up Bucatini with Broccoli Walnut Pesto. The deep, rich flavor of each bite feels like a warm hug. Then, these easily multiplied Turkey Stuffed Peppers is a foolproof win on any table. So join Lidia, the more the merrier!
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