Lidia Celebrates America
Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors
Preview: Season 2025 Episode 1 | 33sVideo has Closed Captions
Lidia Bastianich honors America’s volunteers, revealing how giving back unites and uplifts.
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 the preview for 'Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors.'
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Lidia Celebrates America
Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors
Preview: Season 2025 Episode 1 | 33sVideo has Closed Captions
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 the preview for 'Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors.'
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I set out to celebrate volunteers, so we want to give back to the community.
We got to tap in.
People just want to belong somewhere.
Every day, people offering help.
Can I get a raise of hands?
And sharing their tables.
We're all part of one neighborhood helping America remain a nation of neighbors.
Please remember to eat.
And also, I love you.
Salute!
Chin Chin!
Cooking Frittatas Like a Pro with Lidia
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 2m 21s | Lidia visits SF’s District 10 Market and cooks fresh frittatas with local community leaders. (2m 21s)
District 10 Market: Lidia Explores America’s First Free Grocery Store
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 4m 45s | Lidia visits District 10 Market, a groundbreaking free grocery experience (4m 45s)
Garlic Pasta at SAME Café: A Pay-What-You-Can Kitchen
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 2m 50s | Lidia Bastianich cooks garlic pasta at SAME Café, where meals are earned with time, produce, or pay. (2m 50s)
Gathering Around the Table: Lidia Hosts Volunteers at SAME Café
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 2m 44s | Lidia brings A Nation of Neighbors volunteers to SAME Café to connect over food and purpose. (2m 44s)
Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet at Ikoi No Kai
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 4m 28s | At Ikoi No Kai, Lidia finds comfort, culture, and Naomi’s Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet. (4m 28s)
Lidia Learns Kiki Ruff’s One-Pot ‘Ruff Rice’ Recipe
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 4m 50s | Lidia cooks ‘Ruff Rice’ with Kiki Ruff, sharing tips for confidence and creativity in the kitchen. (4m 50s)
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 1m 57s | Peach and beet salad made simple! Lidia teams up with Kiki and Firas for this colorful, dish. (1m 57s)
Serving Dignity: Lidia Joins No Res Gourmet’s Mission
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Clip: S2025 Ep1 | 3m 26s | Lidia joins No Res Gourmet, where they serve dignity, joy, and hope — one meal at a time. (3m 26s)
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