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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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Know Your Cheese

Season 12 Episode 1220 | 26m 46s | CC

Italy boasts over 2,500 traditional varieties of cheese! And I introduce a few to you today. These crispy cheese bowls are fun to make and a playful way to serve a salad. Back in the 1970s, I came up with this Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni for my kids. Chicken wings are always welcome in my house. Even better…make them Cheesy Baked Chicken Wings! Find out what your favorite Italian cheese is with me!

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