Recipes from Lidia Celebrates America
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EntreeShrimp and Leek Risotto
Inspired by the people she met on her journey through America's heartland, Lidia makes this creamy and delicious Shrimp & Leek Risotto…
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DessertFruit Jam Tartlet Cookies (Crostate)
Apricot, peach, cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry–pick your favorite, and make these beautiful fruit jam tartlet cookies that will be the…
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EntreeBeef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine (Costolettine di Manzo Brasate)
America loves barbecued ribs, and I do as well, but Italians cook them in tomato sauce. The meat and sauce are absolutely succulent, and…
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Side DishBasic Polenta
Polenta is similar to grits. In northern Italy, where it is most common, it can be prepared and served in many different ways. In its most…
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AppetizerWinter Ratatouille (Caponata Invernale)
This recipe takes some time to put together but feeds a crowd once you’ve got it done. It can be served warm or at room temperature. The…
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AppetizerRoasted Olives with Orange and Rosemary (Olive al Forno con Agrumi e Rosmarino)
Big green Castelvetrano olives are delicious prepared this way, but any meaty olive will do well. Just change the baking time according to…
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DessertFresh Coconut Cake
In Natchitoches, Louisiana, Lidia enjoys this mouth-watering coconut cake for dessert, to follow a delicious gumbo. Lidia's special, "A…
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Side DishRoasted Winter Squash with Reduced Balsamic Vinegar for Drizzling Sauce and Glaze
By roasting the vegetable here, the squash, like Cinderella, is transformed. It becomes the centerpiece rather than a side dish.Lidia's…
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EntreeFilé Gumbo
In Natchitoches, Louisiana, Lidia is introduced to Lillie Delphin, who is well known for her Creole cooking. Lidia learns that the Creole…
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Side DishPork and Mustard Greens
In Wasau, Lidia makes Pork and Mustard Greens with Latricia, a member of Wisconsin’s Hmong Community. For the Hmong, who are refugees from…
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Side DishBeef Mince Meat (Laaj)
Latricia, a member of Wasau, Wisconsin’s Hmong Community shows Lidia how to make this traditional dish to accompany the Pork and Mustard…
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DessertBonnie Boyer's Shoofly Pie
In her special, "A Heartland Holiday Feast," Lidia visits Bethlehem, PA, where she meets Bonnie Boyer. Bonnie, uses her grandmother's…
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EntreeOven-Braised Pork Chops with Red Onions and Pears
The sugar in the honey helps to caramelize the pork, onion and pears as they oven-braise. It is a technique that works well with other…
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AppetizerCannellini and Pancetta Bruschetta
The beans can be made a day ahead; just warm them up before serving. This recipe might give more beans than you need, but they will keep…
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AppetizerSalt Cod Fritters (Frittelle di Baccalà)
In her special, "A Heartland Holiday Feast," Lidia meets Chef Maxwell Mraz and together they make a dish with salted eelpout. In his honor,…
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DessertFried Ribbon Cookies (Crostoli)
In Padova, Treviso, and Venice (and elsewhere in Italy) sugar-dusted mounds of these fried cookies are served at weddings and holiday…
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