Lidia Celebrates America

Pork and Mustard Greens with Wisconsin's Hmong Community

Preview: Special | 2m 39s

In Wasau, WI, Lidia joins Lee Lor, to prepare Pork and Mustard Greens, a traditional dish of the Hmong community, refugees from Southeast Asia. Lidia Bastianich's latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, shows her traveling cross-country, and meeting Americans with diverse heritages and culinary traditions.

Aired: 12/18/18

Rating: NR

Video has closed captioning.
Watch Full Length

Problems Playing Video?

Closed Captioning

Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

More Extras From This Special

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia makes Tamales in Texas

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia makes Tamales in Texas

In Denton, TX, Lidia makes tamales with Jorge Landeros, owner of Milpa's Kitchen.

Clip: Special | 1m 58s

Lidia makes Tamales in Texas

Clip: Special | 1m 58s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Kissing the Fish

Lidia Celebrates America

Kissing the Fish

In Walker, MN, Lidia and her grandson Miles catch an eelpout...and kiss it for good luck!

Clip: Special | 1m 8s

Kissing the Fish

Clip: Special | 1m 8s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Makes Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Makes Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania

In Bethlehem, PA, Bonnie Boyer and her grandson Adam show Lidia how to make shoofly pie.

Clip: Special | 2m 30s

Lidia Makes Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania

Clip: Special | 2m 30s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia's Risotto

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia's Risotto

In her latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, Lidia makes Risotto for her guests.

Clip: Special | 39s

Lidia's Risotto

Clip: Special | 39s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America A Celebratory Meal

Lidia Celebrates America

A Celebratory Meal

At the celebratory feast in PA, Lidia makes a toast and listens to an opera singer.

Clip: Special | 1m 23s

A Celebratory Meal

Clip: Special | 1m 23s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Cooks in the Tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Cooks in the Tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers

Lidia and Wallace cook food over an open fire, in the tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Clip: Special | 1m 22s

Lidia Cooks in the Tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers

Clip: Special | 1m 22s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia and Maxwell Mraz Make Lefse & Salted Eelpout Cakes

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia and Maxwell Mraz Make Lefse & Salted Eelpout Cakes

In Minnesota, Lidia makes Lefse and Salted Eelpout Cakes with Chef Maxwell Mraz.

Clip: Special | 2m 19s

Lidia and Maxwell Mraz Make Lefse & Salted Eelpout Cakes

Clip: Special | 2m 19s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Makes Gumbo in Louisiana

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Makes Gumbo in Louisiana

Lidia and Lillie Delphin make a traditional Creole Gumbo to share with friends.

Clip: Special | 2m 15s

Lidia Makes Gumbo in Louisiana

Clip: Special | 2m 15s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia & Kate's Pigs

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia & Kate's Pigs

In Denton, TX, Lidia meets Kate Swan, age 12, who raises pigs to show at the State Fair.

Clip: Special | 2m 5s

Lidia & Kate's Pigs

Clip: Special | 2m 5s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast Preview

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast Preview

Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast.

Preview: Special | 1m 39s

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast Preview

Preview: Special | 1m 39s

See All Extras

More Specials

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday FeastPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast

In A Heartland Holiday Feast, Chef Lidia Bastianich explores small-town America.

Special | 56m 34s

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast

Special | 56m 34s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown HeroesPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes

Lidia Bastianich looks at veterans who find farming to be a path back to civilian life.

Special | 55m 26s

Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes

Special | 55m 26s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for HeroesPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military.

Special | 56m 40s

Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

Special | 56m 40s

Video thumbnail: Lidia Celebrates America Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the HolidaysPassport

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays

Lidia celebrates her native Italian holiday traditions, along with six celebrity guests.

Special | 55m 41s

Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays

Special | 55m 41s

See All Specials

More Culture Shows

American Masters
Finding Your Roots
VOCES
College Behind Bars
We'll Meet Again
Say It Loud