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Lidia's Kitchen
The 1970s Italian American
Season 8
Episode 815
As a teenager in the seventies, Lidia was always curious about Italian-American cuisine, which was popular especially in New York City and all the boroughs. Today she honors the Italian-American culinary culture and prepares a Chicken Parmigiana Light, a Leftover Meatball Panino, and a Baked Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, and Eggs, which will be sure to leave everyone satisfied.
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Let the ingredients do the work with Summer Panzanella and Shrimp & Squash Salad.
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Lidia cooks up a Seafood & Leek Risotto and Barley Risotto with Cabbage & Sausage.
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Lidia cooks Broccoli Cannellini Salad and Skillet Tuna with Puttanesca Sauce.
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Lidia cooks a Pesto Bean Dip, Spaghetti Primavera and Spinach, Bread & Ricotta Frittata.
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26:46
Lidia cooks up an Artichoke, Spinach & Mortadella Salad then Mussels, Sausage & Potatoes.
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Lidia cooks up Olive Pesto Penne with Cauliflower and Poached Chicken & Giardiniera Salad.
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Lidia cooks up Mussel Bruschetta, Olive Oil Tasting & Spaghetti in Lemon Cream Sauce.
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Pork Guazzetto with Beans and Matalotta-Style Mixed Fish Stew are meant to be shared!
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26:46
Lidia cooks Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Broccoli, Revive Leftover Soup, Apricot Jam Half-Moons.
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Winter Minestrone and a Roasted Squash & Carrot Salad with Chickpeas & Almonds.
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26:46
Lidia cooks Cheese Crisps, Bucatini with Broccoli Walnut Pesto, and Turkey Stuffed Peppers
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26:46
Lidia cooks up some Bruschetta, Crespelle Manicotti & Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies.