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The 1980s Italian American “Evolution”

Season 8 Episode 817 | 26m 46s

The 1980s brought a lot of Northern Italian cuisine to New York City. This made Lidia feel at home, as a lot of the flavors central to her childhood were now with her in America. Today’s recipes include a Pasta Primavera “New School,” which her kids always loved growing up, and the classic Raspberry and Walnut Butter Cookies, a beloved Italian American staple.

Aired: 08/18/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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