Lidia Celebrates America
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti
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Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, restaurateur Jeanine Prime says her Paratha bead with curries, is the ultimate comfort food and the center of every family celebration and party. It reflects Trinidad’s multicultural influences of Caribbean French, Indian, Chinese & European flavors. Hear her explain what ‘Buss Up Shut’ means, as she shares her dish at Lidia’s potluck meal in Washington, D.C.
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Lidia Celebrates America
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti
Clip: Season 2023 Episode 1 | 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, restaurateur Jeanine Prime says her Paratha bead with curries, is the ultimate comfort food and the center of every family celebration and party. It reflects Trinidad’s multicultural influences of Caribbean French, Indian, Chinese & European flavors. Hear her explain what ‘Buss Up Shut’ means, as she shares her dish at Lidia’s potluck meal in Washington, D.C.
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25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee
Roll back the years and take an intimate look at the trajectory of Lidia's life both on and off the screen. Delve into her inspiring journey with engaging videos, and meet the remarkable woman whose legacy continues to shine.- My name is Jeanine Prime.
I'm from Trinidad and Tobago.
I brought Paratha bread with curries, because it is the ultimate comfort food.
It's the center of every family celebration and party.
So, I brought Paratha bread, and it's served with vegetables, and beef, and goat curries.
And in my country, we call it Buss up Shut.
Bursted up shirt.
- Bust up shirt?
- Like a shredded-- - shredded shirt, okay.
All right.
And then you just kind of go in there.
- You're eating it exactly the way you should.
- Just like that?
- Yeah, with your hands.
- Like this?
- [Jeanine] Yes, use the bread to create that perfect bite of - Mm, this is good.
- meat and veggies.
The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
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Clip: S2023 Ep1 | 3m 55s | In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha. (3m 55s)
Flavors That Define Us: Trailer
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Preview: S2023 Ep1 | 1m 41s | Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American. (1m 41s)
Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style
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Clip: S2023 Ep1 | 58s | Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.' (58s)
Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava
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Clip: S2023 Ep1 | 1m 3s | Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'. (1m 3s)
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