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Rustic Italian Fare

Season 21 Episode 2109 | 24m 12s

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a hearty Acquacotta (Tuscan White Bean and Escarole Soup), ingredient expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying extra-virgin olive oil, and test cook Keith Dresser makes easy Piadine (Italian Flatbreads).

Aired: 01/01/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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