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Marcella

Season 39 Episode 6 | 1hr 22m 55s

Discover how celebrated writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America. After immigrating to New York in the 1950s, she began making authentic dishes from her Italian roots and inspired millions of Americans with her cookbooks.

Aired: 07/10/25 | Expires: 08/09/25
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