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In Stowe, Vermont, the von Trapp family, known from the movie "The Sound of Music," shares with Andrew the ways they honor their Austrian heritage through their dinner traditions.

Wood's great-grandparents immigrated from Italy to Cumberland, WI in the 1880s and brought their Italian dinner traditions with them; her grandparents continued hosting "pasta sunday" dinners, and now her mother has taken the reins.

The McConville family are culture keepers who honor their Native American ancestors by passing generational traditions to their children; among their traditions are the meals they prepare from resources provided by the land and river in Oregon.

The Fraser's are a chosen family bound by history, love for each other and shared appreciation for spending time together; their dinners are a mix of generational recipes and favorites that they've created together.

Mema Pat was a profound presence for everyone in the Goss family and especially influenced Becki Shepherd's passions and career goals; Becki gained her love of cooking from Mema Pat and honors her through family dinners.

Kelly and Nancy Stirn have run the R Lazy S dude ranch for 35 years, raising their sons Matt and Will to become the next generation of ranch owners; while their season keeps them busy, they treasure family dinners and time together.

The Kwon family immigrated from Korea to North Carolina 40 years ago, bringing their traditional Korean recipes with them; today, family dinners are a fusion of those Korean dishes with other cultural cuisines.

Summers at the lake house are sacred for the Wetherbee family, and so is spending time on the boat; between their family's easy-to-make bars and casserole dishes, they've perfected a lake life dinner menu.

For NFL player Jordan Hicks and his wife, family dinner helps create home.

The Smalley family makes mealtime together a priority, no matter what.

The Adler family welcomes in the Sabbath with their weekly Shabbat dinner.

Jamila Norman brought her passion for eating healthy to her urban farm where she grows her own produce. She combines farm-fresh ingredients with Trinidadian and Jamaican family recipes for meals that are fresh, healthy and filled with family history.

The Steffans are a Midwestern family who realizes the importance of food when it comes to keeping their blended family close in good times and bad. Recipes are named after family members, and even the serving bowls hold cherished memories.

The Leons are Miami restaurateurs who work together at their Cuban eatery. They love to unwind with family dinners several times a week and always have enough delectable food for their friends in the neighborhood.

There is a feeling of nostalgia behind every African dish the Adeniyi-Taiwo family cooks and eats together. Every Sunday means family dinner at Melody and Hakim's house, and to them, sharing their food and culture is sharing love.

Family meals are a source of strength and pride for Laura Rodriguez, a mom who sacrificed everything to make a better life for her family in the United States. Every dish they make, including birria and handmade tortillas, is a nod to their Mexican roots.

For the Beevas family of Minneapolis, food is healing in every way, and they're known for serving and sharing food with the people in their community. Every meal Tomme Beevas makes shows his Caribbean influence and is a nod to his Jamaican roots.

When family isn't nearby, quality time with friends becomes extra important. Minneapolis couple Jon and Laurel have friends who work in the food industry, so their shared meals are top-notch and big enough for all who drop by.

The Palmer family shares their love for all things maple at their family sugar shack in Shelburne, Vermont, much like Grandma Palmer did in the 1940s. From hot dogs to desserts, every recipe includes a little maple syrup.

Jerome Smallwood and his wife, Brianna, share a passion for cooking soul food at their home in Cedar Rapids, IA. Jerome learned the majority of the recipes he makes from his mom, Vivian, who taught her kids the importance of cooking for themselves.

Jamaican sisters Charmaine and Donna Lewis prepare traditional Caribbean Sunday dinners with their friend and St. Lucia native Delia Calixte to connect with memories of home and their heritage.

From epic family dinners to her specialty sweets, Joansie Bergman elevates classic recipes and makes incredible memories with her family. Like an artist, the dinner table is her canvas to infuse her signature style into every element of the meal.

Brothers Jeff and Dan Major are modern day hunters, gatherers and growers. With their wives, they've raised their families to believe resources are precious and nothing should be wasted. When it comes to family dinners, they focus on what's in season.

The Doffos believe the family that plays together stays together. Whether running their family winery, racing motorcycles or enjoying an Argentine feast, this energetic family finds joy in everything they do.