About this season
A team of cooks travel the country and scour the history books to find the very best traditional and contemporary American dishes, then bring them back to the test kitchen and develop practical, approachable recipes.
Episodes (13)
1. Texas Barbecue Brisket
Aired 24 August 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a tender and delicious Texas Barbecue Brisket. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shows host Bridget Lancaster his top pick of coolers.
2. Italian Comfort Food Classics
Aired 31 August 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof cooks host Julia Collin Davison a surprising Italian classic: Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza with Homemade Italian Sausage. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a live taste test of jarred pasta sauce. Finally, test cook Lawman Johnson and host Bridget reveal the secrets to a perfect Pasta Fagioli.
3. Tacos Two Ways
Aired 7 September 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof and host Bridget Lancaster reveal the secrets to making a Southern California classic, Smoked Fish Tacos. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried shows host Julia Collin Davison his top pick of chimney starters. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison makes Julia the perfect Grilled Steak Fajitas.
4. Beef, Dressed Up
Aired 14 September 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make perfect Spice-Crusted Steaks. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of supermarket bacon. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shows Julia his top pick of electric griddles. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore and Julia reveal a showstopping recipe for Grilled Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onion.
5. Regional Italian-American Favorites
Aired 21 September 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a New York classic, Prosciutto Bread. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of provolone cheese. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore shows Bridget how to make the easiest-ever Drop Meatballs.
6. Aloha State Favorites
Aired 28 September 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof uncovers the secrets to making Hawaiian-Style Fried Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews plastic wrap with host Julia Collin Davison. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of potato chips. Finally, test cook Natalie Estrada makes Julia an Aloha State favorite, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad.
7. Chicken and Cornbread
Aired 5 October 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Natalie Estrada prepares Cast Iron Baked Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of hot sauce. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore shows Julia how to make foolproof Blueberry Cornbread with Honey Butter.
8. The Perfect Cake
Aired 12 October 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Julia Collin Davison reveal the steps to making a showstopping Blueberry Jam Cake. Then equipment expert Adam Ried reviews toasters with host Bridget Lancaster.
9. Roast Beef and Potatoes
Aired 19 October 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Natalie Estrada reveals the secrets to making a foolproof Classic Roast Beef Tenderloin with host Bridget Lancaster. Next, host Julia Collin Davison discovers equipment expert Adam Ried’s top pick of tongs. Finally, test cook Lawman Johnson shows Julia how to make perfect Lyonnaise Potatoes.
10. Pork and Pie
Aired 26 October 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Ashley Moore brings host Julia Collin Davison into the kitchen to make Monroe County–Style Pork Chops. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews pie servers with host Bridget Lancaster. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget the secrets to reimagining a retro dessert, Coconut Cream Pie.
11. Holiday Feast
Aired 2 November 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Ashley Moore shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make a Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb that is perfect for the holidays. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried shows host Julia Collin Davison his top picks of electric knives. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows Julia how to make a showstopping Brussels Sprout Gratin.
12. A Trip to the Big Easy
Aired 9 November 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof and host Julia Collin Davison team up to make a New Orleans classic, Shrimp Po’ Boys. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of a Mardi Gras favorite, king cakes. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore and Bridget make a Cajun specialty, Chicken Sauce Piquant.
13. Comfort Food Done Right
Aired 16 November 2019 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster uncover the secrets to making a flavorful Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie from scratch. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of creamy peanut butter. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore makes Julia a delicious First Lady specialty, Cowboy Cookies.