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. Regional Seafood Specialties
Aired 12 September 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a regional specialty, Monterey Bay Cioppino. Then, test cook Morgan Bolling shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Shrimp Mozambique.
2. Taste of Summer
Aired 19 September 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Grilled Flank Steak with Basil Dressing. Then, test cook Christie Morrison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make a show-stopping Fresh Tomato Galette.
3. Beef Kebabs and Cheese Bread
Aired 26 September 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Shashlik-Style Beef Kebabs. Then, test cook Bryan Roof shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make a Georgian specialty, Adjaruli Khachapuri.
4. Grilled Chicken, Two Ways
Aired 3 October 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison flavor-packed Grilled Jerk Chicken. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried and host Bridget Lancaster discuss grill brushes. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison makes Smoked Chicken Wings.
5. Tacos Two Ways
Aired 10 October 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Julia Collin Davison make mouthwatering Pork Carnitas. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of lard. Finally, Julia makes crunchy Shrimp Tacos.
6. Bread, Cheese and Meat Can’t Be Beat
Aired 17 October 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster iconic Sliders. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of ketchup, and test cook Bryan Roof makes Julia a show-stopping Croque Monsieur.
7. Herbaceous Chicken and Potatoes
Aired 24 October 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof cooks host Julia Collin Davison a Birmingham specialty, Greek Chicken. Then, test cook Lawman Johnson makes the best Crushed Red Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs.
8. Italian Comfort Food
Aired 31 October 2020 • 25 min
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make Cheesy Stuffed Shells. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for broiler-safe baking dishes. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof shows Julia how to make Eggplant Pecorino.
9. Chicken and Biscuits
Aired 7 November 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate One-Batch Fried Chicken. Then, test cook Christie Morrison prepares a regional favorite, North Carolina Cheese Biscuits.
10. Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Aired 14 November 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of vanilla ice cream, and Bridget and Julia bake Amish Cinnamon Bread.
11. Motor City Favorites
Aired 21 November 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Bryan Roof shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Bottom Round Roast Beef with Zip-Style Sauce. Then, test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster a regional favorite Almond Boneless Chicken.
12. Never Enough Chocolate
Aired 28 November 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Triple-Chocolate Sticky Buns. Then, test cook Morgan Bolling reveals the secret to Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies.
13. Spring Feast
Aired 5 December 2020 • 25 min
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham. Then, test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars.