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. Fried Bites
Aired 18 September 2021 • 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Popcorn Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the snack's inventor. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares his top pick for electric deep fryers. Bryan Roof makes Gobi Manchurian, and Lawman Johnson fries up Crispy Vegetable Fritters.
2. Roast Chicken and Salad
Aired 25 September 2021 • 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Green Goddess Roast Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of Green Goddess dressing. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on herbs. Bryan Roof makes Perfect Pesto from the Recipe Box, and Ashley Moore makes Potato, Green Bean and Tomato Salad.
3. Summer Berry Desserts
Aired 2 October 2021 • 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Mixed Berry Buckle, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of baked fruit desserts. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop talks about thickening agents. Bryan Roof makes the ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, and Lawman Johnson makes Strawberry-Basil Compote from the Recipe Box.
4. Carne Guisada and Enchiladas
Aired 9 October 2021 • 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison makes a Texas favorite Carne Guisada, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of the dish. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for oven mitts. Christie Morrison makes show-stopping Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.
5. One-Pot Meals
Aired 16 October 2021 • 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster makes One-Pot Chicken Jardinière, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of cooking in one pot. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares his top pick for bird’s beak paring knives and Ashley Moore makes Wacky Cake from the Recipe Box. Morgan Bolling makes One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp.
6. Italian-American Comforts
Aired 23 October 2021 • 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison makes the ultimate Italian Meatloaf. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop reviews substitutes for fresh garlic and Morgan Bolling makes Asparagus Baked in Foil from the Recipe Box. Toni Tipton-Martin tells the immigrant origins of scampi and Ashley Moore makes Chicken Scampi.
7. Regional Sandwich Roundup
Aired 30 October 2021 • 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Crispy Iowa Skinny sandwiches. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for 12-inch nonstick skillets. Christie Morrison makes the Boogaloo Wonderland Sandwich from Detroit, and Toni Tipton-Martin dives into the origin of the sandwich. Bryan makes a St. Louis favorite, the St. Paul Sandwich.
8. Thanksgiving, Simplified
Aired 6 November 2021 • 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison makes One-Pan Turkey Breast and Stuffing, and Toni Tipton-Martin enters the dressing versus stuffing debate. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying turkey and Christie Morrison makes Pear-Cranberry Chutney from the Recipe Box. Lawman Johnson makes Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple.
9. Paprikash and Stroganoff
Aired 13 November 2021
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Chicken Paprikash and Butter Spaetzle and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of Hungarian immigrants in Cleveland. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for wooden spoons and Ashley Moore makes weeknight-friendly Ground Beef Stroganoff.
10. Pork, Peaches and Potatoes
Aired 20 November 2021
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast with Peach Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for graters. Toni Tipton-Martin explores the rich German community in Texas and Morgan Bolling makes Texas Potato Pancakes. Christie Morrison makes Easy Homemade Mayonnaise from the Recipe Box.
11. French Fare
Aired 4 December 2021
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Easy Steak Frites, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origin of French Fries. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares his top pick for braisers. Bryan Roof makes the ultimate French Onion soup.
12. Chicken Soup and Cheesy Bread
Aired 11 December 2021
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the restorative properties of chicken soup. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop explores the world of broths. From the Recipe Box, Lawman Johnson makes Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear and Morgan Bolling whips up Make-Ahead Hot Chocolate. And Christie Morrison makes Beer-Batter Cheese Bread.
13. Elegant and Orange
Aired 18 December 2021
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Slow Roasted Salmon, and Toni Tipton-Martin discusses indigenous Alaskan fishing practices. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop talks about leavening agents. Finally, Ashley Moore makes a show-stopping Clementine Cake.