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 (15)
1. Texas Cookout
Aired 9 September 2023 • 23 min
Bryan Roof visits El Paso, Texas and shares his version of Texas-Style Smoked Beef Ribs with host Bridget Lancaster. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for charcoal. Toni Tipton-Martin discusses the history of self-rising flour, and Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison Easy Blueberry Cobbler.
2. Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp
Aired 16 September 2023 • 24 min
Bryan Roof visits San Diego, California and shares his version of San Diego Fish Tacos with host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of tortilla chips. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the history of shrimping in America, and Ashley Moore cooks Bridget Crispy Fried Shrimp.
3. Never Enough Citrus
Aired 23 September 2023 • 24 min
Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Smoked Citrus Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of Key Lime Pie. Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Really Good Key Lime Pie.
4. Sisig and Wings
Aired 30 September 2023 • 24 min
Bryan Roof visits Oakland, California and shares his version of Sisig and Garlic Fried Rice with host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop discusses the importance of Knorr’s Liquid Seasoning in Filipino cooking. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the history of chicken wings as a bar snack, and Julia makes host Bridget Lancaster Soy Sauce Chicken Wings.
5. Hawaiian Melting Pot
Aired 7 October 2023 • 24 min
Morgan Bolling and host Toni Tipton-Martin make Tuna Poke and Salmon Teriyaki Poke. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of freeze-dried backpacking meals. Christie Morrison fries up Malasadas for host Bridget Lancaster.
6. Grilled Lamb and Cheesecake
Aired 14 October 2023 • 23 min
Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster Grilled Bone-In Leg of Lamb with Charred Scallion Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for spray mops. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about a popular cheesecake that's taking the world by storm, and Bridget makes host Julia Collin Davison a showstopping La Viña-Style Cheesecake.
7. Puerto Rican Classics
Aired 21 October 2023 • 23 min
Bryan Roof visits Puerto Rico and shares his version of Guanimes con Bacalao with host Toni Tipton-Martin. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about Salt Cod, and Lawman Johnson and host Bridget Lancaster whip up delicious Piña Coladas.
8. A Love Letter to the South
Aired 28 October 2023 • 23 min
Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davisonweeknight-ready Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for disposable utensils, and tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into jarred peppers. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of pimento cheese, and Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster creamy Pimento Mac and Cheese.
9. Biscuits and Chicken
Aired 4 November 2023 • 23 min
Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison tall and tender Butter and Lard Biscuits, and Toni Tipton-Martin addresses the debate between lard and shortening. Equipment expert Adam Ried weighs the benefits of full-sized and mini food processors. Bryan Roof visits Asheville, NC and shares his version of Mimosa Fried Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster.
10. Jamaican Feast
Aired 11 November 2023 • 23 min
Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Jamaican Oxtail, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about oxtail dishes around the world. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for countertop compost bins, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Jamaican Rice and Peas.
11. New Mexican Bounty
Aired 18 November 2023 • 23 min
Bryan Roof visits Albuquerque, New Mexico, and he and host Julia Collin Davison make New Mexican Bean-and-Cheese Turnovers with Green Chile. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of Tomato Clubs in the US, and Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster a beautiful Southwestern Tomato and Corn Salad.
12. Mediterranean Meze
Aired 9 December 2023 • 26 min
Bryan Roof makes host Toni Tipton-Martin Mana’eesh Za’atar and Baba Ghanoush. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about different eggplants. Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Roasted Beets with Lemon-Tahini Dressing.
13. The Best Diner Food
Aired 16 December 2023
In episode 13, Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Diner-Style Patty Melts, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of patty melts at Tiny Naylor’s restaurants. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for automatic drip coffee makers, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster the Ultimate Extra-Crunchy Onion Rings.
14. French-Inspired Dinner
Aired 23 December 2023
Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Trout Amandine, and Toni Tipton-Martin discusses how Julia Child made French cuisine accessible in the United States. Tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into freshwater fish, and equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for bench scrapers. Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster elegant Lentilles du Puy with Spinach and Crème Fraîche.
15. Sausages and Salad
Aired 30 December 2023
Bryan Roof visits Portland, Oregon, and returns to share his version of Choucroute Garnie with host Bridget Lancaster. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about Belgian endive. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about European-Style Sausages. Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Endive Salad with Oranges and Blue Cheese.