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. Hearty Autumn Dinner
Aired 15 September 2012 • 25 min
Smothered Pork Chops, a tasting of Breakfast Sausage and perfect Apple Fritters are highlighted.
2. Breakfast Breads
Aired 22 September 2012 • 25 min
Morning Buns, Morning Glory Muffins, muffin tins and a tasting of pancake mix are showcased.
3. Dixie Chicken
Aired 29 September 2012 • 25 min
A recipe for the best Moravian Chicken Pie and a classic recipe for Chicken and Slicks are shared.
4. Italian Favorites Revisited
Aired 6 October 2012 • 25 min
Slow-Cooker Meatballs and Marinara, Spinach Lasagna and a tasting of jarred Spaghetti Sauce.
5. Simple Summer Supper
Aired 13 October 2012 • 25 min
Perfect Steakhouse-Style Steak Tips and the secrets to the ultimate Dill Potato Salad are featured.
6. Fun Modern Cakes
Aired 20 October 2012 • 25 min
The perfect Strawberry Dream Cake, the best Chocolate Eclair Cake and a tasting of Milk Chocolate.
7. Upscale Meat and Potatoes
Aired 27 October 2012 • 25 min
Perfect Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin, the ultimate Duchess Potatoes and picks for fondue pots.
8. Thrill of the Grill
Aired 3 November 2012 • 25 min
The best South Carolina Pulled Pork, perfect Grilled Chicken Wings and a tasting of ice cream bars.
9. Forgotten Cookies
Aired 10 November 2012 • 25 min
Recipe for Melting Moments Cookies and Fairy Gingerbread and picks for toasters are showcased.
10. Super-Easy Comfort Food
Aired 17 November 2012 • 25 min
Perfect Beef Roast, Chuck Roast in foil and French Onion Soup in the slow cooker are featured.
11. Chicken for Everyone!
Aired 24 November 2012 • 25 min
Perfect One-Pan Roast Chicken and Vegetables and ultimate Chicken Chimichangas are prepared.
12. Great American Cookout
Aired 1 December 2012 • 25 min
Baltimore Pit Beef, perfect BBQ Country-Style Ribs and a tasting of ketchup are highlighted.
13. Dinner at the Diner
Aired 8 December 2012 • 25 min
A classic recipe for Patty Melts and the secrets to making perfect Crispy Potato Tots are shared.