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. Badger State Favorites
Aired 27 August 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make a regional classic, Spicy Cheese Bread. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of sharp cheddar cheese. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to Old-Fashioned Vanilla Frozen Custard.
2. Picnic Game Changers
Aired 3 September 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the ultimate Ranch Fried Chicken at home. Then, test cook Ashley Moore shares the steps for Five Easy Tuna Salads. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for potholders. And finally, test cook Erin McMurrer demonstrates how to make perfect Husk-Grilled Corn.
3. Sweet Indulgences
Aired 10 September 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make Milk Chocolate Cheesecake at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for cake stands. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to the ultimate Swiss Hazelnut Cake.
4. Surf and Turf Goes Regional
Aired 17 September 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make Cedar-Planked Salmon with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce at home. Then, test cook Christie Morrison reveals the steps for Lemon and Herb Red Potato Salad. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for water bottles. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to Grilled Sugar Steak.
5. Big Family Breakfast
Aired 24 September 2016 • 25 min
Host Christopher Kimball visits Freight House Antiques in Erving, Massachusetts, where scones are baked fresh daily. Then, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make perfect Mixed Berry Scones at home. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for pizza cutters. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of honey. And finally, test cook Erin McMurrer reveals the secrets to making the perfect Breakfast Pizza.
6. A Taste of Tennessee
Aired 1 October 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make Tennessee Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Hoecakes. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of shredded coconut. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the ultimate French Coconut Pie at home.
7. The Devil Made Me Do It
Aired 8 October 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to perfect Grilled Chicken Diavolo. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried unveils his top picks for insulated food carriers. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of hard cider. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Deviled Beef Short Ribs.
8. Latin Heat
Aired 15 October 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make a regional recipe, Puffy Tacos, at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of tortilla chips. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for dish drying racks. And finally, test cook Erin McMurrer reveals the secrets to perfect Chicken Chilaquiles.
9. All Wrapped Up
Aired 22 October 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of salted butter. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for vacuum sealers. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making Chicken Baked in Foil with Sweet Potato and Radish.
10. Southern Stews
Aired 29 October 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make a regional classic, Brunswick Stew. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of brown rice. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for shrimp tools. And finally, test cook Erin McMurrer reveals the steps to making the best Shrimp and Grits at home.
11. Biting into the Big Easy
Aired 5 November 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the ultimate Pork Grillades. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of Creole seasoning. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for slicing knives. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make a regional favorite, New Orleans Muffulettas.
12. Prime Rib with All the Fixings
Aired 12 November 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Prime Rib and Potatoes with Red Wine–Orange Sauce at home. Then, test cook Christie Morrison reveals the steps for Green Goddess Dressing. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for roasting racks. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Roasted Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts.
13. Big Flavors from Little Italy
Aired 19 November 2016 • 25 min
Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to making Zeppoles at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for splatter screens. Next, test cook Ashley Moore shares the steps for the best Slow-Cooker Chicken Stock. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of shredded Parmesan. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Pasta with Mushroom Sauce.