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North Carolina Barbecue
Episode number: 1
Overview: Test Cook Morgan Bolling and host Bridget Lancaster head outside to make North Carolina Barbecue Pork. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended fire pits for cooking. Test Cook Carmen Dongo makes host Julia Collin Davison Lemonade with Honey.
Inspired by Japanese Immigrants
Episode number: 2
Overview: Bryan Roof visits the Emerald City and grills up Seattle Chicken Teriyaki. Ashley Moore makes Sweet Potato Salad with Cumin, Smoked Paprika, and Almonds. Toni Tipton-Martin tells the inspiring story of Chef Nobu, and hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make his famous Miso Black Cod.
Unexpected Beef and Potatoes
Episode number: 3
Overview: Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Smoked Prime Rib and a surprise sandwich with leftovers. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about iconic foods that started as leftovers, and equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended grill gloves. Christie Morrison makes Torn Potato Salad with Toasted Garlic and Herb Dressing.
Mexican American Comfort Food
Episode number: 4
Overview: Bryan Roof visits Tucson, Arizona and shares his version of Quesabirria Tacos for host Bridget Lancaster. Toni Tipton-Martin traces the origins of the Birria craze in the United States. Test Cook Ashley Moore cooks host Julia Collin Davison comforting Sopa Seca.
Southwestern Vegetarian Fare
Episode number: 5
Overview: Test Cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Vegetarian Chili and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the International Chili Society. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of Kansas-City Style Barbecue Sauce, and Ashley Moore bakes Jalepeño-Cheddar Scones.
Spiced Chicken Dinners
Episode number: 6
Overview: Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make Kombdi, Jira Ghalun (Cumin-Scented Chicken). Tasting Expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of honey. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the history of hot honey, and test Cook Morgan Bolling makes her grandma’s Hot-Honey Chicken.
A Bold Brunch
Episode number: 7
Overview: Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster decadent Brunch Burgers, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares how burgers made it onto the brunch menu. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares our recommended cooking sprays, and test cook Lawman Johnson makes luxurious Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins.
From the Indigenous Pantry
Episode number: 8
Overview: Bryan Roof and Toni Tipton-Martin visit Sean Sherman in Minneapolis and leave inspired to cook from the indigenous pantry. Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Cider-Braised Turkey, and Bryan makes Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Maple Chile Crisp.
Darn Good Desserts
Episode number: 9
Overview: Host Bridget Lancaster makes host Julia Collin Davison a scrumptious S'Mores Pie. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals our top picks for rolling pins. Test cook Morgan Bolling and host Toni Tipton-Martin bake up M&M Cookies.
Short Ribs and Baked Potatoes
Episode number: 10
Overview: Test cook Lawman Johnson shows host Bridget Lancaster an ingenious method for making Slow-Roasted Medium-Rare Beef Short Ribs. Tasting Expert Jack Bishop talks all about beef steaks. Toni Tipton-Martin shares a fun baked potato story, and Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Twice-Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese.
The Power of Southern Cooking
Episode number: 11
Overview: Host Toni Tipton-Martin heads to Edisto Island, South Carolina to visit Emily Meggett, and then Bryan Roof cooks Hoppin' John inspired by her recipe. Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Orange Rolls from Cullman, Alabama.
Duck and Dessert
Episode number: 12
Overview: Julia Collin-Davison makes Bridget Lancaster Duck Breasts with Port Wine-Fig Sauce. Toni Tipton-Martin tells the story of the Tatin sisters and the history of their namesake dish, and Bridget makes Julia Tarte Tatin.
From the Dairyland
Episode number: 13
Overview: Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison bake a Wisconsin favorite, Cream Cheese Kringle, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of how Kringle made it to Wisconsin from Denmark. Bryan Roof visits Milwaukee and makes Bridget a state-wide favorite, Fried Cheese Curds with Ranch Dressing.
Southern Staples
Episode number: 14
Overview: Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison crispy Fried Catfish with Comeback Sauce, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the sauce’s origins. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews serrated bread knives. Test cook Carmen Dongo makes Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Extra-Cheesy Grits.
Pantry Shortcuts
Episode number: 15
Overview: Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Toni Tipton-Martin savory Okinawan Taco Rice. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about herb and spice blends. Bridget Lancaster makes host Julia Collin Davison nostalgic Pepperoni French Bread Pizza.