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Cook's Country

Where family recipes from every corner of America are re-imagined for home cooks everywhere. With the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine successful, the series features the best regional home cooking in the country

The Power of Southern Cooking

26m 25s

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.

Episodes

  • The Power of Southern Cooking: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Power of Southern Cooking

    S17 E1711 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Short Ribs and Baked Potatoes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Short Ribs and Baked Potatoes

    S17 E1710 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Darn Good Desserts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Darn Good Desserts

    S17 E1709 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • From the Indigenous Pantry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From the Indigenous Pantry

    S17 E1708 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • A Bold Brunch: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Bold Brunch

    S17 E1707 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Spiced Chicken Dinners: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Spiced Chicken Dinners

    S17 E1706 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Southwestern Vegetarian Fare: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Southwestern Vegetarian Fare

    S17 E1705 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Mexican American Comfort Food: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mexican American Comfort Food

    S17 E1704 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Unexpected Beef and Potatoes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Unexpected Beef and Potatoes

    S17 E1703 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • Inspired by Japanese Immigrants: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inspired by Japanese Immigrants

    S17 E1702 - 26m 25s

    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.

  • North Carolina Barbecue: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    North Carolina Barbecue

    S17 E1701 - 26m 25s

    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.

Schedule

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    Cook's Country

    The Power of Southern Cooking

    Saturday
    Dec 21

    30 Minutes

    A visit to Edisto Island, S.C.; hoppin' john; orange rolls.
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    Cook's Country: Old New Mexico: TVSS: Iconic

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    Old New Mexico

    Monday
    Dec 23

    30 Minutes

    Gorditas; tortilla presses; New Mexico biscochitos.
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    Chuck Roast and Potatoes

    Tuesday
    Dec 24

    30 Minutes

    Roasted beef chuck roast with horseradish parsley sauce; medicinal uses for horseradish; kitchen timers; torn and fried potatoes; creamed spinach.
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    Saucy Italian-Inspired Dinners

    Thursday
    Dec 26

    30 Minutes

    Spaghetti carbonara; buying eggs; fried artichokes; ancient potato preserving techniques; instant mashed potato gnocchi.
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    Pork Roast and Orange Cake

    Friday
    Dec 27

    30 Minutes

    Roast pork loin with 40 cloves of garlic; a review of hand mixers; orange upside-down cake.
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    Cook's Country

    Mediterranean Meze

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    30 Minutes

    Mana'eesh za'atar; baba ghanoush; different eggplants; roasted beets with lemon-tahini dressing.
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    Bar Snacks

    Monday
    Dec 30

    30 Minutes

    New England bar pizza; different pizza styles; grill pans; spinach and artichoke dip; lemon pepper wings.
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    The Cuban Sandwich Show

    Tuesday
    Dec 31

    30 Minutes

    Bryan Roof visits the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa, Fla.; Bryan makes host Bridget Lancaster a Cuban sandwich with homemade Cuban bread and roast pork with mojo; tasting expert Jack Bishop and host Julia Collin Davison taste mustard.
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    Cook's Country

    Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp

    Wednesday
    Jan 1

    30 Minutes

    San Diego fish tacos; tortilla chips; the history of shrimping in America; crispy fried shrimp.
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    Never Enough Citrus

    Thursday
    Jan 2

    30 Minutes

    Smoked citrus chicken; the origins of key lime pie; making key lime pie.
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    Sisig and Wings

    Friday
    Jan 3

    30 Minutes

    Sisig and garlic fried rice; the importance of Knorr's Liquid Seasoning in Filipino cooking; the history of chicken wings as a bar snack; soy sauce chicken wings.
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    From the Dairyland

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    Cream cheese kringle; how kringle made it to Wisconsin from Denmark; fried cheese curds with ranch dressing.
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    Cook's Country

    Monday
    Jan 6

    30 Minutes

    Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison offer a practical, no-nonsense and scientific approach to making a wide range of American recipes, from barbecue chicken thighs to Mississippi mud pie to parmesan potatoes. The hosts are joined by test cooks Ashley Moore, Bryan Roof, Christie Morrison, Lawman Johnson, and Natalie Estrada. Episodes include equipment recommendations for the home cook, taste tests and origins for new recipes such as Southern-style smothered chicken, grilled bourbon steaks and many more.

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