Food

The Great American Recipe

Follow talented home cooks from different regions of the country as they compete weekly with their most memorable recipes. In the final week, the top three home cooks vie for a chance to win The Great American Recipe.

The Grand Finale

54m 4s

In week six of the competition, three finalists will have two more rounds of cooking to determine the winner of "The Great American Recipe." In round one, the home cooks prepare a hometown recipe. In round two, they’ll create an entree, side and dessert that represents their Great American Recipe.

Episodes

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    The Grand Finale

    S4 E6 - 54m 4s

    In week six of the competition, three finalists will have two more rounds of cooking to determine the winner of "The Great American Recipe." In round one, the home cooks prepare a hometown recipe. In round two, they’ll create an entree, side and dessert that represents their Great American Recipe.

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    A Taste Down Memory Lane

    S4 E5 - 53m 34s

    In week five, the home cooks have two rounds of cooking left to earn their spot in the finale for a chance to be named winner of "The Great American Recipe." In round one, the home cooks have 60 minutes to make a dish from a family tradition. Then in round two, the home cooks prepare heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families for generations before the three final are announced.

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    A Test of the Best

    S4 E4 - 53m 32s

    In week four of the competition, the six remaining home cooks must step outside their comfort zones in two rounds of cooking. In the first round, a brand new challenge tasks each home cook to prepare one of the judges’ recipes. In the second round, the home cooks swap recipes with each other and try to put their own personal spin on a fellow home cook’s dish.

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    The Bakes Are High

    S4 E3 - 53m 34s

    Oven temperatures aren’t the only thing rising, because week three is all about baking. The home cooks must first make a dish showcasing freshly made bread, followed by one dozen of their tastiest fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale. Who will rise to the challenge?

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    Passing the Dish

    S4 E2 - 53m 34s

    The eight home cooks are back in the barn for two more rounds of cooking. In the first round, they’ll be asked to create a dish that shows support for someone in a time of need or celebration. In the second round, it’s holiday time as the cooks prepare their favorite holiday recipes for the judges.

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    The First Impressions

    S4 E1 - 53m 35s

    For their first challenge, they have 60 minutes to introduce themselves to the judges with a recipe that represents their perfect meal. Then in the second round, the home cooks will have 60 minutes to prepare a dish that represents the region of the United States that they call home.

Extras + Features

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    Episode 6 Preview

    S4 E6 - 30s

    In week six of the competition, three finalists will have two more rounds of cooking to determine the winner of "The Great American Recipe." In round one, the home cooks prepare a hometown recipe. In round two, they’ll create an entree, side and dessert that represents their Great American Recipe.

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    Episode 5 Preview

    S4 E5 - 30s

    In week five, the home cooks have two rounds of cooking left to earn their spot in the finale for a chance to be named winner of "The Great American Recipe." In round one, the home cooks have 60 minutes to make a dish from a family tradition. Then in round two, the home cooks prepare heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families for generations before the three final are announced.

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    Episode 4 Preview

    S4 E4 - 30s

    In week four of the competition, the six remaining home cooks must step outside their comfort zones in two rounds of cooking. In the first round, a brand new challenge tasks each home cook to prepare one of the judges’ recipes. In the second round, the home cooks swap recipes with each other and try to put their own personal spin on a fellow home cook’s dish.

  • Episode 3 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3 Preview

    S4 E3 - 30s

    Oven temperatures aren’t the only thing rising, because week three is all about baking. The home cooks must first make a dish showcasing freshly made bread, followed by one dozen of their tastiest fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale. Who will rise to the challenge?

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    Episode 2 Preview

    S4 E2 - 30s

    The eight home cooks are back in the barn for two more rounds of cooking. In the first round, they’ll be asked to create a dish that shows support for someone in a time of need or celebration. In the second round, it’s holiday time as the cooks prepare their favorite holiday recipes for the judges.

  • Season 4 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Season 4 Preview

    S4 - 30s

    The competition returns to Nashville with eight talented home cooks showcasing their signature recipes each week. After eight weeks of cherished recipes and heartfelt stories, one home cook will be crowned the winner of "The Great American Recipe"!

Schedule

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    The Great American Recipe

    A First Taste

    Tuesday
    Dec 16

    1 Hour

    Eight contestants compete to win The Great American Recipe, preparing dishes that reflect their culinary style as home cooks.
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    The Great American Recipe

    Secrets and Staples

    Wednesday
    Dec 17

    1 Hour

    The home cooks create recipes that reveal their favorite secret ingredients and go-to grains in a dish that represents their heritage and culinary perspectives.
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    The Great American Recipe

    A Spoonful of Love

    Thursday
    Dec 18

    1 Hour

    The home cooks prepare their favorite comfort foods and special dishes they serve for loved ones.
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    The Great American Recipe

    Home Baked

    Friday
    Dec 19

    1 Hour

    Baking skills are put to the test when the cooks make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good.
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    The Great American Recipe

    A Celebration of Flavors

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    1 Hour

    The home cooks serve up their most cherished dish from a special event and their best family-style holiday meal.

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