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.
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Schedule

  • The Great American Recipe: The First Impressions: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    The First Impressions

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    Eight home cooks share their most treasured recipes, including a dish that reflects their perfect meal and a regional dish that represents the place that they call home.
  • The Great American Recipe: Passing the Dish: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    Passing the Dish

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    The cooks prepare dishes that show support for someone in need; in the second round, the cooks create their favorite holiday recipes.
  • The Great American Recipe: The Bakes Are High: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    The Bakes Are High

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    The home cooks showcase freshly made bread and fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale.
  • The Great American Recipe: A Test of the Best: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    A Test of the Best

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    In week four, the six remaining home cooks face two challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones; first, they must prepare one of the judges' recipes; then, with the return of the recipe swap, they put their own spin on each other's dishes.
  • The Great American Recipe: A Taste Down Memory Lane: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    A Taste Down Memory Lane

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    The home cooks must create a dish based on a family tradition; preparing heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families; the three finalists are revealed.
  • The Great American Recipe: The Grand Finale: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    The Grand Finale

    Saturday
    Aug 22

    1 Hour

    The three finalists face two rounds of cooking -- first, a hometown recipe, followed by an entrée side dish and dessert.
  • The Great American Recipe: A First Taste: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    A First Taste

    Wednesday
    Aug 26

    1 Hour

    Eight contestants compete to win The Great American Recipe, preparing dishes that reflect their culinary style as home cooks.
  • The Great American Recipe: Secrets and Staples: TVSS: Iconic

    The Great American Recipe

    Secrets and Staples

    Thursday
    Aug 27

    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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