Food

The Great American Recipe

Join host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot as a new group of talented home cooks showcase signature dishes, share heartfelt stories and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.”

Episode 8

53m 56s

Gather one last time with the three remaining home cooks as they get ready for the grand finale feast. In the final round, their challenge is to prepare an entire meal that represents their Great American Recipe. Who will be named the winner?

Episodes

  • The Great American Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Great American Recipe

    S1 E8 - 52m 49s

    It’s time for the season finale as the three remaining cooks go head-to-head to win “The Great American Recipe.” They’ll have some surprise helpers for their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner.

  • Family: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Family

    S1 E7 - 52m 50s

    Celebrate family as the four remaining cooks prepare two dishes inspired by their friends and families. Whether it’s a neighbor’s lasagna or a dish passed down from grandma, the judges are in for some heartfelt food.

  • Mix it Up: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mix it Up

    S1 E6 - 52m 50s

    Watch what happens when the five remaining cooks have to swap recipes and prepare each other’s dishes. Then, each must wow the judges with an original fusion dish that represents their own uniquely American story.

  • Party on a Plate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Party on a Plate

    S1 E5 - 52m 49s

    Get ready to party as the six remaining home cooks share their favorite special occasion and holiday recipes. From modern takes on classic gourmet fare to old-time family recipes filled with love and memories, it’s a special night in the barn.

  • Moveable Feasts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Moveable Feasts

    S1 E4 - 52m 50s

    Get ready to grab and go as the remaining seven cooks prepare handheld treats and the ultimate dish in outdoor dining. From picnics to tailgating to poolside, everyone has a delicious dish that tastes like sunshine and fun.

  • Love Language: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Love Language

    S1 E3 - 52m 50s

    Join us in the kitchen as the remaining eight cooks share favorite comfort foods and a dish inspired by a loved one. From first date cuisine to sentimental recipes passed down through generations, love is definitely in the air.

  • The Daily Dish: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Daily Dish

    S1 E2 - 52m 50s

    Bring your appetites as the nine remaining home cooks share their favorite go-to quick meals and the dishes that always win over a crowd. Get ready for everything from mouth-watering shrimp tacos to a spicy sriracha pasta.

  • If I Were a Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    If I Were a Recipe

    S1 E1 - 52m 50s

    Join the ten talented home cooks for their first challenge: creating a dish that expresses their unique story and talents. Next, they put their original spin on regional dishes and ingredients, and BBQ chicken and Korean tacos are on the menu.

Extras + Features

  • Meet Robin Daumit: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Robin Daumit

    S1 - 59s

    If you’re looking to make a Mediterranean menu, Robin Daumit is the contestant for you! Robin’s cooking style is a true melting pot of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, stemming from her mom's Syrian heritage plus the regional cuisine of her home, Maryland.

  • Meet Alejandra Ramos: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Alejandra Ramos

    S1 - 53s

    Meet Alejandra Ramos: Lover of food, fashion and host of The Great American Recipe. Alejandra is a regular guest on the Today Show and Telemundo. She's known for creative recipes and entertaining ideas that are playful, improvisational, and always just a little bit extra.

  • Meet Foo Nguyen: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Foo Nguyen

    S1 - 58s

    Foo is originally from Vietnam and grew up with seven siblings in Cincinnati Ohio. He helped his mom in the kitchen and as he learned to cook he’d often combine Asian flavors with Midwestern comfort food classics, like adding Japanese pickles to a Cincinnati Cheese Coney.

  • Meet Leah Cohen: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Leah Cohen

    S1 - 51s

    If you don’t already know who Leah Cohen is, allow us to introduce you! She’s a New York City restaurant owner, StarChefs Rising Award recipient and her Southeast Asian street food-inspired cuisine has received notable praise by The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. Plus, Leah is one of the judges of The Great American Recipe, premiering June 24!

  • Meet Nikki Tomaino-Allemand: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Nikki Tomaino-Allemand

    S1 - 1m

    This Great American Recipe contestant’s cooking is heavily influenced by Southern Italian heritage, thanks to her family from the coastal town of Calabria.

  • Meet Christina Mcalvey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Christina Mcalvey

    S1 - 1m

    Have you ever heard of Fili-fusion? It’s a mash up of Filipino flavors blended with other cuisine, and it’s also Great American Recipe contestant Christina Mcalvey’s go-to cooking style!

  • Meet Tiffany Derry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Tiffany Derry

    S1 - 52s

    Pass a plate to Tiffany Derry, a judge on The Great American Recipe! The Texas native is a master chef, farm-to-table advocate, restaurant owner and lover of all kinds of cuisine. Tiffany’s culinary icon is her mom and she gets much inspiration from her adaptations on recipes. You can probably find Tiffany cooking up something delicious or on The Great American Recipe, premiering June 24!

  • Meet Irma Cadiz: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Irma Cadiz

    S1 - 1m

    Irma has lived in Harlem for the past decade and has allowed the diverse neighborhood to influence her personal recipes, mastering both Monfongo and Korean Fried Chicken.

  • Meet Bambi Daniels: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Bambi Daniels

    S1 - 50s

    "When you cook with love no matter what it is, it's the best thing that you've ever tasted." We're so excited to welcome Bambi Daniels to The Great American Recipe!

  • Meet Silvia Martinez: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Silvia Martinez

    S1 - 57s

    Whether it's tortillas, salsa or other traditional Mexican dishes, Silvia blends fresh California ingredients with her Mexican roots in her cooking.

  • Exploring The Great American Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Exploring The Great American Recipe

    S1 - 2m 1s

    Discover how The Great American Recipe will present a wonderful mix of cultures and traditions. More than just your typical cooking competition show, you'll go beyond the recipes to learn the stories behind the dishes. Meet some of the talented home cooks as well as host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot.

  • Official Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Preview

    S1 - 32s

    Join host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot as ten talented home cooks showcase signature dishes, share heartfelt stories and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.”

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