The Great American Recipe

The Great American Recipe is back with eight of the best home cooks from across the country gathering in the barn to share their most treasured recipes. First, they have 60 minutes to introduce themselves to the judges with a recipe that represents their perfect meal. Then, the home cooks will have 60 minutes to prepare a dish that represents the region of the United States that they call home.

It's the second week of competition on The Great American Recipe, and 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.

Things heat up in week three! First, the home cooks showcase freshly made bread, followed by a dozen of their tastiest fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale. Who will rise to the challenge?

Meet the eight new contestants representing their regions across the country competing to win The Great American Recipe. For their first challenge, the home cooks prepare dishes introducing their culinary style as home cooks to the judges.

Watch the home cooks create recipes that reveal their favorite, secret weapon ingredients. In the second round, the home cooks showcase their favorite grains in a dish that best represents their heritage and culinary perspectives.

Love is in the air as the home cooks share their favorite comfort foods remedies and the special dishes they serve to warm their loved ones' hearts.

Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale, as the home cooks' baking skills are put to the test as they make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good.

It's a party in the barn, as the home cooks serve up their best celebratory meals in week five of The Great American Recipe. In the first round, the home cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a memorable dish from a special event in their lives. Then, in the second round, the home cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a family-style dish served at their favorite holiday meal.

In week six of competition on The Great American Recipe, the home cooks step outside their comfort zone in two rounds of cooking. In the first round, the home cooks have 60 minutes to put their spin on a fellow home cook's recipe. In round two, the home cooks have 60 minutes to create a dish inspired by a friend.

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 create a life-changing dish. Then in round two, the home cooks return to their roots, serving up dishes that have been treasured by their families for generations.

The final three of America's best home cooks compete for a chance to win The Great American Recipe. In the first round, our finalists receive a care package from a loved one at home and in that package are some ingredients to provide inspiration for an unforgettable dish. In the final round of the competition, the cooks create their most treasured dish that represents their Great American Recipe.

A new group of home cooks compete to win "The Great American Recipe"; the cooks prepare dishes that define them as well as a recipe that showcases their geographical region.

Challenges for the home cooks include a best-in-a-pinch recipe and a noodle dish representing their heritage.

The cooks prepare their favourite comfort food and a dish inspired by a loved one; recipes range from bacon-wrapped meatloaf to chicken curry.

The cooks prepare grab-and-go meals, from breakfast burritos to musubi; in the second round, the cooks make home-baked treats and part of the first "Great American Recipe" Bake Sale.

The cooks take a culinary trip down memory lane as they prepare dishes in honour of special occasions and holiday traditions.

Discover what happens when the cooks have to get out of their comfort zones with a surprise recipe swap challenge. In the second challenge, they must prepare a dish that's been handed down for generations.

See how the home cooks put it all on the plate in their last chance to impress before the finale. From carne asada tacos to corn chaat to chicken chapli, the cooks prepare dishes inspired by a close friend and recipes that changed their lives.

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?

In the first week of The Great American Recipe, ten talented home cooks from regions around the United States gather in a barn in Virginia to share their most memorable recipes. The home cooks compete for a chance to win the title of "The Great American Recipe" and to have one of their recipes featured on the cover of The Great American Recipe cookbook.During this first week, the cooks have start with a 60 minute challenge to prepare a dish that "defines who they are." In the second round, the cooks have 90 minutes to cook a dish that represents the region where they live. Following a judges tasting and an emotional elimination, the nine remaining nine cooks head into their second week of competition.

In the second week of competition, the nine remaining home cooks return for another chance to win The Great American Recipe and to have their dish featured on the cover of The Great American Recipe cookbook. This week's theme is The Daily Dish.In the first round, the home cooks have 45 minutes to prepare their most beloved "in a pinch" recipe using their pantry staples. In the second round of the competition, the cooks have 90 minutes to make their most crowd-pleasing recipe to share with the panel of judges, and one cook will be named the winner of the week while another is sent home.

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.In the first round, the cooks have 60 minutes to prepare their most comforting home cooked recipes. Their comfort food dishes are presented to judges, Graham Elliot, Tiffany Derry, and Leah Cohen for their critiques. In round two, the eight remaining cooks have 90 minutes to prepare a dish inspired by a loved one to share with the panel of judges.

Get ready to grab and go as the remaining seven cooks prepare handheld treats and the ultimate in outdoor dining. From picnics to tailgating to poolside, everyone has a delicious dish that tastes like sunshine and fun.The seven remaining cooks have made it halfway through the competition and are one step closer to winning the title of The Great American Recipe. This week's theme is Ready to Go Meals. In the first round, the cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a handheld dish. Their portable dishes are presented to judges Graham Elliot, Tiffany Derry, and Leah Cohen for their critiques. In the second round of competition, the cooks have 90 minutes to prepare a dish they can enjoy at an outdoor event with the panel of judges.

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.In the first round the cooks have 60 minutes to create a dish that honors a special event in their life. In the second round, the cooks have two hours to prepare a recipe that celebrates a holiday tradition in which they serve family style to both the judges and their fellow competitors.

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.Taking the theme of "Fusion," in the first round, the cooks are surprised with a major twist. They must swap recipes with a fellow competitor and they have 60 minutes to prepare the dish. Their new dishes are presented to judges Graham Elliot, Tiffany Derry, and Leah Cohen for their critiques. In the second round of competition, the cooks have 90 minutes to fuse two of their favorite recipes into one dish to share with the panel of judges.

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.In the first round, the cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a recipe inspired by a close friend. In the second round of competition, the cooks have 90 minutes to prepare their family's most treasured recipe to share with the panel of judges.

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 along the way in their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner.In the first round, the cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a recipe inspired by someone they love to cook with in the kitchen. In the final round, the cookshave three hours to prepare both an entrée and a dessert that best represents their Great American Recipe. Plus, some surprise guests arrive to help them with their final dishes. In the end, one cook will be named the winner and have one of their winning recipes featured on the cover of The Great American Recipe cookbook.