Cook's Country
Season 17
TV-G
A team of cooks travel the country and scour the history books to find the very best traditional and contemporary American dishes, then bring them back to the test kitchen and develop practical, approachable recipes.
Where to Watch Cook's Country • Season 17
26 Episodes
- Inspired by Japanese Immigrants
E2Inspired by Japanese ImmigrantsBryan 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. - Unexpected Beef and Potatoes
E3Unexpected Beef and PotatoesMorgan 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. - Mexican American Comfort Food
E4Mexican American Comfort FoodBryan 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. - Southwestern Vegetarian Fare
E5Southwestern Vegetarian FareTest 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. - Spiced Chicken Dinners
E6Spiced Chicken DinnersHosts 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. - A Bold Brunch
E7A Bold BrunchTest 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. - Short Ribs and Baked Potatoes
E10Short Ribs and Baked PotatoesTest 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. - From the Dairyland
E13From the DairylandBridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison bake a Wisconsin favorite, Cream Cheese Kringle, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of how Kringle made it to Wisconsin from Denmark. Bryan Roof visits Milwaukee and makes Bridget a state-wide favorite, Fried Cheese Curds with Ranch Dressing. - Southern Staples
E14Southern StaplesTest cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison crispy Fried Catfish with Comeback Sauce, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the sauce’s origins. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews serrated bread knives. Test cook Carmen Dongo makes Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Extra-Cheesy Grits. - Snack Cake and Sandwich Cookies
E16Snack Cake and Sandwich CookiesTest cook Carmen Dongo bakes host Toni Tipton-Martin a delicious Carrot Snack Cake. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended water bottles. Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster bake nostalgic Oatmeal Creme Pies. - Seafood in a Skillet
E18Seafood in a SkilletBryan Roof visits the Basque Block in Boise, Idaho and makes his version of Clams with Chorizo. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop talks about a kitchen powerhouse, Worcestershire sauce. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the magical pairing of shrimp and garlic, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish-Style Sizzling Garlic Shrimp). - Pork Any Way You LikeE19
Pork Any Way You LikeTest Cook Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison weeknight-friendly Pork Chops with Bourbon-Cherry Sauce and Sweet Potatoes. Bryan Roof visits South Carolina to learn about a local delicacy, and shares his version of South Carolina Barbecue Hash with host Bridget Lancaster. - Crescent City Comforts
E20Crescent City ComfortsTest cook Lawman Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster a New Orleans favorite, Beef Yakamein, and Toni Tipton-Martin tells the story behind the dish. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended soft coolers. Test cook Ashley Moore whips up a weeknight-ready Bourbon Chicken for host Julia Collin Davison. - Dinner in a Skillet
E21Dinner in a SkilletTest Cook Ashley Moore breaks out the cast iron skillet to make Chicken and Vegetables for host Bridget Lancaster. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended can openers. Toni Tipton-Martin tells the history of Hamburger Helper, and test cook Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Cheeseburger Mac. - Hearty and Light Pastas
E22Hearty and Light PastasTest cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Sausage Lasagna. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of Canned Diced Tomatoes. Toni Tipton- Martin shares the story of the first industrial pasta factory in America, and test cook Morgan Bolling makes Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil). - Fresh Mexican-Inspired Dinners
E23Fresh Mexican-Inspired DinnersBryan Roof visits San Diego and shares his version of Ahi-Chile Tostadas with host Julia Collin Davison. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop discusses the differences between lard and shortening. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about chorizo's journey from Europe to North America, and test cook Lawman Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster Skillet Corn with Mexican Chorizo. - Classic Cookout
E24Classic CookoutTest cook Ashley Moore makes a showstopping Blueberry Cream Pie, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the rarity of blue foods in nature. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended travel utensil sets. Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison fry up Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken. - Korean from the Grill
E25Korean from the GrillTest Cook Carmen Dongo grills up a Korean classic: Kalbi (Korean Grilled Flanken-Style Short Ribs). Toni Tipton-Martin talks about how the Los Angeles Korean community adapted the dish. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended vegetable and fruit peelers. Test cook Christie Morrison makes Shredded Carrot and Serrano Chile Salad. - Celebrating Springtime
E26Celebrating SpringtimeHost Julia Collin Davison makes host Bridget Lancaster Pomegranate-Glazed Grilled Lamb Chops. Tasting Expert Jack Bishop talks all about radishes. Test cook Lawman Johnson makes Asparagus Salad with Radishes, and Toni Tipton-Martin traces the inspiration for our recipe.
