If I Were a Recipe
S1 E1 | 52m50s
Join the ten talented home cooks for their first challenge: creating a dish that…
About the Show
The Great American Recipe
Seasons 1 & 2 Now Streaming
The Great American Recipe is a new eight-part uplifting cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the series gives talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their beloved signature dishes and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.” Judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot bring their professional insights and deep culinary knowledge to encourage and support the contestants along the way.
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DessertFig Upside-Down Cake with Whipped Cream
"This upside-down cake is simply divine. Fresh figs, caramel, a moist buttermilk batter, and a subtle flavoring of rose water—it’s a…
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EntreeMexican Red Chilaquiles
This recipe was created by Silvia Martinez and featured on Pan Pals, a companion series for The Great American Recipe. Watch Pan Pals now…
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EntreeCarne Asada Tacos with Tomato and Tomatillo Salsas
"Everyone loves tacos, but these are my absolute favorite. Beware, you might smoke out the kitchen with the high heat and marinade on these…
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EntreeChicken Chapli Kebabs with Yogurt Mint Sauce
"Chicken chapli kebabs originate from the Mughals of northern Pakistan and are a popular street food throughout Southeast Asia. When most…
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EntreeSweet ’n’ Sour Spare Ribs with Smashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
"As a child, I remember my grandmother hauling around this heavy cast iron Dutch oven. When she brought it out I knew she was making her…
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Soup and StewMeaty Beef & Bean Chili
"Everyone in my family makes chili, and everyone makes it differently. It’s like we’re Goldilocks and the Three Bears. My sister’s is mild…
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EntreeChicken and Dumplings with Cucumber and Onion Salad
"My mom is from the Carolinas, and one of her staple meals is chicken and dumplings with fried cornbread. It is a family favorite. When we…
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EntreeIndian Sevai Upma
This recipe was created by Pooja Lalan and featured on Pan Pals, a companion series for The Great American Recipe. Watch Pan Pals now on…
Start from the Beginning
Moveable Feasts
S1 E4 | 52m50s
Get ready to grab and go as the remaining seven cooks prepare handheld treats and the…
Love Language
S1 E3 | 52m50s
Join us in the kitchen as the remaining eight cooks share favorite comfort foods and a…
The Daily Dish
S1 E2 | 52m50s
Bring your appetites as the nine remaining home cooks share their favorite go-to quick…
How to Watch The Great American Recipe
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Meet the Hosts
The Great American Recipe Hosts and Judges
Alejandra Ramos is an lifestyle and culinary expert and the host of The Great American Recipe.
