The BEST episodes of Cook's Country
Every episode of Cook's Country ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cook's Country!
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.
#1 - Steakhouse Favorites
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/25/2008
Learn the technique for perfectly broiled steaks, and discover the secret to super-stuffed potatoes. Adam Ried tells us which steaks knives make the cut. Recipes: - Broiled Steaks - Super-Stuffed Baked Potatoes Equipment Corner: - Steak Knives - Electric Knife Sharpeners
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#2 - California Grilling
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2008
Bridget Lancaster teaches Christopher Kimball how to cook a garlicky tri-tip roast on the grill. She also prepares California barbecued beans and Santa Maria-style salsa. Recipes: - California Barbecue Tri-Tip and Beans - Santa Maria Salsa Tasting Lab: - Salsas Equipment Corner: - Essential Grilling Gadgets
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#4 - Pucker-Up Pies
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2009
Bridget Lancaster reveals the test kitchen’s secrets to a perfect lemon meringue pie with a sky-high topping that won’t weep. And Erin McMurrer makes easy Icebox Key Lime Pie with perfect texture and real lime flavor. Recipes - Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie - Icebox Key Lime Pie Equipment Corner - Inexpensive Stand Mixers
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#6 - Irish Country Cooking
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2013
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best Guinness Beef Stew. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for whisks. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make perfect Brown Soda Bread. Recipes: Guinness Beef Stew, Brown Soda Bread, Brown Soda Bread with Currants and Caraway Equipment Reviews: All-Purpose Whisks
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#7 - Get Your Chile Fix
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2013
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Green Chile Cheeseburgers at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of mayonnaise. Next, Chris shares the test kitchen’s top tips on making your own burger. And finally, test cook Erin McMurrer uncovers the secrets to making the best Five-Alarm Chili. Recipes: Green Chile Cheeseburgers, Five-Alarm Chili Taste Tests: Mayonnaise
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#8 - Dessert on Bourbon Street
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/28/2013
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for sugar shakers. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of grits. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making perfect Beignets at home. Recipes: New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding, Beignets, Bourbon Sauce Equipment Reviews: Confectioners' Sugar Shakers Taste Tests: Grits
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#9 - Comfort Food Classics
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/23/2013
Test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to perfect Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for inexpensive skillets. And finally, test cook Erin McMurrer shows Chris how to make the ultimate Herb Roast Chicken. Recipes: Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy, Herb Roast Chicken Equipment Reviews: Inexpensive 12-Inch Skillets
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#12 - All-American Sweet Dough Desserts
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/2015
Test cook Julia Collin Davison revives a classic recipe for Dakota Peach Kuchen. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of peach jam. Finally, test cook Erin McMurrer shows Chris how to make the perfect Kolaches.
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#13 - Sunday Dinner
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2009
Learn how to make an unforgettable garlic roast beef and mashed potato casserole. Christopher Kimball also reveals what you need to know to select the perfect cut of meat. Recipes: - Sunday-Best Garlic Roast Beef - Mashed Potato Casserole Equipment Corner: - Liquid Dish Detergent
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#14 - Herbaceous Chicken and Potatoes
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2020
Test cook Bryan Roof cooks host Julia Collin Davison a Birmingham specialty, Greek Chicken. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop has host Bridget Lancaster taste crumbled feta, and equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for liquid measuring cups. Finally, test cook Lawman Johnson makes the best Crushed Red Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs.
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#15 - Ribs and Mashed Potatoes Revisited
Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2017
Bridget Lancaster shares steps to achieving the perfect Memphis-style Wet Ribs in the Slow Cooker. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host, Julia Collin Davison to an apple-cider vinegar tasting. And finally, test cook Ashley Moore teaches Bridget how to make the leftover favorite, Mashed Potato Cakes from scratch.
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#16 - Ultimate Comfort Foods
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2018
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster revive a traditional recipe for Wellesley Fudge Cake. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for Immersion Blenders. And finally, test cook Bryan Roof makes Bridget a southern specialty —chicken and pastry.
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#17 - A Trip to Tarheel Country
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2018
Test cook Bryan Roof shows host Julia Collin Davison a top secret recipe for North Carolina dipped fried chicken. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of chocolate ice cream. And finally, test cook Ashley Moore makes Bridget a classic version of North Carolina lemon pie.
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#18 - Beef, Dressed Up
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2019
Test cook Christie Morrison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make perfect Spice-Crusted Steaks. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of supermarket bacon. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shows Julia his top pick of electric griddles. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore and Julia reveal a showstopping recipe for Grilled Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onion.
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#19 - Straight From So-Cal
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2017
Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making show-stopping Citrus-Braised Pork Tacos at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a Mild Salsa taste test. Next, test cook Christie Morrison shows Julia how to achieve unforgettable So-Cal inspired Churros right at home. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his piping bag best-buy.
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#20 - Italian Comfort Food
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2020
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a streamlined recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Shells. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for 13x9 broiler-safe baking dishes. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof shows Julia how to make Eggplant Pecorino.
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#21 - Inspired by Japanese Immigrants
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2024
Bryan 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.
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#22 - The Cuban Sandwich Show
Season 15 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/24/2022
Bryan Roof visits the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa, Florida. Bryan makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Cuban Sandwich, with homemade Cuban Bread and Roast Pork with Mojo. Tasting expert Jack Bishop and host Julia Collin Davison taste our favorite mustards.
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#23 - Bar Snacks
Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/17/2022
Lawman Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster New England Bar Pizza, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the different pizza styles in the region. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for grill pans, and Christie Morrison makes Spinach and Artichoke Dip from the Recipe Box. Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Lemon Pepper Wings.
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#24 - Chuck Roast and Potatoes
Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/19/2022
Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster Roasted Beef Chuck Roast with Horseradish-Parsley Sauce, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about medicinal uses for horseradish. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for kitchen timers. Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison Torn and Fried Potatoes, and Lawman Johnson makes Creamed Spinach from the Recipe Box.
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#25 - Motor City Favorites
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/21/2020
Test cook Bryan Roof shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Bottom Round Roast Beef with Zip-Style Sauce. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for measuring spoons. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster a regional favorite Almond Boneless Chicken.
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