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 - Holiday Feast
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/2/2019
Test cook Ashley Moore shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make a Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb that is perfect for the holidays. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried shows host Julia Collin Davison his top picks of electric knives. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows Julia how to make a showstopping Brussels Sprout Gratin.
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#2 - 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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#3 - Never Enough Chocolate
Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/15/2022
Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Chocolate Babka, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of babka and its Seinfeld connection. Tasting expert Jack Bishop reveals his top picks for espresso powder. Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Chocolate Fudge.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Two Tastes from the Bay Area
Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/8/2022
Bryan Roof visits Oakland, California and shares his version of Sinigang with host Julia Collin Davison. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the backstory of the food incubator La Cocina, and Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster Neorm Sach Moan.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Thai Comforts
Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/24/2022
Bryan Roof visits Portland, Oregon and shares his version of Khao Man Gai (Thai-Style Chicken and Rice) with host Bridget Lancaster. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about holy basil, and Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison Pad Gra Prow (Holy Basil Stir-Fry).
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Midwestern Favorites
Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/10/2022
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make a Minnesota favorite Tater Tot Hotdish. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the first printed hotdish recipe and a fun Congressional competition. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews corn strippers, and Christie Morrison makes Buckeye Candies from the Recipe Box. Ashley Moore makes Bridget Wisconsin Butter Burgers.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Low Country Party
Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/3/2022
Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Okra and Shrimp Stew, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of the Gullah Geechee people. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for lightweight Dutch ovens. Julia makes host Bridget Lancaster Pickled Shrimp.
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#8 - New England for Everyone
Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/27/2022
Christie Morrision makes host Julia Collin Davison Woodman's-Style Clam Chowder. Tasting expert Jack Bishop explains how to eat oysters at home. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about how to humanely cook lobster, and Ashley Moore cooks host Bridget Lancaster Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls.
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#9 - Never Enough Chocolate
Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/28/2020
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Triple-Chocolate Sticky Buns. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of milk chocolate. Finally, test cook Morgan Bolling reveals the secret to Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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#10 - 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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#11 - 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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#13 - Grilled Chicken, Two Ways
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2020
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison flavor-packed Grilled Jerk Chicken. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried and host Bridget Lancaster discuss grill brushes. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison reveals the secrets to Smoked Chicken Wings.
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#14 - Regional Italian American Favorites
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2019
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a New York classic, Prosciutto Bread. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of provolone cheese. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the easiest-ever Drop Meatballs.
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#15 - 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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#16 - 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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#19 - 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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#20 - 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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#21 - 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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#22 - 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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#23 - Icebox Desserts
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/2011
Bridget uncovers the secrets to perfect Lemon Icebox Cheesecake. Then, Jack challenges Chris to a tasting of chocolate ice cream. And finally, Erin updates a lost recipe and shows Chris how to make French Silk Chocolate Pie.
#24 - 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
