The BEST episodes of Cook's Country season 18
Every episode of Cook's Country season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cook's Country season 18!
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 - Bar Snacks, Perfected
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2025
Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Indoor Barbecued Ribs for host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley reviews panini presses. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of jalapeño poppers, and test cook Lawman Johnson shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make them in the air fryer.
#2 - Southern Sandwiches
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2025
Test cook Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison the ultimate Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich. Tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into cucumbers. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story behind MoonPies. Test cook Morgan Bolling shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make Chocolate-Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies
#3 - Jewish Donuts and Potatoes
Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/2025
Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Sufganiyot (Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts) for host Julia Collin Davison. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the importance of schmaltz in Jewish cuisine. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley takes host Bridget Lancaster through a lineup of leave-in temperature probes. And test cook Ashley Moore makes Bridget Cast Iron Potato Kugel.
#4 - Chips on the Menu
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2025
Test cook Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster Frito Pie. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of nonalcoholic beer. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of the Potato Chip Queen of the West. And test cook Morgan Bolling whips up Chocolate-Dipped Potato Chip Cookies for host Julia Collin Davison.
#5 - Chocolate Baked Delights
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2025
Test cook Ashley Moore bakes delicious Double-Chocolate Banana Bread for host Julia Collin Davison. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the history of bananas in the United States and the recipes that came from them. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley reviews cold-brew coffee makers, and test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Chocolate Brownie Cookies.
#6 - Georgia Food on My Mind
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2025
Test cook Bryan Roof visits the shores of Brunswick, Georgia, and shares his version of Coastal Georgia Paella with host Toni Tipton-Martin. And test cook Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster Peach Ripple Ice Cream.
#7 - Portuguese Baking
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2025
Test cook Bryan Roof goes to Fall River, Massachusetts, and learns how to make Portuguese Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts). And tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of canned diced tomatoes.
#8 - Italian-American Feast
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2025
Test cook Morgan Bolling makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Porchetta Abruzzese. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about pig farming in early North America. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about hardy greens. And test cook Christie Morrison prepares a Quick-Braised Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Anchovies for host Julia Collin Davison.
#9 - New England Sandwiches
Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2025
Test cook Ashley Moore makes Jitto’s-Style Steak Bombs for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop reviews the world of squash. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of different sandwich names. And test cook Bryan Roof hits the road to Brookline and makes host Julia Collin Davison a Cutty’s-Inspired Eggplant Spuckie.
#10 - Elevated Friendsgiving Mains
Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2025
Test cook Bryan Roof prepares Slow-Roasted Ducks with Blackberry Sauce for host Toni Tipton-Martin. Tasting expert Jack Bishop breaks down the best uses for different tinned fish. And test cook Lawman Johnson makes a rich Bean Bourguignon for host Julia Collin Davison.
#11 - Feast of the Seven Fishes
Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/2025
Test cook Ashley Moore makes festive Clams Casino for host Julia Collin Davison. And test cook Bryan Roof prepares a flavorful Seafood Risotto with Shrimp, Mussels, and Squid for host Toni Tipton-Martin.
#12 - Greens for Dinner
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/6/2025
Test cook Christie Morrison prepares a Pesto Lasagna for host Bridget Lancaster. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley reviews electric wine openers. Toni Tipton-Martin takes us through the history of lasagna. And test cook Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison the Ultimate Caesar Salad.