The WORST episodes of Cook's Country
Every episode of Cook's Country ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Bread, Cheese and Meat Can’t Be Beat
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2020
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster iconic Sliders. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of ketchup, and test cook Bryan Roof makes Julia a show-stopping Croque Monsieur.
#2 - 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.
#3 - Aloha State Favorites
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2019
Test cook Bryan Roof uncovers the secrets to making Hawaiian-Style Fried Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews plastic wrap with host Julia Collin Davison. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of potato chips. Finally, test cook Natalie Estrada makes Julia an Aloha State favorite, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad.
#4 - Chicken and Cornbread
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/5/2019
Test cook Natalie Estrada prepares Cast Iron Baked Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of hot sauce. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore shows Julia how to make foolproof Blueberry Cornbread with Honey Butter.
#5 - The Perfect Cake
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/12/2019
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Julia Collin Davison reveal the steps to making a showstopping Blueberry Jam Cake. Then equipment expert Adam Ried reviews toasters with host Bridget Lancaster.
#6 - Roast Beef and Potatoes
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/19/2019
Test cook Natalie Estrada reveals the secrets to making a foolproof Classic Roast Beef Tenderloin with host Bridget Lancaster. Next, host Julia Collin Davison discovers equipment expert Adam Ried’s top pick of tongs. Finally, test cook Lawman Johnson shows Julia how to make perfect Lyonnaise Potatoes.
#7 - Pork and Pie
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/26/2019
Test cook Ashley Moore brings host Julia Collin Davison into the kitchen to make Monroe County–Style Pork Chops. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews pie servers with host Bridget Lancaster. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget the secrets to reimagining a retro dessert, Coconut Cream Pie.
#8 - 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.
#9 - A Trip to the Big Easy
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/9/2019
Test cook Bryan Roof and host Julia Collin Davison team up to make a New Orleans classic, Shrimp Po’ Boys. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of a Mardi Gras favorite, king cakes. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore and Bridget make a Cajun specialty, Chicken Sauce Piquant.
#10 - Comfort Food Done Right
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/16/2019
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Bridget Lancaster uncover the secrets to making a flavorful Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie from scratch. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of creamy peanut butter. Finally, test cook Ashley Moore makes Julia a delicious First Lady specialty, Cowboy Cookies.
#11 - Regional Seafood Specialties
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2020
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a regional specialty, Monterey Bay Cioppino. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried shows host Bridget Lancaster his top pick for can openers. Finally, test cook Morgan Bolling shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Shrimp Mozambique.
#12 - Taste of Summer
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2020
Test cook Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Grilled Flank Steak with Basil Dressing. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for herb keepers. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make a show-stopping Fresh Tomato Galette.
#13 - Beef Kebabs and Cheese Bread
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2020
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Shashlik-Style Beef Kebabs. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop has Bridget taste ground cumin. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make a Georgian specialty, Adjaruli Khachapuri.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Tacos Two Ways
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2020
Test cook Christie Morrison and host Julia Collin Davison make mouthwatering Pork Carnitas. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of lard. Finally, Julia makes crunchy Shrimp Tacos.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Chicken and Biscuits
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2020
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate One-Batch Fried Chicken. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of strawberry spreads. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison prepares a regional favorite, North Carolina Cheese Biscuits.
#20 - Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/14/2020
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster perfect Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of vanilla ice cream. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for loaf pans. Finally, Bridget and Julia bake the best Amish Cinnamon Bread.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Spring Feast
Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/5/2020
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for inexpensive stand mixers. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars.
#24 - Fried Bites
Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2021
Host Bridget Lancaster makes Popcorn Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the snack's inventor. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares his top pick for electric deep fryers. Bryan Roof makes Gobi Manchurian, and Lawman Johnson fries up Crispy Vegetable Fritters.
#25 - Roast Chicken and Salad
Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2021
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Green Goddess Roast Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of Green Goddess dressing. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on herbs. Bryan Roof makes Perfect Pesto from the Recipe Box, and Ashley Moore makes Potato, Green Bean and Tomato Salad.