Julia and Bridget prepare a show-stopping special occasion Cider-Braised Pork Roast. Next, Jack challenges Bridget to a sauerkraut tasting. Finally, Bryan teaches Julia the secrets to tackling authentic Pittsburg-style Potato-Cheddar Pierogi at home.

Cook's Country

Pork and Pierogi

Bridget and Julia uncover the secrets to a Latin classic, Arroz con Pollo. Then, Jack challenges Bridget to a tasting of store-bought whipped topping. And finally, Christie reveals the steps for a Florida favorite, Sour Orange Pie.

Spicy and Sour for Supper

Ashley shows Bridget how to tackle Texas-sized, Thick Cut Smoked Pork Chops. Then, Adam reveals his pick for dry measuring cups. Finally, Julia reveals the secret to achieving the perfect Backyard Barbecue Beans.

Smoky Barbecue Favorites

Julia shows Bridget how to make a regional favorite, Southern Style Smothered Chicken. Then, Adam reveals the best Kitchen Timer on the market. Finally, Bridget reveals the secrets to a show-stopping Apple Pandowdy.

Smothered and Dowdied

Julia unveils the secrets to the ultimate Barbecue Chicken Thighs to host, Bridget. Then, Jack challenges Bridget to a tasting of popcorn. And finally, Bryan demonstrates how to make Fried Peach Pies at home.

BBQ Thighs and Fried Peach Pies

Bridget shares steps to achieving perfect Memphis-style Wet Ribs in the Slow Cooker. Next, Jack challenges Julia to an apple-cider vinegar tasting. And finally, Ashley teaches Bridget how to make the leftover favorite, Mashed Potato Cakes from scratch.

Ribs and Mashed Potatoes Revisited

Julia fires up the grill for Bridget, demonstrating the ultimate Grilled Bourbon Steak. Jack challenges Bridget to a tasting of Dill Pickles. Then, Ashley prepares Grilled Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan. Finally, Adam reviews Instant-Read Thermometers.

Bourbon and Broccoli Hit the Grill

Julia reveals the secrets to making Citrus-Braised Pork Tacos. Then, Jack challenges Julia to a Mild Salsa taste test. Next, Christie shows Julia how to achieve unforgettable Churros right at home. Finally, Adam shares his favorite piping bag.

Straight from So-Cal

Bryan teaches Julia how to make the perfect South Carolina Smoked Fresh Ham. Then, Jack challenges Julia to a tasting of Spiral Sliced Hams. Adam reveals his pick for potato mashers. Finally, Christie shares a Smashed Potato Salad recipe with Bridget.

Southern Discoveries

Bridget shows Julia how to achieve restaurant-worthy homemade pizza, made in a cast iron skillet. Next, Adam reviews his top choice for Cast Iron Skillets. Finally, Ashley teaches Bridget how to make a show-stopping Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie.

Cast-Iron Comforts

Bridget shows Julia the steps to preparing the Central California regional favorite, Garlic Fried Chicken. Next, Adam shares his pick for the best inexpensive Dutch oven on the market. And finally, Ashley prepares Crispy Parmesan Potatoes.

Plenty of Garlic and Parm

Julia shows Bridget how to make a show-stopping Mississippi Mud Pie. Then, Adam reveals his pick for the best miniature food processor on the market. And Finally, Bridget reveals the secrets to making Whoopie Pies right at home.

When Only Chocolate Will Do

Ashley reveals the secrets to achieving the ultimate Sausage Ragu in a time crunch. Next, Jack challenges Bridget to a fettuccine taste test. And finally, Bryan teaches Julia how to make a spectacular Fluffy Baked Polenta with Red Sauce.

The Italian American Kitchen

Pluto

Trout Amandine, Lentilles du Puy with Spinach; bench scrapers; freshwater fish

French-Inspired Dinner

Texas-Style Smoked Beef Ribs, Easy Blueberry Cobbler; a visit to El Paso, TX; Charcoal

Texas Cookout

San Diego Fish Tacos, Crispy Fried Shrimp; a visit to San Diego; tasting tortilla chips

Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp

Smoked Citrus Chicken, Really Good Key Lime Pie; the origins of Key Lime Pie

Never Enough Citrus

Sisig, Soy Sauce Chicken Wings; a visit to Oakland, CA; Knorr's Liquid Seasoning

Sisig and Wings

Tuna and Salmon Teriyaki Poke, Malasadas; all about freeze-dried backpacking meals

Hawaiian Melting Pot

Grilled Bone-In Leg of Lamb, La Viña-Style Cheesecake; review of spray mops

Grilled Lamb and Cheesecake

Guanimes con Bacalao, Piña Coladas; a visit to Puerto Rico; all about Salt Cod

Puerto Rican Classics

Pork Chops with Milk Gravy, Pimento Mac and Cheese; disposable utensils; jarred peppers

A Love Letter to the South

Butter and Lard Biscuits, Mimosa Fried Chicken; a visit to Asheville, NC; food processors

Biscuits and Chicken

Jamaican Oxtail, Jamaican Rice and Peas; review of countertop compost bins

Jamaican Feast

New Mexican Turnovers with Green Chile, Southwestern Tomato & Corn Salad; a visit to NM.

New Mexican Bounty

Mana'eesh Za'atar and Baba Ghanoush, Roasted Beets with Lemon-Tahini Dressing; eggplant

Mediterranean Meze

Diner-Style Patty Melts, Ultimate Extra-Crunchy Onion Rings; review of coffee makers

The Best Diner Food

Choucroute Garnie, Endive Salad; a visit to Portland, OR; European-Style Sausages

Sausages and Salad

Cook’s Country features the best regional home cooking in the country, where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.

S16 E14 French-Inspired Dinner

Full Episodes

Season 16, 15 Episodes