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Food

2022

The Great American Recipe

The First Impressions

Follow talented home cooks from different regions of the country as they compete weekly with their most memorable recipes. In the final week, the top three home cooks vie for a chance to win The Great American Recipe.

The First Impressions

Season 4 Episode 1 | 53m 35s | CC

For their first challenge, they have 60 minutes to introduce themselves to the judges with a recipe that represents their perfect meal. Then in the second round, the home cooks will have 60 minutes to prepare a dish that represents the region of the United States that they call home.

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The Grand Finale

It's the finale and two rounds of cooking remain before one of the finalists gets named the winner.

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Passing the Dish

The home cooks are back for week two, preparing dishes that show support and celebration.

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The Bakes Are High

The home cooks prepare freshly made bread dishes and fruity treats for the annual bake sale.

Funding for THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is provided by VPM and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

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