Cook's Country

Episode 1

Fried Bites

Sat, Sep 18, 2021

They make Popcorn Chicken and discuss the inventor. Adam Reid shares his top pick for electric deep fryers.

Episode 2

Roast Chicken and Salad

Sat, Sep 25, 2021

Green goddess roast chicken; the origins of green goddess dressing; a primer on herbs; potato, green bean, and tomato salad.

Episode 3

Summer Berry Desserts

Sat, Oct 2, 2021

Episode 4

Carne Guisada and Enchiladas

Sat, Oct 9, 2021

Episode 5

One-Pot Meals

Sat, Oct 16, 2021

Episode 6

Italian-American Comforts

Sat, Oct 23, 2021

Italian meatloaf; substitutes for fresh garlic; asparagus baked in foil; immigrant origins of scampi; chicken scampi.

Episode 7

Regional Sandwich Roundup

Sat, Oct 30, 2021

Bridget makes Crispy Iowa Skinny sandwiches. Adam reviews 12-inch nonstick skillets. Christie makes the Boogaloo Wonderland Sandwich, and Toni dives into the origin of the sandwich. Bryan makes a St. Louis favorite, St. Paul Sandwich.

Episode 8

Thanksgiving, Simplified

Sat, Nov 6, 2021

Episode 9

Paprikash and Stroganoff

Sat, Nov 13, 2021

Episode 10

Pork, Peaches, and Potatoes

Sat, Nov 20, 2021

Episode 11

French Fare

Sat, Nov 27, 2021

Easy steak frites; the origin of french fries; braisers; French onion soup.

Episode 12

Chicken Soup and Cheesy Bread

Sat, Dec 4, 2021

Episode 13

Elegant and Orange

Sat, Dec 11, 2021

Slow-roasted salmon; indigenous Alaskan fishing practices; leavening agents; clementine cake.