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13 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
Sun, Apr 7, 2013
Jeff reinterprets two diner classics, including the B.L.D., which is a short-rib sandwich with a fried egg on a croissant; and the Playa's Club, made by taking maple-glazed turkey and pancetta and serving it on challah.
Episode 2
Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Jeff learns the secrets to a great steak sandwich during a visit to Ricobene's in Chicago, after which he whips up his own version, dubbed "The Comiskey", and serves it with a roasted-red-pepper sauce. He also makes a grilled artichoke sub.
Episode 3
Sun, Apr 21, 2013
Both adult & kiddie versions of s'mores are created after a trip to Chicago's "Angel Food Bakery", where they make their own graham crackers & marshmallows. Jeff offers a new spin on a club sandwich; & serves up an old-timey chocolate soda.
Episode 4
Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Jeff creates his own version of the Vietnamese sandwich known as the banh mi. He also prepares a shrimp-and-vegetable spring roll and packs Asian flavors into chicken soup.
Episode 5
Sun, May 5, 2013
Chicago's "La Pasadita" is visited before Jeff creates a carne asada (grilled beef) burrito accompanied by a charred salsa and cilantro pesto. The menu also includes mojo chicken torta w/fresh carrot slaw; Mexican corn cup w/poblano crema.
Episode 6
Sun, May 12, 2013
Jeff learns his mother-in-law's recipe for Southern biscuits and then bakes some for brunch. Included: a sausage-gravy sandwich with green beans; and a dish called "the derby", which features bacon, sliced turkey and a blue Mornay sauce.
Episode 7
Sun, May 19, 2013
Jeff makes his famous "Razzle Dazzle French Toast Sandwich", a concoction that combines raspberries, bacon and a mascarpone spread. Also: Jeff's version of eggs Benedict and sweet-potato hash.
Episode 8
Sun, May 26, 2013
Jeff visits his college town of Peoria, Illinois, before making a pork-tenderloin sandwich topped with a homemade apricot-mustard sauce. Other recipes include Jeff's grilled ham and beer-bit horseshoe; and nachos bell rarebit.
Episode 9
Sun, Jun 2, 2013
After visiting the "Burger Boss" in Elmwood Park, Ill., Jeff makes a bologna burger topped with giardiniera frittata and caramelized onions and served on a Kaiser roll. Also: a Portobello burger with grilled pineapple and teriyaki mayo.
Episode 10
Sun, Jun 9, 2013
The flavors of Chicago's South Side are celebrated by Jeff, who pays homage to "The Freddy" sandwich, from "Calabria Imports", by making his own version, which includes a broccoli rabe spread and fresh tomato relish; and "The Mother-in-Law".
Episode 11
Sun, Jun 16, 2013
Jeff and his dad order a bone-in pork chop sandwich from "Jim's Original" in Chicago. Back at home, Jeff prepares a pork-loin sandwich topped with pickled Fresno peppers and caramelized onions. Also: a fish dog is made with strips of cod.
Episode 12
Sun, Jun 23, 2013
Jeff makes his own healthier version of sloppy joes, which he dubs the "Sloppy Lorenzo". He also makes chicken potpie and Parmesan tots with buttermilk dipping sauce.
Episode 13
Sun, Jun 30, 2013
Jeff visits Chicago's "Fish Bar" seafood restaurant, and then prepares his own crab cake sliders with blood orange aioli. He also makes a BLT with smoked salmon; and serves his take on seafood-corn chowder in shooter glasses.