Roger Mooking sets out on a culinary odyssey around the country on the ultimate search for Man's Greatest Food. From Steaks to Barbecue, Seafood to Sandwiches, Pork to Pizza, and of course, man's greatest Hamburgers, no eatery is too far out of the way for these mouth-watering culinary creations. Roger sets a fast pace to sample some of the most succulent, not-to-be-missed food offerings to be found in these United States.
Man's Greatest Food Season 1
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Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the tastiest beef dishes in restaurants across America from traditional Philly cheesesteaks and ribs to juicy steaks and entire steers. He's hanging out in the kitchen with beef-loving chefs and learning everything there is to know about each cut of beef. Together, they'll create some of the best beef-centric recipes in the country and reveal all of their steer-crazy secrets.
Pizza
Pizza is one of man's most popular inventions and everyone's favorite food. So when Roger Mooking presents the top fifteen pizza offerings in the whole country, it's bound to be a revelation. From the paper-thin crusts of New York, to the wood-fired ovens of the west coast, to the bottomless deep dish of Chicago, and with toppings many have never even considered, being called the best finally puts pizza on the pedestal it deserves.
Beef
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the tastiest beef dishes in restaurants across America from traditional Philly cheesesteaks and ribs to juicy steaks and entire steers. He's hanging out in the kitchen with beef-loving chefs and learning everything there is to know about each cut of beef. Together, they'll create some of the best beef-centric recipes in the country and reveal all of their steer-crazy secrets.
Comfort
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best comfort foods served in restaurants across America. He's in the kitchen revealing comfort-loving chefs' soul-warming secrets and learning everything there is to know about making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pork chops and gravy, chicken and waffles, chili and more.
Comfort
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best comfort foods served in restaurants across America. He's in the kitchen revealing comfort-loving chefs' soul-warming secrets and learning everything there is to know about making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pork chops and gravy, chicken and waffles, chili and more.
Chicken
Roger Mooking travels across America in search of the 12 very best chicken dishes. From frying and baking to grilling, Roger is hanging out with chefs as they explore all the best ways to cook wings, pot pies, pizzas and other savory chicken dishes.
Hamburgers
As the deceptively simple ground meat served on a bun with the perfect combo of condiments and garnishes, the hamburger stands alone as the go-to meal for the American masses. Roger Mooking serves up the top fifteen masterpieces of handheld deliciousness. This is an all-points survey of the amazing variety to which the hamburger has evolved. When the names include the Juicy Nookie, the Brother From Another Mother Burger, and the Burger of the Gods, average is not on the menu.
Chicken
Roger Mooking travels across America in search of the 12 very best chicken dishes. From frying and baking to grilling, Roger is hanging out with chefs as they explore all the best ways to cook wings, pot pies, pizzas and other savory chicken dishes.
Spicy
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best spicy foods in restaurants across the country. He's in the kitchen with spice-loving chefs preparing the hottest recipes in America and revealing their tongue-scorching secrets. Together, they'll feature fiery dishes including flaming-hot noodles, hot chicken, pepper-packed burritos, spicy jerk chicken wings and a soup of liquid flames.
Spicy
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best spicy foods in restaurants across the country. He's in the kitchen with spice-loving chefs preparing the hottest recipes in America and revealing their tongue-scorching secrets. Together, they'll feature fiery dishes including flaming-hot noodles, hot chicken, pepper-packed burritos, spicy jerk chicken wings and a soup of liquid flames.
Comfort
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best comfort foods served in restaurants across America. He's in the kitchen revealing comfort-loving chefs' soul-warming secrets and learning everything there is to know about making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pork chops and gravy, chicken and waffles, chili and more.
Pork
Roger Mooking travels the country to discover the top fifteen greatest pork dishes. Regional pride and bragging rights are a big part of the evolution of these exceptional pork dishes, not to mention the unbelievable variety. Pig cheeks, pig feet, bacon bombs, ribs, ham, pork wings, and whole hog are all a delicious part of the wide world of pork.
Comfort
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best comfort foods served in restaurants across America. He's in the kitchen revealing comfort-loving chefs' soul-warming secrets and learning everything there is to know about making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pork chops and gravy, chicken and waffles, chili and more.
Spicy
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best spicy foods in restaurants across the country. He's in the kitchen with spice-loving chefs preparing the hottest recipes in America and revealing their tongue-scorching secrets. Together, they'll feature fiery dishes including flaming-hot noodles, hot chicken, pepper-packed burritos, spicy jerk chicken wings and a soup of liquid flames.
Steak
In the culinary world of signature meals, nothing else compares to the sensory experience of steak. There's the sizzle, the beefy aroma, the flowing juices, the red marbleized texture practically begging for the cut of the knife. And then finally it's allowed to melt in the mouth. Roger Mooking searches the country for the top fifteen finest cuts and the most perfect intersections of meat, seasoning, and fire.
Spicy
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best spicy foods in restaurants across the country. He's in the kitchen with spice-loving chefs preparing the hottest recipes in America and revealing their tongue-scorching secrets. Together, they'll feature fiery dishes including flaming-hot noodles, hot chicken, pepper-packed burritos, spicy jerk chicken wings and a soup of liquid flames.
Tex-Mex
Roger Mooking travels across America searching for the 12 best Tex-Mex dishes from beans, meats and peppers to salsas and gooey cheeses. He'll have these Tex-Mex-loving chefs revealing inside secrets for how to create their signature Southwestern taste explosions and unique regional treats.
Tex-Mex
Roger Mooking travels across America searching for the 12 best Tex-Mex dishes from beans, meats and peppers to salsas and gooey cheeses. He'll have these Tex-Mex-loving chefs revealing inside secrets for how to create their signature Southwestern taste explosions and unique regional treats.
Fried
From seafood and beef to pork and cheese, all the best foods taste better fried and Roger Mooking is scouring the country in search of the 12 best fried-food dishes. He's hanging out with fried-food-loving chefs learning all their secrets for bringing heat, oil and food together in holy fried matrimony.
Fried
From seafood and beef to pork and cheese, all the best foods taste better fried and Roger Mooking is scouring the country in search of the 12 best fried-food dishes. He's hanging out with fried-food-loving chefs learning all their secrets for bringing heat, oil and food together in holy fried matrimony.
Food Trucks
From fish tacos and porchetta sandwiches to shrimp po' boys and turtle sundaes, Roger Mooking is featuring the 12 best dishes from American food trucks. He's climbing onto these mobile kitchens to learn how their dishes are made and getting all the chefs' top secrets for creating these amazing meals.
Breakfast
Roger Mooking is checking out the best combinations of eggs, gravy, breakfast meat and fried dough that make up the 12 greatest breakfasts in the country. He's hanging out in the kitchen with chefs learning all their secrets on how to get the day started right with a nice, hearty meal.
Breakfast
Roger Mooking is checking out the best combinations of eggs, gravy, breakfast meat and fried dough that make up the 12 greatest breakfasts in the country. He's hanging out in the kitchen with chefs learning all their secrets on how to get the day started right with a nice, hearty meal.
Seafood
Roger Mooking travels America to reel in the fifteen very best seafood dishes. Freshness is key and location matters. From the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific coast, down deep in the bayou, and high in the Rockies, there's no limit to what seafood lovers will do to sink their teeth into nature's delectable all you can eat buffet. Shrimp, lobster, snapper, or grouper, and fried, steamed, baked, or smoked, no oyster shell is left unturned.
Bacon
Roger Mooking showcases the towering BLTs, juicy bacon burgers, pizzas, pies, pancakes and more with the 12 tastiest bacon dishes in America. He's in the kitchen with bacon-loving chefs learning everything there is to know about pigs and their parts as well as revealing the chefs' top swine secrets.
Grilled
Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best grilled dishes in restaurants across America. He's hanging out in the kitchens of fire-loving chefs to learn everything there is to know about applying heat and smoke for the tastiest chicken, beef, alligator, lobster and more. Together, they'll prepare the flame, season the food and reveal all the secrets for the best grilled foods in the country.
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