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.
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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.
Surf and Turf
Roger Mooking checks out the best surf-and-turf dishes in restaurants across America. He joins chefs to learn how to put amazing combinations together including the classic lobster tail and steak, clam and bacon pizza, crab cakes with sausage and even a lobster-and-steak roll.
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.
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.
Tacos
Americans love tacos, and Roger Mooking is scouring the country for the 15 best tacos around. The options for fillings range from pork to fish to alligator in hard, soft and even puffy shells.
Tacos
Americans love tacos, and Roger Mooking is scouring the country for the 15 best tacos around. The options for fillings range from pork to fish to alligator in hard, soft and even puffy shells.
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.
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.
Barbecue
Roger Mooking cannot resist the sweet, succulent smoky goodness of barbecue as he canvases the country on the lookout for the fifteen best barbecue dishes wherever he can find them. For as long as there has been fire, man has been barbecuing over it. Brisket, chicken, whole hog, mutton, and even a breakfast taco are just a few of the saucy delights to be found when fire, meat, and seasoning intersect in juicy perfection.
Local Legends
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of America's best dishes that have achieved local legend status. From sentimental favorites like deep-dish pizza, patty melts and spaghetti and meatballs to an old-fashioned clambake and lobster roll, chefs create some of the best-loved meals in the country and reveal their old family recipes.
Local Legends
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of America's best dishes that have achieved local legend status. From sentimental favorites like deep-dish pizza, patty melts and spaghetti and meatballs to an old-fashioned clambake and lobster roll, chefs create some of the best-loved meals in the country and reveal their old family recipes.
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.
Island Eats
Roger Mooking searches the country for the 12 best island eats from lobster, conch and shellfish to low-country boils and key lime pies. He's joining chefs in their breezy kitchens to learn everything about putting the country's freshest and most amazing island treats together.
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.
Local Legends
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of America's best dishes that have achieved local legend status. From sentimental favorites like deep-dish pizza, patty melts and spaghetti and meatballs to an old-fashioned clambake and lobster roll, chefs create some of the best-loved meals in the country and reveal their old family recipes.
Cajun Cuisine
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the very best Cajun dishes in America, covering all the classics -- crawfish, red beans and rice, gumbo, jambalaya and andouille sausage -- as well as a few surprises. Chefs share all the best sauces, roux, spices and techniques from their own kitchens as the good times roll.
Cajun Cuisine
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the very best Cajun dishes in America, covering all the classics -- crawfish, red beans and rice, gumbo, jambalaya and andouille sausage -- as well as a few surprises. Chefs share all the best sauces, roux, spices and techniques from their own kitchens as the good times roll.
Smoked
Roger Mooking crisscrosses America to count down 15 of the very best steaks, wings, Reubens and more … all made even better with glorious smoke. From salt-cured country ham to smoked fish chowder, bacon bourbon rib-eye steak to smoky s'mores pancakes, America's best chefs share how they prepare delicious dishes using smoke as seasoning.
Super-Sized
Roger Mooking sets out on a culinary odyssey around the country to find the 12 best super-sized dishes. He's hanging out with chefs to learn all their secrets for creating ultimate omelets, steaks, sandwiches, seafood platters and more decadent, XXL-sized dishes.
Sandwiches
Roger Mooking loves a great sandwich. After all, it's a full-fledged meal you can hold in your hands. Geography means variety, and sometimes size matters. As he searches for the country's fifteen best sandwiches, he also learns about techniques and the grand assortment of culinary delights one can place between two slices of bread. These are the amazing people and establishments that offer up something so simple that can be so good.
Meat
Roger Mooking visits the most creative chefs in the U.S. to get their mouthwatering secrets for meaty celebrations that include whole hog barbecue, buffalo meatloaf and more. There's something for everyone in this meat lover's dream.
Meat
Roger Mooking visits the most creative chefs in the U.S. to get their mouthwatering secrets for meaty celebrations that include whole hog barbecue, buffalo meatloaf and more. There's something for everyone in this meat lover's dream.
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.
Soul Food
Roger Mooking joins chefs in their own kitchens as they honor the traditions of comforting and flavorful soul food dishes. From ribs, catfish and barbecue to oxtail, pork chops and cornbread, Roger's digging into all the classics that make up the 15 best soul food dishes from around the country.
Cajun Cuisine
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the very best Cajun dishes in America, covering all the classics -- crawfish, red beans and rice, gumbo, jambalaya and andouille sausage -- as well as a few surprises. Chefs share all the best sauces, roux, spices and techniques from their own kitchens as the good times roll.
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.
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