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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See Episode GuidePizza
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.
Guilty Pleasures
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the most delightfully decadent dishes from around America. They're the type of savory pleasures and sweet sensations that make everyone long for "cheat day." From bacon brownies to chicken fried lobster and short rib and cheddar duck fat fries, it's an exploration of mind-blowingly mouthwatering meals and a behind-the-scenes look at how they are lovingly prepared.
Guilty Pleasures
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the most delightfully decadent dishes from around America. They're the type of savory pleasures and sweet sensations that make everyone long for "cheat day." From bacon brownies to chicken fried lobster and short rib and cheddar duck fat fries, it's an exploration of mind-blowingly mouthwatering meals and a behind-the-scenes look at how they are lovingly prepared.
Global Grub
Roger Mooking takes 15 gastronomical trips for the most exotic, flavorful and spicy foods all without leaving the U.S. The featured chefs create classic international meals from Ethiopia, Thailand, Mexico and more in their own American kitchens.
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.
Street Eats
Roger Mooking searches for the best food to eat on the fly, from food trucks and roadside stands to walk-up counters and carnival fare. He joins chefs in their kitchens as they share their secrets to making the most amazing mobile pizza, wraps, frozen treats and more.
Hidden Treasures
Roger Mooking travels the U.S. to find classics with a twist and unexpectedly delicious pairings. He visits the chefs in their own kitchens to find out how they create these surprising and mouthwatering 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.
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.
Coastal Cuisine
Roger Mooking showcases some of the best of coastal cuisine in a top 15 countdown of the most delicious dishes inspired by America's oceans, lakes and rivers. From shrimp and grits on the Gulf Coast to wasabi salmon burgers on Alaska's frozen coast and crab cakes by the Chesapeake Bay, it's an exploration of truly mouthwatering meals with a glimpse behind the scenes at some of the country's best chefs at work in their own kitchens.
Coastal Cuisine
Roger Mooking showcases some of the best of coastal cuisine in a top 15 countdown of the most delicious dishes inspired by America's oceans, lakes and rivers. From shrimp and grits on the Gulf Coast to wasabi salmon burgers on Alaska's frozen coast and crab cakes by the Chesapeake Bay, it's an exploration of truly mouthwatering meals with a glimpse behind the scenes at some of the country's best chefs at work in their own kitchens.
Saucy
Roger Mooking scours the U.S. to find 15 of the best dishes that are all about the sauce. There's sticky toffee pudding, super spicy wings, a fondue burger, drunken scallops and even chocolate plus barbecue. These are the tastiest, sauciest meals to ever grace a plate or tingle a taste bud, and the chefs who have perfected them reveal their secrets step by step.
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.
Desserts
Roger Mooking skips straight to the sweets as he dives headlong into the 15 best desserts offered in the United States. From the rich and chocolatey to the fruity and flavorful, Roger's getting down on all the most decadent meal-end treats prepared by chefs in their own kitchens.
Appetizers
Roger Mooking starts the meal off right with 15 of the best appetizers in the United States. From nachos and chicken wings to oysters, fries and more, Roger's going coast-to-coast to find the best!
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.
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.
Pub Grub
Roger Mooking goes on a pub crawl to find 15 of the best dishes to go with any drink. Chicken wings, nachos, sliders, apps and mains -- they're all here! From their own kitchens, chefs share insider tips and tricks for making the very best, tastiest bar fare.
Pub Grub
Roger Mooking goes on a pub crawl to find 15 of the best dishes to go with any drink. Chicken wings, nachos, sliders, apps and mains -- they're all here! From their own kitchens, chefs share insider tips and tricks for making the very best, tastiest bar fare.
Street Eats
Roger Mooking searches for the best food to eat on the fly, from food trucks and roadside stands to walk-up counters and carnival fare. He joins chefs in their kitchens as they share their secrets to making the most amazing mobile pizza, wraps, frozen treats and more.
Hidden Treasures
Roger Mooking travels the U.S. to find classics with a twist and unexpectedly delicious pairings. He visits the chefs in their own kitchens to find out how they create these surprising and mouthwatering dishes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unexpected Eats
Roger Mooking highlights 15 incredible dishes from around the U.S. that have one thing in common: They're all utterly unexpected and delightfully delicious. From unusual combinations like brisket kolaches, pizza wings and custard French toast to surprising settings like gourmet Calabrian pizza in a bowling alley and a lobster roll with bacon cheddar bombs in a minor league ballpark, these are the most eye-opening -- and mouthwatering -- meals around.
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