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 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.
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.
Pizza
Pizza is one of man's most popular inventions and everyone's favorite food. So when Roger Mooking presents the top 15 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.
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.
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.
Fully Loaded
Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the most lovingly loaded culinary creations around the country. These delicious dishes are stacked high and stuffed with flavor, from Cadillac nachos to a stuffed whole hog porchetta. There's a quadruple chocolate cheesecake, a double-decker pizza and even a massive torta bamba sandwich with seven mouthwatering meats. If food makes people happy, these fully loaded masterpieces will make them ecstatic.
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.
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.
Crunch Time
Roger Mooking bites down on the 15 best crunchy, crispy and crackling dishes. All the snappy nachos, pizzas, fried chicken, tacos and desserts are represented, and chefs offer recipes and tips on making the crispiest skin, the crunchiest chips and the most-crumbly crusts.
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.
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.
Handheld
Roger Mooking wraps his hands around 15 of America's best sandwiches, tacos, pizza slices, chicken wings and more. If it's tasty and can be picked up by hand, Roger has found it. Some of the most creative chefs give a peek inside their kitchens with recipes and tips on how to make these flavorful one- and two-handed culinary masterpieces.
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.
Cheesy Dishes
Roger Mooking says "Cheese!" as he explores 15 of the best cheesy dishes across the U.S. The creamiest, smoothest and stringiest French, Italian, Mexican and American cheesy classics and innovations are on display. Chefs share recipes and tips on how to achieve maximum cheesiness, too.
Italian
Roger Mooking counts down 15 of the very best Italian dishes in the U.S. All the pastas, sauces, cheeses, pizzas, lasagnas and Parms -- no favorite is left behind. Also, chefs in their own kitchens share authentic and innovative recipes and tips for making an Italian feast at home.
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.
