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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Dive into the country's most-iconic dishes with a classic from every state.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Killer Combos
Roger Mooking explores the foods that are just too good together to be kept apart, showcasing 15 culinary combinations that make mouths water and hearts race. From an extraordinary take on chicken and waffles to a handmade root beer float, a ridiculously good raclette to an unforgettably gourmet spaghetti and meatballs, America's best chefs reveal their secrets to crafting the most-killer combos imaginable.
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.
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.
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.
Home Cooking
Roger Mooking cozies up to 15 of the best heartwarming classics, including home-cooked treats, tender meats, savory stews, cheesy pastas and decadent desserts. Take a trip down memory lane with him as he scours the U.S. for all the best treats from childhood, and spend time with chefs as they share tips and tricks on how best to touch the heart through the stomach.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
