Episode 8: The Great American Recipe ·

02 Aug 2024, 00:00

It’s time for the season finale as the three remaining cooks go head-to-head to win “The Great American Recipe.” They’ll have some surprise along the way in their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner.

In the first round, the cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a recipe inspired by someone they love to cook with in the kitchen. In the final round, the cookshave three hours to prepare both an entrée and a dessert that best represents their Great American Recipe. Plus, some surprise guests arrive to help them with their final dishes. In the end, one cook will be named the winner and have one of their winning recipes featured on the cover of The Great American Recipe cookbook.

Featured Recipes

Grilled Mango Sticky Rice

Chicken Congee

Course: Soup and Stew
Theme: Comfort Food

Almond and Oat Fig Tart

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Occasion: Birthday Party, New Year’s Eve, Party

Button Cup Tarts with Homemade Almond Milk

Course: Dessert
Occasion: Birthday Party
Theme: Comfort Food, Cooking with Kids, Family Friendly

Fish in a Fig Leaf

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Greek
Occasion: Party
Theme: Seafood

Beef Parrillada Tacos with Linguica Beans

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Theme: Meat

Pesto Pizza

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Italian
Theme: Comfort Food, Family Friendly

Pork Noodle Soup with Spicy Fried Drumettes

Course: Soup and Stew
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Theme: Comfort Food

Tres Leches Cake

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Occasion: Birthday Party, Christmas

Meet the Host and Judges

Alejandra Ramos

Alejandra Ramos is the host of The Great American Recipe. She is a television host, TODAY Show food & lifestyle contributor, trained chef, and food writer known for creative recipes and entertaining ideas that are playful, improvisational, and always just a little bit extra. READ MORE

Tiffany Derry

Tiffany Derry is a judge on The Great American Recipe. The Texas native is the founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts and co-founder of T2D Concepts, the Texas-based purpose-driven hospitality group behind Roots Chicken Shak, Roots Southern Table and ‘Shef Tiffany spice and apparel line. READ MORE

Leah Cohen

Leah Cohen is a judge on The Great American Recipe. Leah is the chef and owner of acclaimed New York City restaurant Pig & Khao on the Lower East Side. A 2013 StarChefs Rising Stars Award recipient, Leah’s Filipino upbringing and annual expeditions to the region are reflected in her cooking philosophy, which stays true to authentic Southeast Asian flavors while incorporating classical western techniques. READ MORE

Graham Elliot

Graham Elliot is a judge on The Great American Recipe. He is a self-described “navy brat,” has traveled the world and all 50 states, sparking an intense interest in food which led him to attend Johnson & Wales University. READ MORE