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Guayabera World

In Tekit, Pati meets a father and son who both chose to pursue their own path.

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The Nectar of the Mayan Gods

The Nectar of the Mayan Gods

In the town of Maní, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.

Simple Italian

Simple Italian

We turn to the rustic side of Italian cuisine as inspiration for this episode.

The Cooking of Colombia

The Cooking of Colombia

In this episode, we travel to Colombia for a delicious lesson in empanadas.

Never Enough Citrus

Never Enough Citrus

Smoked Citrus Chicken, Really Good Key Lime Pie; the origins of Key Lime Pie.


Texas Cookout

Texas Cookout

Texas-Style Smoked Beef Ribs, Easy Blueberry Cobbler; a visit to El Paso, TX; Charcoal.

Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp

Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp

San Diego Fish Tacos, Crispy Fried Shrimp; a visit to San Diego; tasting tortilla chips.

Zero Waste

Zero Waste

How can we adapt our lifestyles to step a little lighter on our planet?

Eating Locally

Eating Locally

Eating locally-grown food has become mainstream, but what does “local food” actually mean?

Cuz There Is No Planet B, Cuz

Cuz There Is No Planet B, Cuz

Choosing more plant and less animal food intake is our best shot at making a difference.

Going Green, Italian Style

Going Green, Italian Style

Can kale save the planet? What is green living and why should we live that way?

Episode 303: Fire Meets Water

Episode 303: Fire Meets Water

Salt Slab-Grilled Rockfish; Blackened Tuna; Grilled Shrimp; Maple-Cured Smoked Salmon.

Episode 8

Episode 8

Gather one last time with the final three home cooks as they get ready for a grand feast.

Oodles of Noodles in Season 2

Oodles of Noodles in Season 2

Carb load with a compilation of our favorite noodle and pasta dishes from Season 2.

Whoops! Messy Mistakes from Season 2

Whoops! Messy Mistakes from Season 2

Sometimes in the kitchen, things just don't go as planned.

Episode 7

Episode 7

The cooks put it all on the plate in their last chance to impress before the finale.

Kaua'i Pa'akai (salt)

Kaua'i Pa'akai (salt)

Raiatea Helm shows us the importance of Aloha ʻĀina in the face of climate change.

Episode 6

Episode 6

The cooks swap recipes before preparing a treasured family dish.

Episode 5

Episode 5

Celebrate with the home cooks as they prepare dishes for holidays and special occasions.

Episode 8 Preview

Episode 8 Preview

Gather one last time with the final three home cooks as they get ready for a grand feast.

Molokaʻi Poke

Molokaʻi Poke

Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm introduces us to “Molokaʻi style”.

Kaua'i Pa'akai (Salt) Hanapēpē Salt Ponds

Kaua'i Pa'akai (Salt) Hanapēpē Salt Ponds

Ed and Malia Nobrega-Olivera discuss the effects of climate change.

Kaua'i Pa'akai (Salt) Ancestors

Kaua'i Pa'akai (Salt) Ancestors

Sharing stories from one generation to another.

Moloka'i Poke Fishing

Moloka'i Poke Fishing

The protectors of land and sea.

Episode 6 Preview

Episode 6 Preview

The cooks swap recipes before preparing a treasured family dish.

Episode 7 Preview

Episode 7 Preview

The cooks put it all on the plate in their last chance to impress before the finale.

Episode 5 Preview

Episode 5 Preview

Celebrate with the home cooks as they prepare dishes for holidays and special occasions.

Episode 4 Preview | Kaua'i Pa'akai (salt)

Episode 4 Preview | Kaua'i Pa'akai (salt)

Raiatea Helm shows us the importance of Aloha ʻĀina in the face of climate change.

Episode 3 Preview | Molokaʻi Poke

Episode 3 Preview | Molokaʻi Poke

Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm introduces us to “Molokaʻi style."

Episode 4

Episode 4

Join the cooks as they prepare grab-and-go meals and home-baked treats.

Oʻahu Mango

Oʻahu Mango

Surfer, photographer, actor, and environmentalist Haʻa Keaulana – protector of Oʻahu.

O'ahu Mango Haʻa Keaulana

O'ahu Mango Haʻa Keaulana

Respect indigenous ways for a brighter future.

Mākaha Mango Chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka

Mākaha Mango Chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka

Mangos are in season! Here's a mouth-watering dish you will love.

Relle's Malasadas Fried Donut & Leanna's Cinnamon Rolls

Relle's Malasadas Fried Donut & Leanna's Cinnamon Rolls

Relle and Leanna take on a traditional holiday recipe challenge.

Salmah's Mithai Recipe Handed Down for Generations

Salmah's Mithai Recipe Handed Down for Generations

Salmah prepares Mithai as her treasured family recipe.

The Final Push - and Someone's Entry is on Fire!

The Final Push - and Someone's Entry is on Fire!

'You're on fire!' can be a compliment - or something to worry about.

The Judges Recap the Journey So Far

The Judges Recap the Journey So Far

The judges gather to discuss where everyone sits ahead of the cut off.

Episode 3

Episode 3

The cooks prepare their favorite comfort food and a dish inspired by a loved one.

Episode 2

Episode 2

The home cooks face challenges for their best in-a-pinch recipe and favorite noodle dish.

Episode 1

Episode 1

A new group of cooks from across the country vie to win “The Great American Recipe".

Season 3 Preview

Season 3 Preview

The lifestyle series that honors who we are and where we come from - Hawai‘i.

Episode 1 Preview | Oʻahu Mango

Episode 1 Preview | Oʻahu Mango

Surfer, photographer, actor, and environmentalist Haʻa Keaulana – protector of Oʻahu.

What's Cooking with Season 2

What's Cooking with Season 2

The host and judges preview what's to come on Season 2.

Episode 2 Preview

Episode 2 Preview

The home cooks face challenges for their best in-a-pinch recipe and favorite noodle dish.

Episode 3 Preview

Episode 3 Preview

The cooks prepare their favorite comfort food and a dish inspired by a loved one.

Episode 4 Preview

Episode 4 Preview

Join the cooks as they prepare grab-and-go meals and home-baked treats.

Chicken & Red Velvet Waffles vs Polish Boys & Pierogies

Chicken & Red Velvet Waffles vs Polish Boys & Pierogies

Leanna and Mike show off their respective Southeast and Midwest inspired dishes.

Beef Kokkinisto with Macaronana vs Sweet Noodle Kugel

Beef Kokkinisto with Macaronana vs Sweet Noodle Kugel

Ted and Abbe go to family recipes for Greek and Jewish inspired dishes.

Salmah's Kitchri Warms Hearts and Stirs Emotions

Salmah's Kitchri Warms Hearts and Stirs Emotions

Everyone gets emotional remembering Grandma's recipes.


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