Thursday, March 28th, 2024

New PBS Cooking Competition Celebrates the Melting Pot that is American Food Story


NEW PBS COOKING COMPETITION CELEBRATES THE MELTING POT THAT IS AMERICAN FOOD

by Rob Lauer



"The Great American Recipe" is a new cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the series gives talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their beloved signature dishes and compete to win the national search for "The Great American Recipe." Judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry, and Graham Elliot bring their professional insights and deep culinary knowledge to encourage and support the contestants along the way.

"I am excited to be working alongside such great talent as Alejandra, Tiffany and Graham," Leah Cohen, chef and owner of New York's Pig and Khao restaurant, says. "As a chef with Filipino and Romanian-Jewish heritage, I have always loved to create dishes that blend cultural influences, and I am proud to be part of a unique series that will celebrate the wonderful diversity of our nation's cuisine."

"Having dedicated my career to the pursuit of wider representation in the culinary world, I feel truly lucky to be taking part in this show," Tiffany Derry, chef and owner of Texas restaurant Roots Southern Table, says. "The diversity of American cuisine perfectly reflects our country's many cultures, and I loved experiencing the array of dishes from some of the nation's best home cooks,"
"I am enormously excited to work on 'The Great American Recipe,'" Graham Elliot, award-winning chef, adds. "We each have distinct backgrounds and experiences that bring the different perspectives to cooking styles from across the nation in this exciting new series."

Alejandra Ramos, a regular "Today Show" food and lifestyle contributor, is thrilled to be hosting the series. "This is a joyful competition series that's all about celebrating the delicious and diverse stories, flavors, and people who make up the rich culinary tale of our beautiful nation," she says. "As a Latina woman born and raised in New York and New Jersey, I have always understood American food to be an ever-evolving conversation between the flavors and recipes of our ancestors-wherever they may be from, the influence of our geography and neighbors, and the unique ideas and creativity each of us brings to the kitchen. I'm honored to help tell the story of the many delicious ways we, as Americans, eat and cook."
 
"The Great American Recipe" blends food, family and fun, highlighting the amazing variety of tastes and traditions found across the U.S.A. and capturing the roots of America's diverse cuisine. From family favorites passed down through generations to internationally influenced recipes that are quickly becoming mainstays of American cuisine, the series mixes camaraderie with competition, revealing rich personal stories and the inspiration behind the contestant's favorite recipes. "The Great American Recipe" is a cooking competition for our times, reflecting the true melting pot of American food.

"The Great American Recipe" airs at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays through August 12 on WHRO Channel 15 and other PBS affiliates.




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