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The Great American Recipe
The First Impressions
Season 4
Episode 1
For their first challenge, they have 60 minutes to introduce themselves to the judges with a recipe that represents their perfect meal. Then in the second round, the home cooks will have 60 minutes to prepare a dish that represents the region of the United States that they call home.
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53:34
Meet the eight new contestants from across the country competing to win The Great American Recipe.

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53:56
Gather one last time with the final three home cooks as they get ready for a grand feast.

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53:55
The cooks put it all on the plate in their last chance to impress before the finale.

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53:55
The cooks swap recipes before preparing a treasured family dish.

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53:55
Celebrate with the home cooks as they prepare dishes for holidays and special occasions.

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53:56
Join the cooks as they prepare grab-and-go meals and home-baked treats.

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53:55
The cooks prepare their favorite comfort food and a dish inspired by a loved one.

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53:56
The home cooks face challenges for their best in-a-pinch recipe and favorite noodle dish.

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53:56
A new group of cooks from across the country vie to win “The Great American Recipe".

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52:49
It’s finale time as three remaining cooks compete to win “The Great American Recipe."

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52:50
Celebrate family as the cooks prepare their friends’ and families’ most memorable recipes.

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The cooks are surprised with a recipe swap and then wow the judges with a personal dish.