‘The Great American Recipe’ returns June 19 with a new season of creative home cooks

May 30, 2023 Alyssa Beno Leave a Comment

A fun and uplifting eight-part cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic, season two of The Great American Recipe will introduce viewers to a new group of inventive home cooks who compete to wow the judges with their beloved signature dishes. Alejandra Ramos returns as host and renowned chefs Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot are back as judges and mentors for season two.

The new season premieres 8 p.m. Monday, June 19 on PBS Wisconsin and streaming on the free PBS App.

The series blends food, family and fun, highlighting the amazing variety of tastes and traditions from across the U.S. while capturing the roots of America’s diverse cuisine. From family favorites passed down through generations to internationally influenced recipes that are becoming mainstays of American cuisine, the series mixes camaraderie with competition, revealing rich personal stories and the inspiration behind the contestants’ favorite recipes.

As with the first season, one of the winner’s dishes will grace the cover of The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2, an official series cookbook, which will feature recipes from the contestants, the host and the judges.