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A Taste Down Memory Lane

Season 4 Episode 5 | 53m 34s

In week five, the home cooks have two rounds of cooking left to earn their spot in the finale for a chance to be named winner of "The Great American Recipe." In round one, the home cooks have 60 minutes to make a dish from a family tradition. Then in round two, the home cooks prepare heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families for generations before the three final are announced.

Aired: 08/07/25 | Expires: 10/31/25
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The top three home cooks share their most treasured dishes in an unforgettable final round.
Watch the home cooks make a life-changing dish for a chance to earn a spot to compete in the finale.
The recipe swap challenge returns and the cooks share dishes for friends.
Join the party in the barn as the home cooks serve up their best celebratory meals.
Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale.