Man's Greatest Food

Roger Mooking goes on the hunt for the 15 best sandwiches in America. During his cross-country journey, he learns new techniques and discovers the grand assortment of culinary delights one can place between two slices of bread.

Roger Mooking travels across the US to discover the 15 greatest pork dishes. From pig cheeks and feet to bacon bombs and pork wings, he finds unbelievable variety in these exceptional dishes.

As the deceptively simple ground meat served on a bun with the perfect combo of condiments and garnishes, the hamburger stands alone as the go-to meal for the American masses. Roger Mooking serves up the top fifteen masterpieces of handheld deliciousness. This is an all-points survey of the amazing variety to which the hamburger has evolved. When the names include the Juicy Nookie, the Brother From Another Mother Burger, and the Burger of the Gods, average is not on the menu.

In the culinary world of signature meals, nothing else compares to the sensory experience of steak. There’s the sizzle, the beefy aroma, the flowing juices, the red marbleized texture practically begging for the cut of the knife. And then finally it’s allowed to melt in the mouth. Roger Mooking searches the country for the top fifteen finest cuts and the most perfect intersections of meat, seasoning, and fire.

Roger Mooking travels America to reel in the fifteen very best seafood dishes. Freshness is key and location matters. From the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific coast, down deep in the bayou, and high in the Rockies, there's no limit to what seafood lovers will do to sink their teeth into nature's delectable all you can eat buffet. Shrimp, lobster, snapper, or grouper, and fried, steamed, baked, or smoked, no oyster shell is left unturned.

Pizza is one of man’s most popular inventions and everyone’s favorite food. So when Roger Mooking presents the top fifteen pizza offerings in the whole country, it’s bound to be a revelation. From the paper-thin crusts of New York, to the wood-fired ovens of the west coast, to the bottomless deep dish of Chicago, and with toppings many have never even considered, being called the best finally puts pizza on the pedestal it deserves.

Roger Mooking cannot resist the sweet, succulent smoky goodness of barbecue as he canvases the country on the lookout for the fifteen best barbecue dishes wherever he can find them. For as long as there has been fire, man has been barbecuing over it. Brisket, chicken, whole hog, mutton, and even a breakfast taco are just a few of the saucy delights to be found when fire, meat, and seasoning intersect in juicy perfection.

Roger Mooking searches for the 12 best island eats from lobster, conch and shellfish to low-country boils and key lime pies; he joins chefs in their kitchens to learn everything about putting the country’s freshest island treats together.

The tastiest chicken, beef, alligator, lobster and more; together, they’ll prepare the flame, season the food and reveal all the secrets for the best grilled foods in the country.

The 12 best super-sized dishes; Roger Mooking hangs out with chefs to learn all their secrets for creating ultimate omelets, steaks, sandwiches, seafood platters and more decadent, XXL-sized dishes.

Roger Mooking checks out the best surf-and-turf dishes in restaurants across America. He joins chefs to learn how to put amazing combinations together including the classic lobster tail and steak, clam and bacon pizza, crab cakes with sausage and even a lobster-and-steak roll.

Roger Mooking is featuring the 12 best dishes from American food trucks from fish tacos and porchetta sandwiches all the way to shrimp po' boys and turtle sundaes. He's climbing onto these mobile kitchens to learn how their dishes are made and getting all the chefs.

Roger Mooking showcases the towering BLTs, juicy bacon burgers, pizzas, pies, pancakes and more with the 12 tastiest bacon dishes in America. He's in the kitchen with bacon-loving chefs learning everything there is to know about pigs and their parts.

Roger Mooking is checking out the best combinations of eggs, gravy, breakfast meat and fried dough that make up the 12 greatest breakfasts in the country.

Roger Mooking travels across America searching for the 12 best Tex-Mex dishes from beans, meats and peppers to salsas and gooey cheeses. He’ll have these Tex-Mex-loving chefs revealing inside secrets for how to create their signature Southwestern taste explosions and unique regional treats.

From seafood and beef to pork and cheese, all the best foods taste better fried and Roger Mooking is scouring the country in search of the 12 best fried-food dishes. He’s hanging out with fried-food-loving chefs learning all their secrets for bringing heat, oil and food together in holy fried matrimony.

Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best spicy foods in restaurants across the country. He’s in the kitchen with spice-loving chefs preparing the hottest recipes in America and revealing their tongue-scorching secrets. Together, they’ll feature fiery dishes including flaming-hot noodles, hot chicken, pepper-packed burritos, spicy jerk chicken wings and a soup of liquid flames.

Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the best comfort foods served in restaurants across America. He’s in the kitchen revealing comfort-loving chefs’ soul-warming secrets and learning everything there is to know about making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, pork chops and gravy, chicken and waffles, chili and more.

Roger Mooking travels across America in search of the 12 very best chicken dishes. From frying and baking to grilling, Roger is hanging out with chefs as they explore all the best ways to cook wings, pot pies, pizzas and other savory chicken dishes.

Roger Mooking showcases 12 of the tastiest beef dishes in restaurants across America from traditional Philly cheesesteaks and ribs to juicy steaks and entire steers. He's hanging out in the kitchen with beef-loving chefs and learning everything there is to know about each cut of beef.

Roger Mooking skips straight to the sweets as he dives headlong into the 15 best desserts offered in the United States. From the rich and chocolatey to the fruity and flavorful, Roger's getting down on all the most decadent meal-end treats prepared by chefs in their own kitchens.

Roger Mooking starts the meal off right with 15 of the best appetizers in the United States. From nachos and chicken wings to oysters, fries and more, Roger's going coast-to-coast to find the best!

Roger Mooking travels the U.S. to find classics with a twist and unexpectedly delicious pairings; he visits the chefs in their own kitchens to find out how they create these surprising and mouthwatering dishes.

Roger Mooking searches for the best food to eat on the fly, from food trucks to roadside stands. He joins chefs in their kitchens as they share their secrets to making the most amazing mobile pizza, wraps, frozen treats and more.

Roger Mooking joins chefs in their own kitchens as they honor the traditions of comforting and flavorful soul food dishes; including ribs, catfish, barbecue, oxtail, pork chops and cornbread.

Sticky toffee pudding, super spicy wings, a fondue burger, drunken scallops and chocolate plus barbecue; the tastiest, sauciest meals to grace a plate or tingle a taste bud.

Roger Mooking crisscrosses America to count down 15 of the best steaks, wings, Reubens and more; salt-cured country ham to smoked fish chowder, bacon bourbon rib-eye steak to smoky s'mores pancakes.

Roger Mooking takes 15 gastronomical trips for the most exotic, flavorful and spicy foods all without leaving the U.S.; The featured chefs create classic international meals from Ethiopia, Thailand, Mexico and more in their own American kitchens.

The featured chefs are creating the most jaw-dropping dishes on the food scene; Whether it's bigger or hotter, everything from pizza to burgers to ice cream is taken to the max.

Roger Mooking visits the most creative chefs in the U.S. to get their mouthwatering secrets for meaty celebrations that include whole hog barbecue, buffalo meatloaf and more.

Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the very best Cajun dishes in America, covering all the classics, crawfish, red beans and rice, gumbo, jambalaya and andouille sausage and some surprises.

Fifteen of America's best dishes that have achieved local legend status, including deep-dish pizza, patty melts, spaghetti and meatballs, clambake and lobster roll.

Roger scours the country for the 15 best tacos, with filling options that include pork, fish and alligator in hard, soft or even puffy shells.

Roger Mooking counts down 15 of the very best Italian dishes in the U.S. All the pastas, sauces, cheeses, pizzas, lasagnas and Parms -- no favorite is left behind. Also, chefs share authentic recipes and tips for making an Italian feast at home.

Roger Mooking runs down 15 of the best fire- and smoke-kissed dishes across the U.S., including all the pork, beef, chicken and flaming desserts. Also, chefs offer recipes and more on how to cook over an open flame.

Roger Mooking says "Cheese!" as he explores 15 of the best cheesy dishes across the U.S. The creamiest, smoothest and stringiest French, Italian, Mexican and American cheesy classics and innovations are on display.

Roger Mooking bites down on the 15 best crunchy, crispy and crackling dishes. Nachos, pizzas, fried chicken, tacos and desserts are represented. Chefs offer recipes and tips on making the crispiest skin, the crunchiest chips and the most-crumbly crusts.

Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the most lovingly loaded culinary creations around the country. These delicious dishes are stacked high and stuffed with flavor, from a stuffed whole hog porchetta to a quadruple chocolate cheesecake.

Roger Mooking counts down 15 of the best egg, meat, pastry and hash dishes being served up across the U.S. What do they have in common? They all make for a killer brunch!

Roger Mooking wraps his hands around 15 of America's best sandwiches, tacos, pizza slices, chicken wings and more. Creative chefs give a peek inside their kitchens with recipes and tips on how to make these flavorful one- and two-handed masterpieces.

Roger Mooking cozies up to 15 heartwarming classics, including home-cooked treats, tender meats, savory stews, cheesy pastas and decadent desserts. Take a trip down memory lane with him as he scours the U.S. for all the best treats from childhood.

Roger Mooking highlights 15 incredible dishes from around the U.S. that have one thing in common: They're all utterly unexpected and delightfully delicious. From unusual combinations like brisket kolaches, pizza wings and custard French toast to surprising settings like gourmet Calabrian pizza in a bowling alley and a lobster roll with bacon cheddar bombs in a minor league ballpark, these are the most eye-opening -- and mouthwatering -- meals around.

Roger Mooking goes on a pub crawl to find 15 of the best dishes to go with any drink. Chicken wings, nachos, sliders, apps and mains -- they're all here! From their own kitchens, chefs share insider tips and tricks for making the very best, tastiest bar fare.

Roger Mooking showcases some of the best of coastal cuisine in a top 15 countdown of the most delicious dishes inspired by America's oceans, lakes and rivers. From shrimp and grits on the Gulf Coast to wasabi salmon burgers on Alaska's frozen coast and crab cakes by the Chesapeake Bay, it's an exploration of truly mouthwatering meals with a glimpse behind the scenes at some of the country's best chefs at work in their own kitchens.

Roger Mooking showcases 15 of the most delightfully decadent dishes from around America. They're the type of savory pleasures and sweet sensations that make everyone long for "cheat day." From bacon brownies to chicken fried lobster and short rib and cheddar duck fat fries, it's an exploration of mind-blowingly mouthwatering meals and a behind-the-scenes look at how they are lovingly prepared.

Roger Mooking explores the foods that are just too good together to be kept apart, showcasing 15 culinary combinations, like root beer floats and spaghetti and meatballs, that make mouths water and hearts race.