Tyler Florence is making steakhouse classics that home cooks can conquer in their own kitchen, starting with The Burger -- his ideal blend of beef, made with the right techniques for shaping, seasoning and searing. The burgers are dressed with Tyler's Goop Sauce, his own take on that infamous special burger sauce, then served simply on Potato Buns made from scratch. Then, Tyler whips up another steakhouse classic, New York Strip Steaks, with just three ingredients.
I'ts not just your everyday burger and fries when Emeril takes on some all-American favorites: Home-Ground Burgers with Bacon, Cheese, and Fresh Thyme; Seasoned French Fries with Homemade Habanero, Orange, and Tomato Ketchup; Barbecued Chicken with Bacon Potato Salad, and a Cola Float.
Haylie Duff's friends Jimmy and Kurt challenge Haylie to make a life-changing burger. Never saying no to a challenge, Haylie goes to great lengths to learn the skills of Plan Check burger making. In the end, Haylie rises to the occasion and proves to be a true grillmaster!
Jeffrey Saad mixes the dough and gets out the glaze to explore the iconic American staple - the donut. He'll savor everything from the unique creations of a donut genius to the ultimate in old school dunking and see how the classic donut transforms when it meets the savory taste of down-home bacon or the exotic flavors of the Near East. Not to mention finding out what happens when a donut learns to double as a hamburger bun!
American Classics are simply our national cuisine. Some dishes -- like gumbo, cheesesteak, or clam chowder -- define specific regions. Others, like hot dogs and hamburgers, are beloved Americana, the American dream on a bun. These dishes are simple, without pretension, the country in a nutshell.... er... on a plate. Food Network Magazine hit the highways and byways of this great land of ours, sneaking into roadhouses and holes in the wall, in their unrelenting quest to uncover ten of America's Best American Classics.