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Eight home cooks share their most treasured recipes, including a dish that reflects their perfect meal and a regional dish that represents the place that they call home

In the first round, they'll prepare a dish that shows support for someone in need. In the they'll prepare a dish that shows support for someone in need. In the second round, it's holiday time, and the cooks will create their second round, it's holiday time, and the cooks will create their favorite holiday recipes for the judges. favorite holiday recipes for the judges

Things heat up in week three! First, the home cooks showcase freshly made bread, followed by a dozen of their tastiest fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale. Who will rise to the challenge?

In week four, the six remaining home cooks face two challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones! First, they must prepare one of the judges' recipes. Then, with the return of the recipe swap, they put their own spin on each other's dishes

Week five has arrived, and the home cooks must create a dish based on a family tradition. In the second round, they'll prepare heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families. At the end, the three finalists will be revealed

Two final rounds of cooking will determine the winner. The cooks prepare a hometown recipe, followed by an entree, side dish, and dessert that represents their personal Great American Recipe