Eight of the nation's top home cooks gather in the barn to share their most treasured recipes, introducing themselves to the judges with a dish that reflects their perfect meal, followed by a regional dish that represents the place they call home.

Eight of the nation's top home cooks gather in the barn to share their most treasured recipes, introducing themselves to the judges with a dish that reflects their perfect meal, followed by a regional dish that represents the place they call home.

The eight home cooks are back for week two. In the first round, 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 favorite holiday recipes for the judges.

The eight home cooks are back for week two. In the first round, 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 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?

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.

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.

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.

Join the fun as the top three home cooks showcase their signature dishes and compete for the title in the finale of this upbeat cooking competition that spotlights the incredible variety of tastes and traditions found across the country. Alejandra Ramos hosts and award-winning chefs and restaurateurs Tiffany Derry and Timothy Hollingsworth and Splendid Table host Francis Lam serve as judges, guiding and encourage the home cooks along the way.