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Defining Firsts and Family

Season 3 Episode 7 | 53m 35s

Watch the home cooks make life-changing dishes and a treasured family recipe to earn a spot in the finale for a chance to be named the winner of The Great American Recipe.

Aired: 08/04/24 | Expires: 07/10/25
Funding for THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is provided by VPM and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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