Meet a new group of home cooks from across the country as they compete to win "The Great American Recipe." This week's challenges include preparing a dish that defines who they are and cooking a recipe that showcases their geographical region

Challenges for the home cooks include a best-in-a-pinch recipe and a noodle dish representing their heritage

The cooks prepare grab-and-go meals, from breakfast burritos to musubi; in the second round, the cooks make home-baked treats and part of the first "Great American Recipe" Bake Sale

The cooks take a culinary trip down memory lane as they prepare dishes in honour of special occasions and holiday traditions.

The cooks go out of their comfort zone with a surprise recipe swap challenge; the cooks prepare a dish that has been handed down for generations.

See how the home cooks put it all on the plate in their last chance to impress before the finale. From carne asada tacos to corn chaat to chicken chapli, the cooks prepare dishes inspired by a close friend and recipes that changed their lives.

Gather one last time with the three remaining home cooks as they get ready for the grand finale feast. In the final round, their challenge is to prepare an entire meal that represents their Great American Recipe. Who will be named the winner?