Synopsis: A brand-new cooking show hosted by Tia Mowry and Terrell Grice where home chefs attempt to recreate favorite family recipes. Will they match their mother’s recipe or will it be deemed “not like mama’s”?
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Season One Episode Guide (Filmrise)
1-01 The Kojayan Family’s Jordanian Chicken Shawarma--11/20/2023
Aleen and her mother, Rania, are here for a showdown over the classic Middle Eastern staple, chicken shawarma. Aleen is known to be heavy-handed with the garlic, but she's ready to prove that her shawarma can stand shoulder to shoulder with mama's.
1-02 The Hill Family’s Liberian Jollof Rice--11/20/2023
Alma and her mother, Sharon, take on the West African delicacy jollof rice. The approach can vary from country to country but Alma proudly considers her family's Liberian jollof to be the best. Will her version reign supreme over mama's?
1-03 The Pratt Family’s Macaroni And Cheese--11/20/2023
Itali's mac n' cheese is known far and wide as a dish not to be missed. But her daughter, Keyana, wants a shot at the crown. With the ooey gooey delicious reputation of Itali's recipe, Keyana's got a lot of convincing to do.
1-04 The Bonofiglio Family’s Pasta alla Salsiccia e Funghi--11/20/2023
Joseph attempts to recreate one of the many dishes made famous by his Zia Lolly. She taught him how to cook pasta alla salsiccia e funghi when he wasn't even tall enough to reach the counter. Now he's convinced his version is better!
1-05 The Orozco Family’s Chile Verde--11/20/2023
Aliyah is challenging her dad, an award-winning chef, to the family's favorite dish: chile verde. Aliyah is still learning how to perfect her dad's famous stew, but cooking skills are not all she got from Cruz. She inherited his confidence, too!
1-06 The Martinelli Family’s Vietnamese Egg Rolls--11/20/2023
Sandra is mixing things up by infusing Italian flare into her mother's traditional Vietnamese egg rolls. Will this cultural fusion win over the judges, or has this challenger bitten off more than she can chew?
1-07 Saad Family’s Lebanese Hummus--11/20/2023
Karim has built a loyal audience of followers with his comedic approach to cooking. But his most popular post is the recipe for his grandmother's hummus, which mama has also perfected. Can Karim's dish transcend social media and impress the family?
1-08 The Flack Family’s Pozolillo--11/20/2023
With an aromatic broth of poblano and tomatillo, pozolillo is the perfect comfort food. Tessa utilizes a variety of fresh and unexpected ingredients in her version of this Mexican classic. But will it hold up to her mama's more traditional take?
1-09 The Kernell Family’s Leftover Turkey And Dumplings--11/20/2023
Darla is in the kitchen to make her mom's famous Thanksgiving leftover turkey and dumplings. This soup has been a family staple that friends travel far and wide to savor. But will Darla's gluten-free twist be the reason her dumplings sink…or swim?
1-10 The Mehditach Family’s Ghormeh Sabzi Stew--11/20/2023
Elizabeth and Raya are in the kitchen for a showdown over the Middle Eastern staple ghormeh sabzi. This savory stew is gaining popularity in the US, but this family has been perfecting it for over fifty years. Who makes it better, mother or daughter.
