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The Best Diner Food

Season 16 Episode 1613 | 25m 46s

Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Diner-Style Patty Melts, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of patty melts at Tiny Naylor’s restaurants. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for automatic drip coffee makers, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster the Ultimate Extra-Crunchy Onion Rings.

Aired: 09/08/23 | Expires: 10/05/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Brunch Burgers, Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins; review of cooking sprays
Trout Amandine, Lentilles du Puy with Spinach; bench scrapers; freshwater fish.
Sisig, Soy Sauce Chicken Wings; a visit to Oakland, CA; Knorr’s Liquid Seasoning.
Grilled Bone-In Leg of Lamb, La Viña-Style Cheesecake; review of spray mops.
San Diego Fish Tacos, Crispy Fried Shrimp; a visit to San Diego; tasting tortilla chips.
Texas-Style Smoked Beef Ribs, Easy Blueberry Cobbler; a visit to El Paso, TX; Charcoal.
Smoked Citrus Chicken, Really Good Key Lime Pie; the origins of Key Lime Pie.
Tuna and Salmon Teriyaki Poke, Malasadas; all about freeze-dried backpacking meals.
Jamaican Oxtail, Jamaican Rice and Peas; review of countertop compost bins.
Butter and Lard Biscuits, Mimosa Fried Chicken; a visit to Asheville, NC; food processors.
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