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Carla Hall travels around the world to track down the unexpected lineage and international origins of America's favorite dishes.
Now playingSeason 1, Episode 1
Watching1. Ice Cream
Chef Carla Hall gets caught up in an amazing dairy adventure while chasing the origins of America's favorite dessert: ice cream.
2. Al Pastor
Carla Hall takes a tantalizing taco trip across the globe to uncover the surprising start of tacos al pastor.
3. Chicken Pot Pie
Chef Carla Hall gets under the lid of pot pie to reveal this freezer aisle favorite's unexpected history.
4. Barbecue
Chef Carla Hall goes on a slow and low international trek to dig up the roots of an American summer pastime: barbecue.
5. Hot Chicken
Chef Carla Hall's spicy trip following the origins of hot chicken reveals the African American erasure in one of the country's fried favorites.
6. Shrimp and Grits
Chef Carla Hall heads out on a soul food adventure to discover how an unlikely pairing became a low country favorite.
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