The Great American Recipe Season 3 finale exclusive clip: Rising to the occasion

The PBS food competition, The Great Amerian Recipe captivates viewers not only with delectable dishes but also with the stories behind the food. In this The Great American Recipe Season 3 finale exclusive clip, the three finalists are ready to showcase their love for food and culture.

While there are many food competition across the various television platforms, PBS’ The Great American Recipe is less about winning and more about the storytelling. These dishes might not be the viral trending moments or tweezer plated variety. But, they resonated on a deeper level.

The dishes are rooted in family, culture, and community. Each contestant serves a little bit of themselves with the dishes. Even if the execution is not perfection, the judges look to the concept and the heart of the offering to send the three most deserving cooks to the finale .

Check out this exclusive clip from The Great American Recipe Season 3 finale.

The Great American Recipe Season 3 finalists are: Adjo, Jon, and Marcella. Each cook had highs and lows throughout the season. Similar to the previous seasons, the eventual winner earns the title not necessarily for perfection. Instead, it is how that person’s food story and journey are showcased on the plate.

Adjo introduced viewers to West African cuisine. In the recent episode, she was quite moved when she made the finale.  As she stated, her goal was to share the history and stories from her culture. In each and every dish, she highlighted that different is good and deserves its moment on the table.

Even though Adjo struggled with execution, her flavors impressed time and again. If she can pull together a well-executed dish with bold flavors, Adjo has a strong opportunity to win.

Jon has had the most growth during the season. Each round showed that he listened to the judges’ feedback and improved. As the judges commented, he showed spirit, heart, and ambition on the plate.

Looking at his dishes, Jon honored heritage in each of his dishes. As a Mexican American, his flavor profiles were delicious, and he was able to capture that connection to his culture.

Lastly, Marcella had the most consistent journey of the three finalists. Time and again, she found her way to impress the judges.

The biggest compliment that she received was that everyone could feel the love in her food. That ingredient might not be on the recipe card, but it is vital to the overall enjoyment of a dish.

Which cook will earn The Great American Recipe Season 3 title? Be sure to watch the episode Monday night at 9 p.m. on PBS. It can also be streamed on the app or online.