It's a party in the barn, as the home cooks serve up their best celebratory meals in week five of The Great American Recipe. In the first round, the home cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a memorable dish from a special event in their lives. Then, in the second round, the home cooks have 60 minutes to prepare a family-style dish served at their favorite holiday meal.

The home cooks have two rounds of cooking left to earn their spot in the finale for a chance to be named winner of The Great American Recipe. In round one, the home cooks have 60 minutes to create a life-changing dish. Then in round two, the home cooks return to their roots, serving up dishes that have been treasured by their families for generations.