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Season 1

  • S01E01 Dream Diner

    • August 10, 2008
    • Food Network

    Get ready for a meal that is fit for a king! Big Daddy is cooking up his dream dinner! He begins with NY Strip Au Poivre, Potatoes Au Gratin and Grilled Asparagus Salad. Then, he has a fiery finish when he makes Plantains Foster on the stovetop.

  • S01E02 Boy's Night In

    • August 17, 2008
    • Food Network

    Calling all sons! It's time to get in the kitchen with your mom and dad and start making some magic! Big Daddy cooks up dishes inspired by his sons Josh and Justin. First, Aaron makes the Everything but the Kitchen Sink Chicken Tenders Salad. Then, he assembles Josh's Roast Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe and Provolone Cheese, and finally he bakes up some delicious, Oven Baked Seasoned Fries. When everything comes together perfectly, Aaron's youngest son, Justin, joins him and together they sit down for a Boys Night In.

  • S01E03 Feeding Frenzy

    • August 24, 2008
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is all about BIG flavors, so strap on your seat belt because he's about to take you on the ride of your lifetime, preparing foods for his friends who are ready for a Feeding Frenzy! First, he's making the Perfect Prime Rib with a Horseradish Sauce that will make you want to die and go to heaven. Then, Smash It Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Beggin' For More Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Finally, it's time to wash all those favorite foods down with a One and Done Long Island Iced Tea. The perfect end to the perfect meal!

  • S01E04 Life Is A Beach

    • August 31, 2008
    • Food Network

    Grab your sunscreen and flip-flops because life truly is a beach in this picnic inspired episode. Big Daddy is paying homage to his father and family picnics he remembers from his childhood. He's taking his parents old recipes and updating them, Big Daddy style. He's making Ribs with Big Daddy Rub, Mega Egga Macaroni Salad, Sock Em' Seasoned Corn and Funky Fried Chicken.

  • S01E05 Keep Me In Bed

    • September 7, 2008
    • Food Network

    It's time to snuggle up with that special someone and feed them a little breakfast in bed! This morning Aaron is cooking up some of his wife's favorites. It's a meal fit for a queen with Super Stuffed French Toast, an Eggscellent Bean and Beef Burrito and some Get Ya Goin' Grits. Then, he finishes it all off with the BIGGEST Big Daddy Parfait you'll ever lay your eyes on! Get comfortable because these dishes are just perfect for breakfast in bed!

  • S01E06 Mentor Madness

    • September 14, 2008
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy dedicates this menu to his mentors and the dishes that started it all! He starts off with a top of the line filet mignon for Clemen's Cheese Steak Soup and masters a Fried Fish Sandwich with Remoulade with his Mom's Mouthwatering Carrot Slaw. Aaron even shows his brother, Donovan, a few tricks of the trade when they work side by side in the kitchen and try recreating Big Mamma's Sweet Potato Pie. This is one meal Aaron's mentors are sure to be proud of!

Season 2

  • S02E01 Feel Good Day

    • January 4, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aaron McCargo knows a good day starts and ends with good food and as always, Big Flavor! With Aaron's fresh takes on Egg White & Zucchini Frittata, A Ceasar salad with crab meat and an individual Shepherd's Pie.

  • S02E02 Working Lunch

    • January 11, 2009
    • Food Network

    Just because you have to work, doesn't mean you should skip lunch! Big Daddy Aaron takes the working lunch to the next level with his recipes for the Monte Christo, Szechwan Chicken Lettuce Wraps and brownies topped with nuts.

  • S02E03 Burgers, Burgers, Burgers

    • Food Network

    There's nothing like a killer burger so Big Daddy decided to make three kinds!! Featuring the Inside-out Burger with sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese, the Big Daddy Sloppy Joe, a juicy Salmon plus Seasoned Fries.

  • S02E04 Big Game Day Eats

    • Food Network

    It's Game Day in Big Daddy's House and he's gonna score with this crowd-pleasing menu!

  • S02E05 Awesome Asian

    • Food Network

    Get out your chopsticks, because Big Daddy is making Chinese food.

  • S02E06 Valentine's Day

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy pulls out all the stops to create a wonderful meal for his lovely lady.

  • S02E07 Big Fresh Catch

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is leaving red meat behind and serving up some seafood.

  • S02E08 Belly Busters

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is preparing some of his favorite belly busting comfort foods.

  • S02E09 It's All Good To Me

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy prepares some of his favorite Mediterranean dishes he's inherited from close friends including his Favorite Falafel, Chicken with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce and Grilled Eggplant Bruschetta.

  • S02E10 Seared Simplicity

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy creates a menu packed with flavor but void of hassle including seared Halibut with chive butter sauce, Seasoned Sweet Potato Puree and Sauteed Brussels Sprouts Hash.

  • S02E11 Breakup to Makeup

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy shows us the proper way to make up with a "hearty" menu that includes a Turkey Club, Seasoned French Fries, Pickled Okra and Chocolate Bark with mixed nuts and dried berries.

  • S02E12 Polish Party

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy gets his polka on with a fully Polish menu that includes Potato and Sausage Pierogi, Kielbasa and Kraut, Homemade Spicy Mustard and Lingonberry Crepes.

  • S02E13 First Day of School

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    Big Daddy kicks the school year off with a kid-friendly menu that is sure to please even the pickiest of appetites. There's Elvis Pancakes, a cheese-and-bacon-wrapped hot dog, fun vegetables and a make-your-own Smoothie Bar.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Big Daddy's Ultimate Sandwiches

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy cures his big sandwich cravings with a menu that consists of mouthwatering Braised Short Rib Sandwiches, his DaSpot Chicken Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo and a Kicked Up Spicy Coleslaw.

  • S03E02 Grill It Good

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    Big Daddy shows you don't have to brave the elements to get grilled flavors when it's raining outdoors! He's inside grilling up Focaccia Crostini, tasty Flat Iron Steak and more!

  • S03E03 One Bite Wonders

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy gets cocktail-party-ready with a variety of bite-size dishes including Mini Pork Clubs with Mustard Aioli, Fried Tuna Rolls and a Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Tart.

  • S03E04 Weeknight Made Right

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy does weeknights the right way with simple dishes that can be made quickly! The menu includes Pork Chops with Mushroom Madeira Sauce, Chicken Chili, Seared Halibut with Pan Roasted Tomatoes and more.

  • S03E05 Fish Fry

    • Food Network

    It's time for a 'Fish Fry!' Big Daddy is inviting his Father-in-law over for a little male bonding and a whole lot of flavor.

  • S03E06 Brunch Anytime

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has a variety of "Brunch Anytime" recipes including Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche, Chicken Hash and a toothsome Coffee Frappe.

  • S03E07 Island Inspired

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has island fever so he's putting together a menu that includes Curry Chicken Skewers, Spicy Beef Patties, Red Beans and Rice and Mango-Papaya Fresh Salsa.

  • S03E08 Dishes with Dad

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has a full Italian meal that's out of this world! The menu includes fun Bocconcini Stuffed Bacon Meatballs on Spaghetti, an herbaceous Mixed Green Salad and crunchy Garlic Bread.

  • S03E09 Date Night Any Night

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has a date-night menu perfect for any night of the week that includes Blackened Tilapia, Grilled Corn and Chipotle Pepper Salad, Plantain Mash and a Cherry and Candied Ginger Sundae.

  • S03E10 Weeknight Feast

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy prepares a weeknight feast fit for a king that includes Roast Beef Strip Loin with Bourbon Mushroom Sauce, seared Barley and Currant Cake, Braised Kale and lavish Lemon Doughnuts.

  • S03E11 Phenomenal Fall

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy comes up with four "Phenomenal Fall" favorites including Smothered Pork Chops, Fried Rice and Pancetta, Herb Brussels Sprouts and Big Daddy's Apple Cobbler with Ginger Whipped Cream.

  • S03E12 Thanksgiving Cocktail Party

    • Food Network

    Gobble, Gobblely, Goodness! It's Thanksgiving and Big Daddy has done the impossible. Aaron McCargo Jr.'s turned traditional staples into appetizer-sized delicacies, cutting his cooking time by half.

  • S03E13 Holiday Happiness

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has created a unique holiday menu that everyone can enjoy. First, he's making a Spiral Ham with Chipotle-Orange Glaze. Then, three savory sides: Red Bliss Potato Salad, Yam Gratin, and Collard Greens.

  • S03E14 Veggie Mania

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is rocking it out "Veggie Mania" style with recipes for Vegetable Lasagna, Napa Cabbage Salad and a banging Black Bean Patty.

  • S03E15 Ladies' Night In

    • Food Network

    It's 'Ladies' Night' and Big Daddy is playing the part of Mr. Suave. He's creating a menu that any lady can easily make for a simple and scrumptious 'Ladies' Night In!'

  • S03E16 Deli Done Right

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's Deli is open for business! First, there is nothing like a perfectly brined and roasted Homemade Patrami to make a killer sandwich. Big Daddy's isn't skimping on the sides, either.

  • S03E17 No Skills Required

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is back in action unveiling a decadent menu specifically designed to complete with "No Skills Required."

  • S03E18 Savory Sizzle

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is "sizzling" with his savory Gorgonzola Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops, Mini Grilled Pizzas, Homemade Italian Sausage, Molasses-Marinated Flank Steak and more.

  • S03E19 Easy Elegance

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    Big Daddy brings a touch of class to the kitchen with an "Easy Elegance" menu that includes Gnocchi with Peas and Bacon, Seared Black Bass with Warm Mushroom Salad and a rich Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu.

  • S03E20 Grilling Party

    • Food Network

    Rain or shine, Big Daddy is having a grilling party complete with Grilled Homemade Sausage Patties with Peppers and Onions, Grilled Ribeye Steak Sandwiches with Provolone and a hearty grilled Portobello Burger.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Slammin' Sandwiches

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is back with some slammin' flavors that will have your friends begging for more! His menu includes Marinated Chicken Cheese Steak Hoagies, Fried Oyster Po' Boys and a Brailed Pork Belly on Grilled Ciabatta.

  • S04E02 Tuesday Tastes

    • Food Network

    It's Tuesday and Big Daddy is rolling out a mid-week meal packed with Roasted Chioggia Beet Salad, Glazed Salmon with Braised Fennel and a Strawberry Upside Down Cake.

  • S04E03 Flavor Every Which Way

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has flavor flying at us every which way! He's busting out the grill for some Grilled Bratwurst Hoagies and Lamb Gyros with a side of gargantuan Homemade Tater Tots.

  • S04E04 Bake Me Crazy

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is getting crazy in the kitchen by baking Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Scones, Roasted Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Pan Sauce, Lemon Pudding Pie and more!

  • S04E05 Far Out Flavor

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy takes us on a true taste-cation with recipes for Spicy Beef Salad, Ginger and Coconut Crusted Jumbo Shrimp and a bowl of Toasted Jasmine Rice.

  • S04E06 Dynamite Dinner

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has a dynamite dinner packed with Grilled Chicken Chops, Leek and Pancetta Hash and a Sweet Corn Spoonbread that will quickly become your favorite go-to recipe.

  • S04E07 Bangin' Brunch

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is bangin' out the best brunch you've ever had! His menu includes Phyllo Wrapped Huevos Rancheros, Corn Beef Hash and a Spicy Bloody Mary with Muffuletta Skewers.

  • S04E08 Mexican Madness

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy heads south of the boarder with a Mexican madness menu that includes Chili-Pork Empanada, Boneless Short Rib Tacos and a Spicy Tomato Napoleon.

  • S04E09 Seafood Shack

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has a flavor-fantastic meal packed with Lobster Rolls, Baked Cranberry Beans with Smoked Sausage and a quick Boston Cream Pie.

  • S04E10 Show Me The Flavor

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is destined to deliver flavor that'll last a lifetime with this spectacular meal that includes fluffy Ham Fritters with Manchego Cheese, Mussels with Chorizo and Saffron-Fennel Broth and Sweet Potato Turnovers.

  • S04E11 Good Day For Grilling

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is grilling in style with recipes for Grilled Pork Chops, White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs and Grilled Eggplant Roulade with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts and Sweet Balsamic.

  • S04E12 Fit For a King

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy celebrates Father's Day in style with a meal fit for a king! His son Justin steps in the kitchen and helps him make a Horseradish-Crusted Petite Sirloin, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes and more!

  • S04E13 Summer Lovin

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy starts the summer off right with Crispy Chorizo-Stuffed Jalapenos with Sweet Corn Puree, Grilled Turkey Burgers wit Bacon and a scrumptious Iceberg Wedge with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing.

Season 5

  • S05E01 In Your Face!

    • Food Network

    The big guy has "in your face" recipes that include Braised Pork Shank with Mushroom Dumplings, Creamed Sweet Peas with Crispy Shallots and a Kickin' Cherry Custard.

  • S05E02 Break out the Spice

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    Big Daddy breaks out the spice by first firing up the grill for his Grilled Tandoori Rubbed Chicken with Creamy Old-School Grits. Then, he takes on Roasted Broccoli Salad and finishes off with Sweet Risotto Pudding.

  • S05E03 Breakfast of Champs

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's "Breakfast of Champs" includes Rise and Shine Eggs Benedict with Pancetta, Slammin' Sausage Pancakes with Honey-Maple Butter and his Get-Up Granola.

  • S05E04 Sandwich Master

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy joins Claire Robinson to tackle recipes you can "put in between two pieces" including Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, Lamb Meatball Hoagies and an oozy Croque Madame.

  • S05E05 Killer Combo!

    • Food Network

    It's "Killer Combo" time in Big Daddy's kitchen and he has prepared four delicious recipes that bring together two or more foods that were made for each other.

  • S05E06 Fresh Taste

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy hears the call of the waves and prepares a variety of fresh and delicious recipes that include an Eggplant Bruschetta appetizer, Grilled Shrimp Salad, an Orange Sherbet Martini and more!

  • S05E07 Sweet Haven

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy takes his sugar rush by the reigns and rides on into "Sweet Heaven" with recipes for Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding, S'mores Cheesecake Bars, Fried Apples on a Stick and his Sweet "Grilled Cheese."

  • S05E08 Gobbling Good

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is making a "Gobbling Good" Thanksgiving menu packed with Mini Quiche with Stuffing, Sweet and Savory Turkey Paninis, Roasted Corn and Brussels Sprouts Succotash and a Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail.

  • S05E09 Holidays Are Here!

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is just as jolly as old St. Nick and you would be too if you were making this menu. He starts with Maple Glazed Ham Cobb Salad. Then on to Horseradish Deviled Eggs. Followed by Graham Cracker Crusted Pecan Pie a la Mode.

  • S05E10 Game On!

    • Food Network

    It's time to get your "Game On" in Big Daddy's House! Aaron is making a meal to fill up the gang before the big game.

  • S05E11 Game Day

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's hitting it out of the park with this game day feast for his fellas. Starting it off is a Meat Lovers Stromboli, then it's a decadent Surf and Turf Burger and crunchy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps.

  • S05E12 Taste the Romance

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy starts the meal off with Baked Chicken w/Ciabatta Dressing. Then, it's a Weak in the Knees Sage Sausage Saute. Finally, Big Daddy's daughter is in the kitchen to help him decorate his Valentine's Day Cupcakes.

  • S05E13 Call It Comfort

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has a variety of comfort food dishes that will keep you warm all day including Crispy Eggplant and Mushroom Lasagna, Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf and Spicy Pulled Chicken and Red Bean Stew.

  • S05E14 Chicken 3 Ways

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy simplifies a week's worth of meals with three varieties of chicken. His menu includes Roasted Chicken with Chipotle-Lime Rub, Kickin' Chicken Salad Sandwiches and Bumpin' Chicken and Dumplings.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Money, Money, Money

    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's getting ready to save you money when he turns his Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder into four amazing dishes for the whole family.

  • S06E02 Breakfast Gone Wild

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    Big Daddy is starting off the morning right with a Bloody Mary Eye Opener, a Croque Monsieur with a Spicy Bechamel sauce, a Sausage, Red Peppers and Feta Frittata, Bacony Breakfast Cupcakes and Gingery Fruit Salad Parfait.

  • S06E03 Farmstand Feast

    • April 16, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy gets inspired to create a farmstand feast that features Grilled Pork Chops with Orange Glaze, Peach and Pecan Salad, Zucchini and Apple Bread and a Funked-Up Apple Compote Dessert.

  • S06E04 Everyday Gourmet

    • April 23, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy has unbeatable recipes for Ginger and Sesame Wings with Peanut Dipping Sauce, a Chili Bowl Burger for both kids and adults, a Salty Vanilla and Cinnamon Ice Cream and more!

  • S06E05 Movie Night Madness

    • April 30, 2011
    • Food Network

    Lights, camera, action! Big Daddy is kicking off the movie night madness with a Tropical Frozen Slush, Hot Dog Stuffed Pretzels with a Spicy Cheese Mustard Sauce and Kicked Up Nachos.

  • S06E06 Big Daddy Lunch

    • May 7, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is in the house cooking up his Lunch Special. Starting things off is a BLT with Blue Buffalo Aioli that will have you begging for more. Then it's onto a mouth-watering favorite, Beer Braised Brats.

  • S06E07 Happy Anniversary

    • May 14, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy is all romance with a variety of "love feast" recipes that include a Champagne Cocktail with Passion Fruit, Crab-Stuffed Shrimp, Whipped Baked Potatoes and Caramel and Coconut Bonbon Sandwiches.

  • S06E08 Midnight Snacks

    • May 21, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's taking it back to the old school with these midnight snacks and sharing a few of them with an old friend Kelsey Nixon of the Cooking Channel.

  • S06E09 Wafflicious

    • May 28, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's breaking all the rules in the house today. Starting off this wafflicious meal is a Sunny Side Up Breakfast Waffle with Sausage that's lip-smacking good.

  • S06E10 Big Daddy Classics

    • June 4, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's is bringing back the classics - starting with an all-time favorite, a Shrimp Fra Diablo Appetizer. Then it's onto Chicken Francaise that will truly tantalize your taste buds.

  • S06E11 All Grown Up

    • June 11, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's son Justin joins him in the kitchen to make Fish Sticks with Funky Ketchup, Fish tacos with Chipotle Slaw, Beef Ravioli and Fried Ravioli, a White Grape Juice Mocktail and an adult version, too!

  • S06E12 Birthday Comfort

    • June 18, 2011
    • Food Network

    Big Daddy's in the house for a birthday bash that includes Spiced Chicken Soup, Macaroni and Cheese Pizza, Garlicky and Green Grilled Caesar Salad and a Sticky Buns finisher.