Welcome to Griddle Nation
Each episode explores a bold food theme, inspired by the diverse flavors, techniques, and traditions of home cooks across the country.
Nate
Chef
Chef Nate Lippy is a classically trained chef and lifelong student of flavor. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Nate built his career on the belief that great cooking begins with understanding your ingredients and having the confidence to use them well.
Known for his approachable style and thoughtful precision, Nate has a natural ability to break down professional techniques so anyone can follow along. His cooking celebrates quality ingredients and bold flavor, proving that incredible food doesn’t have to be complicated when you understand the fundamentals.
With the mindset of a chef and the heart of a teacher, Nate inspires viewers to cook with confidence and embrace the artistry of the flat top.
CJ
Not-a-Chef
CJ is the spirited voice of the everyday cook. Proudly “not a chef,” CJ is driven by the simple idea that the best part of cooking is feeding the people around you. His approach is rooted in experimentation and the simple joy of gathering friends and family around delicious food.
Known for his infectious energy and fearless creativity, CJ isn’t afraid to try something new on the griddle. He asks the questions home cooks are thinking, celebrates big flavors, and reminds everyone that cooking should be fun, not intimidating.
Whether he’s feeding a backyard full of friends or discovering a new flavor combination, CJ believes great food has the power to bring people together and turn any cookout into a celebration.
Graza
Founded in 2021, Graza makes high-quality, crazy fresh olive oil designed for how people actually cook. Their signature Drizzle and Sizzle duo — a finishing oil and a cooking oil — come in easy squeeze bottles and have made Graza one of the fastest-growing olive oil brands in the U.S.
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