DNA Dinners is a ground-breaking new series that explores the diverse heritages of 16 individuals as they discover their roots through DNA analysis and celebrate them through cooking. In each episode, engaging host Tyrone Edwards surprises one individual with the results of their DNA test. Alongside an expert chef, this person then explores their new background and creates a delicious dish that beautifully blends the unique flavours and ingredients of their two cultures. The meal is then shared with the individual's family at a party where they celebrate their newfound heritage.
Episodes Season Season 1 · 0/16 0/16 watched · 2018
S01E01 Meet Shameen Miller 2018-11-12
Free-spirited Shameen Miller was born in South Africa but is unsure of where all her ancestors come from. Dynamic host Tyrone Edwards shocks Shameen with the results of her DNA test. While Shameen believed her heritage may have included South Asian or North African, she is surprised to find out she has roots from somewhere she never expected. As she embarks on a journey to discover her newfound culture, Tyrone introduces Shameen to an expert chef from her newfound culture. more
S01E02 Meet Andrea Titus 2018-11-22
Foodie Andrea Titus knows she has Italian roots and thinks she may also have Latin roots, but she has no clear idea what other cultures make up her genetic background. Engaging host Tyrone Edwards shocks Andrea by revealing that her background includes a culture she never expected. To learn more about her newfound roots, Tyrone introduces Andrea to a chef from that culture, who teaches Andrea about their cooking traditions and iconic dishes. more
S01E03 Meet Laird Hercules 2018-11-29
Laird Hercules grew up in Canada with Guyanese parents, but he has no idea of what other cultures make up his genetic origin. Dynamic host Tyrone Edwards kicks off Laird's journey of self-discovery by revealing the surprising results of his DNA analysis. Blown away by his DNA test, Laird then meets with a chef from his newfound culture to learn more about it through food. Tyrone then whisks Laird to the DNA Dinners kitchen, where his culinary adventure continues. more
S01E04 Meet Mary Bosco 2018-12-06 30m
Mary Bosco grew up in an Italian household, but she couldn't help but wonder what other cultures make up her background. She knows that her grandmother was adopted, and that her grandfather has a Greek name, but she has no ideas about her heritage beyond that. Host Tyrone Edwards fills in the cultural blanks and surprises Mary with the shocking results of her DNA test.: To get her acquainted with her newfound heritage, Tyrone introduces Mary to the owner and chef of a restaurant from her newfound culture. more
S01E05 Meet Iafa Almeida Cac 2018-12-13
Iafa Almedia Cac was born and raised in Brazil, but when she looks in the mirror, she sees facial features that aren't quite Brazilian. Looking at her freckles and green eyes, she often asks herself "who am I?" DNA Dinners host Tyrone Edwards surprises Iafa with results of her high-tech DNA analysis and gives her some answers to that question. Iafa's journey of self-discovery begins as Tyrone introduces her to a chef whose reveals to Iafa the rich cooking traditions from her newfound culture that have been passed down through the generations. more
S01E06 Meet PJ Kerr 2018-12-20
Host Tyrone Edwards takes PJ Kerr on a journey to discover his ancestry and meets with an expert chef to learn more about his newfound roots. more
S01E07 Meet Bianca Osbourne 2018-12-27
Bianca Osbourne is shocked by host Tyrone Edwards who reveals a whole new side of her family history. more
S01E08 Meet Jacob Ahee 2019-01-03
After revealing his DNA results, host Tyrone Edwards accompanies Jacob Ahee on a journey of self-discovery as he explores his newfound roots through food. more
S01E09 Meet Jesse Magallanes 2019-01-10
Jesse Magallanes was raised in an Argentinian household, but he knows there's more to his ancestry. Host Tyrone Edwards reveals the results of his DNA test and Jesse begins his journey of self-discovery. more
S01E10 Meet Chelsea Richards 2019-01-17
Chelsea Richards comes from a Jamaican family but suspects there is more to her ancestry. Host Tyrone Edwards gives her the shock of her life when he reveals the results of her DNA test. more
S01E11 Meet Carmen Araiza 2019-01-24
Host Tyrone Edwards reveals the exciting results of Carmen Araiza's DNA test. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about her newfound culture through cooking. more
S01E12 Meet Tara Broadbent 2019-01-31 30m
Adopted Tara Broadbent is shocked by the results of her DNA test and learns more about her biological ancestry through food. more
S01E13 Meet Denise Oliveira 2019-02-07 30m
After revealing the results of her DNA test, Host Tyrone Edwards leads Denise Oliveira on a culinary journey of self-discovery. more
S01E14 Meet Martina Castillo 2019-02-14
Martina Castillo learns more about her heritage with the help of Host Tyrone Edwards and expert chefs. more
S01E15 Meet Jamila Doncher 2019-02-21
Jamila Doncher was raised in a Filipino household but wants to learn more about her ancestry. She gets the surprise of her life when Host Tyrone Edwards reveals her DNA results. more
S01E16 Meet Kelly Harvey-Mycula 2019-02-28
Kelly Harvey-Mycula is shocked by the results of her DNA test and learns more about her ancestry with the help of host Tyrone Edwards. more 
