America's Test Kitchen

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  • : 2001
  • : 650
  • : 53
  • PBS
  • 14
  • Documentary Food

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12x1
Simply Chicken
Episode overview
07, 2012
Chicken fricassee is a classic French dish that could benefit from a modern makeover. We turn it into a weeknight meal with a bright, complex sauce and still have time to share the secrets to our Best Simple Roast Chicken.
12x2
Fall Classics
Episode overview
14, 2012
This episode features two fall favorites. First, we eke out juicy, tender, savory results from a bland roast in our Pot-Roasted Pork Loin recipe. Then we prepare our moist Classic .. show full overview
12x3
Rise and Shine Breakfast
Episode overview
21, 2012
Scrambled eggs are easy to cook but hard to cook well. We nail down an approach that guarantees fluffy, tender scrambled eggs every time. Then we serve them alongside our foolproof Cranberry Nut Muffins for a breakfast worth waking up for.
12x4
Chocolate Torte
Episode overview
28, 2012
To learn more about the rich, multilayered cakes known as tortes, we went straight to the source: the Hotel Sacher Vienna, home of the world-famous Sachertorte. Then we brought what we .. show full overview
12x5
Pasta, Please
Episode overview
04, 2012
Join us as we make over two Italian classics. First, we minimize the fuss and the mess of cooking spaghetti and meatballs for a crowd. Then we use a few thoughtfully chosen vegetables .. show full overview
12x6
A Slow and Easy Thanksgiving
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11, 2012
We take unconventional approaches to two traditional Thanksgiving staples: super-moist and tender Braised Turkey with Gravy and our crowd-pleasing Bread Stuffing with Sausage, Dried .. show full overview
12x7
A Latin Celebration
Episode overview
18, 2012
Peruvian chicken joints are becoming popular in the United States, thanks in part to their roast chicken with garlic and lime. We use supermarket staples and a vertical roaster to .. show full overview
12x8
New York-Style Pizza at Home
Episode overview
25, 2012
After venturing to Brooklyn for the real deal, we return to the test kitchen to develop our own Thin-Crust Pizza recipe. We’d gladly pit it against that of any New York pizza joint.
12x9
Shake and Bake Reinvented
Episode overview
03, 2012
First, we reveal how using fewer nuts actually brought out the almonds’ flavor in our Nut-Crusted Chicken Cutlets. Then we demonstrate our foolproof method for the ultimate Crisp Pan-Fried Pork Chops.
12x10
Here's the Beef
Episode overview
10, 2012
We researched the fanatical world of chili devotees and used the best of what we learned to develop a recipe for Our Favorite Chili. Then we demonstrate another beefy favorite: Juicy Pub-Style Burgers.
12x11
Crepes and Croissants
Episode overview
17, 2012
To learn how the French make their croissants so delicate and rich, we traveled to Paris. Then we came back to the test kitchen and used what we learned to develop our own foolproof .. show full overview
12x12
Salmon and Sole
Episode overview
24, 2012
Fish dishes make the perfect weeknight meal—if you can avoid cooking them improperly and losing their crust in the process. We manage to dodge both problems in our recipes for Glazed Salmon and Baked Sole Fillets.
12x13
Soup and Bread From Scratch
Episode overview
31, 2012
Most of the time, whole-wheat sandwich bread and broccoli-cheese soup recipes don’t taste enough like the ingredients they advertise. Our versions really taste like wheat and broccoli, .. show full overview
12x14
A Moroccan Feast
Episode overview
07, 2012
Fussy techniques and esoteric ingredients make cooking authentic Moroccan chicken a daunting proposition. Our simple Chicken Tagine and foolproof couscous take the anxiety out of preparing a Moroccan meal.
12x15
Vegetarian Pasta Night
Episode overview
14, 2012
Even the most fervent meat eaters will love our versions of these two vegetarian favorites: full-flavored Vegetable Lasagna and bright, citrusy Spaghetti al Limone.
12x16
Cool and Creamy Desserts
Episode overview
21, 2012
Grab your spoons and join us as we demonstrate fail-safe methods for making our perfect Chocolate Pudding and our Homemade Ice Cream, which could rival even the best in your supermarket’s freezer section.
12x17
Backyard Chicken Dinner
Episode overview
28, 2012
First, we move the test kitchen outdoors to reveal the secrets to our Grill-Smoked Chicken, which has tender, juicy meat and clean, full-bodied smoke flavor. Then we go back inside to produce the ultimate Salt-Baked Potatoes.
12x18
Slow-Cooker Revolution
Episode overview
05, 2012
We demonstrate the slow cooker’s versatility by using it to prepare three of our favorites: Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup, Pork Loin with Cranberries and Orange, and Chocolate-Hazelnut Bread Pudding.
12x19
Mediterranean Specials
Episode overview
12, 2012
Our Beef Kebabs and Greek Spinach and Feta Pie recipes take two often lackluster Mediterranean staples and elevate them to the mealtime favorites they once were.
12x20
Cold-Weather Comfort
Episode overview
19, 2012
Join us as we share two recipes that will heat up any cold day: our Split Pea and Ham Soup, which features a rich broth studded with sweet-smoky meat, and our Easy Caramel Cake, whose .. show full overview
12x21
Gnocchi and Panzanella
Episode overview
26, 2012
Think that all potato and bread recipes have to be heavy? We prove otherwise with our light-as-air Potato Gnocchi and our bread and tomato Panzanella salad.
12x22
Time to Grill
Episode overview
02, 2012
In the summer, it’s easy to get into a grilled-burgers-and-chicken rut. Our flavor-packed Grilled Bone-In Pork Roast and tender Grilled Scallops provide the perfect change of pace.
12x23
Sweet Summer Endings
Episode overview
09, 2012
When they’re good, summer pies and cakes are a great way to highlight fresh produce. But when they’re bad, they’re a great way to waste it. Our Strawberry Pie and Summer Peach Cake are the former.
12x24
Southeast Asian Favorites
Episode overview
16, 2012
Join us as we travel to New York City to learn the secrets of Thai cooking. We return to the test kitchen to use our newfound knowledge in two Southeast Asian classics: Thai Grilled Beef Salad and Indonesian-Style Fried Rice.
12x25
Summertime Supper
Episode overview
23, 2012
A foolproof cooking method ensures that our Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin stays tender and moist, while a rich-tasting filling gives the mild cut big flavor. Our Lighter Corn Chowder, .. show full overview
12x26
Bistro-Style Steak and Potatoes
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30, 2012
We give you the know-how to prepare this five-star meal at home. Our Pan-Seared Steaks with Herb Sauce achieves the richness and consistency of a classic French demi-glace in a fraction .. show full overview

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