America's Test Kitchen
TV-G
8.5
2001
Documentary
Equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes from the test kitchen to the home cook. A team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home.
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- Cast:
- Julia Collin Davison , Bridget Lancaster
Episode 26 : Puddings—from Simple to Spectacular
June. 27,2009
Uncover the test kitchen’s secrets to achieving a creamy crème caramel and subtly sweet stovetop rice pudding.
Recipes
- Classic Crème Caramel
- Espresso Creme Caramel
- Simple Stovetop Rice Pudding
Equipment Center
- Electric Kettles
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Episode 25 : French Country Cooking
June. 20,2009
With our flavorful beef stew, we translate the bold, robust flavors of Provence to the home kitchen. And as a finale, we balance the richness of the stew with our light, airy, melt-in-your-mouth meringues.
Recipes
- Meringue Cookies
- Daube Provencal
- Orange Meringue Cookies
- Chocolate Meringue Cookies
- Toasted Almond Meringue Cookies
Equipment Center
- Pastry Bags
Science Desk
- Twin Stabilizers—Sugar and Cornstarch
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Episode 24 : Weeknight Summer Supper
June. 13,2009
A lot can go wrong with grilled bone-in chicken breasts. Join us to learn our technique for perfect grilled chicken breasts with tender meat and crisp skin. We also show you the method for making an intensely flavored, not waterlogged, tomato salad.
Recipes
- Greek Cherry Tomato Salad
- Gas-Grilled Bone-In Chicken Breasts
- Charcoal-Grilled Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Equipment Center
- Solar Cookers
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Episode 21 : Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner
May. 23,2009
At $20 a pound, rack of lamb had better be good. We show you how to make the most of this prime piece of meat, and reveal a foolproof version of the French casserole Vegetable Gratin.
Recipes
- Gas-Grilled Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs
Summer Vegetable Gratin
- Charcoal-Grilled Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs
- Summer Vegetable Gratin with Roasted Peppers and Smoked Mozzarella
Equipment Center
- Broiler-Safe Gratin Dishes
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Episode 19 : Old Fashioned Snack Cakes
May. 09,2009
We give two classic snack cakes moist, flavorful makeovers.
Recipes
- Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Icing
- Spice Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment Center
- Dry Measuring Cups
Science Desk
- Goodbye to Gumminess
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Episode 17 : Let's Do Chinese
April. 25,2009
Prepare your own version of Chinese take-out classics using our recipes for great stir-fries.
Recipes
- Tangerine Stir-Fried Beef with Onions and Snow Peas
- Stir-Fried Red Curry Beef and Eggplant
- Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Shiitakes
- Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles (Lo Mein)
- Stir-Fried Beef with Snap Peas and Red Peppers
Equipment Center
- Rice Cookers
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Episode 15 : A Grand, Sweet Finale
April. 11,2009
We take the fear out of soufflés and show you our foolproof methods for making this showstopping dessert.
Recipes
- Make-Ahead Chocolate Souffle
- Grand Marnier Souffle
- Grand Marnier Souffle with Shaved Chocolate
Equipment Center
- Balloon Whisks
Science Desk
- Souffles
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Episode 13 : Lunchtime Specials
March. 28,2009
Our Pizza Bianca, with its crisp exterior and chewy, bubbly middle, pairs perfectly with the velvety smoothness and bright tomato flavor of our Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup.
Recipes
- Pizza Bianca with Tomatoes, Sausage, and Fontina
- Croutons
- Pizza Bianca with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup
- Pizza Bianca
Equipment Center
- Digital Scales
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Episode 12 : South Of The Border Supper
March. 21,2009
We demonstrate how to make two Mexican restaurant classics—Enchiladas Verdes, and Steak Tacos—in your home kitchen.
Recipes
- Steak Tacos
- Enchiladas Verdes
- Sweet and Spicy Pickled Onions
Tasting Lab
- Jarred Hot Salsas
Equipment Center
- Silicone Spatulas
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Episode 11 : Resurrecting The Roast Beef Dinner
March. 14,2009
Join us as we uncover the secret to turning an inexpensive cut of beef into a tender roast worthy of Sunday dinner.
Recipes
- Horseradish Cream Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables with Bacon and Thyme
- Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables
- Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables with Paprika and Parsley
- Slow-Roasted Beef
Equipment Center
- Meat-Probe Thermometers
Science Desk
- Salting Meat
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Episode 10 : Everyone's Favorite Cake
March. 07,2009
Leave that boxed cake mix on the shelf. We prove that you can create an extremely fluffy yellow cake with entirely natural ingredients.
Recipes
- Foolproof Chocolate Frosting
- Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake
Tasting Lab
- Dark Chocolate
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Episode 9 : Bringing Home Italian Favorites
February. 28,2009
Saltimbocca and tiramisu are two Italian restaurant favorites that are rarely served at home. Here we prepare our saltimbocca with chicken rather than the more traditional veal and streamline its preparation to make it a welcome weeknight meal. For dessert, we developed a tiramisú that highlights the luxurious combination of flavors and textures that makes this dish so popular.
Recipes
- Tiramisu
- Tiramisu Without Raw Eggs
- Chicken Saltimbocca
Tasting Lab
- Prosciutto
Equipment Center
- Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometers
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Episode 7 : One Great Thanksgiving
February. 14,2009
By tweaking our traditional Thanksgiving bird, we created a recipe for moist roast turkey that’s packed with bright herb flavor in every bite. As for the potatoes, we focused on a new technique to make creamy, fluffy potatoes even easier.
Recipes
- Herbed Roast Turkey
- Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
- Best Turkey Gravy
Equipment Center
- Potato Ricers
Science Desk
- Mashed Potatoes
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Episode 6 : Easy Apple Deserts
February. 07,2009
With our no-frills approach to apple pie, you can convert this special-occasion dish to an everyday dessert. And our technique for making moist, rich applesauce cake produces a tender crumb with pronounced apple flavor.
Recipes
- Skillet Apple Pie
- Ginger-Cardamom Applesauce Snack Cake
- Applesauce Snack Cake with Oat-Nut Streusel
- Applesauce Snack Cake
Equipment Center
- Drip Coffee Makers
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Episode 5 : Perfecting Pasta Sauces
January. 31,2009
Join us as we fix two flexible pasta toppings: a quick meat sauce with a lush texture and depth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day, and a creamy tomato sauce that’s enriched, not overwhelmed, with cream.
Recipes
- Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
- Simple Italian-Style Meat Sauce
Tasting Lab
- Supermarket Extra-Virgin Olive Oils
Science Desk
- Panades
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Episode 4 : The Crunchiest Pork Chops Ever
January. 24,2009
Flavorless bread-crumb coatings ruin many pork chops. We show you how to achieve that elusive combination of juicy chop and crunchy coating.
Recipes
- Crunchy Baked Pork Chops
- Crunchy Baked Pork Chops with Prosciutto and Asiago Cheese
- Simple Applesauce
Tasting Lab
- Dijon Mustard
Equipment Center
- Nonstick Skillets
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Episode 3 : Dinner with a Spanish Accent
January. 17,2009
Great Arroz con Pollo, or “chicken with rice,” can take the better part of a day. We developed one that is small on time but big on flavor, and paired it with another quick and flavorful recipe: Sizzling Garlic Shrimp.
Recipes
- Latino-Style Chicken and Rice aka Arroz con Pollo
- Latino-Style Chicken and Rice with Ham, Peas, and Orange
- Latino-Style Chicken and Rice with Bacon and Roasted Red Peppers
- Sizzling Garlic Shrimp
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Episode 2 : French Classics Reimagined
January. 10,2009
We demystify French cooking by streamlining two classic—and often poorly executed—recipes.
Recipes
- Best French Onion Soup
- Quicker French Onion Soup
- French Chicken in a Pot
Tasting Lab
- Gruyere
Equipment Center
- Mandolines
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