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 18 : Shrimp in a Skillet
April. 30,2011
We show you how to buy the freshest shrimp on the market in order to create Greek-style shrimp and shrimp stir-fries, taking into account the crustacean’s unique cooking qualities.
Recipe:
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Red Bell Pepper in Hot and Sour Sauce, Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Taste Test:
Feta Cheese
Science:
Muscle in Fish vs. Muscle and Meat
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Episode 17 : Steak Frites
April. 23,2011
Christopher Kimball searches for the best steak frites in Paris. Foolproof Vinaigrette is featured.
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Episode 16 : Easier Italian Favorites
April. 16,2011
Recipes for Hearty Minestrone and Almost Hands-Free Risotto are shared.
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Episode 15 : Thanksgiving Turkey
April. 09,2011
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows how to make the perfect Old-Fashioned Stuffed Turkey.
Equipment Corner: Hybrid Chef's Knives
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Episode 14 : Weeknight Workhorses
April. 02,2011
Weeknight dinners should be quick to make and satisfying. We show you how to perfect two recipes that are both: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts and Sautéed Pork Cutlets.
Recipe:
Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts, Sautéed Pork Cutlets with Mustard-Cider Sauce
Equipment:
Fire Extinguishers, Meat Pounders
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Episode 13 : Sweet Endings
March. 26,2011
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our recipes for Chewy Sugar Cookies and foolproof Berry Fool.
Recipe:
Chewy Sugar Cookies, Berry Fool
Equipment:
Innovative Mixing Bowls
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Episode 12 : Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
March. 19,2011
Our Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the centerpiece of a five-star meal, which we complete with a side of Roasted Carrots.
Recipe:
Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Carrots
Equipment:
Jamie Oliver Flavour Shaker
Taste Test:
Horseradish, All-Purpose Vegetable Oils
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Episode 11 : Southern Fare Reinvented
March. 12,2011
We re-create delicious pulled porksans grillthen prepare our Easier Fried Chicken recipe, which achieves that signature super-crisp crust and juicy meat without requiring quarts of oil.
Recipe:
Indoor Pulled Pork with Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Easier Fried Chicken
Equipment:
Electric Pressure Cookers
Science:
Salting the Milk
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Episode 10 : Asian Favorites at Home
March. 05,2011
Join us as we prepare a different kind of stir-fry—Thai Chicken with Basil—and prove that, with a few recipe modifications, you don’t have to be a Cantonese chef to make great shu mai.
Recipe:
Thai-Style Chicken with Basil, Steamed Chinese Dumplings (Shu Mai)
Equipment:
Large Saucepans
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Episode 9 : Dutch Oven Classics
February. 26,2011
Host Christopher Kimball demystifies wine varieties and reveals which brands the test kitchen recommends. He then takes this knowledge to test cook Bridget Lancaster, who whips up the Best Beef Stew. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of beef broth. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to create the ultimate Chicken and Dumplings.
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Episode 8 : Coffee Break Sweets
February. 26,2011
Snack cakes are always a welcome treat. Join us as we whip up two of the best: banana bread and cream cheese coffee cake.
recipe:
Ultimate Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
equipment:
Adjustable Electric Kettles
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Episode 7 : Seafood in a Skillet
February. 19,2011
We show you how to shop for and cook perfect Pan-Seared Scallops, then reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets.
recipe:
Pan-Seared Scallops, Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets
equipment:
Inexpensive Nonstick Skillets
science:
Caramelizing vs. Browning
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Episode 6 : Fall Favorites
February. 12,2011
Most modern-day cooks know roast pork as the lean, bland loin. To return rich, old-fashioned flavor to slow-roasted pork shoulder, we started by taking a closer look at the choices in the butcher’s case. Our recipe for Baked Apples provides a sweet ending.
recipe:
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce, Best Baked Apples
equipment:
Inexpensive Instant-Read Thermometers
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Episode 5 : Italian Comfort Classics
February. 05,2011
We take two classic Italian dishes and streamline them for the home cook. Our Italian Braised Chicken is easy to prepare but special enough to serve company, and our recipe for Creamy Polenta keeps the creaminess but shortens the cooking time.
recipe:
Chicken Canzanese, Creamy Parmesan Polenta
equipment:
Best Kitchen Gadgets
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Episode 4 : Chewy Brownies and Chocolate Cupcakes
January. 29,2011
We take a look at boxed and homemade brownies, then share our secrets to getting the best of each. For cupcake fans, we demonstrate how to make our Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes.
recipe:
Chewy Brownies, Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling
equipment:
Best Baking Gadgets
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Episode 3 : Tostadas and Empanadas
January. 22,2011
We venture to Chicago to learn about Rick Bayless’s famous empanadas, then create our own recipe. Next, we investigate another Latin favorite: pork tostadas.
recipe:
Beef Empanadas, Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork Tostadas (Tinga)
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Episode 2 : Desserts with an English Accent
January. 15,2011
Taking a cue from our neighbors across the pond, we uncover the secrets to Classic Bread Pudding and shortbread.
recipe:
Classic Bread Pudding, Best Shortbread
equipment:
The Best Small Appliances
science:
The Science of Stale Bread
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Episode 1 : Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinners
January. 08,2011
Straightforward comfort foods take the spotlight in these classic Sunday night meals. Our Simple Pot Roast cooks up tender and moist, and our Chicken Pot Pie with Savory Crumble Topping is on the table in 90 minutes—without sacrificing the tender, juicy chicken and bright vegetables.
recipe:
Classic Pot Roast, Chicken Pot Pie With Savory Crumble Topping
equipment:
Plastic Food Storage Containers
science:
Brining
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