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1. 1 Tomato Sauces for Pasta America's Test Kitchen tackles tomato sauce. Recipes: Pasta and Fresh Tomato Sauce with Onion and Bacon, Pasta and Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Basil, Pasta and Fresh Tomat… Aug 4, 2001 25m
2. 2 The Perfect Roast Turkey The secret to really crispy, browned skin and moist, flavorful meat Recipes: Roast Stuffed Crisped-Skin Turkey Tasting Lab: Turkeys -- What's in a Name? Equipment Center: Digit… Aug 11, 2001 25m
3. 3 Great Roast Chicken Should you roast in a hot oven or a moderate oven? How do you get crisp skin and moist, tender breast meat? We answer these questions and more. Recipes: Easy Roast Chicken Tasti… Aug 18, 2001 25m
4. 4 Beef Stew Why is stew often tough and flavorless? We explore how to buy the right cut of meat, how to sear it for flavor, and how to cook it until tender. Recipes: Hearty Beef Stew, Carbon… Aug 25, 2001 25m
5. 5 Perfect Pork Do your pork roasts and chops come out dry and tasteless? Here's how to cook tender, juicy pork using some simple kitchen tricks. Recipes: Garlic Studded Roast Pork Loin, Country… Sep 1, 2001 25m
6. 6 How to Cook Salmon The America's Test Kitchen team cooks salmon in a saute pan, on a grill, and under a broiler, and we find that it takes 10 minutes or fewer to cook it right. Recipes: Broiled Sal… Sep 8, 2001 25m
7. 7 Stir Fry Made Easy Throw out your wok! Stir-fries can be simple, quick, full of flavor, and, best of all, prepared without special equipment. Recipes: Stir Fry with Ginger Sauce, Stir Fry with Curr… Sep 15, 2001 25m
8. 8 Sunday Dinner Everyday foods like meat loaf and garlic mashed potatoes are popular for a reason; they're easy to make and they can taste great. Recipes: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Meat Loaf with … Sep 22, 2001 25m
9. 9 Cooking Eggs Want to fry, scramble, boil, or poach an egg? Cover eggs while frying, use high heat for scrambling, never add eggs to boiling water, and use a skillet, not a saucepan, for poachi… Sep 29, 2001 25m
10. 10 Cookie Jar Classics Everyone loves cookies, but it's not easy to make cookies at home that taste and look as good as a bakery-made cookies. Recipes: Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Big, Supe… Oct 6, 2001 25m
11. 11 The Perfect All-Purpose Cake Learn how to make a simple-as-boxed-cake recipe that's virtually foolproof. Then frost and decorate the cake with ease. Recipes: Rich and Tender Yellow Layer Cake Equipment Cent… Oct 13, 2001 25m
12. 12 Holiday Pies Make a foolproof pie crust that even a five-year-old could roll out. We also show you the secrets of pumpkin and pecan pies. Recipes: The Best Pie Dough, Perfect Pecan Pie, The B… Oct 20, 2001 25m
13. 13 Crisps, Cobblers, and Gratins The test kitchen team focuses on marrying a lightly sweetened fruit base to different toppings. Recipes: Fruit Crisp, Fresh Berry Gratin, Blueberry Cobbler Tasting Lab: Chinese … Oct 27, 2001 25m

1. 1 Three Pureed Vegetable Soups Making pureed soups is a balancing act. Small changes can have major effects. The test kitchen has worked out all the kinks and created three great soup recipes. Jan 5, 2002 25m
2. 2 Pesto, Carbonara and Salad Spaghetti alla carbonara and pasta with pesto are quick and easy ways to put an outstanding pasta dish on the table. The test kitchen pairs the pastas with a simple green salad. Jan 12, 2002 25m
3. 3 Spaghetti and Meatball Supper With the right techniques, a spaghetti supper can rival any fancy meal. The test kitchen reveals the secrets for success. Jan 19, 2002 25m
4. 4 Pizza Night To satisfy everyone, the test kitchen developed two pizza recipes—a deep-dish pizza that bakes in a pan as well as a cracker-thin pie that’s in and out of the oven in just 10 minu… Jan 26, 2002 25m
5. 5 Simple Sandwiches Lunch is ready in the test kitchen. Two classics--tuna salad and grilled cheese--along with a fancy steak sandwich are being served. Feb 2, 2002 25m
6. 6 Shrimp Classics Shrimp is quick to prepare, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Step into the test kitchen and learn how to become the shrimp expert in your home. Feb 9, 2002 25m
7. 7 Steak Frites The test kitchen explores how to properly sear a steak, make a flavorful pan sauce, and fry up hot, crispy french fries. Feb 16, 2002 25m
8. 8 Fried Chicken and 'Fixens The test kitchen shares our fried chicken recipe that is the result of five years work and incorporates many unusual techniques. Feb 23, 2002 25m
9. 9 Chicken Cutlets 101 Although chicken cutlets can be delicious, they can also be tough or dry if cooked wrong. We take three classic preparations—Marsala, breaded, and stuffed—and explore ways to make… Mar 2, 2002 25m
10. 10 All-American Cookout We move the test kitchen out back to make juicy hamburgers and grilled veggies. Mar 9, 2002 25m
11. 11 Middle Eastern Barbeque Shish kebab, rice pilaf, and baba ghanoush are perhaps three of the greatest dishes from the Middle East. The test kitchen discovers the best way to prepare each specialty. Mar 16, 2002 25m
12. 12 Fajitas and Margaritas The test kitchen unlocks the secrets for making fresh margaritas, flank steak fajitas and chunky guacamole. Mar 23, 2002 25m
13. 13 Thanksgiving Dinner The test kitchen figures out how to bring the most flavorful, most beautiful bird to the holiday table. Mar 30, 2002 25m
14. 14 Christmas Dinner Christmas dinner is not the time to experiment with new recipes or techniques. The test kitchen gives you these foolproof recipes for holiday family favorites. Apr 6, 2002 25m
15. 15 Winter Supper The test kitchen’s challenge is to cook short ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender while removing as much of the grease as possible. Apr 13, 2002 25m
16. 16 Ham, Biscuits, and Greens Southern food has a special place in the test kitchen. In this episode, the test kitchen shows you how to prepare roast fresh ham, cream biscuits, and greens. Apr 20, 2002 25m
17. 17 Muffins and Scones We turn the test kitchen into the neighborhood bakeshop and make tender blueberry muffins and delicate cream scones. Apr 27, 2002 25m
18. 18 Bacon, Eggs, and Homefries Bacon, eggs, and potatoes are the classic components of an all-American breakfast. The test kitchen makes sure the bacon is crisp, the omelet is tender, and the home fries are per… May 4, 2002 25m
19. 19 French Toast, Waffles, and Breakfast Strata If you are going to spend the time making French toast and waffles, they better be good. The test kitchen gives the recipes that deliver. May 11, 2002 25m
20. 20 Bar Cookies Everyone loves bar cookies—especially the cook, because there's no need to form individual balls of dough. But baking dough in the pan, rather than balls on a cookie sheet, can ca… May 18, 2002 25m
21. 21 Two French Tarts The test kitchen turns out French tarts that put even the finest pâtisseries to shame. May 25, 2002 25m
22. 22 Diner Pies Those cream-topped pies in the revolving case at the diner always look better than they taste. We show you how to prepare Chocolate Cream Pie and Key Lime Pie at home—with amazing… Jun 1, 2002 25m
23. 23 Apple Pies The test kitchen has made hundreds of pie doughs. Learn how to make the resulting recipe, which is the culmination of years of kitchen work and testing. Jun 8, 2002 25m
24. 24 Peach Pie and Cherry Cobbler Nothing quite says summer like a slice of peach pie or a bowl of cherry cobbler. The test kitchen reports on the best ways to make these classic desserts. Jun 15, 2002 25m
25. 25 Chilled Summer Puddings Light summer desserts, made with or accompanied by fruit, are perfect for summer eating. The test kitchen tackles the problems of panna cotta, rhubarb fool, and summer berry puddi… Jun 22, 2002 25m
26. 26 Chocolate Desserts The test kitchen figures out how to make showy desserts with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor. Jun 29, 2002 25m

1. 1 Party Foods We turn soggy nachos and candy-sweet sangria into serious party food. Jan 4, 2003 25m
2. 2 Hearty Soups Less is more when it comes to hearty soups. Jan 11, 2003 25m
3. 3 Dressing Up Vegetables We rescue two favorite vegetable dishes from the clutches of the cafeteria. Jan 18, 2003 25m
4. 4 Bistro Basics A taste of real French cooking—without spending all day in the kitchen. Jan 25, 2003 25m
5. 5 Steak House Dinners The perfect steakhouse dinner—salad with creamy blue cheese dressing and seared filet mignon—is often a fantasy. In the real world, the lettuce is limp, the dressing gluey or wate… Feb 1, 2003 25m
6. 6 Chinese Takeout Chinese food at home (without a laundry list of hard-to-find ingredients). Feb 8, 2003 25m
7. 7 Chicken in a Flash Quick and easy chicken dishes. Feb 15, 2003 25m
8. 8 Pasta Classics We return two classic pasta sauces to their original glory. Feb 22, 2003 25m
9. 9 Pasta Quick and Easy Simple ingredients are often the basis of special and uncommonly good dishes. Mar 1, 2003 25m
10. 10 Beef Burgundy Skip the marinade and don't bother to sauté the aromatic vegetables. Mar 8, 2003 25m
11. 11 Texas Chili The best chili: hearty, heavy on the meat, and spicy. Mar 15, 2003 25m
12. 12 American Casseroles The secret to great casseroles: keep the ingredients as fresh tasting as possible. Mar 22, 2003 25m
13. 13 Pork Chops, Two Ways Finding flavor in today's leaner pork. Mar 29, 2003 25m
14. 14 Backyard BBQ Big, juicy, smoky ribs and classic potato salad. Apr 5, 2003 25m
15. 15 Barbecued Salmon We prepare an elegant salmon dish . . . on the grill. Apr 12, 2003 25m
16. 16 Thanksgiving from the Grill Free up your oven and grill a better tasting bird. Apr 19, 2003 25m
17. 17 Holiday Dinner We turn meat and potatoes into something memorable. Apr 26, 2003 25m
18. 18 Ham Dinners Spiral-sliced ham and good green bean casserole. (Really!) May 3, 2003 25m
19. 19 Weekend Brunch Brunch that's worth making, even when company isn't coming. May 10, 2003 25m
20. 20 Quick Breads It takes more than speed to make the best quick breads. May 17, 2003 25m
21. 21 Rustic Bread at Home Hearth-quality bread from a home oven. May 24, 2003 25m
22. 22 Cookie Jar Favorites We take two cookie classics and make them great again. May 31, 2003 25m
23. 23 Lemon Meringue Pie We solve the problem of soggy crusts and mile-high meringue. Jun 7, 2003 25m
24. 24 Shortcake and Cobbler We perfect two classic summer American desserts. Jun 14, 2003 25m
25. 25 Two Chocolate Cakes One old-fashioned, moist and homely, the other elegant, dense and ethereal. Jun 21, 2003 25m
26. 26 New York Cheese Cake Restraint is key for the perfect New York-style cheesecake. Jun 28, 2003 25m

1. 1 Salad 101 We give much needed makeovers to two classic salads. Salad seems so easy. Just dress some leafy greens and serve, right? Recipes: Basic Tossed Green Salad; Greek Salad; Wilted Sp… Jan 3, 2004 25m
2. 2 Summer Tomatoes Say goodbye to thick, bland gazpacho and soggy tomato tarts. It’s feast or famine when it comes to good tomatoes. Recipes: Gazpacho; Quick Summer Tomato Tart Tasting Lab: Mozzar… Jan 10, 2004 25m
3. 3 One-Pot Wonders The notion of dinner made in a single pot is certainly alluring. Two complete meals from a pot; one a classic, the other a surprise. Recipes: Beef Chili with Kedney Beans; Indoor… Jan 17, 2004 25m
4. 4 East Coast Seafood We solve the problem of porridge-like chowder and bready crabcakes. Clam chowder and crab cakes are available in most every seafood restaurant in the country. These dishes both ha… Jan 24, 2004 25m
5. 5 New Orleans Menu We bring a taste of New Orleans into the home kitchen. Jambalaya and bananas Foster are two of our favorite dishes from New Orleans. Recipes: Jambalaya; Bananas Foster Equipment… Jan 31, 2004 25m
6. 6 Freedom from Red Sauce Skip the marinara and try these two vegetable sauces. Tired of the same old marinara sauce? Recipes: Pasta with Mushrooms; Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Equipment C… Feb 7, 2004 25m
7. 7 Quick Classic Pastas Everyone knows pasta is quick. That's one of the reasons Americans (and Italians) love it. Recipes: "Quick" Bolognese; Four Cheese Pasta Tasting Lab: Tomato Paste Feb 14, 2004 25m
8. 8 Pot Roast Pot roast can be the ultimate comfort food or a huge waste of time. We solve the problem of dry, gray, tough meat. Recipes: Pot Roast with Root Vegetables; Skillet Green Beans E… Feb 21, 2004 25m
9. 9 Maple-Glazed Pork Roast Say goodbye to dry, tough, candy-like roasts. The marketing of the “other white meat” would be amusing if today’s pork weren’t so lean and flavorless. Recipes: Maple-Glazed Pork … Feb 28, 2004 25m
10. 10 Truck Stop Classics We perfect two roadside classics: chicken-fried steak and coconut cream pie. Truckers often know where to find the best home cooking. Recipes: Chicken-Fried Steak with Gravy; Coc… Mar 6, 2004 25m
11. 11 Chicken in a Skillet A skillet can turn out hundreds of chicken dinners. For most Americans, chicken breasts are the holy grail of weeknight cooking. (We think thighs are more flavorful, but that’s an… Mar 13, 2004 25m
12. 12 Chicken in a Pot Two French takes on an American promise. Herbert Hoover may have promised Herbert Hoover may have promised Americans a chicken in every pot, but no ne said that chicken couldn't b… Mar 20, 2004 25m
13. 13 Steak and Potatoes We take the mystery out of properly grilled steaks. It’s hard to beat steak and mashed potatoes for both simplicity and flavor. Recipes: Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Carameli… Mar 27, 2004 25m
14. 14 Steak Tips Steak tips and steak fries sound like bad menu offerings from your local low-rent steakhouse. We rescue steak tips and fries from low-rent steakhouses. Recipes: Steak Tips; Steak… Apr 3, 2004 25m
15. 15 Stir Fry 101 Stir-fries at home that are better than takeout. Ordering Chinese takeout is like playing Russian roulette. Recipes: Stir-Fired Pork with Eggplant; Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli … Apr 10, 2004 25m
16. 16 Asian Noodles Say goodbye to bad Americanized versions of pad Thai and sesame noodles. We no longer think of noodles as just Italian. Recipes: Pad Thai; Cold Sesame Noodles Equipment Center: … Apr 17, 2004 25m
17. 17 Italian Classics Americans love Italian food - and rightly so. Recipes: Chicken Diavola; Frico; Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Labs: Balsamic Vinegar Apr 24, 2004 25m
18. 18 French Food in a Flash We bring two classics into the home kitchen for great results in a fraction of the time. Recipes: Simplified Cassoulet with Pork and Kielbasa; 30-Minute Tarte Tatin Tasting Lab… May 1, 2004 25m
19. 19 Tea Time Say goodbye to leaden scones and pound cake. In the test kitchen, we think afternoon (or morning) tea is an excellent excuse to whip up a batch of scones or a golden loaf of lemon… May 8, 2004 25m
20. 20 Sunday Brunch We solve the problem of rubbery omelets and dry, hockey puck muffins. Sunday brunch sounds so civilized. Recipes: Denver Omelet; Corn Muffins Equipment Center: Rubber Spatulas … May 15, 2004 25m
21. 21 The Pancake Show Few recipes deliver so much pleasure for so little work as pancakes. The batter comes together in minutes, and the cooking time is brief. Why, then, do most Americans never make p… May 22, 2004 25m
22. 22 Cookie Jar Favorites Good cookies don’t really require any more work than bad cookies. Unless, of course, you are willing to consider dry, crumbly, tasteless packaged cookies from the supermarket - bu… May 29, 2004 25m
23. 23 Summer Berry Desserts When local berries are in season, we like to showcase them in simple desserts. Two simple showcases for fresh summer berries. Recipes: Summer Berry Pie; Berry Gratin with Lemon S… Jun 5, 2004 25m
24. 24 Easy Sheet Cakes We solve the problem of dry, sticky, flavorless cakes. A sheet cake is like a with training wheels--it's hard to fall off. Recipes: Chocolate Sheet Cake; Carrot Cake Equipment C… Jun 12, 2004 25m
25. 25 Lemon Cheescake Light, creamy, and great lemon flavor--neither too fleeting nor too harsh. Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Equipment Center: Springform Pans Jun 19, 2004 25m
26. 26 Showstopper Deserts Two desserts that pull out all the stops yet are easy to prepare. Recipes: Chocolate Mousse Cake; Chilled Lemon Souffle Tasting Lab: Unsweetened Chocolate Jun 26, 2004 25m

1. 1 Appetizers We've chosen recipes that deliver big flavor without much work. Recipes - Spiced Pecans with Rum Glaze - Pita Chips - Creamy Spinach Dip - Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce - … Jan 1, 2005 25m
2. 2 Simple Soups Have you ever been tempted to prepare a restaurant recipe only to be disappointed with the results? The recipe sounded great, but once you got to work you realized it was never te… Jan 8, 2005 25m
3. 3 A Soup Supper Soup for supper is an appealing concept, especially on a cold, snowy night. But for soup to work as a main course, it better be hearty. A light, clear broth simply won't do. Reci… Jan 15, 2005 25m
4. 4 Regional Classics On occasion local dishes become so popular that they transcend their region. Gumbo is a taste of Louisiana in a big old bowl. Its distinct aroma and flavor are like a quick trip t… Jan 22, 2005 25m
5. 5 Pork Chops and Gravy It sometimes seems like the simplest recipes suffer the worst fate in modern cookbooks. Maybe it's because no one really cares enough about these dishes to get them right. Recipe… Jan 29, 2005 25m
6. 6 Two Roast Chickens Despite its apparent simplicity, roast chicken is a hard recipe to get right. Recipes - Crispy Roast Lemon Chicken - Chicken Under a Brick with Roasted Potatoes Equipment C… Feb 5, 2005 25m
7. 7 Flash in a Pan Dinner in less than 20 minutes is the holy grail of weeknight cooking. Many recipes make good on this promise, but most ultimately reflect the minimal effort exerted on the part o… Feb 12, 2005 25m
8. 8 Family Favorites Cooking for a family isn't as easy as it was once. In Norman Rockwell pictures, the entire clan (with aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents) is gathered around the table with a… Feb 19, 2005 25m
9. 9 Restaurant Cooking Comes Home Have you ever been tempted to prepare a restaurant recipe only to be disappointed with the results? The recipe sounded great, but once you got to work you realized it was never te… Feb 26, 2005 25m
10. 10 Texas Rib House In Texas, good beef ribs are the secret handshake between experienced grillers. Recipes - Texas-Style Barbecued Ribs - Southern Cornbread Equipment Corner - Cast-iron skil… Mar 5, 2005 25m
11. 11 Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin We don’t part easily with money, but we will on occasion break the bank and buy a beef tenderloin. The tender, buttery interior is the big draw, and the combination of a healthy d… Mar 12, 2005 25m
12. 12 New Flavors from the Grill Even expert grillers can get in a rut. They make the same four or five recipes over and over again. Sure, the steaks are great, but isn’t there something a bit more exciting? Rec… Mar 19, 2005 25m
13. 13 Mexican Favorites There's a significant disconnect between real Mexican food (as prepared in Mexico) and the food served in "Mexican" restaurants in the United States. Recipes - Chicken Enchilad… Mar 26, 2005 25m
14. 14 Quick Pasta Pasta is usually quick, but all too often quick pasta dishes taste like little time or effort was expended during their preparation. Recipes - Farfalle with Tomatoes, Olives an… Apr 2, 2005 25m
15. 15 A Passage to India Indian food has a reputation for being spicy (most of it is not) and hard to prepare at home (tell that to one billion Indians). However, it is true that many recipes require a lo… Apr 9, 2005 25m
16. 16 Pissaladière Pissaladière is Provençal street food, a fragrant, pizza-like tart prized for its contrast of salty black olives and anchovies against a backdrop of sweet caramelized onions and t… Apr 16, 2005 25m
17. 17 In an Italian-American Kitchen In the test kitchen, we enjoy authentic Italian dishes such as pasta all'amatriciana (episode 18-Italian Classics) and osso buco and polenta (episode 19-Winter Supper). But we als… Apr 23, 2005 25m
18. 18 Italian Classics There seems to be an endless supply of "classic" Italian dishes. Just when we think we've mastered the canon, we realize there are more seminal Italian dishes to learn-recipes as … Apr 30, 2005 25m
19. 19 Winter Supper Stew and starch is a familiar and comforting winter combination. Stew-and-starch pairings include everything from beef stew and mashed potatoes to chicken paprikash and egg noodle… May 7, 2005 25m
20. 20 Bistro Classics Who doesn't like bistro food? It offers the panache of fine French cooking but in a casual setting. The dishes are rustic, hearty, and satisfying. Recipes - Baked Goat Cheese S… May 14, 2005 25m
21. 21 Ultimate Sticky Buns Sticky buns are things of breakfast-time debauchery. In bakeries, they are often plate-size buns, warm and glistening, heady with brown sugar and spices. In our opinion, anything … May 21, 2005 25m
22. 22 Bake-Sale Favorites Every afternoon around three, editors come sniffing around the test kitchen looking for cookies fresh from the oven. Given how many cookies we make, our test cooks appreciate bar … May 28, 2005 25m
23. 23 Holiday Cookies Making cookies is a favorite holiday activity. Many people who bake infrequently during the year throw themselves into marathon cookie projects. Recipes - Glazed Butter Cookies… Jun 4, 2005 25m
24. 24 There's a Hole in Your Cake Cakes baked in Bundt pans and tube pans are popular for a variety of reasons. Recipes - Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake - Angel Food Cake Equipment Corner - Bundt Pans Jun 11, 2005 25m
25. 25 Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin cheesecake stands second to the traditional pumpkin pie as a holiday dessert. Those who suffer from pumpkin pie ennui embrace pumpkin cheesecake as "a nice change," but th… Jun 18, 2005 25m
26. 26 Four-Star Desserts When our test cooks eat in restaurants, they always come back to the kitchen and talk about the dessert. Dramatic and artful presentations rightfully garner a lot of attention. R… Jun 25, 2005 25m

1. 1 Eggs for Brunch Hassle-free egg dishes to make when you're having company. Recipes: Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Frittata; Quiche Lorraine Tasting Lab: Mail-order Bacon Jan 7, 2006 25m
2. 2 Tex-Mex Favorites Take a trip south of the border with ATK. Recipes: Fresh Tomato Salsa; Quesadillas; Beef Tacos Tasting Lab: Flour Tortillas Jan 14, 2006 25m
3. 3 South-of-the-Border Soups With the help of the ATK team, these south-of-the-border soups are sure to please the whole family. Recipes: Black Bean Soup; Tortilla Soup Equipment Corner: Chefs Knives Tasti… Jan 21, 2006 25m
4. 4 Cooking with Squash The America's Test Kitchen team chooses squash to create healthy and delicious risotto and soup recipes. Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup; Butternut Squash Risotto Equipment Corne… Jan 28, 2006 25m
5. 5 Dinner on a Dime Which steaks offer the best value and how should you cook them? Recipes: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes; Pan-Seared Inexpensive Steaks; Mustard-Cream Sauce Equipment Corner: Steak K… Feb 4, 2006 25m
6. 6 One Skillet Dinners America's Test Kitchen answers the call for easy, one-skillet dinners. Recipes: Skillet Lasagna; Skillet Jambalaya Equipment Corner: Celebrity Skillets Tasting Lab: Canned Dice… Feb 11, 2006 25m
7. 7 More American Classics Nothing says American cuisine like these fully tested recipes with modern appeal. Recipes: Chicken and Dumplings; Boston Baked Beans Equipment Corner: Zipper-Lock Bags Science … Feb 18, 2006 25m
8. 8 Meat and Potatoes II Braised brisket and smashed potatoes make for a delicious, cold-weather meal. Recipes: Onion-Braised Beef Brisket; Smashed Potatoes Equipment Center: Electric Knives Feb 25, 2006 25m
9. 9 High Roast Chicken Dinner America's Test Kitchen's novel approach to chicken on the grill – high-roast butterflied chicken – has delicious results, especially when served along with potatoes and asparagus.… Mar 4, 2006 25m
10. 10 Let's Talk Turkey No one roasts a turkey or prepares the perfect side (sweet potato casserole) like the America's Test Kitchen team. Recipes: Roast Turkey for a Crowd; Candied Sweet Potato Cassero… Mar 11, 2006 25m
11. 11 Pork Chops and Tenderloins Overcome the challenges of cooking thick-cut pork chops and learn the secrets of pork tenderloin. Recipes: Pork Chops with Vinegar and Sweet Peppers; Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Pork… Mar 18, 2006 25m
12. 12 Fish Steaks 101 Avoiding the fish counter at the grocery store will be a thing of the past, thanks to these easy-to-master recipes. Recipes: Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steaks; Pan-Roasted Ha… Mar 25, 2006 25m
13. 13 Seafood Classics Impressive dishes for company, easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Recipes: Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon; Pan-Seared Scallops with Winted Spinach, Watercress, and… Apr 1, 2006 25m
14. 14 Italian Classics Flavorful recipes bring Italy into the test kitchen. Recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo; Beef Braided in Barolo Tasting Lab: Parmesan Cheese Science Desk: Braising vs. Roasting Apr 8, 2006 25m
15. 15 Two Curry Traditions Rich, exotically spicy Indian curry and lighter, herbaceous Thai curry. Recipes: Indian Curry; Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Broccoli, and Mushrooms Tasting Lab: Coconut Milk Apr 15, 2006 25m
16. 16 Asian Chicken Not-so-sweet versions of a Japanese classic and a Chinese take-out standby. Recipes: Chicken Teriyaki; Orange-Flavored Chicken Tasting Lab: Store-Bought Teriyaki Sauce Apr 22, 2006 25m
17. 17 Paella Party A Spanish classic: saffron rice loaded with seafood, meat, and vegetables. Recipes: Sangria; Paella Equipment Corner: Paella Pans Tasting Lab: Olive Oil Apr 29, 2006 25m
18. 18 Grilled Pizza The smoky flavor of a grilled pizza's crust can't be replicated in the oven. Recipes: Grilled Tomato and Cheese Pizza; Spicy Garlic Oil Science Desk: What is Yeast? May 6, 2006 25m
19. 19 Grill Roasted Pork Loin Lightly dressed French potato salad perfectly complements this smoky roast pork. Recipes: Grill-Roasted Pork; French Potato Salad Equipment Corner: Kitchen Twine Tasting Lab: D… May 13, 2006 25m
20. 20 Pulled Pork & Cornbread Also called pulled pig and sometimes just plain barbecue. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Pork; All Purpose Cornbread Equipment Corner: Plastic Wraps; Liquid Measuring Cups May 20, 2006 25m
21. 21 Rethinking Barbecued Chicken The America's Test Kitchen team cooks up some delicious home-cooked BBQ. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Chicken; Cabbage and Red Pepper Salad with Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette Equipment Co… May 27, 2006 25m
22. 22 Summer Fruit Desserts Free-form fruit tart and blueberry cobbler, both easier than pie. Recipes: Free-Form Summer Fruit Tarts; Blueberry Cobbler Equipment Corner: Food Processors Science Desk: Scien… Jun 3, 2006 25m
23. 23 Deep-Dish Apple Pie A demonstration of the absolute best recipe for deep dish apple pie. Creating a pie with a high filling-to-crust ratio poses challenges. Recipes: Deep-Dish Apple Pie Equipment C… Jun 10, 2006 25m
24. 24 Cookies Two cookies, one crisp and elegant; the other oversized and chewy. Recipes: Spritz Cookies; Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Equipment Corner: Cookie Presses Science Corner: Con… Jun 17, 2006 25m
25. 25 Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake Perfect the ultimate birthday treat with this recipe for classic layer cake. Recipes: Classic White Layer Cake with Butter Frosting and Raspberry-Almond Filling Equipment Corner… Jun 24, 2006 25m
26. 26 German Chocolate Cake The ATK team creates a German chocolate cake destined to impress. Our less sweet version has a more intense chocolate flavor than most. Recipes: German Chocolate Cake with Coconu… Jul 1, 2006 25m

1. 1 Meatloaf Dinner Meat loaf is as synonymous with good old-fashioned American cooking as apple pie. While some may prefer meat loaf made with meat loaf mix, a combination of beef, pork, and veal, t… Jan 6, 2007 25m
2. 2 Streamlined Chicken Skillet Suppers Dinners prepared entirely in one skillet are perfect for weeknight cooking. Less cleanup is one obvious benefit. A skillet also gives the cook a bit more control over cooking mult… Jan 13, 2007 25m
3. 3 Best Beef Stew Join us as we uncover the secrets behind a favorite beef stew and streamline a hearty side dish. A basic beef stew can be altered in dozens of ways, usually by adding more ingred… Jan 20, 2007 25m
4. 4 Sunday Roast Chicken and Stuffing We wanted a streamlined version of roast chicken with plenty of stuffing to go around—and to solve the problem of cooking the stuffing to a safe temperature without drying out the… Jan 27, 2007 25m
5. 5 Two Ways with Pork New dinner options abound with recipes for pork medallions and glazed pork chops. Recipes: Glazed Pork Chops (Asian & German), Thick-Cut Pork Tenderloin Medallions, Maple-Mustard… Feb 3, 2007 25m
6. 6 Faster Family Favorites With these quick recipes, you’ll be able to get dinner on the table in a reasonable amount of time—and they’ll taste good too. In theory, quick recipes sounds terrific—but we’ve … Feb 10, 2007 25m
7. 7 Lighter Family Favorites With these lightened recipes, your favorites will be able to appear on the table as often as you crave them. Whether we like to admit it or not, there are some dishes that while … Feb 17, 2007 25m
8. 8 Fish and Chips at Home The problem with English-style fish and chips is that you’ve got to hop a plane across the Atlantic to enjoy the dish. We wanted to be able to serve English-style fish and chips—l… Feb 24, 2007 25m
9. 9 Chicken Kiev The hallmark of great chicken Kiev is the rich butter filling that melts into a sauce inside the chicken bundles and contrasts perfectly with the crisp bread crumb crust. Popular… Mar 3, 2007 25m
10. 10 Meat and Potatoes for Company We found a unique way to tame the bite on our pepper-crusted filet mignon. Few main courses are as impressive as filet mignon, but such cachet comes with a hefty price tag. The h… Mar 10, 2007 25m
11. 11 Staying in For Chinese Take-Out Try serving a saucy stir-fry over an Asian-style noodle cake instead of the usual rice. We love a good stir-fry served with rice, but sometimes a change of pace is welcome. A noo… Mar 17, 2007 25m
12. 12 Not Your Average Stir-Fry We wanted a complex dish with carefully balanced flavors—without an extensive list of hard-to-find ingredients and hours in the kitchen. Thai-style stir-fries are a refreshing al… Mar 24, 2007 25m
13. 13 More Tex-Mex Favorites We love good Tex-Mex, but depending on which part of the country you live in, chances are you’d be better off preparing it yourself at home. We wanted to take a look at two Tex-Me… Mar 31, 2007 25m
14. 14 Even More Italian Classics Just when we think we’ve become familiar with every Italian dish under the sun, we’re pleasantly surprised to come across a dish we’d somehow overlooked. Join us as we resurrect o… Apr 7, 2007 25m
15. 15 Flambé at Home We came up with a foolproof flambé method that doesn't intimidate the home cook. Fifty years ago, steak Diane, pan-seared steak in a rich, peppery pan sauce, was a hot menu item … Apr 14, 2007 25m
16. 16 Hearty Eggs for Breakfast With these foolproof recipes, you just might find yourself making time to enjoy eggs a bit more often. Most of us might not have time to prepare (and enjoy) egg dishes during the… Apr 21, 2007 25m
17. 17 Summer Cooking We tackle the best way to grill delicate shrimp as well as chicken destined to be served cold for a picnic. Grilling imparts a smoky dimension to foods that is just about impossi… Apr 28, 2007 25m
18. 18 Barbecued Brisket and Corn Fritters When you’re looking for a main course to serve a summertime crowd, or want to give a new twist to a summertime vegetable, we hope you’ll turn to these recipes. Summertime enterta… May 5, 2007 25m
19. 19 Beer Can Chicken Dinner With our recipes for Beer Can Chicken and Pasta Salad with Pesto, we show you how sometimes the strangest-sounding methods are the most rewarding and how a few easy tricks can giv… May 12, 2007 25m
20. 20 Rainy Day Barbecue If you’re a fan of barbecue but never thought it could be replicated indoors, our menu should change your mind. For many of us, it doesn’t seem fair that we can only enjoy barbec… May 19, 2007 25m
21. 21 Strawberry Cream Cake For our Strawberry Cream Cake, we wanted lots of strawberry flavor, a buttery sturdy cake that could stand up to them, and a lush whipped cream filling that would stay put, so eve… May 26, 2007 25m
22. 22 Dark Chocolate Desserts When you're looking to satisfy a serious chocolate craving, these recipes deliver. No matter the dessert—cookie, pudding, cake, or pie—there’s nothing like the flavor of chocolat… Jun 2, 2007 25m
23. 23 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake We wanted a towering layer cake of childhood, moist and chocolaty and slathered with thick, billowy frosting. Remember old-fashioned chocolate layer cake—the kind moms everywhere… Jun 9, 2007 25m
24. 24 Easy Apple Desserts For a not-too-sweet apple dessert, pair a tart apple such as Granny Smith with a sweet apple like Golden Delicious or McIntosh, as we did in Skillet Apple Brown Betty and Easy App… Jun 16, 2007 25m
25. 25 Favorite Citrus Desserts Join us as we infuse one citrus dessert with bright lemony flavor and make another dessert easier than ever to enjoy. Even after the heartiest meal, we find the bracing bite of a… Jun 23, 2007 25m
26. 26 Lighter Cheesecake Join us as we uncover the secrets to low-fat desserts that you'll really want to eat. While a crisp apple or bowl of juicy berries makes an admirable end to a meal, there’s an al… Jun 30, 2007 25m

1. 1 Rainy Day BBQ Pork Chops We wanted juicy pork chops slathered with a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. But how would we replicate the savory crust of a grilled pork chop indoors? We set out to solve this puzzl… Jan 5, 2008 25m
2. 2 Lemon Layer Cake Layer cakes are desserts to be savored at birthday parties, holidays, and other celebrations. Ideally, the cake’s tender layers offset the bracing, citrusy filling, and the whole … Jan 12, 2008 25m
3. 3 Italian-American Classics Stuffed manicotti makes a hearty and delicious main course, but in most cases its preparation is best left to a practiced and patient Italian grandmother. We wanted a simpler, eas… Jan 19, 2008 25m
4. 4 Cookie Jar Favorites We turn our attention to two favorite cookies: a triple chocolate cookie so chocolaty it’s almost a brownie, and the humble brown sugar cookie, moist, chewy, and packed with butte… Jan 26, 2008 25m
5. 5 Kansas City BBQ It’s hard to choose a best-loved style of ribs, but we’d be willing to bet that smoky, sweet Kansas City ribs are a top contender. These meaty ribs are slow-smoked for their trade… Feb 2, 2008 25m
6. 6 French Classics Coq au vin’s appeal is timeless, but its preparation can be intimidating for the home cook. We set out to make this dish a little less overwhelming—but just as delicious as we rem… Feb 9, 2008 25m
7. 7 Coffeehouse Treats In this episode, the test kitchen perfects two breakfast treats: blueberry scones and rich bran muffins. Recipe: Blueberry Scones, Better Bran Muffins Equipment: Commuter Coffee… Feb 16, 2008 25m
8. 8 Asian Take-Out at Home We develop a Thai-style chicken soup that uses supermarket ingredients without sacrificing authentic flavors, and we make a vegetarian stir-fry so hearty even carnivores will be s… Feb 23, 2008 25m
9. 9 Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner Add a rich stuffing to beef tenderloin, and you’ve got the ultimate main course, at least in theory. But making a tenderloin through can be a chall… Mar 1, 2008 25m
10. 10 Pasta and Tomatoes, Reimagined We don’t have anything against spaghetti and meatballs or pasta with marinara, but the world of pasta and tomatoes extends far beyond these popular standbys. Enter Penne alla Vodk… Mar 8, 2008 25m
11. 11 A New Way with Turkey Brining is the best way to guarantee a moist turkey, but it isn’t always the most practical way. We rethink our brine-at-all-costs philosophy and find that salting, a kind of “dry… Mar 15, 2008 25m
12. 12 White Chicken Chili Supper Chicken chili might sound like heresy—after all, isn’t chili supposed to be made with beef?—but this Southwestern dish is a light, bright alternative to tomato-rich beef chili. Th… Mar 22, 2008 25m
13. 13 French Apple Tart A tart should be easier to prepare than the typical double-crust American pie. But developing a flaky crust sturdy enough to support the fruit is a bit tricky. And getting the app… Mar 29, 2008 25m
14. 14 Chicken in a Skillet It’s not a surprise that so many cooks turn to chicken breasts for dinner. They’re convenient, low in fat, and, when made right, juicy and satisfying. To keep boredom at bay, one … Apr 5, 2008 25m
15. 15 Pizza Party We set out to develop a better-than-takeout pizza in which the crust gets equal billing with the toppings and each is full of flavor—not grease. Recipe: Pepperoni Pan Pizza, Anti… Apr 12, 2008 25m
16. 16 Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes Bakery versions of crumb cake often fall short. The crumb topping can be skimpy or dry and brittle. And the cake can suffer too, baking up too dry or not sturdy enough, so that th… Apr 19, 2008 25m
17. 17 Bistro Steak Dinner Cutting into a steak to find that the rosy meat is confined to a measly spot in the center—with the rest a thick band of overcooked gray—is a great disappointment. Our surefire me… Apr 26, 2008 25m
18. 18 Lightening Up Chocolate Desserts Skipping dessert or eating a piece of fruit is an obvious way to cut calories, but where’s the fun in that? We set our sights on lowering the fat and calories in two favorite choc… May 3, 2008 25m
19. 19 Fish on the Grill Fish fillets might look innocent, but once their delicate flesh hits the grill, there’s no getting them off without a fight—simply put, fish sticks. And because fish is delicate, … May 10, 2008 25m
20. 20 Indian Favorites, Simplified We develop home-cook-friendly versions of two Indian favorites: vegetable curry and chicken tikka masala. Recipe: Indian-Style Curry with Potatoes, Cauliflower, Peas, and Chickpe… May 17, 2008 25m
21. 21 Grilled Cornish Game Hens We’ve always enjoyed roasting game hens and thought the grill might deliver even more flavor to the tender meat, grilling poultry is full of challenges—especially whole birds. Re… May 24, 2008 25m
22. 22 Easy Skillet Suppers Easy Skillet Suppers Streamlined methods for Beef Stroganoff and Baked Ziti condense all the steps into one skillet—yes, even the noodles. Recipe: Skillet Baked Ziti, Skillet Be… May 31, 2008 25m
23. 23 Four-Cheese Lasagna The problem with four-cheese lasagna? Too often it’s heavy, greasy, and bland. Watch as we create an elegant lasagna with the right combination of cheese and a smooth and creamy s… Jun 7, 2008 25m
24. 24 Two Ways with Shrimp We explore two elegant approaches to shrimp—one hot dish and one cold—and find the best way to prepare each. Recipe: Garlicky Shrimp with Bread Crumbs, Shrimp Salad Equipment: K… Jun 14, 2008 25m
25. 25 Drive-In Specials Food safety concerns have many of us now grilling burgers to medium-well and beyond. Unfortunately, grilling burgers for so long results in disappointingly dense, dry meat. We wer… Jun 21, 2008 25m
26. 26 Favorite Slow Cooker Classics Most of us think of the slow cooker as a kitchen workhorse best reserved for weeknight simple stews, hearty soups, and the like. But what about pulling the slow cooker out for ent… Jun 28, 2008 25m

1. 1 Best Blueberry Pie Our sure-fire recipe makes a sliceable pie with bright, fresh berry flavor. Recipes - Blueberry Pie - Foolproof Pie Dough Equipment Center - Baking Sheets Science Desk… Jan 3, 2009 25m
2. 2 French Classics Reimagined We demystify French cooking by streamlining two classic—and often poorly executed—recipes. Recipes - Best French Onion Soup - Quicker French Onion Soup - French Chicken … Jan 10, 2009 25m
3. 3 Dinner with a Spanish Accent 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 fl… Jan 17, 2009 25m
4. 4 The Crunchiest Pork Chops Ever 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… Jan 24, 2009 25m
5. 5 Perfecting Pasta Sauces 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 enri… Jan 31, 2009 25m
6. 6 Easy Apple Deserts 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 te… Feb 7, 2009 25m
7. 7 One Great Thanksgiving 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… Feb 14, 2009 25m
8. 8 Soups of the Day Think it takes all day to make a flavorful soup? Think again. We set out to disprove this misconception with our intense, meaty-flavored beef and vegetable soup that’s on the tabl… Feb 21, 2009 25m
9. 9 Bringing Home Italian Favorites 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 an… Feb 28, 2009 25m
10. 10 Everyone's Favorite Cake 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 … Mar 7, 2009 25m
11. 11 Resurrecting The Roast Beef Dinner 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 … Mar 14, 2009 25m
12. 12 South Of The Border Supper 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… Mar 21, 2009 25m
13. 13 Lunchtime Specials 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. Reci… Mar 28, 2009 25m
14. 14 Fish Made Easy Discover our alternative method for poaching salmon and the test kitchen’s secrets for moist and flavorful oven-baked, crunchy-coated fish fillets. Recipes - Poached Salmon wi… Apr 4, 2009 25m
15. 15 A Grand, Sweet Finale 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 … Apr 11, 2009 25m
16. 16 Holiday Ham And Biscuits We reveal the test kitchen’s technique to make a holiday ham that’s moist and tender, with a glaze that complements but doesn’t overwhelm the meat. We then pair it with the perfec… Apr 18, 2009 25m
17. 17 Let's Do Chinese 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… Apr 25, 2009 25m
18. 18 Pork on the Grill We found a sure-fire method to keep a grilled, stuffed pork loin moist without brining. And we paired the pork with a host of great sautéed spinach recipes. Recipes - Sautéed … May 2, 2009 25m
19. 19 Old Fashioned Snack Cakes 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 Cr… May 9, 2009 25m
20. 20 Backyard Steak and Potatoes Our recipe for marinated flank steak is packed with flavor but still retains is beefy chew, and our grilled potatoes are enlivened with the bold tastes of garlic and rosemary. Ma… May 16, 2009 25m
21. 21 Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner 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 Gra… May 23, 2009 25m
22. 22 Four-Star Stuffed Chicken Breasts The French technique of stuffing a chicken breast yields four-star results — but requires hours of labor. Our take uses a much simpler procedure with the same results. When matche… May 30, 2009 25m
23. 23 Breadmaking Simplified We’ve taken the trouble out of breadmaking with our Almost No Knead Bread and Soda Bread recipes. A no-knead approach to bread baking produces loaves that look like they’ve been … Jun 6, 2009 25m
24. 24 Weeknight Summer Supper 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 m… Jun 13, 2009 25m
25. 25 French Country Cooking 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, mel… Jun 20, 2009 25m
26. 26 Puddings—from Simple to Spectacular 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 -… Jun 27, 2009 25m

1. 1 Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake The most important ingredient in our ultimate triple-chocolate mousse cake is, well, chocolate. But not all varieties are created equal. Watch as we … Jan 2, 2010 25m
2. 2 Chicken Classics, Reinvented Perfectly cooked chicken doesn’t need to be gussied up with unnecessary additions. We uncover the secrets to quick, hearty chicken noodle soup and roast chicken with extra-crispy … Jan 9, 2010 25m
3. 3 Best Weekend Breakfast Best Blueberry Muffins with Orange Glaze Best Blueberry Muffins with Almond Crunch Topping Best Blueberry Muffins with Frozen Blueberries Best Blueberry Muffins with Streusel T… Jan 16, 2010 25m
4. 4 Classic Beef Braises Hungarian Beef Stew Braised Beef Short Ribs Braised Beef Short Ribs with Guinness and Prunes Jan 23, 2010 25m
5. 5 Two Ways with Pork Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Smoked Paprika and Ginger Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Chipotle Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Jan 30, 2010 25m
6. 6 The Cookie Jar French Butter Cookies—Sables Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Toasted Coconut Sables Almond Sables Chocolate Sables Lemon Sables Feb 6, 2010 25m
7. 7 Saucy Italian Favorites Hearty Italian Meat Sauce - This over-the-top Italian-American tomato sauce typically calls for six cuts of meat and half a day at the stove. We wanted the same flavor with a lot … Feb 13, 2010 25m
8. 8 Meat and Potatoes for Company Roast Beef Tenderloin -The classic approach to roasting this prime cut sacrifices juiciness for crust. Why settle for anything less than perfection? French Mashed Potatoes - Fren… Feb 20, 2010 25m
9. 9 Rolls and Loaves Rustic Dinner Rolls - Turning flour, water, and yeast into crusty, airy rolls is one of the hardest bits of kitchen wizardry around. We wanted to make the process foolproof. Mul… Feb 27, 2010 25m
10. 10 Egg Dishes With an Accent French Onion and Bacon Tart - French Onion Tart is similar to quiche but delivers a more refined slice of pie, with more onions than custard. The problem? Rolling and fitting the … Mar 6, 2010 25m
11. 11 Sensation Skillet Recipes Stovetop Roast Chicken with Lemon-Herb Sauce - One skillet and a trick from Chinese cookery were all we needed to produce the speediest crisp and juicy roast chicken that never sa… Mar 13, 2010 25m
12. 12 An Austrian Supper Breaded Pork Cutlets (Pork Schnitzel) - The hallmark of wiener schnitzel is its light, puffy bread-crumb coating. So why is it typically so soggy and greasy? Austrian-Style Pota… Mar 20, 2010 25m
13. 13 Who Wants Pasta? Baked Ziti Garlicky Shrimp Pasta Equipment - Cookware Sets Mar 27, 2010 25m
14. 14 An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Slow-Roasted Turkey with Gravy Pumpkin Pie Taste Test - Cinnamon Apr 3, 2010 25m
15. 15 Coconut Layer Cake Coconut Layer Cake Taste Test - Premium Unsalted Butter Apr 10, 2010 25m
16. 16 Salmon—Indoors and Out Recipes : Charcoal-Grilled Salmon Fillets Oven-Roasted Salmon Gas-Grilled Salmon Fillets Orange and Mint Relish Grapefruit and Basil Relish Olive Vinaigrette Tangerine and … Apr 17, 2010 25m
17. 17 Italian Bread and Sauce Recipes : Ciabatta Quick Tomato Sauce Equipment Corner : Bowl Scraper Apr 24, 2010 25m
18. 18 Great Glazed Chicken Recipes : Roasted Broccoli with Optional Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Shallot, Fennel Seeds, and Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Optional Garlic for Two Glazed Roast Chicken R… May 1, 2010 25m
19. 19 Chicken and Rice—Indian-Style Recipes : Basic Rice Pilaf Tandoori Chicken Yogurt Sauce Onion Relish for Curry Cilantro-Mint Chutney Equipment Corner : Boning Knives May 8, 2010 25m
20. 20 All-Time Cookie Favorites Recipes : Thin and Crispy Orange-Almond Oatmeal Cookies Chewy Chocolate Cookies Salty Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Cookies Thin and Crispy Coconut-… May 15, 2010 25m
21. 21 South-of-the-Border Supper Recipes : Mexican-Style Charcoal-Grilled Corn Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Mexican-Style Gas-Grilled Corn Equipment Corner : Corn Strippers May 22, 2010 25m
22. 22 Best Burgers and Fries Recipes : Easier French Fries Best Old-Fashioned Burgers Classic Burger Sauce Belgian-Style Dipping Sauce Chive and Black Pepper Dipping Sauce Equipment Corner : Electric De… May 29, 2010 25m
23. 23 The Italian Grill Recipes : Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers Gas-Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak Italian-Style Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak wi… Jun 5, 2010 25m
24. 24 Classic Asian Appetizers Recipes : Shrimp Tempura Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps Teppanyaki Mustard Dipping Sauce Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce Scallion Dipping Sauce Chile Aioli Dipping Sauce Equipment Corne… Jun 12, 2010 25m
25. 25 Turkey on the Grill Recipes : Gas Grill-Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast Grill-Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crisp Roasted Potatoes Grill-Roasted Boneless Turke… Jun 19, 2010 25m
26. 26 Old-Fashioned Fruit Desserts Recipes : Apple Upside-Down Cake with Almonds Individual Fresh Berry Gratins Apple Upside-Down Cake with Lemon and Thyme Apple Upside-Down Cake Individual Fresh Berry Gratin… Jun 26, 2010 25m

1. 1 Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinners 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 T… Jan 8, 2011 25m
2. 2 Desserts with an English Accent 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: … Jan 15, 2011 25m
3. 3 Tostadas and Empanadas 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 Em… Jan 22, 2011 25m
4. 4 Chewy Brownies and Chocolate Cupcakes 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. r… Jan 29, 2011 25m
5. 5 Italian Comfort Classics 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 Cr… Feb 5, 2011 25m
6. 6 Fall Favorites 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 choice… Feb 12, 2011 25m
7. 7 Seafood in a Skillet 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, Skille… Feb 19, 2011 25m
8. 8 Coffee Break Sweets 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 … Feb 26, 2011 25m
9. 9 Dutch Oven Classics 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… Feb 26, 2011 25m
10. 10 Asian Favorites at Home 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… Mar 5, 2011 25m
11. 11 Southern Fare Reinvented 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 o… Mar 12, 2011 25m
12. 12 Stuffed Beef Tenderloin 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, Ro… Mar 19, 2011 25m
13. 13 Sweet Endings 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 Mar 26, 2011 25m
14. 14 Weeknight Workhorses 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-… Apr 2, 2011 25m
15. 15 Thanksgiving Turkey Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows how to make the perfect Old-Fashioned Stuffed Turkey. Equipment Corner: Hybrid Chef's Knives Apr 9, 2011 25m
16. 16 Easier Italian Favorites Recipes for Hearty Minestrone and Almost Hands-Free Risotto are shared. Apr 16, 2011 25m
17. 17 Steak Frites Christopher Kimball searches for the best steak frites in Paris. Foolproof Vinaigrette is featured. Apr 23, 2011 25m
18. 18 Shrimp in a Skillet 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… Apr 30, 2011 25m
19. 19 Deep Dish Pizza Venturing to Chicago for the real deal, we return to the test kitchen to make our own pie worthy of its namesake, as well as a chopped-salad accompaniment. Chicago-Style Deep-Dis… May 7, 2011 25m
20. 20 All-American Fruit Desserts In a world overshadowed by blueberry, apple, and pumpkin fillings, cherry pie is a vividly fruity pastry worthy of revival. We perfect our own recipe, then move to the stovetop, w… May 14, 2011 25m
21. 21 Grilled Pork Chops and Ribs We visit Boston’s famous East Coast Grill to learn about ribs, then return to the test kitchen to make our own version of Memphis-Style Barbecued Spareribs and the Best Charcoal G… May 21, 2011 25m
22. 22 Simply Italian Our light and chewy Rosemary Focaccia can compete with any bakery’s, and it makes a pleasant pairing with our authentic Cacio e Pepe, or spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and black p… May 28, 2011 25m
23. 23 Great Grilled Roast Beef We uncover the secrets to injecting flavor into a less-than-perfect cut of beef in our recipe for Inexpensive Charcoal Grill–Roasted Beef, and then serve it alongside Roasted Smas… Jun 4, 2011 25m
24. 24 Summertime Supper Fare We reveal the keys to two grilled dishes: Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Fontina, which has a stuffing that stays put inside moist and smoky chicken, and Grilled Tuna… Jun 11, 2011 25m
25. 25 Grilled Steak and Gazpacho As the beef capital of the world, Argentina boasts mouthwatering steak dishes in its cuisine. We replicate one dish, Grilled Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce, and then look… Jun 18, 2011 25m
26. 26 Lazy Day Breakfast We prepare two breakfast dishes worth getting out of bed for: buttermilk waffles that come out crisp yet fluffy every time, and French toast that’s crisp on the outside and soft—n… Jun 25, 2011 25m

1. 1 Simply Chicken 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 th… Jan 7, 2012 25m
2. 2 Fall Classics 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… Jan 14, 2012 25m
3. 3 Rise and Shine Breakfast 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 foolproo… Jan 21, 2012 25m
4. 4 Chocolate Torte 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 wh… Jan 28, 2012 25m
5. 5 Pasta, Please 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 vegeta… Feb 4, 2012 25m
6. 6 A Slow and Easy Thanksgiving 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, Dri… Feb 11, 2012 25m
7. 7 A Latin Celebration 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… Feb 18, 2012 25m
8. 8 New York-Style Pizza at Home 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 join… Feb 25, 2012 25m
9. 9 Shake and Bake Reinvented 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 … Mar 3, 2012 25m
10. 10 Here's the Beef 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: Ju… Mar 10, 2012 25m
11. 11 Crepes and Croissants 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 foolpro… Mar 17, 2012 25m
12. 12 Salmon and Sole 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 Gla… Mar 24, 2012 25m
13. 13 Soup and Bread From Scratch 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 broc… Mar 31, 2012 25m
14. 14 A Moroccan Feast 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 … Apr 7, 2012 25m
15. 15 Vegetarian Pasta Night 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. Apr 14, 2012 25m
16. 16 Cool and Creamy Desserts 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 super… Apr 21, 2012 25m
17. 17 Backyard Chicken Dinner 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 insid… Apr 28, 2012 25m
18. 18 Slow-Cooker Revolution 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… May 5, 2012 25m
19. 19 Mediterranean Specials 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. May 12, 2012 25m
20. 20 Cold-Weather Comfort 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, w… May 19, 2012 25m
21. 21 Gnocchi and Panzanella 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. May 26, 2012 25m
22. 22 Time to Grill 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. Jun 2, 2012 25m
23. 23 Sweet Summer Endings 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 Cak… Jun 9, 2012 25m
24. 24 Southeast Asian Favorites 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 Grill… Jun 16, 2012 25m
25. 25 Summertime Supper 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 Ch… Jun 23, 2012 25m
26. 26 Bistro-Style Steak and Potatoes 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 fr… Jun 30, 2012 25m

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