8.0/107 votesLoading...#1 - Revisiting Julia Child’s Roast Turkey
Season 14 Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2014
Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to Julia Child’s Thanksgiving Turkey and serves it with a perfect recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables. Then, gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews her favorite tools for making turkey.
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#2 - Pork and Pears
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 3/19/2016
Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the best Milk-Braised Pork Loin. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of apricot preserves. Next, gadget expert Lisa McManus uncovers the best apple corers. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Roasted Pears with Dried Apricots and Pistachios.
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#3 - The Ultimate Sticky Buns
Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2017
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster head into the test kitchen to uncover the secrets to making the ultimate Sticky Buns at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of Almond Butter. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews waffle irons in the equipment corner.
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7.8/105 votesLoading...#4 - Childhood Favorites, Grown Up
Season 20 Episode 14 - Aired 4/25/2020
In this episode, Elle Simone shows host Bridget Lancaster a new way to make Classic Sloppy Joes. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews kitchen sponges, and science expert Dan Souza explains why cookie size matters. Finally, test cook Lan Lam reveals the secrets to the perfect homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
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7.8/105 votesLoading...#5 - Something Hearty, Something Light
Season 20 Episode 17 - Aired 5/16/2020
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Beef Top Loin Roast with Potatoes. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for metal spatulas, and test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison an easy Chopped Carrot Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Hazelnuts.
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7.8/105 votesLoading...#6 - Autumn Supper
Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2021
Host Bridget Lancaster prepares perfect Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs, equipment expert Adam Ried rounds up the best tools for roasting, and host Julia Collin Davison bakes the easiest-ever Apple Crumble.
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7.8/105 votesLoading...#7 - Japanese-Inspired Favorites
Season 21 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2021
Host Bridget Lancaster fries up a batch of Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs), ingredient expert Jack Bishop discusses soba noodles, and gadget critic Lisa McManus recommends the best drainers and strainers. Finally, test cook Becky Hays makes Chilled Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Snow Peas, and Radishes.
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#8 - French-Style Dutch Oven Dinners
Season 14 Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/2014
Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to French-Style Chicken and Stuffing in a Pot. Then, host Christopher Kimball answers cooking questions in Letters to the Editor. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make a French-Style Pork Stew at home.
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#9 - New York Natives
Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2016
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#10 - French Bistro Favorites
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2016
Recipes for simple pot-au-feu, and raspberry charlotte.
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7.4/106 votesLoading...#11 - The Perfect Cookie
Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2019
Test cook Dan Souza makes Julia a festive recipe for Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for parchment paper, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews silicone baking mats. Test cook Lan Lam then makes Bridget the Best Lemon Bars.
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7.4/105 votesLoading...#12 - Chicken and Biscuits
Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2020
Test cook Lan Lam and host Bridget Lancaster unlock the secrets to foolproof Braised Chicken with Mustard and Herbs. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for pastry and silicone brushes. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows host Julia Collin Davison a recipe for Easiest-Ever Biscuits.
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7.4/105 votesLoading...#13 - Rustic French Fare
Season 20 Episode 19 - Aired 6/13/2020
In this episode, host Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to a classic Fougasse. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his pick for the best automatic hand soap dispenser. Finally, test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the perfect Provençal Vegetable Soup.
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#14 - Special-Occasion Roasts
Season 14 Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2014
Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Roast. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for pepper grinders in the Equipment Corner. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make perfect Roast Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Coriander, Cumin, and Mustard Seeds at home.
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#15 - Dinner in Italy
Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 4/2/2016
Man on the street Doc Willoughby learns all about Sicilian-style pizza from the Barbati family of L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Thick-Crust Sicilian-Style Pizza at home. Next, test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to Homemade Ricotta Cheese. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the best Pasta with Cauliflower, Bacon, and Bread Crumbs.
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7.2/105 votesLoading...#16 - Savory and Sweet Italian
Season 20 Episode 12 - Aired 4/11/2020
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the best Meat Ravioli with Quick Tomato Sauce. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a taste test of unsweetened chocolate. Finally, test cook Keith Dresser shares the secret to perfect Torta Caprese.
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#17 - Cast Iron Staples
Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2017
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster debunk cast iron myths and share the basics for cast iron care. Then, Julia shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Cast Iron Steak. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews paper towel holders in the Equipment Corner. And finally, test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to Crisp Roast Butterflied Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Tomato Sauces for Pasta
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2001
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 Tomato Sauce with Chile Pepper and Basil, Rustic Slow-Simmered Tomato Sauce with Meat Tasting Lab: Which Canned Tomatoes Should You Buy? Science Desk: Taste
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - The Perfect Roast Turkey
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2001
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: Digitals Top Instant-Read Thermometer Ratings
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Great Roast Chicken
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2001
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 Tasting Lab: Kosher Bird Wins Chicken Tasting Science Desk: What is the Difference between White and Dark Meat?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Beef Stew
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2001
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, Carbonnade a la Flamande (Belgian Beef, Beer, and Onion Stew) Equipment Center: Dutch Ovens
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - Perfect Pork
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2001
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 Mustard-Shallot Sauce with Thyme Equipment Center: Electric Knives, Updated Science Desk: Why is Fat Important?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - How to Cook Salmon
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2001
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 Salmon with Mustard and Crisp Dilled Crust, Simple Pan-Seared Salmon, Herb-Poached Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, Simple Grilled Salmon Science Desk: Fibers and Fatty Acids
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Stir Fry Made Easy
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/15/2001
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 Curry Sauce, Stir Fry with Hot-and-Sour Sauce, Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce, Stir Fry with Orange Sauce Tasting Lab: Patience Pays Off for Soy Sauce Equipment Center: Skillets (Nonstick) - Do Electric Knives Really Work?—Archived
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Sunday Dinner
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/22/2001
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 Brown Sugar (Ketchup Glaze - Loaf Pan Variation) Tasting Lab: Ketchup Science Desk: Starch in Potatoes
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The Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen
Every episode of America's Test Kitchen ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen!
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...
Genre:Documentary
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Best Episodes Summary
"Revisiting Julia Child’s Roast Turkey" is the best rated episode of "America's Test Kitchen". It scored 8/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/22/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pork and Pears".