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The Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 1 - Three Pureed Vegetable Soups
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    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 2 - Pesto, Carbonara and Salad
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    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 3 - Spaghetti and Meatball Supper
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    S2:E3

    With the right techniques, a spaghetti supper can rival any fancy meal. The test kitchen reveals the secrets for success.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 4 - Pizza Night
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    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 minutes.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 5 - Simple Sandwiches
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    S2:E5

    Lunch is ready in the test kitchen. Two classics--tuna salad and grilled cheese--along with a fancy steak sandwich are being served.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 6 - Shrimp Classics
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    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 7 - Steak Frites
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    S2:E7

    The test kitchen explores how to properly sear a steak, make a flavorful pan sauce, and fry up hot, crispy french fries.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 8 - Fried Chicken and 'Fixens
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    S2:E8

    The test kitchen shares our fried chicken recipe that is the result of five years work and incorporates many unusual techniques.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 9 - Chicken Cutlets 101
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    S2:E9

    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 these chicken dishes really good.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 10 - All-American Cookout
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    S2:E10

    We move the test kitchen out back to make juicy hamburgers and grilled veggies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 11 - Middle Eastern Barbeque
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    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 12 - Fajitas and Margaritas
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    S2:E12

    The test kitchen unlocks the secrets for making fresh margaritas, flank steak fajitas and chunky guacamole.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 13 - Thanksgiving Dinner
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    S2:E13

    The test kitchen figures out how to bring the most flavorful, most beautiful bird to the holiday table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 14 - Christmas Dinner
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    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 15 - Winter Supper
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    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 16 - Ham, Biscuits, and Greens
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    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 17 - Muffins and Scones
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    S2:E17

    We turn the test kitchen into the neighborhood bakeshop and make tender blueberry muffins and delicate cream scones.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 18 - Bacon, Eggs, and Homefries
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    S2:E18

    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 perfectly browned.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 19 - French Toast, Waffles, and Breakfast Strata
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    S2:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 20 - Bar Cookies
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    S2:E20

    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 cause problems. We show you how to avoid them.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 21 - Two French Tarts
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    S2:E21

    The test kitchen turns out French tarts that put even the finest pâtisseries to shame.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 22 - Diner Pies
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    S2:E22

    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 results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 23 - Apple Pies
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    S2:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 24 - Peach Pie and Cherry Cobbler
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    S2:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 2 Episode 25 - Chilled Summer Puddings
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    S2:E25

    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 pudding.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Three Pureed Vegetable Soups" is the best rated episode of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated season 2. It scored 0.0/10 from 0 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 5, 2002.