Test cook Becky Hays makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Cauliflower and Bean Paella. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to tasting meat-free burgers. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Julia showstopping Vegan Baja-Style Cauliflower Tacos.

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Julia Collin Davison

Bridget Lancaster

Jack Bishop

French Chicken and Potatoes

Turkey Two Ways

Host Bridget Lancaster makes host Julia Collin Davison Turkey Thigh Confit with Citrus-Mustard Sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a tasting of cranberry sauce. Test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the perfect Skillet Turkey Burgers.

In this episode, test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison a foolproof Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken with Vinegar). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews meat pounders. Test cook Keith Dresser shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the best Tourte Aux Pommes de Terre (French Potato Tart).

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make the ultimate Sous Vide Prime Rib with Mint Persillade. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews vacuum sealers. Julia makes Bridget foolproof Popovers.

Prime Rib and Popovers

Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster Beef Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef). Testing expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on sesame products. Test cook Keith Dresser shows host Julia Colin Davison a recipe for Kimchi Bokkeumbap (Kimchi Fried Rice).

Bulgogi and Bokkeumbap

Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Easy-Braid Challah. Testing expert Jack Bishop gives a flour primer. Test cook Erin McMurrer and host Julia Collin Davison make Crescent-Shaped Rugelach with Raisin-Walnut Filling.

Jewish Baking

Test cook Keith Dresser shows host Julia Collin Davison the secrets to Pan-Seared Shrimp with Peanuts, Black Pepper, and Lime. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for petty and utility knives. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster a no-fuss Shrimp Risotto.

Shrimp, Fast and Slow

Test cook Dan Souza shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the perfect braciole. Testing expert Jack Bishop reviews angel hair pasta, and gadget critic Lisa McManus gives her top pick for scrubs brushes. Julia makes host Bridget Lancaster the perfect Pasta with Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce and Fried Caper Crumbs.

Italian-Inspired Dinners

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison reveal the secrets to the classic Irish Stew with Carrots and Turnips. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with Julia his top picks for All-In-One Machines. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget a wholesome Irish Brown Soda Bread.

Irish Staples

In this episode, test cook Keith Dresser shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make Albondigas en Salsa Almendras (Spanish-Style Meatballs in Almond Sauce). Science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind energy transference in liquids. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews meat pounders. Test cook Becky Hays shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make Espinacas Con Garbanzos (Andalusian Spinach and Chickpeas).

Shareable Spanish Fare

Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster a show stopping Cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust. Testing expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a blue cheese tasting, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews the best green gear in a round-up. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia a Wheat Berry Salad with Radicchio, Dried Cherries, and Pecans.

Holiday Dessert and Salad

Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster reveal the secrets to Goan Pork Vindaloo. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Julia Collin Davison his top picks for rice cookers, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews electric can openers. Test cook Dan Souza prepares Julia Chana Masala.

Vindaloo and Chana Masala

In this episode, test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Spiral Sliced Ham Glazed with Cider-Vinegar Caramel. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with Julia his top picks for mandolines, and science expert Dan Souza explains the science behind the sounds of texture. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Patatas Panaderas (Spanish Potatoes with Olive Oil and Wine).

Springtime Feast

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make classic Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread). Testing expert Jack Bishop reviews lentils, and gadget critic Lisa McManus gives her top pick for bowl scrapers. Test cook Dan Souza makes a foolproof Vospov Kofte (Red Lentil Kofte) with host Bridget Lancaster.

Ode to Armenia

In this breakfast-themed episode, test cook Lan Lam prepares Egg, Kimchi, and Avocado Sandwiches with host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Bridget Lancaster his top picks for Gooseneck Kettles, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reveals innovative ways to keep coffee warm. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes show stopping Spanish Migas with Fried Eggs.

Breakfast With a Kick

Test Cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster a classic Sauteed Tilapia with Chive-Lemon Miso Butter. Testing expert Jack Bishop reviews Italian pastas, and equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Julia Collin Davison his top picks for food processors. Test cook Becky Hays and Julia prepare Pesce all’acqua Pazza (Southern Italian-Style Poached Fish).

Quick Fish Dinners

Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster reveal the secrets to a foolproof Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with Julia his top picks for utensil crocks, and science expert Dan Souza explains the science behind tempered chocolate. Bridget makes Julia classic Baci di Dama (Italian Hazelnut Cookies).

Italian Bites

In this episode, hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with Julia his top picks for pepper mills, and testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a horseradish tasting. Science expert Dan Souza explains the science behind solidifying fry oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia showstopping Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari.

Perfectly Fried Seafood

Test cook Lan Lam cooks host Bridget Lancaster Dan Dan Mian (Sichuan Noodles with Chili Sauce and Pork). Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Julia Collin Davison his top picks for mortars and pestles. Test cook Dan Souza and Julia make comforting Shîzi Tóu (Lion’s Head Meatballs).

Chinese Noodles and Meatballs

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make foolproof Yeasted Doughnuts. Testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a vegan chocolate ice-cream tasting. Test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget classic Banana Muffins with Coconut and Macadamia.

Breakfast Baking

Test cook Keith Dresser and host Julia Collin Davison reveal the secrets to the perfect Mustardy Apple Butter-Glazed Pork Chops. Testing expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia to a white chocolate chip tasting, and Lisa reviews grill spatulas. Bridget and Julia reveal the secrets to Browned Butter Blondies.

Pork Chops and Blondies

Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make Broiled Chicken with Gravy. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for toaster ovens, and gadget critic Lisa McManus shares the best toaster oven gear. Test cook Dan Souza shows Julia a new recipe for Skillet Roasted Broccoli.

Flavor-Packed Chicken Dinner

Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Upside-Down Tomato Tart. Testing expert Jack Bishop reviews a variety of tomatoes. Test cook Becky Hays and host Julia Collin Davison make a beautiful Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad).

Starring: Tomatoes

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison reveal the secrets to the perfect Fresh Peach Pie with All-Butter Lattice Top. Testing expert Jack Bishop reviews a variety of sweeteners.

Summer Decadence

Test cook Dan Souza and host Julia Collin Davison make Pupusas with Curtido. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Bridget Lancaster his top picks for soda makers. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget Fried Yuca.

Pupusas and Yuca

Test cook Erin McMurrer and host Bridget Lancaster make the best Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Julia Collin Davison his top picks for inexpensive coffee makers. Test cook Becky Hays shares the secrets to Roasted-Radishes with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce. Test cook Lan Lam and Bridget show viewers how to prepare a show stopping Watermelon Salad with Cotija and Serrano Chiles.

Unexpected Salads

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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