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The Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23

Every episode of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 1 - Ultimate Yule Log
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    Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make the ultimate Caramel-Espresso Yule Log. Lisa reviews mini muffin tins.

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  2. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 2 - Porchetta-Style Turkey and Fennel
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    Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Porchetta-Style Turkey Breast. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews smart ovens. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster Roasted Fennel with Orange-Honey Dressing.

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  3. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 3 - Breakfast of Champions
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    Test cook Lan Lam and host Julia Collin Davison make Omelets with Cheddar and Chives. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of bottled cold brew. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget Breakfast Sausage Patties.

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  4. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 4 - Two Simple Pastas
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    Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Pasta Cacio e Uova. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews chef's knives under $75. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage.

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  5. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 5 - Beef Wellington
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    Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a show-stopping Beef Wellington. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of domestic caviar.

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  6. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 6 - Italian Sweets
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    Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Struffoli. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia Collin Davidson to a head-to-head tasting of single origin chocolate. Test cook Becky Hays makes Julia Pistachio-Spice Biscotti.

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  8. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 7 - Stir-Fry and Congee
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    Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Stir-Fried Beef and Gai Lan. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for bamboo steamers. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Congee.

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  9. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 8 - Hearty Alpine Fare
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    Test cook Becky Hays makes host Bridget Lancaster a hearty Tartiflette. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about mushrooms. Host Bridget Lancaster makes a deeply-flavored Paniscia (Red Wine Risotto with Beans) with host Julia Collin Davison.

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  10. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 9 - French Pastries
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    Test cook Lan Lam and host Bridget Lancaster make Breton Kouign Amann. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for bannetons. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Madeleines.

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  11. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 10 - Eggs Around the World
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    Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Cılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Yogurt and Spiced Butter). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews sponge holders. Test cook Becky Hays makes host Bridget Lancaster Xihongshi Chao Jidan (Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs). Test cook Keith Dresser and Julia cook Matzo Brei.

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  12. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 11 - Chocolate Tart and Ice Cream
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    Test cook Elle Simone Scott bakes host Julia Collin Davison a decadent Milk Chocolate Cremeux Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about coconut products. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Sweet Cream Ice Cream.

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  13. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 12 - Chicken Two Ways
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    Test cook Becky Hays cooks host Julia Collin Davison fail-proof Chicken Francese. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for air fryers and science expert Dan Souza demonstrates the science of persistent firmness. Finally, hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia make Roasted and Glazed Chicken Wings.

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  14. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 13 - Thanksgiving for a Small Group
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    Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Roast Whole Turkey Breast with Gravy. Gadget critic Lisa McManus shares her favorite mops. Test cook Dan Souza and host Julia Collin Davison unlock the secrets to perfect Oatmeal Dinner Rolls.

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  15. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 14 - Pork Chops and Maple Cake
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    Test cook Elle Simone Scott cooks host Julia Collin Davison Pan-Seared Thick-Cut, Bone-In Pork Chops. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Julia and Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of bone broth, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews apple corers. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster a magical Pouding Chomeur.

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  16. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 15 - Scandinavian Brunch
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    Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison bake perfectly spiced Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns). Gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews robot vacuums. Julia shows Bridget how to make Gravlax.'

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  17. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 16 - Parathas and Pakoras
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    Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison Alu Parathas (Punjabi Potato-Stuffed Griddle Breads). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews ladles. Test cook Keith Dresser and host Bridget Lancaster fry up Pakoras (South Asian Spiced Vegetable Fritters).

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  18. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 17 - Seafood Feast
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    Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew). Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and Bridget to a head-to-head tasting of fish sticks, and science expert Dan Souza delves into the science of blanching. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Julia Garlicky Broiled Shrimp.

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  19. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 18 - Spring Chicken Dinner
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    Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Roast Chicken with Couscous, Roasted Red Peppers, and Basil. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about grains, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the magical potential of chocolate. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake.

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  20. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 19 - Sweet and Savory Choux
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    Classic choux au craquelin; piping sets; gnocchi a la Parisienne with arugula, tomatoes and olives.

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  21. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 20 - Hearty Soup and Salad
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    New England fish chowder; Nakiri knives; tiny tools; hearty green salad with chickpeas, pickled cauliflower and seared halloumi.

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  22. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 21 - Grilled Short Ribs and Vegetable Casserole
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    Grilled boneless beef short ribs with preserved lemon and almond sauce; goat cheese; the science behind Thai jelly beer; briam.

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  23. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 22 - Light Summer Meal
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    Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Julia and Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of Whole Dill Pickles, and equipment expert Adam Ried reviews flatware sets. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget refreshing Berry Granita.

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  24. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 23 - Blackened Chicken and Roasted Okra
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    Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Blackened Chicken. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews spice storage solutions, and tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about corn products. Test cook Becky Hays and host Julia Collin Davison cook Roasted Okra with Spicy Red Pepper Mayonnaise.

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  25. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 24 - Cherry and Berry Desserts
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    Test cook Lan Lam and host Julia Collin Davison make nostalgic Cherry Hand Pies. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews electric juicers. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster a comforting Apple-Blackberry Betty.

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  26. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 23 Episode 25 - Spanish Summer Supper
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    S23:E25

    Pinchos morunos, Spanish grilled pork kebabs; dried chiles; melting points; Catalan tomato bread; rose' sangria.

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Ultimate Yule Log" is the best rated episode of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated season 23. It scored 0.0/10 from 0 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 7, 2023.