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The Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen Season 6

Every episode of America's Test Kitchen Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen Season 6!

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
Network:PBS

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Eggs for Brunch" is the best rated episode of "America's Test Kitchen" season 6. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/7/2006. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Tex-Mex Favorites".

  • Eggs for Brunch
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    #1 - Eggs for Brunch

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2006

    Hassle-free egg dishes to make when you're having company. Recipes: Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Frittata; Quiche Lorraine Tasting Lab: Mail-order Bacon

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  • Tex-Mex Favorites
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    #2 - Tex-Mex Favorites

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2006

    Take a trip south of the border with ATK. Recipes: Fresh Tomato Salsa; Quesadillas; Beef Tacos Tasting Lab: Flour Tortillas

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  • South-of-the-Border Soups
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    #3 - South-of-the-Border Soups

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2006

    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 Tasting Lab: Chicken Broth

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  • Cooking with Squash
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    #4 - Cooking with Squash

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2006

    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 Corner: Nutmeg Graters

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  • Dinner on a Dime
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    #5 - Dinner on a Dime

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2006

    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 Knife Sets Tasting Lab: Cheap Steaks

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  • One Skillet Dinners
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    #6 - One Skillet Dinners

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2006

    America's Test Kitchen answers the call for easy, one-skillet dinners. Recipes: Skillet Lasagna; Skillet Jambalaya Equipment Corner: Celebrity Skillets Tasting Lab: Canned Diced Tomatoes

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  • More American Classics
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    #7 - More American Classics

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2006

    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 Desk: How Acidity Affects Cooking Beans

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  • Meat and Potatoes II
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    #8 - Meat and Potatoes II

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2006

    Braised brisket and smashed potatoes make for a delicious, cold-weather meal. Recipes: Onion-Braised Beef Brisket; Smashed Potatoes Equipment Center: Electric Knives

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  • High Roast Chicken Dinner
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    #9 - High Roast Chicken Dinner

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2006

    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. Recipes: Crisp-Skin High-Roast Butterflied Chicken with Potatoes; Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Toasted Garlic and Parmesan Equipment Corner: Remote Thermometers Tasting Lab: Chicken

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  • Let's Talk Turkey
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    #10 - Let's Talk Turkey

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2006

    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 Casserole Equipment Corner: Turkey Gadgets

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  • Pork Chops and Tenderloins
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    #11 - Pork Chops and Tenderloins

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2006

    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 Tenderloins; Dried Cherry-Port Sauce Tasting Lab: White Wine Vinegar

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  • Fish Steaks 101
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    #12 - Fish Steaks 101

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2006

    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 Halibut Steaks; Chipotle-Garlic Butter with Lime and Cilantro Equipment Corner: Oven Mitts Tasting Lab: Soy Sauce

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  • Seafood Classics
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    #13 - Seafood Classics

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2006

    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 Orange Salad Tasting Lab: Butter Alternatives

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  • Italian Classics
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    #14 - Italian Classics

    Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2006

    Flavorful recipes bring Italy into the test kitchen. Recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo; Beef Braided in Barolo Tasting Lab: Parmesan Cheese Science Desk: Braising vs. Roasting

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  • Two Curry Traditions
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    #15 - Two Curry Traditions

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2006

    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

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  • Asian Chicken
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    #16 - Asian Chicken

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2006

    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

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  • Paella Party
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    #17 - Paella Party

    Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2006

    A Spanish classic: saffron rice loaded with seafood, meat, and vegetables. Recipes: Sangria; Paella Equipment Corner: Paella Pans Tasting Lab: Olive Oil

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  • Grilled Pizza
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    #18 - Grilled Pizza

    Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2006

    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?

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  • Grill Roasted Pork Loin
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    #19 - Grill Roasted Pork Loin

    Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2006

    Lightly dressed French potato salad perfectly complements this smoky roast pork. Recipes: Grill-Roasted Pork; French Potato Salad Equipment Corner: Kitchen Twine Tasting Lab: Dijon Mustard

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  • Pulled Pork & Cornbread
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    #20 - Pulled Pork & Cornbread

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2006

    Also called pulled pig and sometimes just plain barbecue. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Pork; All Purpose Cornbread Equipment Corner: Plastic Wraps; Liquid Measuring Cups

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  • Rethinking Barbecued Chicken
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    #21 - Rethinking Barbecued Chicken

    Season 6 Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2006

    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 Corner: Mini Food Processors Tasting Lab: Barbecue Sauces

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  • Summer Fruit Desserts
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    #22 - Summer Fruit Desserts

    Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2006

    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: Science Behind Great Pie Crust

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  • Deep-Dish Apple Pie
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    #23 - Deep-Dish Apple Pie

    Season 6 Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2006

    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 Corner: Rolling Pins Tasting Lab: Premium Butters

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  • Cookies
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    #24 - Cookies

    Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2006

    Two cookies, one crisp and elegant; the other oversized and chewy. Recipes: Spritz Cookies; Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Equipment Corner: Cookie Presses Science Corner: Convection Ovens

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  • Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake
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    #25 - Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake

    Season 6 Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/2006

    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: Cake Pans Tasting: Raspberry Preserves

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