Recipes that work.
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.
Sep 21, 2024 - 24m
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Bridget Lancaster Spice-Rubbed Pork Roast en Cocotte with Caramelized Onion. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a head-to-head tasting of chocolate cake mixes. Test cook Erica Turner makes Julia Double-Apple Bread Pudding.
Sep 28, 2024 - 24m
Test cook Dan Souza grills host Bridget Lancaster Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grill-Roasted Chicken). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews countertop ice makers. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Malaysian Grilled Chicken Satay.
Oct 5, 2024 - 24m
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison hearty Pot Roast with Root Vegetables. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about cooking with apples. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Salted Caramel Apple Pie.
Oct 12, 2024 - 24m
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison a Korean classic, Japchae (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles with Vegetables and Beef). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about vinegars from around the world. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster savory Beef Ho Fun.
Oct 19, 2024 - 24m
Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison a Breakfast Taco Board for a crowd. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares our recommended stand mixers with host Bridget Lancaster. Test cook Becky Hays reveals the secret to Deluxe Blueberry Pancakes.
Oct 26, 2024 - 24m
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster Skillet-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Garlicky Green Beans. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of Vegan and Vegetarian Chicken Nuggets. Test cook Sam Block makes Braised Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Orange, and Cracked Olives.
Nov 2, 2024 - 24m
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a simple Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie. Science Expert Dan Souza demonstrates the absorptive power of eggplant. Test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster a British classic, Fisherman’s Pie.
Nov 9, 2024
Keith Dresser makes Julia Collin Davison Green Bean Casserole. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his must-have Thanksgiving tools. Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. Julia and Bridget make Fireside and New Englander Cocktails.
Nov 16, 2024 - 24m
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster Roast Turkey and Gravy with Herbes de Provence and Lemon. Techniquely host Lan Lam shares tips for slicing meat. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison Rustic Bread Stuffing with Cranberries and Walnuts.
Nov 23, 2024
Host Bridget Lancaster makes a showstopping Chocolate-Raspberry Trifle. Techniquely host Lan Lam shares tips for shaping doughs, and host Julia Collin Davison makes a celebratory Champagne Cocktail.
Dec 14, 2024
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison German Stollen. Gadget expert Lisa McManus shares how to shipping cookies, and Techniquely host Lan Lam shares tips for shaping dough. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster photo-worthy Meringue Christmas Trees.
Jan 4, 2025
Becky Hays makes host Bridget Lancaster Saumon aux Lentilles. Tasting expert Jack Bishop explains how to read expiration dates, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind colored salts. Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Halibut à La Nage with Parsnips and Tarragon.
Jan 11, 2025
Test cook Sam Block makes host Bridget Lancaster spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews sauté pans. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Steak Tips with Mushroom-Onion Gravy.
Jan 18, 2025
Test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison the ultimate Spinach Lasagna. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about preserved fruits, and science expert Dan Souza reveals what happens inside a pressure cooker. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster Pasta e Piselli.
Jan 25, 2025
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Keema Aloo. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews handheld vacuum cleaners. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster an Uzbek favorite, Plov.
Feb 1, 2025
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make Laugenbrezeln (German Lye Pretzels). Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of Artisanal American Cheddar. Julia and Bridget make Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Jalapeño Dipping Sauce.
Feb 8, 2025
Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Zha Paigu (Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about bread crumbs. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Sous Vide Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chops with Red Pepper and Almond Relish.
Feb 15, 2025
Test cook Erica Turner cooks host Julia Collin Davison Pasta alla Zozzona. Techniquely host Lan Lam shares how to use a food processor, and test cook Joe Gitter prepares host Bridget Lancaster handmade Pappardelle with Duck and Chestnut Ragù.
Apr 5, 2025
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Crispy Salmon Cakes with Smoked Salmon, Capers, and Dill for Two. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus reveal their most essential kitchen items. Test cook Antoinette Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison Easy Strawberry Shortcakes for Two.
Apr 12, 2025
Test Cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Liège Waffles. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about boxed brownie mixes. Test Cook Erica Turner prepares host Bridget Lancaster Crêpes with Berries and Apricot Beurre Monté.
Apr 19, 2025
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster bake the ultimate Turtle Brownies. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about buttercreams. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes Julia Alfajores de Maicena (Buttery Cookies with Dulce de Leche).
Apr 26, 2025
Test Cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Mushroom-Beef Blended Burgers. Tasting Expert Jack Bishop does a tasting of oat milk. Test Cook Antoinette Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster Turkey Patty Melts.
May 3, 2025
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster savory Lamb Barbacoa. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his recommended precision coffee scales. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison Rajas Poblanas con Crema.
May 10, 2025
Test cook Becky Hays makes host Bridget Lancaster a classy Salad Niçoise for Two. Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget share a game-changing recipe for Make-Ahead Cheese Soufflés.
May 17, 2025
Test Cook Erica Turner makes host Bridget Lancaster Bouyourdi (Spicy Greek Baked Feta). Equipment Expert Adam Ried shares his recommended Whisks. Test Cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison Green Shakshuka.
May 24, 2025
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison a dim sum favorite, Har Gow. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about Chicories. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster Hong Kong-Style Wonton Noodle Soup.
