America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated

Season 6

26 episodes · Jan 7, 2006

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  • Eggs for Brunch
    S6E1

    Eggs for Brunch

    Jan 7, 200625m

    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
    S6E2

    Tex-Mex Favorites

    Jan 14, 200625m

    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
    S6E3

    South-of-the-Border Soups

    Jan 21, 200625m

    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
    S6E4

    Cooking with Squash

    Jan 28, 200625m

    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
    S6E5

    Dinner on a Dime

    Feb 4, 200625m

    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
    S6E6

    One Skillet Dinners

    Feb 11, 200625m

    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
    S6E7

    More American Classics

    Feb 18, 200625m

    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
    S6E8

    Meat and Potatoes II

    Feb 25, 200625m

    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
    S6E9

    High Roast Chicken Dinner

    Mar 4, 200625m

    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
    S6E10

    Let's Talk Turkey

    Mar 11, 200625m

    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
    S6E11

    Pork Chops and Tenderloins

    Mar 18, 200625m

    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
    S6E12

    Fish Steaks 101

    Mar 25, 200625m

    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
    S6E13

    Seafood Classics

    Apr 1, 200625m

    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
    S6E14

    Italian Classics

    Apr 8, 200625m

    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
    S6E15

    Two Curry Traditions

    Apr 15, 200625m

    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
    S6E16

    Asian Chicken

    Apr 22, 200625m

    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
    S6E17

    Paella Party

    Apr 29, 200625m

    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
    S6E18

    Grilled Pizza

    May 6, 200625m

    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
    S6E19

    Grill Roasted Pork Loin

    May 13, 200625m

    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
    S6E20

    Pulled Pork & Cornbread

    May 20, 200625m

    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
    S6E21

    Rethinking Barbecued Chicken

    May 27, 200625m

    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
    S6E22

    Summer Fruit Desserts

    Jun 3, 200625m

    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
    S6E23

    Deep-Dish Apple Pie

    Jun 10, 200625m

    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
    S6E24

    Cookies

    Jun 17, 200625m

    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
    S6E25

    Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake

    Jun 24, 200625m

    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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  • German Chocolate Cake
    S6E26

    German Chocolate Cake

    Jul 1, 200625m

    The ATK team creates a German chocolate cake destined to impress. Our less sweet version has a more intense chocolate flavor than most. Recipes: German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling Science Corner: Butter Temperature and Baking Tasting: Cocoa Powders

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