America's Test Kitchen
America’s Test Kitchen is the most-watched cooking show on public television. Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead our test cooks to present foolproof recipes for the home cook and share the results of equipment reviews and taste tests.
Meatloaf Dinner
We set out to make a meatloaf with well-seasoned meat and just enough binder to give the loaf a tender, not tough, texture. In choosing a side dish to partner with our meatloaf, we turned to another old-fashioned dish—skillet-roasted potatoes.
Streamlined Chicken Skillet Suppers
Dinners prepared entirely in one skillet are perfect for weeknight cooking. Less cleanup is one obvious benefit. A skillet also gives the cook a bit more control over cooking multiple elements.
Best Beef Stew
Beef, beer, and onions have a natural affinity—it's one reason burgers and onion rings are often on bar menus. In a carbonnade, the beef melds with the soft sweetness of sliced onions in a lightly thickened broth that is rich, deep, and satisfying.
Sunday Roast Chicken and Stuffing
We wanted a streamlined version of roast chicken with plenty of stuffing to go around. First, we needed to solve the problem of cooking the stuffing to a safe temperature without drying out the delicate breast meat of the chicken.
Two Ways with Pork
Boneless pork chops are lean and quick-cooking, making them ideal for weeknight meals. Pork tenderloin, which is also lean, has a somewhat fussy reputation, but you don't need to be a professional chef to cook tenderloin properly.
Faster Family Favorites
We make a fresh-tasting, quick tamale pie with a juicy, spicy mixture of meat and vegetables and a quick homemade-cornbread topping. We also show you how to cook up a really flavorful chicken stew topped with a biscuit crust.
Lighter Family Favorites
Whether we admit it or not, there are some dishes that are a little too high in fat and calories to be enjoyed on a regular basis. Even a modest portion of macaroni and cheese or chicken Parmesan is prohibitive. But that doesn't need to be the case.
Fish and Chips at Home
We wanted to be able to serve English-style fish and chips—large pieces of moist and delicate cod in a crisp and tender coating with thick-cut fries—at home.
Chicken Kiev
Commonly found at catered events, this once-highbrow dish has become a bit of a joke. But after preparing several cookbook versions, we realized that pairing a crisp-fried coating with a delicate butter sauce was a great idea that deserved a revival.
Meat and Potatoes for Company
While the hallmark of this filet mignon is its tender texture, some argue that the beefy flavor is too mild, lacking the oomph of fattier cuts like rib eye. So we aim to boost the filet mignon's flavor with a peppercorn crust and a rich pan sauce.
Stir-Fried Chicken with Crispy Noodle Cake
We love a good stir-fry served with rice, but a noodle cake, a savory round of tender noodles sautéed in a skillet until the exterior is crisp, is also a great base for a saucy stir-fry.
Potstickers and Stir-Fried Beef
We prepare a Thai-inspired beef stir-fry and share a recipe for great potstickers.
More Tex-Mex Favorites
We create tasty versions of two Tex-Mex favorites: chicken fajitas and huevos rancheros.
Even More Italian Classics
Just when we think we've become familiar with every Italian dish under the sun, we're pleasantly surprised to come across one we've somehow overlooked—Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce.
Flambé at Home
Fifty years ago, steak Diane was prepared tableside and included a burst of pyrotechnics supplied by a match and some cognac. Sure, such theatrics might seem a bit dated and silly, but they are essential to the flavor of the dish. We explain why.
Hearty Eggs for Breakfast
Most of us might not have time to prepare eggs during the week, but come the weekend, eggs are a terrific way to begin a leisurely day. In this episode, we take a look at a couple of our favorite egg dishes—scrambled eggs and omelets.
Summer Cooking
Delicate foods, such as shrimp, are trickier to cook over the grill's intense, dry heat. We wanted to find the best way to grill shrimp so that it ends up tender, moist, and flavorful.
Barbecued Brisket and Corn Fritters
Summertime entertaining can often mean preparing food for groups. If you're looking for a main course to serve a crowd or want to give a new twist to a summer vegetable, we offer recipes for tender beef brisket and savory corn fritters.
Beer Can Chicken Dinner
In this episode, we show you how the strangest-sounding methods can sometimes be the most rewarding and how a few easy tricks can give an old standby, like roast chicken, a new lift.
Rainy Day Barbecue
If the weather is too poor for grilling and a hankering for ribs strikes, is the only choice a trip to a local barbecue joint? Or could we find the answer in the home kitchen?
Strawberry Cream Cake
Looking for a drop-dead-gorgeous summer dessert? Look no further than strawberry cream cake—a snazzier, more presentable version of strawberry shortcake.
Dark Chocolate Desserts
In this episode, we set out to develop ultimate versions of two favorite chocolate desserts: chocolate mousse and chocolate cupcakes.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Our goals in this episode are twofold: create an old-fashioned chocolate layer cake with the same moist, tender crumb we so fondly remember from our childhoods and infuse it with true chocolate flavor.
Easy Apple Desserts
When it comes to apple desserts, apple pie may be the most popular, but it's also one of the most involved. Fortunately, when you don't want to fuss with pie but you still want that comforting combination of apple and pastry, there are other options.
Favorite Citrus Desserts
Lemon Bundt cake, glazed with a snowy white icing, is an elegant dessert but is often lacking in lemon flavor. Key lime pie is another favorite, but transporting this pie and it's wobbly filling, can be tricky. We set out to solve both these problems.
Lighter Cheesecake
We wanted to come up with recipes for two classic desserts, carrot cake and cheesecake, that would make them both light enough—and good enough—to enjoy any day of the week.