America's Test Kitchen Episode Guide

Episode Guide

America's Test Kitchen: Season 10 (2010)

• Season 10 Episode 1: Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake

  Triple-chocolate mousse cake; white chocolate; teapots.

  Brand New Episode Next on: Sunday 3rd January 5:00pm EST - WNET (PBS)

America's Test Kitchen: Season 9 (2009)

• Season 9 Episode 26: Puddings -- From Simple to Spectacular

  Creme caramel; stovetop rice pudding with rice in a milky sauce; electric kettles.

  Next on: Thursday 31st December 7:30am EST - WHUT (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 25: French Country Cooking

  Beef stew from the south of France; a glossy and white meringue cookie with a crisp texture; pastry bags.

• Season 9 Episode 24: Weeknight Summer Supper

  Perfectly grilled chicken breasts; cherry tomato salad; solar cookers; grill readiness.

• Season 9 Episode 23: Breadmaking, Simplified

  No-knead bread; Irish soda bread; all-purpose serrated knife; kneading bread.

• Season 9 Episode 22: Four-Star Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  Stuffing a chicken breast; green beans tossed with toasted almonds; tasting black pepper; meat pounders.

• Season 9 Episode 21: Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner

  Grilled rack of lamb; Provencal-style vegetable gratin; broiler-safe baking dishes.

• Season 9 Episode 20: Backyard Steak and Potatoes

  Grilled flank steak with a Mediterranean-style marinade; grilled potatoes with garlic and rosemary; Porterhouse steaks.

• Season 9 Episode 19: Old-Fashioned Snack Cakes

  An update on the classic oatmeal snack cake; spice cake with cream cheese frosting; dry measuring cups.

• Season 9 Episode 18: Pork on the Grill

  Grilling a center-cut pork loin; tying a butcher's knot; sauteed spinach; premium bacon varieties made by hand with old-fashioned curing methods.

• Season 9 Episode 17: Let's Do Chinese

  Pork stir-fry with noodles; making a vegetable or beef stir-fry without a wok; rice cookers.

• Season 9 Episode 16: Holiday Ham and Biscuits

  Moist and tender glazed holiday ham; buying a ham; drop biscuits; eight varieties of orange marmalade.

• Season 9 Episode 15: A Grand, Sweet Finale

  Grand Marnier souffle; make-ahead recipe for a chocolate souffle; choosing a whisk; beating egg whites.

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 3:00pm EST - WTTW (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 14: Fish Made Easy

  Poaching salmon; oven-baked fish fillets in a crunchy crust; white fish.

• Season 9 Episode 13: Lunchtime Specials

  Pizza bianca; a cream-less tomato soup; weighing baking ingredients.

• Season 9 Episode 12: South-of-the-Border Supper

  Enchiladas verdes; an indoor cooking method for steak tacos; high-heat spatulas; hot salsa.

• Season 9 Episode 11: Resurrecting the Roast Beef Dinner

  Buying a roast; mashed potatoes with root vegetables; meat probe thermometers; salting meat.

• Season 9 Episode 10: Everyone's Favorite Cake

  An old-fashioned yellow layer cake with chocolate frosting; dark chocolate; testing for oven temperature without a thermometer.

• Season 9 Episode 9: Bringing Home Italian Favorites

  Chicken saltimbocca; no-cook tiramisu; imported and domestic prosciutto; refrigerator thermometers.

• Season 9 Episode 8: Soups of the Day

  Beef and vegetable soup; a Tuscan bean soup is transformed into a hearty stew; sirloin steak and steak tips.

• Season 9 Episode 7: One Great Thanksgiving

  Herbed turkey; mashed potatoes; potato ricer; how starches affect texture in mashed potatoes.

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 3:30pm EST - KYNE (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 6: Easy Apple Desserts

  Easy recipe for apple pie; applesauce cake; automatic drip coffee makers.

• Season 9 Episode 5: Perfecting Pasta Sauces

  Meat sauce; creamy tomato sauce; extra-virgin olive oil; canned tomatoes.

  Next on: Thursday 31st December 11:30am EST - WMPTDT2 (WMPT-DT2) (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 4: The Crunchiest Pork Chops Ever

  Pork chops with a crisp crust; applesauce with a pudding-like texture; Dijon mustard; nonstick skillets.

  Next on: Wednesday 30th December 11:30am EST - WMPTDT2 (WMPT-DT2) (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 3: Dinner With a Spanish Accent

  Chicken with rice; sweet and tender shrimp infused with garlic; kitchen gadgets; preparing garlic for cooking.

  Next on: Tomorrow at 11:30am EST - WMPTDT2 (WMPT-DT2) (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 2: French Classics, Reimagined

  A French technique to make chicken in a covered pot; French onion soup; mandolines; Gruyere cheeses.

  Started at: 3:30pm EST - WMPTDT2 (WMPT-DT2) (PBS)
• Season 9 Episode 1: The Best Blueberry Pie

  Foolproof pie dough that bakes up tender and flaky every time; blueberry pie filling; pie pastry.

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 2:00pm EST - WMPTDT2 (WMPT-DT2) (PBS)

America's Test Kitchen: Season 8 (2008)

• Season 8 Episode 26: Favorite Slow-Cooker Stews

  Beef Burgundy and beer-braised short ribs; slow cookers.

• Season 8 Episode 25: Drive-In Specials

  Well-done hamburgers on a charcoal grill; oven-fried onion rings; cheddar cheese; dry hamburgers.

• Season 8 Episode 24: Shrimp Two Ways

  Garlicky shrimp with bread crumbs and shrimp salad; canned tuna; kitchen timers.

• Season 8 Episode 23: Four-Cheese Lasagna

  Cheese-lover's lasagna with a spicy salad topped with mustard and balsamic vinegar; box graters.

• Season 8 Episode 22: Easy Skillet Suppers

  Skillet-baked ziti and skillet beef stroganoff; olive oil; can openers.

• Season 8 Episode 21: Grilled Cornish Hens

  Grill-roasted Cornish game hens and rice salad with oranges, olives and almonds; basmati rice; chimney starters.

• Season 8 Episode 20: Indian Favorites Simplified

  Indian-style curry with potatoes, cauliflower, peas and chickpeas; chicken tikka masala; canned tomatoes.

• Season 8 Episode 19: Fish on the Grill

  Charcoal-grilled blackened red snapper; glazed grilled salmon; grill mitts.

• Season 8 Episode 18: Lightening Up Chocolate Desserts

  Low-fat mousse; low-fat chocolate brownies; vanilla ice cream.

• Season 8 Episode 17: Bistro Steak Dinner

  Pan-seared thick-cut steaks; garlic and olive oil mashed potatoes; slotted spoons; thick steaks.

• Season 8 Episode 16: Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes

  New York-style crumb cake and blueberry boy bait; hot cocoa; cake pans.

• Season 8 Episode 15: Pizza Party

  Pepperoni pan pizza; antipasto pasta salad; frozen pizza; toaster ovens.

• Season 8 Episode 14: Chicken in a Skillet

  Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts and pan-roasted chicken with potatoes; kitchen thermometers.

• Season 8 Episode 13: French Apple Tart

  French apple tart; baking equipment; flour.

• Season 8 Episode 12: White Chicken Chili and Corn Bread

  White chicken chili and corn bread; tortilla chips; cast-iron skillets.

• Season 8 Episode 11: Salted Turkey and Green Beans

  Roast salted turkey served with roasted green beans; roasting pans.

• Season 8 Episode 10: Pasta and Tomatoes Reimagined

  Penne with vodka sauce and pasta Caprese; stock pot.

• Season 8 Episode 9: Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner

  Roast beef tenderloin with caramelized onions, mushroom stuffing and mashed potatoes; knife sharpeners.

• Season 8 Episode 8: Asian Take-Out at Home

  Thai-style chicken soup and stir-fried portabellas with ginger-oyster sauce; soy sauce; ladles.

• Season 8 Episode 7: Coffeehouse Treats

  Blueberry scones and bran muffins; strawberry preserves; coffee mugs.

• Season 8 Episode 6: French Classics

  Coq au vin; chocolate pots de crème; Dutch ovens; cooking with alcohol.

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 3:30pm EST - WTTW (PBS)
• Season 8 Episode 5: Kansas City Barbecue

  Sticky ribs and beans; pickles; grill thermometers.

• Season 8 Episode 4: Cookie Jar Favorites

  Triple chocolate cookies; brown sugar cookies; coffee makers.

• Season 8 Episode 3: Italian-American Classics

  Baked manicotti; cheesy garlic bread; Parmesan cheese; garlic presses.

• Season 8 Episode 2: Lemon Layer Cake

  Lemon layer cake; cake mixes.

• Season 8 Episode 1: Rainy Day BBQ Pork Chops

  Skillet-made barbecue pork chops and macaroni salad; chef's knives; brining.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 7 (2007)

• Season 7 Episode 17: Fancy Meat and Potatoes

  Pepper-crusted filet mignon and potatoes Lyonnaise; mail-order filet mignon; cocktail shakers.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 6 (2006)

• Season 6 Episode 26: German Chocolate Cake

  German chocolate cake; butter; measuring spoons; cocoa.

• Season 6 Episode 22: Summer Fruit Desserts

  Blueberry cobbler; fruit tart; food processors.

• Season 6 Episode 21: Grilled Pizza

  Pizza on the grill; yeast; pizza peels.

• Season 6 Episode 20: Grill Roasted Pork Loin

  Grill-roasted pork loin with French potato salad; dijon mustard.

• Season 6 Episode 16: Tex-Mex Faves

  Recipes for salsa, corn and black bean quesadillas; flour tortillas.

• Season 6 Episode 12: Catch of the Day

  Escalopas a la cacerola; pescado sole muniere; mantequilla; corte de bordes.

• Season 6 Episode 10: One Skillet Dinners

  Skillet lasagna; skillet jambalaya; celebrity skillets.

• Season 6 Episode 9: Cookies

  Classic spritz and oatmeal cookies; convection ovens; cookie guns.

• Season 6 Episode 7: Eggs for Brunch

  Quiche and frittata; bacon; canned diced tomatoes.

• Season 6 Episode 6: Let's Talk Turkey

  Roast turkey; sweet potato casserole; turkey gadgets.

• Season 6 Episode 4: More American Classics

  Pollo, empanadas y frijoles horneados; frijoles y crema; hornos económicos.

• Season 6 Episode 2: Dinner on a Dime

  Steak with buttermilk mashed potatoes; cheap steaks; sauciers.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 5 (2005)

• Season 5 Episode 26: There's a Hole in Your Cake

  Chocolate sour cream bundt cake; angel food cake; bundt pans; chocolate ice cream.

• Season 5 Episode 25: Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

  Grill-roasted beef tenderloin with salsa verde and broiled asparagus; thermometer meat forks.

• Season 5 Episode 23: Bake Sale Favorites

  Congo bars and all-American brownies; boxed brownie mixes; baking pans.

• Season 5 Episode 22: Winter Supper

  Osso buco; polenta.

• Season 5 Episode 21: A Passage to India

  Mulligatawny soup; chicken biryani; curry powder.

• Season 5 Episode 19: Quick Pastas

  Pasta with asparagus; raw tomato sauce; three quick pestos; sun-dried tomatoes; pasta pots.

• Season 5 Episode 17: Texas Rib House

  Texas beef ribs; cornbread mixes; cast iron skillets.

• Season 5 Episode 16: Pork Chops and Gravy

  Stuffed pork chops, all-purpose gravy and glazed carrots.

• Season 5 Episode 15: Holiday Cookies

  Recipes for holiday cookies and nut crescents.

• Season 5 Episode 14: Italian Classics

  Pasta all'Amatriciana and mushroom risotto; jarred pasta sauces; rotary cheese graters.

• Season 5 Episode 13: Pissaladiere

  Using pizza cutters and pizza stones to make pissaladiere.

• Season 5 Episode 8: Four-Star Desserts

  Dessert recipes; handheld mixers.

• Season 5 Episode 5: Family Favorites

  Oven barbecue chicken; macaroni and cheese; stain removal products; microwave popcorn.

• Season 5 Episode 4: Appetizers

  Recipes for spiced nuts, beef satay with sauce and spinach dip; salsa.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 4 (2004)

• Season 4 Episode 25: Summer Berry Desserts

  Berry pie; berry gratin; ice cream makers; whipped cream.

• Season 4 Episode 24: Asian Noodles

  Sesame noodles; flat-bottomed woks; peanut butter.

• Season 4 Episode 23: Sunday Brunch

  Omelets; corn muffins; rubber spatulas.

• Season 4 Episode 22: Maple-Glazed Pork Roast

  Maple-glazed pork loin; wild rice pilaf; wild rice.

• Season 4 Episode 20: Freedom From Red Sauce

  Pasta with mushrooms; herb mills; choppers.

• Season 4 Episode 19: Summer Tomatoes

  Gazpacho; tomato tart; tomato juice.

• Season 4 Episode 12: Salad 101

  Greek salad; wilted spinach salad; red wine vinegars.

• Season 4 Episode 10: 15-Minute Italian Classics

  Chicken; balsamic vinegars.

• Season 4 Episode 9: Easy Sheet Cakes

  Carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting; chocolate cake; milk chocolate.

• Season 4 Episode 7: Chicken in a Skillet

  Nut-crusted chicken breasts.

• Season 4 Episode 5: Chicken in a Pot

  Chicken dinners; kitchen shears; vermouth.

• Season 4 Episode 4: New Orleans Menu

  Jambalaya; ice cream scoops; canned diced tomatoes.

• Season 4 Episode 1: One-Pot Wonders

  Chili; indoor clambake; crock pots; tomato purées.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 3 (2003)

• Season 3 Episode 24: Holiday Dinner Menu

  Roast tenderloin; scalloped potatoes.

• Season 3 Episode 21: Backyard BBQ

  Baby back ribs; potato salad; barbecue sauce; grilling with wood chunks and chips.

• Season 3 Episode 19: Italian Pasta Classics

  Spaghetti; pasta Bolognese; saute pan.

• Season 3 Episode 18: Bistro Classics

  Steak au poivre; creme brulee.

• Season 3 Episode 16: Beef Burgundy: A French Classic

  Beef burgundy; broth.

• Season 3 Episode 14: Lemon Meringue Pie

  Lemon meringue pie.

• Season 3 Episode 13: Party Foods

  Buffalo wings; nachos.

• Season 3 Episode 12: Quick Breads

  Cinnamon buns; banana bread; loaf pan.

• Season 3 Episode 9: Pork Chops

  Pork chops with bacon and onions; gas grills.

• Season 3 Episode 8: Hearty Soups

  Split pea soup; potato leek soup.

• Season 3 Episode 6: Weekend Brunch

  Sour cream coffee cake; fruit salad; coffee.

• Season 3 Episode 4: American Casseroles

  Casseroles; macaroni and cheese; turkey tetrazzini.

• Season 3 Episode 2: Texas Chili

  Texas chili; chili powder.

• Season 3 Episode 1: Chocolate Cakes

  Chocolate pudding cake; flourless chocolate cake; vanilla.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 2

• Season 2 Episode 26: Chilled Summer Puddings

  Summer berry pudding; panna cotta; rhubarb fool.

• Season 2 Episode 25: All-American Cookout

  Grilled cheeseburgers; hot dogs; grilled vegetables.

• Season 2 Episode 24: Middle Eastern Barbecue

  Grilled shish kebabs; baba ghanouj; rice pilaf.

• Season 2 Episode 23: French Tarts

  Pastries; lemon tart; fresh fruit tart; pastry cream.

• Season 2 Episode 22: Sandwich Classics

  Tuna salad; grilled cheese sandwiches; homemade mayonnaise.

• Season 2 Episode 21: Peach Pie & Ice Cream

  Peach pie; cherry cobbler.

• Season 2 Episode 20: Fried Chicken 'n Fixins

  Classic American food; creamy cole slaw.

• Season 2 Episode 19: Pizza Thick or Thin

  Ceramic pizza stone; deep dish crust; thin crust; pesto; arugula; tapenade.

• Season 2 Episode 18: Pasta & Salad

  Bow ties with pesto; spaghetti alla carbonara; salad; vinaigrette.

• Season 2 Episode 17: A Great Chocolate Dessert

  Chocolate souffle; bittersweet chocolate roulade.

• Season 2 Episode 16: Spaghetti Supper

  Moist meatballs; robust tomato sauce; garlic bread.

• Season 2 Episode 15: Great Turkey Dinner

  Crackling, crisp turkey skin; moist meat.

• Season 2 Episode 14: French Toast, Waffles, and Strata

  French toast; waffles; strata.

• Season 2 Episode 13: Prime Rib Roast

  Prime rib; pommes Anna and crisp; green beans.

• Season 2 Episode 12: Perfect Cream Pies

  Chocolate cream pie; key lime pie; whipped cream.

• Season 2 Episode 11: Bacon, Eggs and Homefries

  Home fries; oven-fried bacon; cheese omelets.

• Season 2 Episode 10: Fajitas and Margaritas

  Mexican food; guacamole; fajitas; margaritas.

• Season 2 Episode 9: Shrimp Classics

  Shrimp; cocktail sauce; shrimp scampi; shrimp fra diavolo.

• Season 2 Episode 8: A Southern Favorite: Ham, Biscuits and Greens

  Southern comfort food; roasted ham; glazes; cream biscuits; greens.

• Season 2 Episode 7: Muffins and Scones

  Blueberry muffins; oatmeal-raisin scones.

• Season 2 Episode 6: Steak and Fries

  Bistro food; steak; red wine sauce; shallot butter sauce; french fries.

• Season 2 Episode 5: Apple Pies

  Apple pie; crystallized ginger; cranberries; dried fruit.

• Season 2 Episode 4: Chicken Cutlets Superb

  Chicken cutlets; pecans; roasted mushrooms; Gorgonzola cheese.

• Season 2 Episode 3: Super Soups

  Cream of tomato soup; creamy pea soup; creamy mushroom soup.

• Season 2 Episode 2: Our Best Short Ribs

  Short ribs; mashed potatoes; carrots.

• Season 2 Episode 1: Fudge Brownies and More

  Brownies; buttery crust; raspberries.

America's Test Kitchen: Season 1

• Season 1 Episode 13: Great Roast Chicken

  Roasting chicken; roasting racks; chicken brands.

• Season 1 Episode 12: Perfect Pork

  Electric knives; pork.

• Season 1 Episode 11: Holiday Pies

  Pie crust; pumpkin and pecan pies; pie plates.

• Season 1 Episode 10: Beef Stew

  Cooking meat; beef stews; Dutch ovens; chicken broth.

• Season 1 Episode 9: The Perfect All-Purpose Cake

  Cake decoration; cake pans.

• Season 1 Episode 8: Cooking Eggs

  Preparing eggs; bacon; skillets.

• Season 1 Episode 7: The Perfect Roast Turkey

  Turkey brands; thermometers; turkey preparation.

• Season 1 Episode 6: Cookie Jar Favorites

  Moist and chewy cookies; chocolate chip cookies; cookie sheets.

• Season 1 Episode 5: Tomato Sauces for Pasta

  Pasta pots; canned tomatoes; taste; sauces.

• Season 1 Episode 4: Sunday Dinner

  Meat loaf; potatoes; garlic cloves.

• Season 1 Episode 3: Stir-Fry Made Easy

  Stir-frying; cooking vegetables; cornstarch; buying skillets; soy sauce.

• Season 1 Episode 2: Salmon Three Ways

  Cooking salmon.

• Season 1 Episode 1: Cobblers, Crisps and Gratins

  Cobbler toppings; recipes; gratins; food processors; cinnamon.