America's Test Kitchen

Food Series / 1 Season

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison head into the test kitchen to bring viewers equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes for the home cook. The skilled duo lead a team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust as they deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home.

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Christmas Baking

S25 E2511 / 27m 56s / TV-G

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.

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Fish the French Way

S25 E2512 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

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Pub-Style Favorites

S25 E2513 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

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Pasta with Greens

S25 E2514 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

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Bold and Beefy

S25 E2515 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

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Bier Garten Snacks

S25 E2516 / 28m 25s / TV-G

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make Laugenbrezeln (German Lye Pretzels). Ingredient expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of artisanal American cheddar cheese. Julia and Bridget make the ultimate Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Jalapeño Dipping Sauce.

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Pork Chops for Everyone

S25 E2517 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

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Decadent Pasta Dishes

S25 E2518 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

Spring Dinner for Two

S25 E2519 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

Breakfast with a European Accent

S25 E2520 / 28m 25s / TV-G

Test Cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison decadent Liège Waffles. Jack challenges Julia and Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of Boxed Brownie Mix. Test Cook Erica Turner prepares Bridget Crêpes with Berries and Apricot Beurre Monté.

Caramel Delights

S25 E2521 / 28m 25s / TV-G

Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster bake the ultimate Turtle Brownies. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about buttercreams, and test cook Erin McMurrer bakes Alfajores de Maicena (Buttery Cornstarch Cookies with Dulce de Leche).

Unexpected Burgers

S25 E2522 / 28m 25s / TV-G

Test Cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Mushroom-Beef Blended Burgers. Tasting expert Jack Bishop guides Julia through a tasting of anchovies. Test Cook Antoinette Johnson and host Bridget Lancaster make an all-purpose Ground Turkey Mix for Turkey Patty Melts.

Mexican Classics, Slow and Fast

S25 E2523 / 28m 25s / TV-G

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.

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