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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated

About The Show:

Host Christopher Kimball offers cooking tips, techniques and advice in America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated. Twenty-six informative episodes feature Kimball and viewers’ favorite kitchen experts — Julia Collin, Bridget Lancaster, Adam Ried and Jack Bishop. Kimball and the America’s Test Kitchen team demonstrate both basic and innovative cooking techniques that can be used in the home kitchen. Whether working with techniques, raw materials or cookware, the America’s Test Kitchen experts and blind tasting judges come up with unbiased choices to help viewers save money, time and effort in the kitchen while preparing the best food for their families.

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THU, SEP 2
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving	• 01:00 AM
SUN, SEP 5
Coconut Layer Cake	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
MON, SEP 6
Coconut Layer Cake	• 01:00 AM
WED, SEP 8
Salmon-Indoors and Out	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
THU, SEP 9
Salmon-Indoors and Out	• 01:00 AM
SUN, SEP 12
Italian Bread and Sauce	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
MON, SEP 13
Italian Bread and Sauce	• 01:00 AM
WED, SEP 15
Great Glazed Chicken	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
THU, SEP 16
Great Glazed Chicken	• 01:00 AM
SUN, SEP 19
Chicken and Rice-Indian-Style	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
MON, SEP 20
Chicken and Rice-Indian-Style	• 01:00 AM
WED, SEP 22
All-Time Cookie Favorites	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
THU, SEP 23
All-Time Cookie Favorites	• 01:00 AM
SAT, SEP 25
Coffeehouse Treats	• 06:30 AM • 12:30 PM • 06:30 PM
Cookie Jar Favorites	• 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM
Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes	• 10:00 AM • 04:00 PM • 10:00 PM
SUN, SEP 26
Coffeehouse Treats	• 12:30 AM
Cookie Jar Favorites	• 02:00 AM
Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes	• 04:00 AM
South-Of-The-Border Supper	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
MON, SEP 27
South-Of-The-Border Supper	• 01:00 AM
WED, SEP 29
Best Burgers and Fries	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
THU, SEP 30
Best Burgers and Fries	• 01:00 AM
SUN, OCT 3
The Italian Grill	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
MON, OCT 4
The Italian Grill	• 01:00 AM
WED, OCT 6
Classic Asian Appetizers	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
THU, OCT 7
Classic Asian Appetizers	• 01:00 AM
SUN, OCT 10
Turkey on the Grill	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
MON, OCT 11
Turkey on the Grill	• 01:00 AM
WED, OCT 13
Old-Fashioned Fruit Desserts	• 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM
THU, OCT 14
Old-Fashioned Fruit Desserts	• 01:00 AM

Adam Ried

Adam Ried is a senior editor for Cook’s Illustrated magazine and an on-air kitchen equipment tester for the television show. Adam has contributed restaurant reviews and food articles to the Boston Phoenix, the TAB Community Newspapers and Gourmet magazine.

Bridget Lancaster

Bridget Lancaster is a senior editor and an on-screen test cook for America’s Test Kitchen. Bridget is responsible for the food and recipe development for Cook’s Country Magazine, the sister publication to Cook’s Illustrated.

Chris Kimball

Chris Kimball is the publisher and editor of Cook’s Illustrated and author of several books, including The Cook’s Bible, Dear Charlie, The Dessert Bible and The Kitchen Detective. Chris is also a frequent guest on Weekend Today and the CBS Early Show.

Erika Bruce

Erika Bruce recently joined the cast of America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated as a test cook. A trained pastry chef, she joined the Cook's team in 2002 after working at several restaurants and bakeries in both the Boston and San Francisco areas.

Jack Bishop

Jack Bishop joined the staff of Cook’s Magazine in 1988 and is currently executive editor of Cook's Illustrated. Jack is also the author of several cookbooks, including A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen and Vegetables Every Day.

Jeremy Sauer

Jeremy Sauer joined the Cook's Illustrated team as a test cook for the book division in 2004. He is currently the associate editor for Cook's Country magazine and on-air "Science Guy" for America's Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated.

Julia Collin Davison

Julia Collin Davison is a senior editor for the book division of Cook’s and is an on-screen test cook for the television show. She began working as a test cook for the magazine five years ago and now monitors all recipe development for the book division.

Rebecca "Becky" Hayes

Rebecca (Becky) Hays joined Cook's Illustrated in 2000 and has worked on various magazine, book and Web site projects. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health, and is currently the managing editor of Cook's Illustrated.

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Chicken Classics, Reinvented
#1002
Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfectly cooked roast chicken with an extra-crispy skin. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of vegetable broth. Science expert Guy Crosby reveals the science behind cooking with baking powder. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Kimball how to make a quick and hearty chicken noodle soup.

Best Weekend Breakfast
#1003
Test cook Yvonne Ruperti shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best blueberry muffins with real blueberry flavor. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews omelet pans in the equipment corner. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to the perfect French omelet.

Classic Beef Braises
#1004
Host Christopher Kimball learns all about paprika from a local spice expert. Then, test cook Becky Hays shows Kimball how to make an authentic Hungarian beef stew at home. Finally, Kimball reveals tips on shopping for short ribs, and test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to rich and tender braised short ribs.

Two Ways with Pork
#1005
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to roast pork chops in a skillet. Gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals the test kitchen's favorite kitchen gadgets. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfectly glazed pork tenderloin, and finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews induction burners in the equipment corner.

The Cookie Jar
#1006
Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the test kitchen's secrets for the best chocolate chip cookies. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop asks host Christopher Kimball to taste-test chocolate chips in the Tasting Lab. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Kimball how to make perfectly light and crumbly French butter cookies.

Saucy Italian Favorites
#1007
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a hearty Italian meat sauce at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews blenders in the equipment corner. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison makes an authentic Sicilian pesto with a little help from Italian cooking expert Lidia Bastianich.

Meat and Potatoes for Company
#1008
Host Christopher Kimball reveals how to buy beef tenderloin at the right price. Then, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Kimball how to make the best roast beef tenderloin and French mashed potatoes at home. Next, science expert Guy Crosby teaches Kimball about the science of starch in potatoes. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews slicing knives in the equipment corner.

Rolls and Loaves
#1009
Host Christopher Kimball visits Iggy's Bakery to learn about bread baking from an expert. Then, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Kimball how to make rustic dinner rolls with a crusty exterior at home. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the test kitchen secrets to light and airy multigrain bread.

Egg Dishes with An Accent
#1010
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a French onion and bacon tart with an easy pat in the pan crust. Then, gadget guru Lisa McManus makes the case for electric wine openers. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster adapts a restaurant recipe for Spanish tortilla using a skillet.

Sensational Skillet Recipes
#1011
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to roast chicken in a skillet, while gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals the test kitchen's favorite lemon reamer. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews eco-friendly skillets in the equipment corner. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to foolproof skillet lemon souffle.

An Austrian Supper
#1012
Test cook Becky Hays shows host Christopher Kimball the secrets to pork schnitzel with a perfect coating and introduces a quick and light recipe for Austrian potato salad. Meanwhile, gadget guru Lisa McManus reviews wine aerators. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews traditional skillets in the equipment corner.