America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated | KCET
The cast of "America's Test Kitchen," the most-watched cooking show on public television, use a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Christopher Kimball and dedicated test kitchen cooks Bridget Lancaster, Julia Collin Davison and Rebecca Hays reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes.
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Bridget and Julia unlock the secrets to everyday pad thai, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of coconut milk, gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews electric kettles, and test cook Elle Simone makes Julia the ultimate panang beef curry.
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2018-10-23T03:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Bridget and Julia teach viewers how to make the ultimate beef tenderloin with smoky potatoes and persillade relish. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a turkey tasting. Gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews fat separators, and then test cook Dan Souza makes turkey breast en cocotte with Pan gravy.
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2018-10-24T03:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
In this episode, Bridget and Julia uncover the secrets to making the perfect Boston cream pie. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reviews silicone spatulas, and then test cook Erin McMurrer makes the ultimate chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate frosting.
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2018-10-25T03:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster an Italian classic-porchetta. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of ricotta. Gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews wine coolers, and test cook Erin McMurrer uncovers the secrets to parmesan farrotto.
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2018-10-30T03:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget Lancaster the perfect one-hour broiled chicken and pan sauce. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reviews blenders, and then test cook Tim Chin wraps up the episode by making Julia the ultimate modern cauliflower gratin.
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2018-10-31T03:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2018-11-01T03:30:00-07:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Test cook Becky Hays makes Julia the ultimate vegan pinto bean-beet burger, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of vegan mayo, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews spiralizers. Finally, test cook Elle Simone makes perfect Buffalo cauliflower bites.
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2018-11-06T02:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Test cook Erin McMurrer and host Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate apple strudel. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for bundt pans, and then Julia and Bridget uncover the secrets to the perfect cider-glazed apple bundt cake.
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2018-11-07T02:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Test cook Dan Souza makes Julia the ultimate chicken bouillabaisse. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of cinnamon, and then Julia and Bridget uncover the secret to the perfect Greek chicken and rice soup with egg and lemon (avgolemomo).
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2018-11-08T02:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Test cook Becky Hays makes Julia the fastest-ever farmhouse chicken noodle soup in the pressure cooker. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of gruyere, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind pressure cookers. Finally, test cook Elle Simone makes the perfect pressure-cooker pot roast.
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2018-11-13T02:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Julia and Bridget uncover the secrets to making the ultimate Italian-style turkey meatballs. In the Equipment Corner, expert Adam Ried reviews dry storage containers, science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind kale's unique flavor, and test cook Becky Hays makes Julia the perfect kale Caesar salad.
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2018-11-14T02:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Bridget and Julia uncover the secrets to making perfect linguine allo scoglio. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for manual pasta machines, and then gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews restaurant tools that every home cook should use. Finally, test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget an Italian classic: Tuscan shrimp and beans.
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2018-11-15T02:30:00-08:00KCET-HD
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Weekend Recipe: Blueberry Scones
This blueberry scone recipe is a naturally sweetened take on this coffeehouse favorite and produces a buttery, flaky scone bursting with juicy blueberries.
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Weekend Recipe: Honey-Lemon Squares
Lemon squares are a favorite in the American household. This recipe yields a lemon square with a tart, lusciously smooth curd and a sturdy, buttery crust.
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