America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated (2001)
Recipes that work.
Equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes from the test kitchen to the home cook. A team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home.
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1. Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinners2011-01-08 · 25mStraightforward comfort foods take the spotlight in these classic Sunday night meals. Our Simple Pot Roast cooks up tender and moist, and our Chicken Pot Pie with Savory Crumble To
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2. Desserts with an English Accent2011-01-15 · 25mTaking a cue from our neighbors across the pond, we uncover the secrets to Classic Bread Pudding and shortbread.
recipe:
Classic Bread Pudding, Best Shortbread
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3. Tostadas and Empanadas2011-01-22 · 25mWe venture to Chicago to learn about Rick Bayless’s famous empanadas, then create our own recipe. Next, we investigate another Latin favorite: pork tostadas.
recipe:
Beef Emp
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4. Chewy Brownies and Chocolate Cupcakes2011-01-29 · 25mWe take a look at boxed and homemade brownies, then share our secrets to getting the best of each. For cupcake fans, we demonstrate how to make our Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes.
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5. Italian Comfort Classics2011-02-05 · 25mWe take two classic Italian dishes and streamline them for the home cook. Our Italian Braised Chicken is easy to prepare but special enough to serve company, and our recipe for Cre
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6. Fall Favorites2011-02-12 · 25mMost modern-day cooks know roast pork as the lean, bland loin. To return rich, old-fashioned flavor to slow-roasted pork shoulder, we started by taking a closer look at the choices
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7. Seafood in a Skillet2011-02-19 · 25mWe show you how to shop for and cook perfect Pan-Seared Scallops, then reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets.
recipe:
Pan-Seared Scallops, Skillet
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8. Coffee Break Sweets2011-02-26 · 25mSnack cakes are always a welcome treat. Join us as we whip up two of the best: banana bread and cream cheese coffee cake.
recipe:
Ultimate Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Coffee C
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9. Dutch Oven Classics2011-02-26 · 25mHost Christopher Kimball demystifies wine varieties and reveals which brands the test kitchen recommends. He then takes this knowledge to test cook Bridget Lancaster, who whips up
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10. Asian Favorites at Home2011-03-05 · 25mJoin us as we prepare a different kind of stir-fry—Thai Chicken with Basil—and prove that, with a few recipe modifications, you don’t have to be a Cantonese chef to make great shu
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11. Southern Fare Reinvented2011-03-12 · 25mWe re-create delicious pulled porksans grillthen prepare our Easier Fried Chicken recipe, which achieves that signature super-crisp crust and juicy meat without requiring quarts of
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12. Stuffed Beef Tenderloin2011-03-19 · 25mOur Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the centerpiece of a five-star meal, which we complete with a side of Roasted Carrots.
Recipe:
Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Roa
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13. Sweet Endings2011-03-26 · 25mSatisfy your sweet tooth with our recipes for Chewy Sugar Cookies and foolproof Berry Fool.
Recipe:
Chewy Sugar Cookies, Berry Fool
Equipment:
Innovative Mixing Bowls
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14. Weeknight Workhorses2011-04-02 · 25mWeeknight dinners should be quick to make and satisfying. We show you how to perfect two recipes that are both: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts and Sautéed Pork Cutlets.
Recipe:
Pan-S
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15. Thanksgiving Turkey2011-04-09 · 25mTest cook Julia Collin Davison shows how to make the perfect Old-Fashioned Stuffed Turkey.
Equipment Corner: Hybrid Chef's Knives
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16. Easier Italian Favorites2011-04-16 · 25mRecipes for Hearty Minestrone and Almost Hands-Free Risotto are shared.
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17. Steak Frites2011-04-23 · 25mChristopher Kimball searches for the best steak frites in Paris. Foolproof Vinaigrette is featured.
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18. Shrimp in a Skillet2011-04-30 · 25mWe show you how to buy the freshest shrimp on the market in order to create Greek-style shrimp and shrimp stir-fries, taking into account the crustacean’s unique cooking qualities.
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19. Deep Dish Pizza2011-05-07 · 25mVenturing to Chicago for the real deal, we return to the test kitchen to make our own pie worthy of its namesake, as well as a chopped-salad accompaniment.
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish
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20. All-American Fruit Desserts2011-05-14 · 25mIn a world overshadowed by blueberry, apple, and pumpkin fillings, cherry pie is a vividly fruity pastry worthy of revival. We perfect our own recipe, then move to the stovetop, wh
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21. Grilled Pork Chops and Ribs2011-05-21 · 25mWe visit Boston’s famous East Coast Grill to learn about ribs, then return to the test kitchen to make our own version of Memphis-Style Barbecued Spareribs and the Best Charcoal Gr
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22. Simply Italian2011-05-28 · 25mOur light and chewy Rosemary Focaccia can compete with any bakery’s, and it makes a pleasant pairing with our authentic Cacio e Pepe, or spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and black pe
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23. Great Grilled Roast Beef2011-06-04 · 25mWe uncover the secrets to injecting flavor into a less-than-perfect cut of beef in our recipe for Inexpensive Charcoal Grill–Roasted Beef, and then serve it alongside Roasted Smash
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24. Summertime Supper Fare2011-06-11 · 25mWe reveal the keys to two grilled dishes: Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Fontina, which has a stuffing that stays put inside moist and smoky chicken, and Grilled Tuna
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25. Grilled Steak and Gazpacho2011-06-18 · 25mAs the beef capital of the world, Argentina boasts mouthwatering steak dishes in its cuisine. We replicate one dish, Grilled Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce, and then look
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26. Lazy Day Breakfast2011-06-25 · 25mWe prepare two breakfast dishes worth getting out of bed for: buttermilk waffles that come out crisp yet fluffy every time, and French toast that’s crisp on the outside and soft—no
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Julia Collin DavisonSelf
Bridget LancasterSelf
Jack BishopSelfImages
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