America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen
  • Started airing: January 2001
  • Episodes: 302 (Avg. 43 per season)
  • Followers: 14 +27%
  • Popularity rank: #1111 -45 places
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Season 12

12x1: Simply Chicken
Chicken fricassee is a classic French dish that could benefit from a modern makeover. We turn it into a weeknight meal with a bright, complex sauce and still have time to share... read more »
Air date January 7th, 2012
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12x2: Fall Classics
This episode features two fall favorites. First, we eke out juicy, tender, savory results from a bland roast in our Pot-Roasted Pork Loin recipe. Then we prepare our moist... read more »
Air date January 14th, 2012
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12x3: Rise and Shine Breakfast
Scrambled eggs are easy to cook but hard to cook well. We nail down an approach that guarantees fluffy, tender scrambled eggs every time. Then we serve them alongside our... read more »
Air date January 21st, 2012
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12x4: Chocolate Torte
To learn more about the rich, multilayered cakes known as tortes, we went straight to the source: the Hotel Sacher Vienna, home of the world-famous Sachertorte. Then we brought... read more »
Air date January 28th, 2012
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12x5: Pasta, Please
Join us as we make over two Italian classics. First, we minimize the fuss and the mess of cooking spaghetti and meatballs for a crowd. Then we use a few thoughtfully chosen... read more »
Air date February 4th, 2012
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12x6: A Slow and Easy Thanksgiving
We take unconventional approaches to two traditional Thanksgiving staples: super-moist and tender Braised Turkey with Gravy and our crowd-pleasing Bread Stuffing with Sausage,... read more »
Air date February 11th, 2012
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12x7: A Latin Celebration
Peruvian chicken joints are becoming popular in the United States, thanks in part to their roast chicken with garlic and lime. We use supermarket staples and a vertical roaster... read more »
Air date February 18th, 2012
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12x8: New York-Style Pizza at Home
After venturing to Brooklyn for the real deal, we return to the test kitchen to develop our own Thin-Crust Pizza recipe. We’d gladly pit it against that of any New York pizza... read more »
Air date February 25th, 2012
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12x9: Shake and Bake Reinvented
First, we reveal how using fewer nuts actually brought out the almonds’ flavor in our Nut-Crusted Chicken Cutlets. Then we demonstrate our foolproof method for the ultimate... read more »
Air date March 3rd, 2012
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12x10: Here's the Beef
We researched the fanatical world of chili devotees and used the best of what we learned to develop a recipe for Our Favorite Chili. Then we demonstrate another beefy favorite:... read more »
Air date March 10th, 2012
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12x11: Crepes and Croissants
To learn how the French make their croissants so delicate and rich, we traveled to Paris. Then we came back to the test kitchen and used what we learned to develop our own... read more »
Air date March 17th, 2012
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12x12: Salmon and Sole
Fish dishes make the perfect weeknight meal—if you can avoid cooking them improperly and losing their crust in the process. We manage to dodge both problems in our recipes for... read more »
Air date March 24th, 2012
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12x13: Soup and Bread From Scratch
Most of the time, whole-wheat sandwich bread and broccoli-cheese soup recipes don’t taste enough like the ingredients they advertise. Our versions really taste like wheat and... read more »
Air date March 31st, 2012
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12x14: A Moroccan Feast
Fussy techniques and esoteric ingredients make cooking authentic Moroccan chicken a daunting proposition. Our simple Chicken Tagine and foolproof couscous take the anxiety out... read more »
Air date April 7th, 2012
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12x15: Vegetarian Pasta Night
Even the most fervent meat eaters will love our versions of these two vegetarian favorites: full-flavored Vegetable Lasagna and bright, citrusy Spaghetti al Limone.
Air date April 14th, 2012
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12x16: Cool and Creamy Desserts
Grab your spoons and join us as we demonstrate fail-safe methods for making our perfect Chocolate Pudding and our Homemade Ice Cream, which could rival even the best in your... read more »
Air date April 21st, 2012
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12x17: Backyard Chicken Dinner
First, we move the test kitchen outdoors to reveal the secrets to our Grill-Smoked Chicken, which has tender, juicy meat and clean, full-bodied smoke flavor. Then we go back... read more »
Air date April 28th, 2012
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12x18: Slow-Cooker Revolution
We demonstrate the slow cooker’s versatility by using it to prepare three of our favorites: Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup, Pork Loin with Cranberries and Orange, and... read more »
Air date May 5th, 2012
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12x19: Mediterranean Specials
Our Beef Kebabs and Greek Spinach and Feta Pie recipes take two often lackluster Mediterranean staples and elevate them to the mealtime favorites they once were.
Air date May 12th, 2012
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12x20: Cold-Weather Comfort
Join us as we share two recipes that will heat up any cold day: our Split Pea and Ham Soup, which features a rich broth studded with sweet-smoky meat, and our Easy Caramel Cake,... read more »
Air date May 19th, 2012
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12x21: Gnocchi and Panzanella
Think that all potato and bread recipes have to be heavy? We prove otherwise with our light-as-air Potato Gnocchi and our bread and tomato Panzanella salad.
Air date May 26th, 2012
12x22: Time to Grill
In the summer, it’s easy to get into a grilled-burgers-and-chicken rut. Our flavor-packed Grilled Bone-In Pork Roast and tender Grilled Scallops provide the perfect change of pace.
Air date June 2nd, 2012
12x23: Sweet Summer Endings
When they’re good, summer pies and cakes are a great way to highlight fresh produce. But when they’re bad, they’re a great way to waste it. Our Strawberry Pie and Summer Peach... read more »
Air date June 9th, 2012
12x24: Southeast Asian Favorites
Join us as we travel to New York City to learn the secrets of Thai cooking. We return to the test kitchen to use our newfound knowledge in two Southeast Asian classics: Thai... read more »
Air date June 16th, 2012
12x25: Summertime Supper
A foolproof cooking method ensures that our Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin stays tender and moist, while a rich-tasting filling gives the mild cut big flavor. Our Lighter Corn... read more »
Air date June 23rd, 2012
12x26: Bistro-Style Steak and Potatoes
We give you the know-how to prepare this five-star meal at home. Our Pan-Seared Steaks with Herb Sauce achieves the richness and consistency of a classic French demi-glace in a... read more »
Air date June 30th, 2012