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America's Test Kitchen Season 12 Episodes
Season 12 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Simply Chicken
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 27 mins
Season 12 opens with lessons in making chicken fricassee and roast chicken. Also: the best cutting boards; the science behind emulsification and the human sense of taste.
Episode 2
Fall Classics
Sat, Jan 14, 2012 27 mins
Pot-roasted pork loin. Also: baking soda vs. baking powder; a pork taste-off; classic gingerbread.
Episode 3
Rise and Shine Breakfast
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 27 mins
Scrambled eggs; cranberry nut muffins. Also: the best toaster ovens; a peanut-butter taste-off.
Episode 4
Chocolate Torte
Sat, Jan 28, 2012 27 mins
A visit to the Hotel Sacher Vienna. Also: chocolate torte; a baking chocolate taste-off; the best nut choppers.
Episode 5
Pasta, Please
Sat, Feb 4, 2012 27 mins
Spaghetti and meatballs; spring-vegetable pasta. Also: Sous-vide machines are reviewed.
Episode 6
A Slow and Easy Thanksgiving
Sat, Feb 11, 2012 27 mins
How to make a braised turkey and bread stuffing. Also: Oven thermometers are reviewed.
Episode 7
A Latin Celebration
Sat, Feb 18, 2012 27 mins
How to make Peruvian roast chicken; and black beans and rice. Also: a brown rice taste-off.
Episode 8
New York-Style Pizza at Home
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 27 mins
How to make New York-style pizza; and thin-crust pizza. Also: a red-wine vinegar taste-off.
Episode 9
Shake and Bake Reinvented
Sat, Mar 3, 2012 27 mins
How to make nut-crusted chicken cutlets; and panfried pork chops. Also: food processors are reviewed.
Episode 10
Here's the Beef
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 27 mins
How to make chili; and pub-style burgers. Also: homemade ground meat vs. store-bought; meat grinders.
Episode 11
Crêpes and Croissants
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 27 mins
A search for the best croissants in Paris. Also: making croissants; and crêpes.
Episode 12
Salmon and Sole
Sat, Mar 24, 2012 27 mins
Farm-raised salmon is discussed during a visit with a Boston fishmonger. Also: glazed salmon; baked sole fillets with herbs and bread crumbs.
Episode 13
Soup and Bread From Scratch
Sat, Mar 31, 2012 27 mins
How to make whole-wheat sandwich bread; and broccoli-cheese soup. Also: Pullman bread pans; a whole-wheat flour taste-off.
Episode 14
A Moroccan Feast
Sat, Apr 7, 2012 27 mins
Moroccan-style chicken tagine with couscous; preserved lemons. Also: the best compost bucket; steamer baskets.
Episode 15
Vegetarian Pasta Night
Sat, Apr 14, 2012 27 mins
A vegetable lasagna; spaghetti al limone. Also: the science of cornstarch; whole wheat lasagna noodles.
Episode 16
Cool and Creamy Desserts
Sat, Apr 21, 2012 27 mins
Homemade ice cream; chocolate pudding. Also: the secrets behind professional ice-cream making; the top ice-cream makers; vanilla beans.
Episode 17
Backyard Chicken Dinner
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 27 mins
Grill-smoked chicken served with salt-baked potatoes. Also: a perfect cooler.
Episode 18
Slow-Cooker Revolution
Sat, May 5, 2012 27 mins
Cooking with a slow cooker is discussed. Included: chicken noodle soup; pork loin with cranberries and orange; chocolate-hazelnut bread pudding. Also: buying a slow cooker; checking the temperature of a slow cooker.
Episode 19
Mediterranean Specials
Sat, May 12, 2012 27 mins
Beef kebabs; Greek spinach and feta pie. Also: a tasting of Greek yogurt.
Episode 20
Cold-Weather Comfort
Sat, May 19, 2012 27 mins
Caramel cake; split pea and ham soup. Also: tips for making a perfect cake.
Episode 21
Gnocchi and Panzanella
Sat, May 26, 2012 27 mins
Gnocchi; panzanella salad. Also: rotary graters; the science of soil and its effect on the taste of tomatoes.
Episode 22
Time to Grill
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 27 mins
A grilled bone-in pork roast; grilled scallops. Also: the top whole fish basket; summertime kitchen gadgets.
Episode 23
Sweet Summer Endings
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 27 mins
Strawberry pie; summer peach cake; paring knives. Also: why water makes pie pastry tough.
Episode 24
Southeast Asian Favorites
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 27 mins
Thai grilled beef salad; Indonesian-style fried rice. Also: the secrets of Thai cooking; the top smoker box.
Episode 25
Summertime Supper
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 27 mins
Grilled stuffed pork tenderloin; light corn chowder. Also: liquid measuring cups are reviewed.
Episode 26
Bistro-Style Steak and Potatoes
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 27 mins
How to make steak and potato galette. Also: the best wine opener.
