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America's Test Kitchen Season 5 Episodes

  • 2000-2026
  • 26 Seasons
  • American Public Television
  • Documentary
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Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison head into the test kitchen to bring viewers equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes for the home cook. The skilled duo lead a team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust as they deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home.

Season 5 Episode Guide

Season 5

26 Episodes 2005 - 2005

Episode 1

Appetizers

Sat, Jan 1, 2005

Spiced Pecans with Rum Glaze. Nut storage in Q&A. Herbed Spinach Dip with Pita Chips. Cleavers in the Equipment Corner. Store bought Salsa in the Tasting Lab. Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce.

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Episode 2

Simple Soups

Sat, Jan 8, 2005

Chicken Noodle Soup. Soup storage in Q&A. De-Fat gadgets in the Equipment Corner. Pasta e Fagioli.

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Episode 3

A Soup Supper

Sat, Jan 15, 2005

Quick Cheese Bread. Vegetable Peelers in the Equipment Corner. Hearty Lentil Soup. Mail-Order Bacon in the Tasting Lab.

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Episode 4

Regional Classics

Sat, Jan 22, 2005

Creole-Style Gumbo.Favoritre and least favorite kitchen gadgets in the Equipment Corner. Long Grain White Rice in the Tasting Lab. Cincinnati Chili.

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Episode 5

Pork Chops and Gravy

Sat, Jan 29, 2005

Stuffed Pork Chops with Glazed Carrots. Odd Todd's Brining Basics. Salt Box Quick Tips. Gravy without meat.

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Episode 6

Two Roast Chickens

Sat, Feb 5, 2005

Lemon Roast Chicken. Roasting Rack Quick Tips. Rotisserie Ovens in the Equipment Corner. Chicken Under a Brick. Thyme Lemon Juice.

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Episode 7

Flash in a Pan

Sat, Feb 12, 2005

Chicken Piallard. Supermarket Chicken in the Tasting Lab. Non-alcoholic substitutes for Pan Sauces in Q&A. Skillet Cleaning in the Equipment Corner. Pan Seared Shirmp.

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Episode 8

Family Favorites

Sat, Feb 19, 2005

Oven Barbecue Chicken. Stain Removers in the Equipment Corner. Microwave Popcorn in the Tasting Lab. Classic Macaroni and Cheese.

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Episode 9

Restaurant Cooking at Home

Sat, Feb 26, 2005

Flatbed Pan-Roasted Lobster. Odd Todd The Flambe Incident. Crab Towers.

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Episode 10

Texas Rib House

Sat, Mar 5, 2005

Texas-Style Barbecued Beef Ribs. Barbecued setup in Quick Tips. Cornbread. Cleaning Cast Iron Skillets in the Equipment Corner. Cornbread in the Tasting Lab.

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Episode 11

Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Sat, Mar 12, 2005

Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin. Braised Asparagus with Salsa Verde Sauce. Useful to ridiculous Kitchen Gadgets in the Equipment Corner.

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Episode 12

New Flavors from the Grill

Sat, Mar 19, 2005

Thai-Grilled Chicken in a Sweet and Spicy dipping sauce. Grilled Salmon in a Maple Syrup Glaze. Portable Gas Grills in the Equipment Corner. Odd Todd Science on Cutting Boards.

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Episode 13

Mexican Favorites

Sat, Mar 26, 2005

Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce. Spice Grinders in the Equipment Corner. Mexican Rice.

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Episode 14

Quicker Pasta

Sat, Apr 2, 2005

Farfalle with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta. Campanelli with Aspsragus and Balsamic Glaze. Sun-Dried Tomatoes in the Tasting Lab. Pasta Pesto Palooza. Differences in Olive Oil in Q&A.

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Episode 15

A Passage to India

Sat, Apr 9, 2005

Chicken Biryani. Curry Power Taste Test in the Tasting Lab. Mulligatawny Soup.

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Episode 16

Pissaladiere

Sat, Apr 16, 2005

Onion Pissaladiere. Flour substitutes in Q&A. Pizza Stones and Pizza Cutter Wheels in the Equipment Corner.

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Episode 17

In an Italian-American Kitchen

Sat, Apr 23, 2005

Eggplant Parmesan. Kosher and Table salt questions in the Q&A. Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli.

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Episode 18

More Italian Classics

Sat, Apr 30, 2005

Pasta all' Amatriciana. Basic Tomato Sauce in the Tasting Lab. Mushroom Risotto.

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Episode 19

Winter Supper

Sat, Jan 8, 2005

Osso Buco. Polenta Basics. Bottled Water in the Tasting Lab.

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Episode 20

Bistro Classics

Sat, May 14, 2005

Baked Goat Cheese Salad. Goat Cheese in the Tasting Lab. Santoku Japanese Vegetable Knives in the Equipment Corner. French Onion Soup.

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Episode 21

Ultimate Sticky Buns

Sat, May 21, 2005

Ultimate Sticky Buns. Coffee Taste Test in the Tasting Lab. Coffee Brewers in the Equipment Corner.

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Episode 22

Bake Sale Favorites

Sat, May 28, 2005

Classic Favorites. Brownie Mixes in the Tasting Lab. Storing Cake Flour in the Q&A. Baking Pans in the Equipment Corner. Congo Bars. Margarine and Shortening in the Q&A.

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Episode 23

Holiday Cookies

Sat, Jun 4, 2005

Glazed Butter Cookies. Wax Paper or Parchment in the Q&A. Battle of the Electric Mixers in the Equipment Corner. Walnut Crescent Cookies.

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Episode 24

There's a Hole in Your Cake

Sat, Jun 11, 2005

Bundt Pans in the Equipment Corner. Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake. Wet and Dry Measures with Odd Todd. Angel Food Cake.

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Episode 25

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Sat, Jun 18, 2005

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake. Cream Cheese in the Tasting Lab.

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Episode 26

Four-Star Desserts

Sat, Jun 25, 2005

Chocolate Volcano Cakes with Espresso Ice Cream. Cooking at High Altitudes in Q&A. Electric Hand Mixers in the Equipment Corner. Caramelized Pears.

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