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America's Test Kitchen Season 5 Episodes

26 Episodes 2005 - 2005

Episode 1

Appetizers

Thu, Oct 21, 2021 30 mins

We've chosen recipes that deliver big flavor without much work.Recipes - Spiced Pecans with Rum Glaze - Pita Chips - Creamy Spinach Dip - Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce - Beef SatayEquipment Corner - Meat cleaversTasting Lab - Store-bought Salsa

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Episode 2

Simple Soups

Mon, Oct 29, 2012 30 mins

Have you ever been tempted to prepare a restaurant recipe only to be disappointed with the results? The recipe sounded great, but once you got to work you realized it was never tested in a home kitchen.Recipes - Quick Chicken Stock - Chicken Noodle Soup - Pasta e FaigoliEquipment Corner - Fat separaters

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Episode 3

A Soup Supper

Mon, Oct 18, 2021 30 mins

Soup for supper is an appealing concept, especially on a cold, snowy night. But for soup to work as a main course, it better be hearty. A light, clear broth simply won't do.Recipes - Quick Cheese Bread - Hearty Lentil SoupEquipment Corner - Vegetable peelersTasting Lab - Mail order bacon

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Episode 4

Regional Classics

Sat, Jan 1, 2005 30 mins

On occasion local dishes become so popular that they transcend their region. Gumbo is a taste of Louisiana in a big old bowl. Its distinct aroma and flavor are like a quick trip to the bayous outside of New Orleans.Recipes - Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo - Cincinnati ChiliEquipment Corner - Useful kitchen gadgetsTasting Lab - Long-grain white rice

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Episode 5

Pork Chops and Gravy

Sun, Oct 17, 2021 30 mins

It sometimes seems like the simplest recipes suffer the worst fate in modern cookbooks. Maybe it's because no one really cares enough about these dishes to get them right.Recipes - Stuffed Pork Chops - All-Purpose Gravy - Glazed Carrots

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Episode 6

Two Roast Chickens

Sat, Jan 1, 2005 30 mins

Recipes for crispy roasted lemon chicken and chicken under a brick with herb-roasted potatoes are featured.

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Episode 7

Flash in the Pan

Sat, Apr 26, 2014 27 mins

Dinner in less than 20 minutes is the holy grail of weeknight cooking. Many recipes make good on this promise, but most ultimately reflect the minimal effort exerted on the part of the cook. They are fine in a pinch but rarely worth making again. But it doesn't have to be this way.Recipes - Chicken Paillard - Pan-Seared Shrimp with Garlic Lemon ButterEquipment Corner - Cookware cleaning products Tasting Lab - Chicken cutlets

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Episode 8

Family Favorites

Sun, Apr 9, 2017 30 mins

Cooking for a family isn't as easy as it was once. In Norman Rockwell pictures, the entire clan (with aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents) is gathered around the table with a dozen different dishes in front of them. No one has soccer practice or is working late. No one is on a weird diet, and the kids seem to eat the same thing as the adults.Recipes - Sweet and Tangy Oven-Barbecued Chicken - Classic Macaroni and CheeseEquipment Corner - Stain removal productsTasting Lab - Microwave popcorn

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Episode 9

Restaurant Cooking Comes Home

Sat, Jan 1, 2005 30 mins

Have you ever been tempted to prepare a restaurant recipe only to be disappointed with the results? The recipe sounded great, but once you got to work you realized it was never tested in a home kitchen.Recipes - Flambéed Pan-Roasted Lobster- Crab Towers with Avocado and Gazpacho Salsas

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Episode 10

Texas Rib House

Mon, Oct 18, 2021 30 mins

In Texas, good beef ribs are the secret handshake between experienced grillers.Recipes - Texas-Style Barbecued Ribs - Southern CornbreadEquipment Corner - Cast-iron skillet careTasting Lab - Corn bread mixes

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Episode 11

Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 30 mins

We don't part easily with money, but we will on occasion break the bank and buy a beef tenderloin. The tender, buttery interior is the big draw, and the combination of a healthy dose of seasoning and the flavor from the charcoal grill is a perfect solution to a rather mild-tasting (boring) piece of meat.Recipes - Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin - Salsa Verde - Broiled Asparagus Equipment Corner - Kitchen gadgets

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Episode 12

New Flavors from the Grill

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 30 mins

Even expert grillers can get in a rut. They make the same four or five recipes over and over again. Sure, the steaks are great, but isn't there something a bit more exciting?Recipes - Thai Grilled Chicken with Spicy, Sweet, and Sour Dipping Sauce - Grilled Salmon with Maple-Soy Glaze Equipment Corner - Portable gas grills

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Episode 13

Mexican Favorites

Fri, Aug 31, 2018 30 mins

There's a significant disconnect between real Mexican food (as prepared in Mexico) and the food served in "Mexican" restaurants in the United States.Recipes - Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce - Mexican Rice Equipment Corner - Spice grinders

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Episode 14

Quick Pasta

Tue, Oct 19, 2021 30 mins

Pasta is usually quick, but all too often quick pasta dishes taste like little time or effort was expended during their preparation.Recipes - Farfalle with Tomatoes, Olives and Feta - Campanelli with Asparagus, Basil, and Balsamic Glaze - Pasta with Three PestosTasting Lab - Sun-dried tomatoes

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Episode 15

A Passage to India

Sun, Dec 12, 2021 30 mins

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Episode 16

Pissaladiere

Sat, Apr 16, 2005 30 mins

Pissaladière is Provençal street food, a fragrant, pizza-like tart prized for its contrast of salty black olives and anchovies against a backdrop of sweet caramelized onions and thyme.Recipes - Pissaladière Equipment Corner - Baking stones - Pizza cutters

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Episode 17

In an Italian-American Kitchen

Wed, Oct 20, 2021 30 mins

In the test kitchen, we enjoy authentic Italian dishes such as pasta all'amatriciana (episode 18-Italian Classics) and osso buco and polenta (episode 19-Winter Supper). But we also like to prepare Italian-American dishes.Recipes - Eggplant Parmesan - Pasta with Chicken and Brocoli

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Episode 18

Italian Classics

Sat, May 2, 2015 25 mins

There seems to be an endless supply of "classic" Italian dishes. Just when we think we've mastered the canon, we realize there are more seminal Italian dishes to learn-recipes as important as pesto, steak fiorentina, or pasta with garlic and oil.Recipes - Pasta all'Amatriciana - Mushroom RisottoEquipment Corner - Rotary cheese gratersTasting Lab - Jarred pasta sauces

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Episode 19

Winter Supper

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 30 mins

Stew and starch is a familiar and comforting winter combination. Stew-and-starch pairings include everything from beef stew and mashed potatoes to chicken paprikash and egg noodles. Our favorite Italian stew-and-starch combo is osso buco and polenta.Recipes - Osso Buco - Basic Polenta Tasting Lab - Bottled water

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Episode 20

Bistro Classics

30 mins

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Episode 21

Ultimate Sticky Buns

Sat, May 21, 2005 30 mins

Sticky buns are things of breakfast-time debauchery. In bakeries, they are often plate-size buns, warm and glistening, heady with brown sugar and spices. In our opinion, anything less than a great one is not worth its calories.Recipes - Sticky Buns with PecansEquipment Lab - New-generation Coffee MakersTasting Lab - Supermarket coffee

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Episode 22

Bake Sale Favorites

Wed, May 5, 2021 30 mins

Host Bridget Lancaster bakes celebration-worthy yellow sheet cake with chocolate frosting; ingredient expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on dark chocolate. Finally, test cook Erin McMurrer harnesses the power of science.

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Episode 23

Holiday Cookies

Sat, Jun 4, 2005 30 mins

Making cookies is a favorite holiday activity. Many people who bake infrequently during the year throw themselves into marathon cookie projects.Recipes - Glazed Butter Cookies - Walnut Cresent CookiesEquipment Corner - Handheld verses standing mixers

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Episode 24

There's a Hole in Your Cake

Mon, Oct 18, 2021 30 mins

Cakes baked in Bundt pans and tube pans are popular for a variety of reasons.Recipes - Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake - Angel Food CakeEquipment Corner - Bundt Pans

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Episode 25

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Mon, Oct 18, 2021 30 mins

Pumpkin cheesecake stands second to the traditional pumpkin pie as a holiday dessert. Those who suffer from pumpkin pie ennui embrace pumpkin cheesecake as "a nice change," but the expectations are low.Recipes - Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake - Brown Sugar and Bourbon CreamTasting Lab - Cream Cheese

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Episode 26

Four-Star Desserts

Sat, Apr 28, 2018 30 mins

When our test cooks eat in restaurants, they always come back to the kitchen and talk about the dessert. Dramatic and artful presentations rightfully garner a lot of attention.Recipes - Chocolate Volcano Cake with Espresso Ice Cream - Caramelized Pears with Blue Cheese and Black-Pepper-Caramel Sauce Equipment Corner - Handheld Mixers

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