America's Test Kitchen
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.
- 2000-2026
- 26 seasons
- American Public Television
- Documentary
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 26 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2025 - 2026
Episode 1
Make-Ahead Masterclass
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Glazed boneless short ribs; tools and tips for easier meal prep; how to bake make-way-ahead dinner rolls.
Episode 2
Flavor-Packed Pastas
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Spaghetti all'assassina; a tasting of canned whole tomatoes; triple mushroom pasta.
Episode 3
Corn Cakes and Chowder
Sat, Oct 4, 2025
Venezuelan cheese-filled corn cakes; dish towels; the importance of a sharp knife; fresh corn chowder.
Episode 4
Turkey Lasagna and Chocolate Sorbet
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Turkey sausage lasagna; sugar; a refreshing chocolate sorbet.
Episode 5
Farmer's Brunch
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
A German farmer's breakfast; reviewing cookie sheets; Dutch apple pie.
Episode 6
Ice Cream Cake
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Building an ice cream cake; the unexpected powers of melting ice.
Episode 7
Two Takes on Chicken and Rice
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Senegalese braised chicken with caramelized onion and lemon; a tasting of chicken broths; Peruvian arroz con pollo.
Episode 8
Pan-Seared Halibut and Ma'amoul
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Pan-seared halibut with wilted bitter salad; a tasting of frozen puff pastries; semolina cookies.
Episode 9
New Thanksgiving Favorites
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Stuffed spatchcock turkey; slicing knives; a crisp shaved celery salad with pomegranate-honey vinaigrette.
Episode 10
Taiwanese Staples
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
Taiwanese steamed buns with braised pork belly; hoisin sauce; a quick Taiwanese pork rice.
Episode 11
The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Shrimp cocktail; expensive gadgets that are worth the price; beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish.
Episode 12
Zesty Salmon and Salad
Sat, Dec 6, 2025
Double-glazed salmon with lemon and thyme; natural cleaning sprays; tofu; kale salad with radishes, grapefruit and candied pepitas.
Episode 13
Weeknight Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
Cold-start pan-seared chicken breasts with cherry and rosemary pan sauce; a review of paper towels; fast and easy mashed potatoes.
Episode 14
Mediterranean Eggplant Dishes
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
Silky roasted eggplant with tomato and feta; a tasting of hummus; Moroccan eggplant meze.
Episode 15
Catalan Supper
Sat, Dec 27, 2025
Spanish seafood stew; comparing disposable and reusable plastic bags; red pepper coques.
Episode 16
Breakfast from Scratch
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Biscuit breakfast sandwiches; picture-perfect pancakes; spiced pear, buckwheat and almond pancakes.
Episode 17
A Taste of Sichuan
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Dry chili chicken; breaking down different miso; sour and hot nappa cabbage.
Episode 19
Savory Mexican Classics
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Chiles en nogada; why oil shimmers; tacos gobernador.
Episode 20
Comforting Japanese Dinners
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
Japanese fried pork chops; reviewing types of Japanese rice; Japanese curry rice with chicken.
Episode 21
Maple Pork Chops and Squash Soup
Sat, Feb 7, 2026
Maple pork chops with sweet potato-bacon hash; reviewing enameled cast iron skillets; how to defrost food quickly; leek, fennel and squash soup with sausage.
Episode 22
Seafood Stew and Salmon Burgers
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Crab and shrimp stew; reviewing gyuto knives; fresh salmon burgers with Sriracha mayonnaise.
Episode 23
New England Clambake
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Grilling up a New England clambake; tips to up your grill game; grilled fresh cornbread with charred jalapeños and cheddar.
Episode 24
Tandoori Salmon and Broiled Zucchini
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
A flavorful tandoori salmon; favorite kitchen gadgets under $15; a tasting of yogurt; broiled smashed zucchini with garlicky yogurt.
Episode 25
Petite French Pastries
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Macarons with raspberry buttercream; gougeres.
Episode 26
Grilled Flank Steak and Chili Crisp Noodles
Sat, Mar 14, 2026
Grilled flank steak; why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender; reviewing aluminum foil; chili crisp noodles.