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13 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 6, 2008
Join us as we re-create two classic cakes from the 1960s. Christopher Kimball shares tips for error-proof baking, and Jack Bishop reveals which milk chocolate won our taste tests.
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 13, 2008
Learn how to make an unforgettable garlic roast beef and mashed potato casserole. Christopher Kimball also reveals what you need to know to select the perfect cut of meat.
Episode 3
Sat, Sep 20, 200824 mins
Everyone loves Italian food. We share the secrets to making extraordinary meatballs and marinara and the perfect "Sunday gravy"-a slow-simmered sauce with several kinds of meat.
Episode 4
Sat, Sep 27, 2008
We share the test kitchen's method for simplifying Lexington-style pulled pork, and explain how to make the perfect Memphis coleslaw-a barbecue-joint staple.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 4, 2008
Making pork roast is tricky. Which cut is best and how do you keep the meat moist? Our unique seven-hour recipe will change the way you think about the other white meat.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 11, 200824 mins
Learn to make super-crunchy fried chicken. Pair it with our classic potato salad, or with the potato chips that won our taste test of top brands.
Episode 7
Sat, Oct 18, 200824 mins
Bridget Lancaster explains how to a make foolproof pie crust and then prepares an incredible raspberry chiffon pie. Jack Bishop searches for the best store-bought pie crust.
Episode 8
Sat, Oct 25, 2008
Learn the technique for perfectly broiled steaks, and discover the secret to super-stuffed potatoes. Adam Ried tells us which steaks knives make the cut.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 1, 2008
Grilled chicken with barbecue sauce seems simple. So why does this recipe often fail? Our unique method guarantees perfect results. Serve with our easy baked mac and cheese.
Episode 10
Sat, Nov 8, 200824 mins
Learn to grill double-thick chops and how to give them authentic smoke flavor. The test kitchen also perfects a recipe for whiskey-glazed pork chops.
Episode 11
Sat, Nov 15, 200824 mins
Learn to replicate fall-off-the-bone Chicago-style ribs and discover the secrets to Cincinnati's unique chili. We'll also reveal the winner of our cheddar cheese taste test.
Episode 12
Sat, Nov 22, 2008
Bridget Lancaster teaches Christopher Kimball how to cook a garlicky tri-tip roast on the grill. She also prepares California barbecued beans and Santa Maria-style salsa.
Episode 13
Sat, Nov 29, 2008
Enjoy a diner-style brunch at home with impossibly tall and fluffy omelets, crusty, deeply browned home fries, and the best store-bought orange juice as judged by our tasters.