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The Essential Cook

Instructional & Educational

TV-G

27

Dec 31, 2020

Learn the best way to prepare sea bass (hint, you need a hot pan). We've got a special trick for perfect white rice every single time. Plus, we tell you which nonstick skillets to buy.

Season 1, 12 episodes

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week: Pasta night! We’re making lemon artichoke ravioli, tasting Tiffany Faison’s famous lobster linguine, and exploring what makes Parmesan cheese so savory.

All About Pizza,

Pizza: The cheesy, chewy, craveable food we all love. We uncover the secret to stretchy homemade pizza dough, determine if indoor pizza ovens are worth the hype, and make a bacon-y breakfast pizza.

Taste Of Summer,

Warm weather calls for seasonal meals bursting with fresh flavors. We’ve got recipes for spicy black bean burgers, a tasty tomato gratin, and tips for the best-ever homemade ice cream.

Easy Weeknight Meals,

Say goodbye to hectic weeknight meals with too much cleanup. We’re making quick French bread pizzas and a hearty one-pan roast chicken with vegetables. And learn how to save your beat up sheet pans.

Rise And Shine,

Brew up some coffee, it’s time for breakfast! We’ve uncovered tips for the flakiest homemade biscuits. Plus, a foolproof recipe for poached eggs and two summer strawberry recipes perfect for brunch.

Impress someone special with a recipe for butter-basted rib-eye steaks. Watch us whip up a James Bond-worthy martini and save room for the science behind decadent millionaire’s shortbread.

Spring Awakening,

Celebrate spring with the perfect butterflied leg of lamb with coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds. Explore the myriad ways to use lemons, and learn the secrets to juicy poached chicken.

Falling Into Fall,

Turn baby back ribs into a silky, slow-simmered ragu for pasta. Elevate Brussels sprouts into a festive salad with cheese and nuts. Finally, we caramelize pears for a simple but stunning fall dessert.

All About Burgers,

Salmon burgers with lemon-herb sauce are a zesty switch-up from beef burgers. We bite into the science of burgers and put grill brushes to the test.

The Essential Cook,

Learn the best way to prepare sea bass (hint, you need a hot pan). We've got a special trick for perfect white rice every single time. Plus, we tell you which nonstick skillets to buy.

Take the stress out of holiday cooking by roasting your turkey in a covered pot. A Japanese technique produces the fluffiest-ever dinner rolls. Pick up some nifty tips for decorating cookies.

Treat Yourself,

Want crispy, no-fuss French fries? We test top air fryers and tell you which model works best. Kick back with the ultimate grilled cheese and enjoy old-fashioned frozen custard, no churning required.

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America's Test Kitchen Presents

Instructional & Educational

TV-PG

4

29

A grab bag of all things science, cooking, and kitchen gear. We explain how recipes really work, so you can cook with confidence. Learn something delicious in every episode.

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