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Breakfast Basics

Instructional & Educational

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Jan 29, 2021

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Perfect Fried Eggs. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his favorite egg-cooking essentials. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Cold-Brew Iced Coffee, and test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Yeasted Waffles.

Full Episodes

Season 21, 26 episodes

A Taste of Mexico,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Chile Verde con Cerdo (Green Chili with Pork). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about canned and jarred chile products. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Cóctel de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail).

23m Jan 1, 2021

Host Bridget Lancaster prepares perfect Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs, equipment expert Adam Ried rounds up the best tools for roasting, and host Julia Collin Davison bakes the easiest-ever Apple Crumble.

23m Jan 8, 2021

Simple Chicken Dinner,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Chicken Under a Brick with Herb-Roasted Potatoes. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about mozzarella. Test cook Lan Lam makes Buttermilk-Vanilla Panna Cotta with Berries and Honey.

23m Jan 15, 2021

Simple and Elegant Dinner,

Bridget Lancaster makes Pan-Seared Strip Steaks. Adam Ried reviews nonstick-friendly tools, and Lisa McManus shares her favorite kitchen cleaning tools. Dan Souza makes Beet Salad with Spiced Yogurt and Watercress.

23m Jan 22, 2021

Breakfast Basics,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Perfect Fried Eggs. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his favorite egg-cooking essentials. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Cold-Brew Iced Coffee, and test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Yeasted Waffles.

23m Jan 29, 2021

French-Inspired Comfort Food,

Host Bridget Lancaster cooks a showstopping Beef en Cocotte with Mushroom Sauce. Tasting expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on vinegars. Test cook Keith Dresser makes a hearty Swiss Chard and Kale Gratin.

23m Feb 5, 2021

Japanese-Inspired Favorites,

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Karaage. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about soba noodles, and gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews strainers. Test cook Becky Hays makes Chilled Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Snow Peas, and Radishes.

23m Feb 12, 2021

Crepes Two Ways,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Galettes Complètes (Buckwheat Crepes with Ham, Egg, and Cheese). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about alternative flours. Test cook Dan Souza makes Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Vietnamese Crepes).

23m Feb 19, 2021

Rustic Italian Fare,

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Acquacotta (Tuscan White Bean and Escarole Soup). Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying extra-virgin olive oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Piadine (Italian Flatbreads).

23m Feb 26, 2021

Tagine and Hummus,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes a fabulous Moroccan Fish Tagine, ingredient expert Jack Bishop tells you everything you need to know about buying and storing spices, and test cook Becky Hays whips up Ultracreamy Hummus.

23m Mar 5, 2021

Mediterranean Comfort Food,

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a hearty Pastitsio. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about feta cheese. Test cook Lan Lam makes Braised Eggplant with Paprika, Coriander, and Yogurt.

23m Mar 12, 2021

Schnitzel and Roesti,

Host Julia Collin Davison fries up crispy Chicken Schnitzel, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals our top picks for cooking thermometers, and test cook Keith Dresser prepares Swiss Potato Roesti.

23m Mar 19, 2021

Host Julia Collin Davison cooks Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken), ingredient expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on tomato products, and test cook Becky Hays makes Palak Dal (Spinach Dal with Cumin and Mustard Seeds).

23m Mar 26, 2021

Bistro Classics at Home,

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a showstopping Pan Bagnat (Provençal Tuna Sandwich), and ingredient expert Jack Bishop gives you the scoop on shopping for tuna. Finally, test cook Lan Lam prepares a French bistro classic—Salade Lyonnaise.

23m Apr 2, 2021

Salmon Steaks Done Right,

Julia Collin Davison makes Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks. Adam Ried rounds up the best seafood tools, and Jack Bishop gives a primer on salt. Erin McMurrer makes Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Mustard Vinaigrette.

23m Apr 9, 2021

Burgers and Chips,

Host Bridget Lancaster makes classic Smashed Burgers, ingredient expert Jack Bishop breaks down different vegetable oils, and host Julia Collin Davison fries up Crunchy Kettle Potato Chips.

23m Apr 16, 2021

Bake Sale Favorites,

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting. Tasting expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on dark chocolate. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies.

23m Apr 23, 2021

Back to Grilling Basics,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple–Red Onion Salsa. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares grilling essentials. Test cook Dan Souza makes Grilled Cauliflower.

23m Apr 30, 2021

A Trip to Vietnam,

Test cook Lan Lam makes a childhood favorite, Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef): equipment expert Adam Ried shares the best tools for maintaining your knives: and host Julia Collin Davison makes Gỏi Cuốn (Vietnamese Summer Rolls).

23m May 7, 2021

Tacos, Guacamole, and Margaritas,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Sous Vide Cochinita Pibil, and host Bridget Lancaster makes the Best Fresh Margaritas and Classic Guacamole.

23m May 14, 2021

Butter-Basted Fish and Succotash,

Bridget Lancaster makes Butter-Basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and Thyme. Jack Bishop talks all frozen seafood, and Lisa McManus reviews spatulas. Elle Simone Scott makes Succotash with Butter Beans, Corn, and Red Pepper.

23m May 21, 2021

Cook It in Cast Iron,

Host Bridget Lancaster cooks a crispy Cast Iron Pan Pizza, equipment expert Adam Ried shares tips on caring for cast iron, and test cook Keith Dresser makes Cast Iron Baked Ziti with Charred Tomatoes.

23m Jun 4, 2021

Summer Dinner for Two,

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Grilled Scallops with Fennel and Orange Salad for Two. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about peppercorns. Host Bridget Lancaster makes Freeform Summer Fruit Tartlets for Two.

23m Jun 4, 2021

Farmers' Market Fare,

Bridget Lancaster makes Corn Risotto. Jack Bishop shares tips for buying and storing summer produce. Elle Simone Scott makes Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta, and Dan Souza makes Grilled Tomatoes.

23m Jun 11, 2021

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup,

Julia Collin Davison makes Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Gruyère and Chives. Adam Ried shares how to care for wooden kitchen tools, and Lisa McManus reviews graters. Bridget Lancaster makes the Ultimate Cream of Tomato Soup.

23m Jun 18, 2021

Elegant French Desserts,

Host Julia Collin Davison prepares a showstopping Peach Tarte Tatin, equipment expert Adam Ried shares the perfect pan for every cake, and host Bridget Lancaster makes Financiers (Almond–Browned Butter Cakes).

23m Jun 25, 2021