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What happens when two of TV’s top cooking hosts ditch their aprons to go off-script? America’s Test Kitchen veterans Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison dive into food fights, travel snack debates, and answer your most burning culinary questions in a hilarious new podcast about life, eating, and everything in between.
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A cold breeze is in the air and winter is right around the corner…which means it’s time to Netflix and chili with cool-weather cooking. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Chicken and Dumplings French-Style Pork Stew Colorado Green Chili Smoky Chipotle Chili con Carne Hearty Beef Stew French Pork and White Bean Casserole (Cassoulet) Monkey Bread Butternut Squash Risotto Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyère Vegan Butternut Squash Chili with Quinoa and Peanuts Stuffed Acorn Squash Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar Soueupa alla valpellinentze (Savoy Cabbage Soup) How to Cook Brussels Sprouts That Even Haters Will Love Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts Ranch Chili Chili Mac
Grab your flashlights and gather around the fire! In this spooky episode, Bridget and Julia discuss daunting recipes, share their most haunting TV moments, and try to guess the mysterious objects behind a scary kitchen soundtrack. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Beef Wellington No Knead Bread Focaccia Macaron Croissant
Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen? Julia reveals how TV food comes to life, Bridget dishes on the moments the cameras missed during a fish sauce segment, and together they take you on an insider’s tour of the studios and test kitchens in Boston. ATK Recipes and Reviews mentioned in this episode: The World of Fish Sauce The Best Supermarket Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Pollo al Mattone (Chicken Under a Brick) Hot-Honey Chicken Lemon Pepper Wings Hawaiian-Style Fried Chicken Extra-Crunchy Fried Chicken Koji Fried Chicken Chili Crisp Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Pineapple on pizza? Ketchup on a hot dog? Bridget and Julia tackle food’s most divisive debates, defending their hottest takes and settling culinary scores. Plus, hotline callers put them on the spot to settle the score on Illinois’ official sandwich and decide whether one oft-gifted holiday staple really deserves its bad reputation. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Barbecued Beef Brisket on the Charcoal Grill Hot-Smoked Whole Side of Salmon Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill BBQ Beer-Can Chicken on a Charcoal Grill Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches Caesar Green Bean Salad Beef Tacos
From lunchbox favorites and after-school snacks to clever solutions for picky eaters, Bridget and Julia serve up kid-food inspiration for every age. Whether you’re feeding little ones or craving nostalgic classics, you’ll leave with plenty of delicious ideas and practical tips ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:Sheet-Pan Pizza Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto Meatballs Skillet Macaroni and Cheese Guide: Make Sure Your Marinade Contains These Three Ingredients Classic Beef Burgers The Best Shrimp Cocktail Foolproof Spaghetti Carbonara Chicken Cutlets 101 Seattle Chicken Teriyaki Easy Blueberry Cobbler Classic Hummus Cheese Fondue Texas Chili One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Miso-Marinated Salmon Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes
From test cooks to longtime buds, Bridget and Julia take a walk down memory lane. They reveal the friendship origin story, dream up the ultimate steakhouse spread, and put years of friendship on the line with a blindfolded tasting of treats inspired by each other. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: The Best Fresh Margaritas French Onion Potato Gratin Creamed Spinach Cast Iron Steaks with Herb Butter Baguettes Basque Cheesecake for Two Chocolate-Espresso Dacquoise Classic Lemon Tart Individual Pistachio-RaspberryBuckles Irish Coffee Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar
Grab a ticket and a snack–it’s state fair season! Bridget and Julia swap their favorite fair memories, spotlight fair-inspired ATK recipes, and put their knowledge to the test with food festival trivia. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Apple Cider Doughnuts Apple Fritters Dutch Apple Pie Smoked Double-Thick Pork Chops on a Gas Grill Blueberry Pie Eight-Hour Pizza Dough
Julia and Bridget are stranded…on separate deserted islands. Armed with nothing but their imaginations, they reveal the albums they’d want on repeat and the dishes they’d dream of eating. Then, the music buffs tackle a listener’s question about packing food for a wilderness adventure. ATK recipes and equipment mentioned in this episode: Manual juicers Electric citrus juicers Microplanes and graters Cleavers Immersion blenders Serrated utility knives Stand mixers All-purpose whisks
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