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Equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes from the test kitchen to the home cook. A team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home.
Episode 26 : Lazy Day Breakfast
June. 25,2011
We prepare two breakfast dishes worth getting out of bed for: buttermilk waffles that come out crisp yet fluffy every time, and French toast that’s crisp on the outside and soft—not soggy—on the inside.
Buttermilk Waffles
How do you get waffles to come out crisp yet fluffy every time? Step one: Stop treating them like bumpy pancakes.
French Toast
For French toast that’s crisp on the outside and soft—not soggy—on the inside, you need to do more than just throw milk, eggs, and bread into a bowl.
Waffle Irons
Our old favorite model has been discontinued, so we reopened our search for the most efficient performer.
Episode 25 : Grilled Steak and Gazpacho
June. 18,2011
As the beef capital of the world, Argentina boasts mouthwatering steak dishes in its cuisine. We replicate one dish, Grilled Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce, and then look eastward to Spain and demonstrate our recipe for Creamy Gazpacho Andaluz.
Charcoal-Grilled Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
With Argentine beef and a wood fire, cooking churrasco in the backyard would be easy. We were stuck with American supermarket steaks and a Weber kettle.
Creamy Gazpacho Andaluz
Most Americans know gazpacho as a chunky liquid salsa. In Spain, the most famous version is a creamy puree. But to get it right, we’d need more than just a good blender.
Canned Diced Tomatoes
When most brands garner comments like “sour, old, sad,” we just had to ask: What does it take to produce good canned diced tomatoes?
Episode 24 : Summertime Supper Fare
June. 11,2011
We reveal the keys to two grilled dishes: Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Fontina, which has a stuffing that stays put inside moist and smoky chicken, and Grilled Tuna Steaks, which have hot exteriors and cool centers.
Charcoal-Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Fontina
Taking a stuffed chicken breast recipe and adding the smoky flavor of the grill sounds like a good idea—if you can get past the leathery exterior and oozing, flammable filling.
Charcoal-Grilled Tuna Steaks with Red Wine Vinegar and Mustard Vinaigrette
Ideally, grilled tuna should combine a hot, smoky, charred exterior with a cool, rare, sashimi-like center. So how do you make fish that’s both very hot and very cool?
The Best Summer Gadgets
Here are some of our favorite gadgets to keep you cool on hot summer days.
Episode 23 : Great Grilled Roast Beef
June. 04,2011
We uncover the secrets to injecting flavor into a less-than-perfect cut of beef in our recipe for Inexpensive Charcoal Grill–Roasted Beef, and then serve it alongside Roasted Smashed Potatoes.
Inexpensive Charcoal Grill-Roasted Beef with Garlic and Rosemary
Grill-roasting seems like an easy way to flavor a less-than-perfect cut of beef—but not if the roast comes out chewy and dry.
Smokers
Though plenty of rib and brisket enthusiasts convert their grills into makeshift smokers, proper lower-temperature smoking is best achieved with a designated appliance. Right?
Episode 22 : Simply Italian
May. 28,2011
Our light and chewy Rosemary Focaccia can compete with any bakery’s, and it makes a pleasant pairing with our authentic Cacio e Pepe, or spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and black pepper.
Rosemary Focaccia
The dense, greasy bread bricks populating most bakery shelves don’t deserve their hearth- inspired name. Could a little patience—and a hands-off approach—lighten the loaf?
Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper (Cacio e Pepe)
Whole-Wheat Pasta
Whole-wheat pasta used to be awful, with mushy texture an a cardboard taste. Have manufacturers finally figured out how to make it rival white pasta?
Episode 21 : Grilled Pork Chops and Ribs
May. 21,2011
We visit Boston’s famous East Coast Grill to learn about ribs, then return to the test kitchen to make our own version of Memphis-Style Barbecued Spareribs and the Best Charcoal Grill–Smoked Pork Chops.
Memphis-Style Barbecued Spareribs on a Charcoal Grill
Memphis pit masters pride themselves on pork ribs with dark, crusty bark and distinctive chew. We wanted the same bragging rights from our own backyard.
Best Charcoal Grill-Smoked Pork Chops
To achieve juicy glazed pork infused with deep smoky flavor without a smoker, we couldn't let the chops lie down on the job.
Best New Grill Gadgets
Here are our favorite grill gadgets that make grilling easier, more fun, and more productive.
Episode 20 : All-American Fruit Desserts
May. 14,2011
In a world overshadowed by blueberry, apple, and pumpkin fillings, cherry pie is a vividly fruity pastry worthy of revival. We perfect our own recipe, then move to the stovetop, where we prepare the ultimate Skillet Apple Crisp.
Sweet Cherry Pie
Cherry season is a mere blip on the summer-produce radar. For a juicy pie with the best fruity flavor, we’d have to look beyond the cherry tree.
Skillet Apple Crisp
Apple crisp invites a devil-may-care attitude: Slice up any old fruit, sprinkle on a topping, and bake. Perhaps that’s why it’s never on anyone’s A-list.
Ice Cream Scoops
Almost every ice cream scoop can do the job—but we demanded ease and comfort.
Supermarket Vanilla Ice Cream
Twenty-one Cook’s Illustrated staff members sampled eight national and regional brands of vanilla ice cream plain in a blind tasting, rating each on vanilla flavor, texture, and overall appeal.
Episode 19 : Deep Dish Pizza
May. 07,2011
Venturing to Chicago for the real deal, we return to the test kitchen to make our own pie worthy of its namesake, as well as a chopped-salad accompaniment.
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
Deep-dish pizza was born in Chicago, where it boasts a distinctively rich, flaky, biscuit-like crust. The problem? No pizzeria in Chicago would tell us how to make it.
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
We wanted complementary flavors and textures in every bite—not a random collection of bland, watery produce from the crisper drawer.
Episode 18 : Shrimp in a Skillet
April. 30,2011
We show you how to buy the freshest shrimp on the market in order to create Greek-style shrimp and shrimp stir-fries, taking into account the crustacean’s unique cooking qualities.
Recipe:
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Red Bell Pepper in Hot and Sour Sauce, Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Taste Test:
Feta Cheese
Science:
Muscle in Fish vs. Muscle and Meat
Episode 17 : Steak Frites
April. 23,2011
Christopher Kimball searches for the best steak frites in Paris. Foolproof Vinaigrette is featured.
Episode 16 : Easier Italian Favorites
April. 16,2011
Recipes for Hearty Minestrone and Almost Hands-Free Risotto are shared.
Episode 15 : Thanksgiving Turkey
April. 09,2011
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows how to make the perfect Old-Fashioned Stuffed Turkey.
Equipment Corner: Hybrid Chef's Knives
Episode 14 : Weeknight Workhorses
April. 02,2011
Weeknight dinners should be quick to make and satisfying. We show you how to perfect two recipes that are both: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts and Sautéed Pork Cutlets.
Recipe:
Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts, Sautéed Pork Cutlets with Mustard-Cider Sauce
Equipment:
Fire Extinguishers, Meat Pounders
Episode 13 : Sweet Endings
March. 26,2011
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our recipes for Chewy Sugar Cookies and foolproof Berry Fool.
Recipe:
Chewy Sugar Cookies, Berry Fool
Equipment:
Innovative Mixing Bowls
Episode 12 : Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
March. 19,2011
Our Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the centerpiece of a five-star meal, which we complete with a side of Roasted Carrots.
Recipe:
Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Carrots
Equipment:
Jamie Oliver Flavour Shaker
Taste Test:
Horseradish, All-Purpose Vegetable Oils
Episode 11 : Southern Fare Reinvented
March. 12,2011
We re-create delicious pulled porksans grillthen prepare our Easier Fried Chicken recipe, which achieves that signature super-crisp crust and juicy meat without requiring quarts of oil.
Recipe:
Indoor Pulled Pork with Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce, Easier Fried Chicken
Equipment:
Electric Pressure Cookers
Science:
Salting the Milk
Episode 10 : Asian Favorites at Home
March. 05,2011
Join us as we prepare a different kind of stir-fry—Thai Chicken with Basil—and prove that, with a few recipe modifications, you don’t have to be a Cantonese chef to make great shu mai.
Recipe:
Thai-Style Chicken with Basil, Steamed Chinese Dumplings (Shu Mai)
Equipment:
Large Saucepans
Episode 9 : Dutch Oven Classics
February. 26,2011
Host Christopher Kimball demystifies wine varieties and reveals which brands the test kitchen recommends. He then takes this knowledge to test cook Bridget Lancaster, who whips up the Best Beef Stew. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of beef broth. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to create the ultimate Chicken and Dumplings.
Episode 8 : Coffee Break Sweets
February. 26,2011
Snack cakes are always a welcome treat. Join us as we whip up two of the best: banana bread and cream cheese coffee cake.
recipe:
Ultimate Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
equipment:
Adjustable Electric Kettles
Episode 7 : Seafood in a Skillet
February. 19,2011
We show you how to shop for and cook perfect Pan-Seared Scallops, then reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets.
recipe:
Pan-Seared Scallops, Skillet-Roasted Fish Fillets
equipment:
Inexpensive Nonstick Skillets
science:
Caramelizing vs. Browning
Episode 6 : Fall Favorites
February. 12,2011
Most modern-day cooks know roast pork as the lean, bland loin. To return rich, old-fashioned flavor to slow-roasted pork shoulder, we started by taking a closer look at the choices in the butcher’s case. Our recipe for Baked Apples provides a sweet ending.
recipe:
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce, Best Baked Apples
equipment:
Inexpensive Instant-Read Thermometers
Episode 5 : Italian Comfort Classics
February. 05,2011
We take two classic Italian dishes and streamline them for the home cook. Our Italian Braised Chicken is easy to prepare but special enough to serve company, and our recipe for Creamy Polenta keeps the creaminess but shortens the cooking time.
recipe:
Chicken Canzanese, Creamy Parmesan Polenta
equipment:
Best Kitchen Gadgets
Episode 4 : Chewy Brownies and Chocolate Cupcakes
January. 29,2011
We take a look at boxed and homemade brownies, then share our secrets to getting the best of each. For cupcake fans, we demonstrate how to make our Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes.
recipe:
Chewy Brownies, Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling
equipment:
Best Baking Gadgets
Episode 3 : Tostadas and Empanadas
January. 22,2011
We venture to Chicago to learn about Rick Bayless’s famous empanadas, then create our own recipe. Next, we investigate another Latin favorite: pork tostadas.
recipe:
Beef Empanadas, Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork Tostadas (Tinga)
Episode 2 : Desserts with an English Accent
January. 15,2011
Taking a cue from our neighbors across the pond, we uncover the secrets to Classic Bread Pudding and shortbread.
recipe:
Classic Bread Pudding, Best Shortbread
equipment:
The Best Small Appliances
science:
The Science of Stale Bread
Episode 1 : Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinners
January. 08,2011
Straightforward comfort foods take the spotlight in these classic Sunday night meals. Our Simple Pot Roast cooks up tender and moist, and our Chicken Pot Pie with Savory Crumble Topping is on the table in 90 minutes—without sacrificing the tender, juicy chicken and bright vegetables.
recipe:
Classic Pot Roast, Chicken Pot Pie With Savory Crumble Topping
equipment:
Plastic Food Storage Containers
science:
Brining
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