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Season 6

26 episodes · 2006

  1. 1Eggs for Brunch

    07 Jan 2006 · 25 min

    Hassle-free egg dishes to make when you're having company. Recipes: Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Frittata; Quiche Lorraine Tasting Lab: Mail-order Bacon

  2. 2Tex-Mex Favorites

    14 Jan 2006 · 25 min

    Take a trip south of the border with ATK. Recipes: Fresh Tomato Salsa; Quesadillas; Beef Tacos Tasting Lab: Flour Tortillas

  3. 3South-of-the-Border Soups

    21 Jan 2006 · 25 min

    With the help of the ATK team, these south-of-the-border soups are sure to please the whole family. Recipes: Black Bean Soup; Tortilla Soup Equipment Corner: Chefs Knives Tasting Lab: Chicken Broth

  4. 4Cooking with Squash

    28 Jan 2006 · 25 min

    The America's Test Kitchen team chooses squash to create healthy and delicious risotto and soup recipes. Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup; Butternut Squash Risotto Equipment Corner: Nutmeg Graters

  5. 5Dinner on a Dime

    04 Feb 2006 · 25 min

    Which steaks offer the best value and how should you cook them? Recipes: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes; Pan-Seared Inexpensive Steaks; Mustard-Cream Sauce Equipment Corner: Steak Knife Sets Tasting Lab: Cheap Steaks

  6. 6One Skillet Dinners

    11 Feb 2006 · 25 min

    America's Test Kitchen answers the call for easy, one-skillet dinners. Recipes: Skillet Lasagna; Skillet Jambalaya Equipment Corner: Celebrity Skillets Tasting Lab: Canned Diced Tomatoes

  7. 7More American Classics

    18 Feb 2006 · 25 min

    Nothing says American cuisine like these fully tested recipes with modern appeal. Recipes: Chicken and Dumplings; Boston Baked Beans Equipment Corner: Zipper-Lock Bags Science Desk: How Acidity Affects Cooking Beans

  8. 8Meat and Potatoes II

    25 Feb 2006 · 25 min

    Braised brisket and smashed potatoes make for a delicious, cold-weather meal. Recipes: Onion-Braised Beef Brisket; Smashed Potatoes Equipment Center: Electric Knives

  9. 9High Roast Chicken Dinner

    04 Mar 2006 · 25 min

    America's Test Kitchen's novel approach to chicken on the grill – high-roast butterflied chicken – has delicious results, especially when served along with potatoes and asparagus. Recipes: Crisp-Skin High-Roast Butterflied Chicken with Potatoes; Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Toasted Garlic and Parmesan Equipment Corner: Remote Thermometers Tasting Lab: Chicken

  10. 10Let's Talk Turkey

    11 Mar 2006 · 25 min

    No one roasts a turkey or prepares the perfect side (sweet potato casserole) like the America's Test Kitchen team. Recipes: Roast Turkey for a Crowd; Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Equipment Corner: Turkey Gadgets

  11. 11Pork Chops and Tenderloins

    18 Mar 2006 · 25 min

    Overcome the challenges of cooking thick-cut pork chops and learn the secrets of pork tenderloin. Recipes: Pork Chops with Vinegar and Sweet Peppers; Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloins; Dried Cherry-Port Sauce Tasting Lab: White Wine Vinegar

  12. 12Fish Steaks 101

    25 Mar 2006 · 25 min

    Avoiding the fish counter at the grocery store will be a thing of the past, thanks to these easy-to-master recipes. Recipes: Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steaks; Pan-Roasted Halibut Steaks; Chipotle-Garlic Butter with Lime and Cilantro Equipment Corner: Oven Mitts Tasting Lab: Soy Sauce

  13. 13Seafood Classics

    01 Apr 2006 · 25 min

    Impressive dishes for company, easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Recipes: Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon; Pan-Seared Scallops with Winted Spinach, Watercress, and Orange Salad Tasting Lab: Butter Alternatives

  14. 14Italian Classics

    08 Apr 2006 · 25 min

    Flavorful recipes bring Italy into the test kitchen. Recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo; Beef Braided in Barolo Tasting Lab: Parmesan Cheese Science Desk: Braising vs. Roasting

  15. 15Two Curry Traditions

    15 Apr 2006 · 25 min

    Rich, exotically spicy Indian curry and lighter, herbaceous Thai curry. Recipes: Indian Curry; Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Broccoli, and Mushrooms Tasting Lab: Coconut Milk

  16. 16Asian Chicken

    22 Apr 2006 · 25 min

    Not-so-sweet versions of a Japanese classic and a Chinese take-out standby. Recipes: Chicken Teriyaki; Orange-Flavored Chicken Tasting Lab: Store-Bought Teriyaki Sauce

  17. 17Paella Party

    29 Apr 2006 · 25 min

    A Spanish classic: saffron rice loaded with seafood, meat, and vegetables. Recipes: Sangria; Paella Equipment Corner: Paella Pans Tasting Lab: Olive Oil

  18. 18Grilled Pizza

    06 May 2006 · 25 min

    The smoky flavor of a grilled pizza's crust can't be replicated in the oven. Recipes: Grilled Tomato and Cheese Pizza; Spicy Garlic Oil Science Desk: What is Yeast?

  19. 19Grill Roasted Pork Loin

    13 May 2006 · 25 min

    Lightly dressed French potato salad perfectly complements this smoky roast pork. Recipes: Grill-Roasted Pork; French Potato Salad Equipment Corner: Kitchen Twine Tasting Lab: Dijon Mustard

  20. 20Pulled Pork & Cornbread

    20 May 2006 · 25 min

    Also called pulled pig and sometimes just plain barbecue. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Pork; All Purpose Cornbread Equipment Corner: Plastic Wraps; Liquid Measuring Cups

  21. 21Rethinking Barbecued Chicken

    27 May 2006 · 25 min

    The America's Test Kitchen team cooks up some delicious home-cooked BBQ. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Chicken; Cabbage and Red Pepper Salad with Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette Equipment Corner: Mini Food Processors Tasting Lab: Barbecue Sauces

  22. 22Summer Fruit Desserts

    03 Jun 2006 · 25 min

    Free-form fruit tart and blueberry cobbler, both easier than pie. Recipes: Free-Form Summer Fruit Tarts; Blueberry Cobbler Equipment Corner: Food Processors Science Desk: Science Behind Great Pie Crust

  23. 23Deep-Dish Apple Pie

    10 Jun 2006 · 25 min

    A demonstration of the absolute best recipe for deep dish apple pie. Creating a pie with a high filling-to-crust ratio poses challenges. Recipes: Deep-Dish Apple Pie Equipment Corner: Rolling Pins Tasting Lab: Premium Butters

  24. 24Cookies

    17 Jun 2006 · 25 min

    Two cookies, one crisp and elegant; the other oversized and chewy. Recipes: Spritz Cookies; Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Equipment Corner: Cookie Presses Science Corner: Convection Ovens

  25. 25Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake

    24 Jun 2006 · 25 min

    Perfect the ultimate birthday treat with this recipe for classic layer cake. Recipes: Classic White Layer Cake with Butter Frosting and Raspberry-Almond Filling Equipment Corner: Cake Pans Tasting: Raspberry Preserves

  26. 26German Chocolate Cakefinale

    01 Jul 2006 · 25 min

    The ATK team creates a German chocolate cake destined to impress. Our less sweet version has a more intense chocolate flavor than most. Recipes: German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling Science Corner: Butter Temperature and Baking Tasting: Cocoa Powders