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America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

Recipes that work.

2001Returning Series26 Seasons656 Episodes6.7TMDB
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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.

Season 16 Episodes

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Episode 3: A Hearty Start to the Day

Jan 16, 2016 · 25m

Recipes for eggs pipérade, chocolate hazelnut spread, and 100 percent whole-wheat pancakes. Featuring a Tasting Lab on maple syrup.

Episode 4: A Hearty Fall Feast

Jan 23, 2016 · 25m

Recipes for roasted brined turkey, roasted rack of lamb with sweet mint-almond relish, and root vegetable gratin. Featuring a Tasting Lab on Dijon mustard.

Episode 5: Spanish Chicken and Israeli Couscous

Jan 30, 2016 · 25m

Recipes for Spanish braised chicken with sherry and saffron (pollo en pepitoria); and Israeli couscous with lemon, mint, peas, feta, and pickled shallots. Featuring a Tasting Lab on Israeli couscous.

Episode 6: Pass the Pasta

Feb 6, 2016 · 25m

Recipes for sausage meatballs and spaghetti, and tagliatelle with prosciutto and peas. Featuring an Equipment Corner covering insulated shopping totes.

Episode 8: Why Not Add Wine?

Feb 20, 2016 · 25m

Recipes for Tuscan-style beef stew, and coq au riesling. Featuring an Equipment Corner covering corkscrew wine openers.

Episode 9: Saucing Up Chicken and Roasting Mushrooms

Feb 27, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Bryan Roof demonstrates how to make the best Quick Sauces for Sautéed Chicken. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews serrated paring knives in the Equipment Corner. Next, gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews her favorite kitchen gadgets. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to the ultimate Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan and Pine Nuts.

Episode 10: Sweet and Spicy Asian Specialties

Mar 5, 2016 · 25m

Man on the street Doc Willoughby visits Joanne Chang at Myers + Chang to learn about shell-on shrimp. Then, test cook Becky Hays demonstrates how to make the best Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of Sichuan peppercorns. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making Vietnamese-Style Caramel Chicken with Broccoli.

Episode 11: A Roast for the Holidays

Mar 12, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews carving boards in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the crispiest Duck Fat–Roasted Potatoes.

Episode 12: Pork and Pears

Mar 19, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the best Milk-Braised Pork Loin. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of apricot preserves. Next, gadget expert Lisa McManus uncovers the best apple corers. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Roasted Pears with Dried Apricots and Pistachios.

Episode 13: Roast Chicken and Potatoes Revisited

Mar 26, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Slow-Roasted Chicken Parts with Shallot-Garlic Pan Sauce. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews carbon-steel chef’s knives. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to the perfect Boiled Potatoes with Black Olive Tapenade.

Episode 14: Dinner in Italy

Apr 2, 2016 · 25m

Man on the street Doc Willoughby learns all about Sicilian-style pizza from the Barbati family of L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Thick-Crust Sicilian-Style Pizza at home. Next, test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to Homemade Ricotta Cheese. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the best Pasta with Cauliflower, Bacon, and Bread Crumbs.

Episode 15: Serving Up Noodles and Rice

Apr 9, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the best Japanese-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews knife sharpeners in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster reinvents a classic, Fried Brown Rice with Pork and Shrimp.

Episode 16: Italian with Ease

Apr 16, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making Semolina Gnocchi at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of balsamic vinegar. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the best Italian Sausage with Grapes and Balsamic Vinegar.

Episode 17: French Pork Chops and Bisque

Apr 23, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the best French-Style Pork Chops with Apples and Calvados. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of Brie. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making the ultimate Mushroom Bisque.

Episode 18: Ultimate Chinese

Apr 30, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make the ultimate Mu Shu Pork at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews rice cookers in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Crispy Orange Beef.

Episode 19: Vegetarian Essentials

May 7, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Black Bean Burgers at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of vegetable broth. Then, test cook Becky Hays demonstrates how to make the freshest Super Greens Soup with Lemon-Tarragon Cream. Finally, test cook Dan Souza reveals the secrets to making Homemade Vegetable Broth.

Episode 20: Braised to Perfection

May 14, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Braised Halibut with Leeks and Mustard at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop conducts a tasting of smoked salmon. Then, gadget expert Lisa McManus uncovers the best warming trays. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making perfect Slow-Cooked Whole Carrots.

Episode 21: Dinner in Cuba

May 21, 2016 · 25m

Man on the street Doc Willoughby learns all about Cuban cuisine at La Carreta in Miami, Florida. Then, Dan Souza demonstrates how to make the best Cuban Braised Shredded Beef at home. Next, test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to making Fried Sweet Plantains. Then, testing expert Adam Ried reviews grapefruit knives in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the ultimate Mango, Orange, and Jícama Salad.

Episode 22: Country Ribs and Corn Muffins

May 28, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Bryan Roof uncovers the secrets to making the ultimate Sweet and Tangy Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews laundry stain removers in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows Chris how to make the best Savory Corn Muffins at home.

Episode 23: Pork Kebabs and Steaks Hit the Grill

Jun 4, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Dan Souza demonstrates how to make the Ultimate Charcoal-Grilled Steaks at home. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews steak knives in the Equipment Corner. Then, gadget expert Lisa McManus uncovers the best jar spatulas and jar openers. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof reveals the secrets to making perfect Grilled Pork Kebabs with Hoisin and Five-Spice.

Episode 24: Mexican Mole and Drunken Beans

Jun 11, 2016 · 25m

Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make the best Chicken Mole Poblano at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of Mexican lagers. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the ultimate Drunken Beans.

Episode 25: Grilled Chicken and Salad with a Kick

Jun 18, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Becky Hays demonstrates how to make the perfect Peri Peri Grilled Chicken. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews the latest grill gadgets in the Equipment Corner. Next, Chris answers cooking questions in Letters to the Editor. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to making the best Pita Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber.

Episode 26: Revolutionizing Classic Fruit Desserts

Jun 25, 2016 · 25m

Test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making the perfect Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews cold brew coffee makers in the Equipment Corner. Next, gadget expert Lisa McManus uncovers the best tea gadgets. Finally, test cook Dan Souza demonstrates how to make the best Cherry Clafouti.

Season 16 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did America's Test Kitchen Season 16 premiere?

America's Test Kitchen Season 16 premiered on January 2, 2016.

How many episodes are in America's Test Kitchen Season 16?

America's Test Kitchen Season 16 has 26 episodes.

What is the first episode of America's Test Kitchen Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "French Bistro Favorites". It aired on January 2, 2016.

Go to Season 16 Episode 1

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