America's Test Kitchen

Test cook Elle Simone makes Julia the best braised New Mexico-style pork in red chile sauce. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget the ultimate Mexican corn salad.

Carne Adovada and Esquites

Pan-seared pork tenderloin steaks; air fryers; crispy slow-roasted pork belly.

Pork Two Ways

Grilled chicken thighs; fresh mozzarella; Popsicle molds; Italian pasta salad.

Summer Picnic Party

Test cook Lan Lam makes Bridget the ultimate grilled mojo-marinated skirt steak. Test cook Keith Dresser and host Julia reveal the secrets to the best Peruvian ceviche recipe.

Grilled Steak and Ceviche

Vietnamese grilled pork patties on the grill; kitchen shears; grilled steak and scallion rolls (Negimaki).

Pork Patties and Steak on the Grill

Uncovering the secrets to coffee cake with pecan-cinnamon streusel; tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of crunchy peanut butter; gadget critic Lisa McManus gives a roundup of smart gadgets for home cooks.

Brunch Favorites

Quick one-hour pizza; baking stones and steels; under-appliance dusters; beef short rib ragù.

Weeknight Italian

Crispy tacos; dry vermouth; fire extinguishers; fast-freezing liquid nitrogen; roasted poblano and black bean enchiladas.

Mexican Fare

Hearty beef and vegetable stew; 13x9-inch glass baking dishes; the science behind the sound and flavor of food; cod baked in foil with leeks and carrots.

Cooking at Home With Bridget and Julia

Indoor pulled chicken; basmati rice; gadgets; flaky buttermilk biscuits.

Chicken and Biscuits

Braised brisket with pomegranate, cumin and cilantro; twist corkscrews; duchess potato casserole.

Elegant Dinner Party

Flat hand-pulled noodles with chili oil vinaigrette; meat cleavers; Chinese-style barbecued spareribs.

Chinese Favorites

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Chinese pork dumplings; steamer baskets; ginger graters; the science behind proper pouring techniques; Beijing-style meat sauce and noodles.

S19 E17 | Dumplings and Noodles