America's Test Kitchen

Hosts Davison and Lancaster uncover the secrets to making the pub-style steak and ale pie at home; equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for knife blocks; test cook Keith Dresser makes Boston brown bread.

Pub-style Favorites, Revisited

Julia and Bridget uncover Millionaire's shortbread recipe; equipment expert Adam Ried tests serrated knives; test cook Elle Simone makes gâteau Breton with apricot filling.

Elegant Desserts

Tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce; crushed tomatoes; mushrooms; meatless "meat" sauce.

To Meat or Not to Meat (Sauce)

Spice-rubbed chicken drumsticks on the grill; baking peels; New England baked beans.

Summer Cookout

Chinese barbecued pork; wire racks and rimmed baking sheets; Sichuan braised tofu with beef.

Chinese Classics

Pan-seared thick-cut boneless pork chops; white wine vinegar tasting; corn fritters.

Pork Chops and Corn Fritters, Perfected

Thai grilled Cornish hens with chili dipping sauce; tahini; grill tongs; grilled pita stuffed with lamb.

Spicing Up the Grill

Grill-smoked and herb-rubbed flat iron steaks; mascarpone; tart pans; the science of salting; fresh fruit tart.

Grilled Steak and Fruit Tart

Three cup chicken; firm tofu; smashed cucumbers.

Simple Chinese Staples

Eggs Benedict; review of espresso machines; stovetop kettles; German pancake.

Brunch at Home

Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets; santoku knives; radiant heat; miso-marinated salmon.

Weeknight Japanese Suppers

Test cook Dan Souza makes Bridget Lancaster an olive oil cake; Julia and Bridget uncover the secrets to making baklava at home.

Mediterranean Sweets

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