Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen
Cook's Country
This series brings the venerable crew of America's Test Kitchen to a renovated 200-year-old farmhouse to experiment with classic American recipes. The ATK team, led by Christopher Kimball, explores the most reliable and cost-effective cookware, kitchen tools and supermarket foods for the home cook. Some of the delectable creations include a 3-layered chocolate blackout cake, garlic roast beef, raspberry chiffon pie, Lexington-style pulled pork and potluck mac and cheese.
Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen Previous Broadcasts
Simple Summer Supper (Episode #505H)
KQED Plus: Sun, Nov 18, 2012 -- 12:00 PM
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make perfect Steakhouse-Style Steak Tips at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for one-hand pepper mills. Then, Chris answers from viewers. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to the ultimate Dill Potato Salad.
Super-Easy Comfort Food (Episode #510H)
KQED 9: Sat, Nov 17, 2012 -- 11:30 AM
Host Christopher Kimball shares the test kitchen's tips and techniques for selecting the perfect beef roast. Then, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make the best Chuck Roast in Foil. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for inexpensive stockpots. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the ultimate French Onion Soup in the slow cooker.
Italian Favorites Revisited (Episode #504H)
KQED Plus: Sun, Nov 11, 2012 -- 12:00 PM
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Slow-Cooker Meatballs and Marinara. Then, Chris answers questions from viewers. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for garlic peelers. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of jarred spaghetti sauce. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Spinach Lasagna.
Dixie Chicken (Episode #503H)
KQED Plus: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 -- 12:00 PM
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best Moravian Chicken Pie. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster revives a classic recipe for Chicken and Slicks.
Forgotten Cookies (Episode #509H)
KQED 9: Sat, Nov 3, 2012 -- 11:30 AM
Test cook Julia Collin Davison revives a classic recipe for Melting Moments cookies. Then, host Christopher Kimball answers questions from viewers. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for toasters. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster updates a lost recipe and shows Chris how to make Fairy Gingerbread.









