America's Test Kitchen - Season 6

Season 6
Network

Episodes26
DatesJan 7, 2006 - Jul 1, 2006
Episodes

Season 6Episode 130 min
Eggs for Brunch
Hassle-free egg dishes to make when you're having company.
Recipes: Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Frittata; Quiche Lorraine
Tasting Lab: Mail-order Bacon
Jan 7, 2006

Season 6Episode 230 min
Tex-Mex Favorites
Take a trip south of the border with ATK.
Recipes: Fresh Tomato Salsa; Quesadillas; Beef Tacos
Tasting Lab: Flour Tortillas
Jan 14, 2006

Season 6Episode 330 min
South-of-the-Border Soups
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
Jan 21, 2006

Season 6Episode 430 min
Cooking with Squash
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
Jan 28, 2006

Season 6Episode 530 min
Dinner on a Dime
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
Feb 4, 2006

Season 6Episode 630 min
One Skillet Dinners
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
Feb 11, 2006

Season 6Episode 730 min
More American Classics
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
Feb 18, 2006

Season 6Episode 830 min
Meat and Potatoes II
Braised brisket and smashed potatoes make for a delicious, cold-weather meal.
Recipes: Onion-Braised Beef Brisket; Smashed Potatoes
Equipment Center: Electric Knives
Feb 25, 2006

Season 6Episode 930 min
High Roast Chicken Dinner
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
Mar 4, 2006

Season 6Episode 1030 min
Let's Talk Turkey
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
Mar 11, 2006

Season 6Episode 1130 min
Pork Chops and Tenderloins
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
Mar 18, 2006

Season 6Episode 1230 min
Fish Steaks 101
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
Mar 25, 2006

Season 6Episode 1330 min
Seafood Classics
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
Apr 1, 2006

Season 6Episode 1430 min
Italian Classics
Flavorful recipes bring Italy into the test kitchen.
Recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo; Beef Braided in Barolo
Tasting Lab: Parmesan Cheese
Science Desk: Braising vs. Roasting
Apr 8, 2006

Season 6Episode 1530 min
Two Curry Traditions
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
Apr 15, 2006

Season 6Episode 1630 min
Asian Chicken
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
Apr 22, 2006

Season 6Episode 1730 min
Paella Party
A Spanish classic: saffron rice loaded with seafood, meat, and vegetables.
Recipes: Sangria; Paella
Equipment Corner: Paella Pans
Tasting Lab: Olive Oil
Apr 29, 2006

Season 6Episode 1830 min
Grilled Pizza
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?
May 6, 2006

Season 6Episode 1930 min
Grill Roasted Pork Loin
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
May 13, 2006

Season 6Episode 2030 min
Pulled Pork & Cornbread
Also called pulled pig and sometimes just plain barbecue.
Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Pork; All Purpose Cornbread
Equipment Corner: Plastic Wraps; Liquid Measuring Cups
May 20, 2006

Season 6Episode 2130 min
Rethinking Barbecued Chicken
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
May 27, 2006

Season 6Episode 2230 min
Summer Fruit Desserts
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
Jun 3, 2006

Season 6Episode 2330 min
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
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
Jun 10, 2006

Season 6Episode 2430 min
Cookies
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
Jun 17, 2006

Season 6Episode 2530 min
Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake
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
Jun 24, 2006

Season 6Episode 2630 min
German Chocolate Cake
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
Jul 1, 2006
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