America's Test Kitchen - Season 6

America's Test Kitchen - Season 6

Season 6

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Episodes26
DatesJan 7, 2006 - Jul 1, 2006
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Eggs for Brunch
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
Tex-Mex Favorites
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
South-of-the-Border Soups
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
Cooking with Squash
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
Dinner on a Dime
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
One Skillet Dinners
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
More American Classics
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
Meat and Potatoes II
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
High Roast Chicken Dinner
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
Let's Talk Turkey
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
Pork Chops and Tenderloins
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
Fish Steaks 101
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
Seafood Classics
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
Italian Classics
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
Two Curry Traditions
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
Asian Chicken
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
Paella Party
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
Grilled Pizza
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
Grill Roasted Pork Loin
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
Pulled Pork & Cornbread
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
Rethinking Barbecued Chicken
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
Summer Fruit Desserts
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
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
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
Cookies
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
Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake
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
German Chocolate Cake
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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