Summertime Staples -
america's test kitchen from cook's illustrated

Wed, Dec 17 1:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison the perfect Pan-Seared Swordfish Steaks with Caper-Currant Relish. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of supermarket capers. Gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews Indoor Gardens, and test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the Best Summer Tomato Gratin.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 2025

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Wed, Dec 17	1:00 P.M.	Summertime Staples NHPBS (11.1)

About America's Test Kitchen:

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money.

Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes.

The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love.

In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations.

Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.

Watch America's Test Kitchen - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Pan-Seared Halibut and Ma'amoul

Ice Cream Cake

Corn Cakes and Chowder

Farmer's Brunch

Taiwanese Staples

Mediterranean Medley

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