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america's test kitchen from cook's illustrated

Host Julia Collin Davison goes into the test kitchen with test cook Dan Souza to learn how to make the ultimate grill-roasted beef tenderloin. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews gas grills in the Equipment Corner. Then, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best pie carriers. Finally, test cook Erin McMurrer shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make an elegant pear-walnut upside-down cake.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1724

About America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated:

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.


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Wed, May 1 9:30 P.M. Quick Fish Dinners     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 2 2:30 A.M. Quick Fish Dinners     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 2 3:30 A.M. Sweet and Savory Choux     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 2 8:30 A.M. Parathas and Pakoras     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, May 2 9:30 P.M. Two Simple Pastas     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 3 2:30 A.M. Two Simple Pastas     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 3 8:30 A.M. Seafood Feast     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, May 3 9:30 A.M. Hearty Soup and Salad     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 3 12:30 P.M. Hearty Soup and Salad     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 3 3:30 P.M. Turkey Two Ways     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 3 4:30 P.M. Hearty Soup and Salad     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 3 8:00 P.M. Hearty Soup and Salad     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, May 4 2:00 A.M. Hearty Soup and Salad     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, May 4 3:30 A.M. Hearty Soup and Salad     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, May 4 11:30 A.M. Hearty Alpine Fare     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 4 12:00 P.M. A Taste of Thailand     NHPBS (11.1)


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