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america's test kitchen from cook's illustrated

In this episode, Elle Simone shows host Bridget Lancaster a new way to make Classic Sloppy Joes. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews kitchen sponges, and science expert Dan Souza explains why cookie size matters. Finally, test cook Lan Lam reveals the secrets to the perfect homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 2014

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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Fri, Jan 2 8:30 A.M. A Trip to Rome     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jan 2 9:30 A.M. Plum and Pear Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 2 12:30 P.M. Plum and Pear Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 2 1:00 P.M. Shareable Spanish Fare     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jan 2 3:30 P.M. Canning Classics     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 2 4:30 P.M. Plum and Pear Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Jan 2 8:00 P.M. Baked Alaska Showstopper     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 3 2:00 A.M. Baked Alaska Showstopper     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 3 3:30 A.M. Plum and Pear Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jan 3 12:00 P.M. Zesty Salmon and Salad     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jan 3 4:00 P.M. Plum and Pear Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 5 12:30 A.M. Italian Chicken     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 5 1:00 A.M. Plum and Pear Desserts     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jan 5 8:30 A.M. Zesty Salmon and Salad     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Jan 5 1:00 P.M. Holiday Dessert and Salad     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jan 5 3:30 P.M. Steak and Veggies     NH Create (11.4)


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