America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 24, Episode 8: Japanese Comfort Food

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Bienvenue à la Brasserie

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine with Herbes de Provence. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about cooking wines. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster showstopping Profiteroles.

24 min

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Borscht and Rye

Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Hot Ukrainian Borscht. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended bread lames. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes host Bridget Lancaster her favorite Deli Rye Bread.

24 min

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Mushroom Mains

Test cook Becky Hays makes savory Mushroom Bourguignon. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison to a head-to-head tasting of Veggie Burgers. Science expert Dan Souza uses a soda can and some science to explain cooking with aluminum. Test cook Lan Lam cooks main course-worthy White Bean and Mushroom Gratin.

27 min

4

A Heartier Taste of Italy

Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Erbazzone (Swiss Chard Pie). Equipment expert Adam Ried gives his recommendations for milk frothers. Bridget makes host Julia Collin Davison hearty Soeupa alla Valpellinentze (Savoy Cabbage Soup).

24 min

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Game Day Favorites from Your Air Fryer

Lan Lam makes Bridget Lancaster Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwiches. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of tonic water. Becky Hays makes Julia Collin Davison Air-Fryer Parmesan, Rosemary & Black Pepper French Fries.

24 min

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Steakhouse for Two

We’re cooking for two! Julia Collin Davison makes Bridget Lancaster New York Strip Steaks with Crispy Potatoes & Parsley Sauce. Becky Hays makes Julia a Classic Caesar Salad, and Erin McMurrer makes Bridget individual New York Cheesecakes.

24 min

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Multicooker Perfection

Becky Hays makes Julia Collin Davison Multicooker Chicken in a Pot with Lemon-Herb Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews multicookers and Lisa McManus provides care tips. Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget Lancaster Multicooker Hawaiian Oxtail Soup.

27 min

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Japanese Comfort Food

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison umami-packed Chicken Teriyaki. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about potatoes. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster comforting Nikujaga (Beef and Potato Stew).

24 min

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Pies Big and Small

Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Triple Berry Slab Pie with Ginger-Lemon Streusel. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his must-have pie baking tools. Test cook Sam Block makes Julia Chocolate-Cherry Pie Pops.

24 min

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Fried Favorites

Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Lumpiang Shanghai with Seasoned Vinegar. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about apple products, and Lisa McManus shares our recommended Outdoor Drink Holders. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster Crispy Cacio e Pepe Bites. English

24 min

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Dutch Oven Dinners

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison an innovative Chicken Pot Pie with Spring Vegetables. Tasting expert Jack Bishop reviews garlic powder. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster One-Pot Weeknight Pasta Bolognese.

24 min

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Flavors of Jamaica

Test cook Antoinette Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster Jamaican Stew Peas with Spinners. Gadget critics Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus give tips on how to repair and maintain kitchen gear. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison Jamaican Pepper Steak.

24 min

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Passover Celebration

Test cook Carmen Dongo makes host Julia Collin Davison Chraime. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about bitter herbs on the Passover seder plate and equipment expert Adam Ried reviews copper skillets. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Chips and Almonds.

24 min

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Mexican Feast

Test cook Erica Turner makes host Julia Collin Davison the Mexican stew Caldo de Siete Mares (Soup of the Seven Seas). Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his recommended induction cookware, and test cook Dan Souza makes heart-warming Albondigas en Chipotle.

24 min

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A Taste of Thailand

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison a Southern Thai speciality, Khua Kling (Pork Stir-Fry). Science expert Dan Souza explains how broccoli and dogs are more similar than you think and test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sticky Rice with Mango).

25 min

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Nuts Over Chocolate

Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison a decadent Nutella Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about chocolate, and test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster the perfect Chocolate-Toffee Bark.

24 min

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What’s for Dinner? Bacon!

Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Bacon Tart in a cast iron pan. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended dustpans and brushes, and test cook Joe Gitter makes Julia Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Bacon, and Fennel.

24 min

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Chinese Stir-Fry and Salad

Test cook Lan Lam cooks host Julia Collin Davison easy Stir-Fried Cumin Beef. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended colanders, and tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about cabbage. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster Tiger Salad.

24 min

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Colorful Cakes

Test cook Lan Lam bakes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Rainbow Cake, and test cook Erica Turner makes Julia Gluten-Free Rainbow Sprinkle Cupcakes.

24 min

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Mediterranean Mains

Test cook Keith Dresser cooks host Bridget Lancaster a Greek casserole, Moussaka. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share how to get the most out of your microwave, and test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Grilled Halloumi Wraps.

24 min

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Cast Iron Mornings

Test cook Becky Hayes makes host Julia Collin Davison a Simple Cheese Quiche. Adam shares our recommended breakfast kitchen tools, and Lisa shares cast iron care tips. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster French Toast Casserole.

24 min

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A Taste of Lebanon

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24 min

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Fish and Vegetables Hit the Grill

Host Bridget Lancaster grills up Whole Trout with Marjoram and Lemon. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and Bridget to a heat-to-head tasting of lemonade, and Julia makes a Grilled Vegetable Platter.

24 min

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Holiday Cocktail Party

Lan Lam makes Bridget Lancaster Roasted Oysters with Mustard Butter. Dan Souza makes Julia Collin Davison Baked Brie en Croûte. Jack challenges Bridget to a tasting of non-alcoholic cocktails, and Erin McMurrer makes Julia Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts & Parmesan.

24 min

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Better Burgers

Test cook Joe Gitter makes host Julia Collin Davison Grind-Your-Own Sirloin Burgers. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares his favorite burger condiments. Test cook Becky Hays makes Julia the Ultimate Veggie Burgers.

24 min

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Mediterranean Seafood

Becky Hays makes Bridget Lancaster easy Pan-Roasted Cod with Green Olive, Almond, & Orange Relish. Adam Ried reviews infrared thermometers and gadget expert Lisa McManus reviews butter storage containers. Dan Souza makes Julia Collin Davison savory Braised Monkfish with Saffron & Cured Olives.

24 min