America's Test Kitchen Season 6

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Eggs for Brunch Jan 7, 2006 Hassle-free egg dishes to make when you're having company. Recipes: Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Frittata; Quiche LorraineTasting Lab: Mail-order Bacon

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Tex-Mex Favorites Jan 14, 2006 Take a trip south of the border with ATK. Recipes: Fresh Tomato Salsa; Quesadillas; Beef TacosTasting Lab: Flour Tortillas

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South-of-the-Border Soups Jan 21, 2006 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 SoupEquipment Corner: Chefs KnivesTasting Lab: Chicken Broth

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Cooking with Squash Jan 28, 2006 The America's Test Kitchen team chooses squash to create healthy and delicious risotto and soup recipes. Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup; Butternut Squash RisottoEquipment Corner: Nutmeg Graters

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Dinner on a Dime Feb 4, 2006 Which steaks offer the best value and how should you cook them? Recipes: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes; Pan-Seared Inexpensive Steaks; Mustard-Cream SauceEquipment Corner: Steak Knife SetsTasting Lab: Cheap Steaks

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One Skillet Dinners Feb 11, 2006 America's Test Kitchen answers the call for easy, one-skillet dinners. Recipes: Skillet Lasagna; Skillet JambalayaEquipment Corner: Celebrity SkilletsTasting Lab: Canned Diced Tomatoes

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More American Classics Feb 18, 2006 Nothing says American cuisine like these fully tested recipes with modern appeal. Recipes: Chicken and Dumplings; Boston Baked BeansEquipment Corner: Zipper-Lock BagsScience Desk: How Acidity Affects Cooking Beans

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Meat and Potatoes II Feb 25, 2006 Braised brisket and smashed potatoes make for a delicious, cold-weather meal. Recipes: Onion-Braised Beef Brisket; Smashed PotatoesEquipment Center: Electric Knives

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High Roast Chicken Dinner Mar 4, 2006 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 ParmesanEquipment Corner: Remote ThermometersTasting Lab: Chicken

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Let's Talk Turkey Mar 11, 2006 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 CasseroleEquipment Corner: Turkey Gadgets

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Pork Chops and Tenderloins Mar 18, 2006 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 SauceTasting Lab: White Wine Vinegar

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Fish Steaks 101 Mar 25, 2006 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 CilantroEquipment Corner: Oven MittsTasting Lab: Soy Sauce

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Seafood Classics Apr 1, 2006 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 SaladTasting Lab: Butter Alternatives

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Italian Classics Apr 8, 2006 Flavorful recipes bring Italy into the test kitchen. Recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo; Beef Braided in BaroloTasting Lab: Parmesan CheeseScience Desk: Braising vs. Roasting

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Two Curry Traditions Apr 15, 2006 Rich, exotically spicy Indian curry and lighter, herbaceous Thai curry. Recipes: Indian Curry; Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Broccoli, and MushroomsTasting Lab: Coconut Milk

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Asian Chicken Apr 22, 2006 Not-so-sweet versions of a Japanese classic and a Chinese take-out standby. Recipes: Chicken Teriyaki; Orange-Flavored ChickenTasting Lab: Store-Bought Teriyaki Sauce

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Paella Party Apr 29, 2006 A Spanish classic: saffron rice loaded with seafood, meat, and vegetables. Recipes: Sangria; PaellaEquipment Corner: Paella PansTasting Lab: Olive Oil

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Grilled Pizza May 6, 2006 The smoky flavor of a grilled pizza's crust can't be replicated in the oven. Recipes: Grilled Tomato and Cheese Pizza; Spicy Garlic OilScience Desk: What is Yeast?

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Grill Roasted Pork Loin May 13, 2006 Lightly dressed French potato salad perfectly complements this smoky roast pork. Recipes: Grill-Roasted Pork; French Potato SaladEquipment Corner: Kitchen TwineTasting Lab: Dijon Mustard

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Pulled Pork & Cornbread May 20, 2006 Also called pulled pig and sometimes just plain barbecue. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Pork; All Purpose CornbreadEquipment Corner: Plastic Wraps; Liquid Measuring Cups

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Rethinking Barbecued Chicken May 27, 2006 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 VinaigretteEquipment Corner: Mini Food ProcessorsTasting Lab: Barbecue Sauces

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Summer Fruit Desserts Jun 3, 2006 Free-form fruit tart and blueberry cobbler, both easier than pie. Recipes: Free-Form Summer Fruit Tarts; Blueberry CobblerEquipment Corner: Food ProcessorsScience Desk: Science Behind Great Pie Crust

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Deep-Dish Apple Pie Jun 10, 2006 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 PieEquipment Corner: Rolling PinsTasting Lab: Premium Butters

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Cookies Jun 17, 2006 Two cookies, one crisp and elegant; the other oversized and chewy. Recipes: Spritz Cookies; Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal CookiesEquipment Corner: Cookie PressesScience Corner: Convection Ovens

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Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake Jun 24, 2006 Perfect the ultimate birthday treat with this recipe for classic layer cake. Recipes: Classic White Layer Cake with Butter Frosting and Raspberry-Almond FillingEquipment Corner: Cake PansTasting: Raspberry Preserves

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German Chocolate Cake Jul 1, 2006 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 FillingScience Corner: Butter Temperature and BakingTasting: Cocoa Powders