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  • 2010-09-04T18:30:00Z on PBS
  • 20m
  • 5h 25m (13 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
A team of cooks travel the country and scour the history books to find the very best traditional and contemporary American dishes, then bring them back to the test kitchen and develop practical, approachable recipes.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

2010-09-04T18:30:00Z

3x01 Two Perfect Pies

Season Premiere

3x01 Two Perfect Pies

  • 2010-09-04T18:30:00Z25m

Bridget Lancaster updates a classic recipe for Shaker Lemon Pie. Then, Julia Collin-Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Icebox Strawberry Pie with real strawberries. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews pie plates, and finally, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of strawberry yogurt.

2010-09-11T18:30:00Z

3x02 Family Supper

3x02 Family Supper

  • 2010-09-11T18:30:00Z25m

Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball the secrets to the perfectly Glazed Meatloaf and Crunchy Potato Wedges. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews dish towels, and finally, Chris shares the test kitchen’s top tips for avoiding common cooking mistakes.

2010-09-18T18:30:00Z

3x03 Old Fashioned Pork

3x03 Old Fashioned Pork

  • 2010-09-18T18:30:00Z25m

Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimballhow to make crispy Pan-Fried Pork chops. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried is reviewing vacuum sealers. And finally, Julia Collin-Davison uncovers the secrets to perfect Pork Pot Roast using a slow cooker.

2010-09-25T18:30:00Z

3x04 Southern Comfort Food

3x04 Southern Comfort Food

  • 2010-09-25T18:30:00Z25m

Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a southern original, Batter-Fried chicken. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of bottled iced tea. And finally, Julia Collin-Davison uncovers the secrets to perfectly baked sweet corn spoonbread.

2010-10-02T18:30:00Z

3x05 Beef Meets Grill

3x05 Beef Meets Grill

  • 2010-10-02T18:30:00Z25m

Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make real Texas Barbecued Beef Ribs at home. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews paper plates, and finally, Julia Collin-Davison uncovers the secrets to preparing perfectly Char-Grilled Steaks at home. Also in the episode, homemade Classic Steak Sauce.

2010-10-09T18:30:00Z

3x06 Everybody Loves Chocolate

3x06 Everybody Loves Chocolate

  • 2010-10-09T18:30:00Z25m

We show you how to make two sweet-tooth-satisfying desserts: Chocolate Cream Cupcakes and Texas Sheet Cake. Then tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Chris Kimball to a tasting of hot cocoa.

2010-10-16T18:30:00Z

3x07 Hearty Italian Meals

3x07 Hearty Italian Meals

  • 2010-10-16T18:30:00Z25m

We take on two Italian classics and uncover the secrets to preparing the perfect Italian Pot Roast and foolproof Baked Manicotti at home.

2010-10-23T18:30:00Z

3x08 Northern Cookout

3x08 Northern Cookout

  • 2010-10-23T18:30:00Z25m

Bridget Lancaster demonstrates how to make a state fair classic, Cornell Barbecued Chicken, and serves it with a side of Syracuse Salt Potatoes. Then, to round out the cookout, Julia Collin Davison brings a Midwest favorite home and prepares perfect Jucy Lucy Burgers.

2010-10-30T18:30:00Z

3x09 The Chemistry of Cakes

3x09 The Chemistry of Cakes

  • 2010-10-30T18:30:00Z25m

Join us as we make a perfect Lemon Pudding Cake and foolproof Angel Food Cake. Then watch Adam Ried review two vital pieces of kitchen equipment: hand mixers and tube pans.

2010-11-06T18:30:00Z

3x10 Southwestern Suppers

3x10 Southwestern Suppers

  • 2010-11-06T18:30:00Z25m

We reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to two Southwestern staples: Authentic Beef Enchiladas and Easy Chicken Tacos. Then, Jack Bishop challenges host Chris Kimball to a tasting of Baked Beans, and Chris shares the test kitchen’s top freezer tricks.

2010-11-13T19:30:00Z

3x11 Breakfast Show Stoppers

3x11 Breakfast Show Stoppers

  • 2010-11-13T19:30:00Z25m

We update two lost recipes: Monkey Bread and Dutch Baby. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews toasters, and tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Chris Kimball to a tasting of decaf coffee.

2010-11-20T19:30:00Z

3x12 Chicken Two Ways

3x12 Chicken Two Ways

  • 2010-11-20T19:30:00Z25m

Our Roast Lemon Chicken features real lemon flavor, and our Chicken Parmesan cooks entirely on the stovetop. We’ll demonstrate these two recipes, as well as conduct a tasting of store-bought Chicken Noodle Soup.

Season Finale

2010-11-27T19:30:00Z

3x13 Ultimate Ham Dinner

Season Finale

3x13 Ultimate Ham Dinner

  • 2010-11-27T19:30:00Z25m

Join us as we make the best Cider-Baked Ham, then prepare two tasty side dishes: quick and easy Cornmeal Biscuits and classic Delmonico Potatoes. And in the equipment corner, Adam Ried reviews electric knives.

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