Season 23
Bridget Lancaster and Julia Colin Davison lead our team of test cooks as they deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home. Season 23 features veteran test cooks Dan Souza, Becky Hays, Elle Simone Scott, Lan Lam, Erin McMurrer and Keith Dresser. Jack Bishop also returns for a deep dive into ingredients and taste-testing.

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make a Caramel-Espresso Yule Log.
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Ultimate Yule Log

Porchetta-Style Turkey and Fennel
Turkey Breast, Roasted Fennel with Orange-Honey Dressing and smart oven reviews.
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Porchetta-Style Turkey and Fennel

Omelets with cheddar and chives, bottled cold brew tasting and breakfast sausage patties.
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Breakfast of Champions

Pasta Cacio e Uova, Broccoli Rabe and Sausage and reviews of chef’s knives under $75.
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Two Simple Pastas

Show-stopping Beef Wellington and a tasting of domestic caviar.
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Beef Wellington

Struffoli, Pistachio-Spice Biscotti and a head-to-head tasting of single-origin chocolate.
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Italian Sweets

Stir-Fried Beef and Gai Lan, top picks for bamboo steamers and Congee.
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Stir-Fry and Congee

Hearty Tartiflette, Red Wine Risotto with Beans and all about mushrooms.
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Hearty Alpine Fare

Turkish Poached Eggs, Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs and Matzo Brei.
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Eggs Around the World

Milk Chocolate Crémeux Tart, Sweet Cream Ice Cream and all about coconut products..
Chocolate Tart and Ice Cream

Thanksgiving for a Small Group
Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy, Oatmeal Dinner Rolls; review of mops.
Thanksgiving for a Small Group

Pan-Seared Thick-Cut, Bone-In Pork Chops, Pouding Chômeur; review of apple corers.
Pork Chops and Maple Cake

Alu Parathas (Potato-Stuffed Griddle Breads) and Pakoras (Spiced Vegetable Fritters).
Parathas and Pakoras

Roast Chicken with Couscous, Roasted Peppers and Basil and a Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake.