America's Test Kitchen Presents - Season 2

Season 2

Episodes

Cocktail Chemistry
Learn how to make the best-ever bloody marys. Take your cocktails to the next level with an indoor smoke infuser. Finally, get into the science of fizz and explore the bubbly world of champagne.

All About Seafood
Our butter-basted haddock is light in texture and rich in flavor. Oysters: where to buy them, how to shuck them, and most importantly, how to eat them. And finally, smoked salmon: the perfect make-ahead party appetizer.

What's for Dessert?
Take a trip down memory lane with our flaky apple turnovers. Next, we test the most popular pie weights on the market. Then, five simple ideas to level up your cake decorating game. And finally, chocolate chip cookies: the ultimate comfort food.

Let's Do Brunch
Learn our fool-proof, one-pan method for making a full breakfast in the morning. Then, we crack the code for making crater-sized pancakes. And finally, a show-stopping make-ahead French toast casserole.

Cold-Weather Comforts
When the weather turns cold, warm up with a silky white bean soup. Then, learn to make homemade chicken stock using a convenient kitchen tool. Finally, we put slow cookers and Instant Pots to the ultimate test.

Coffee and Tea
We test the most popular coffee makers on the market. Then, we'll show you how to make homemade cold brew. And finally, we'll walk you through the complex and fascinating science of tea.

Fall Favorites
Our roasted artichoke dip is a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Learn how to make a hearty roasted beet and carrot salad with watercress. And finally, we dive into braisers, the surprisingly versatile cookware.

Chicken for Days
Two ways to use a grocery-store rotisserie chicken for spectacular results. Next, we put kitchen shears to the test. And finally, transform your fried chicken and turkey with this ancient ingredient.

Pantry Staples
Our lemony rice with turkey meatballs is a one-pan wonder. Learn how to make one of our favorite lentil dishes, palak dal. And finally, we review the top rice cookers on the market.

The Essential Egg
Our recipe for poached eggs in chickpea shakshuka is perfect for a weeknight meal. Later, we explain why the yolk is the best part of the egg. Finally, a good nonstick skillet could be the key to turning out perfect fried eggs.

Getting Crispy
Learn the science behind our crispy Korean fried chicken wings. We test the top electric deep-fryers. And finally, learn how to make crispy skillet turkey burgers.

Big Cuts
Beef Wellington is the ultimate main course; we demystify this classic. A good boning knife is one of the most useful tools in the kitchen, if you have a good one. Finally, a one-pan pork tenderloin recipe easy enough for a weeknight.
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