The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen

A cold breeze is in the air and winter is right around the corner…which means it’s time to Netflix and chili with cool-weather cooking. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Chicken and Dumplings

French-Style Pork Stew

Colorado Green Chili

Smoky Chipotle Chili con Carne

Hearty Beef Stew

French Pork and White Bean Casserole (Cassoulet)

Monkey Bread

Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyère

Vegan Butternut Squash Chili with Quinoa and Peanuts

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Grab your flashlights and gather around the fire! In this spooky episode, Bridget and Julia discuss daunting recipes, share their most haunting TV moments, and try to guess the mysterious objects behind a scary kitchen soundtrack. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Beef Wellington

No Knead Bread

Focaccia

Macaron

Croissant

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen? Julia reveals how TV food comes to life, Bridget dishes on the moments the cameras missed during a fish sauce segment, and together they take you on an insider’s tour of the studios and test kitchens in Boston. 

ATK Recipes and Reviews mentioned in this episode:

The World of Fish Sauce

The Best Supermarket Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Pollo al Mattone (Chicken Under a Brick)

Hot-Honey Chicken

Lemon Pepper Wings

Hawaiian-Style Fried Chick...

Pineapple on pizza? Ketchup on a hot dog? Bridget and Julia tackle food’s most divisive debates, defending their hottest takes and settling culinary scores. Plus, hotline callers put them on the spot to settle the score on Illinois’ official sandwich and decide whether one oft-gifted holiday staple really deserves its bad reputation.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Barbecued Beef Brisket on the Charcoal Grill

Hot-Smoked Whole Side of Salmon

Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill

BBQ Beer-Can Chicken on a Charcoal Grill

Chicago Italian Beef...

From lunchbox favorites and after-school snacks to clever solutions for picky eaters, Bridget and Julia serve up kid-food inspiration for every age. Whether you’re feeding little ones or craving nostalgic classics, you’ll leave with plenty of delicious ideas and practical tips

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:Sheet-Pan Pizza

Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto Meatballs

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Guide: Make Sure Your Marinade Contains These Three Ingredients

Classic Beef Burgers

The Best Shrimp Cocktail

Foolproof Spaghetti

Carbonara

Chicken Cutlets 101

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From test cooks to longtime buds, Bridget and Julia take a walk down memory lane. They reveal the friendship origin story, dream up the ultimate steakhouse spread, and put years of friendship on the line with a blindfolded tasting of treats inspired by each other.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

The Best Fresh Margaritas

French Onion Potato Gratin

Creamed Spinach

Cast Iron Steaks with Herb Butter

Baguettes

Basque Cheesecake for Two

Chocolate-Espresso Dacquoise

Classic Lemon Tart

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Grab a ticket and a snack–it’s state fair season! Bridget and Julia swap their favorite fair memories, spotlight fair-inspired ATK recipes, and put their knowledge to the test with food festival trivia. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple Fritters

Dutch Apple Pie

Smoked Double-Thick Pork Chops on a Gas Grill

Blueberry Pie

Eight-Hour Pizza Dough

Julia and Bridget are stranded…on separate deserted islands. Armed with nothing but their imaginations, they reveal the albums they’d want on repeat and the dishes they’d dream of eating. Then, the music buffs tackle a listener’s question about packing food for a wilderness adventure.

ATK recipes and equipment mentioned in this episode:

Manual juicers

Electric citrus juicers

Microplanes and graters

Cleavers

Immersion blenders

Serrated utility knives

Stand mixers

All-purpose whisks

Bridget and Julia unpack the quirky kitchen collectibles, foodie mementos, and travel treasures they’ve gathered over the years. Plus, America’s Test Kitchen gadget guru Lisa McManus calls into the hotline to share her ultimate show-and-tell item.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Cracklin' Cornbread

Cast Iron Pan Pizza

Cast Iron Oven-Fried Chicken

Midnight cravings call for comfy slippers, snacks, and zero judgment. Bridget and Julia slip into their evening wear to swap stories about their favorite late-night bites and drinks, from nostalgic regional specialties to scrappy retro snacks. Plus, listeners reveal the foods they reach for when it’s snack o’clock.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Julia and Bridget fire up the grill with a discussion about their go-to meats—while Julia tries to get the full details on Bridget’s pulled pork recipe. Along the way, they discuss the right (and safe) way to oil your grill, share some strong opinions on baby back ribs, and give plenty of smoky shade.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill,

Paella on the GrillBarbecued Beef Back Ribs,

Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

From nostalgic sweet treats to over-the-top cravings, Bridget and Julia dive into the foods they simply can’t resist and hear from listeners about their own indulgences. They match celebrities to their favorite guilty pleasures, swap stories of decadent dining, and reveal just how far they’d go for the perfect donut, barbecue, or wedge of cheese.

It’s out with the old and in with the new in this episode, where Julia and Bridget offer listeners spring cleaning tips and take a peek at each others’ junk drawers. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Weeknight Pasta Primavera

Chicago-Style Giadiniera

In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

Banana Pudding

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Caesar Green Bean Salad

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Quick Beef Burgundy

In this episode, Julia and Bridget reminisce about jobs past and how they learned to be hosts on camera. Plus, they offer advice on work-night meal prepping, and Julia brings in the resume she used to apply to her job at America’s Test Kitchen.

In this episode, Bridget’s travel hack sandwich makes a grand cameo. Julia and Bridget also dish about their favorite restaurants, share the on-stage antics at their PBS road shows, and weigh in on what is–and isn’t–acceptable in-flight etiquette.

Check out our website for our take on the Best Chef's Knives!

Julia and Bridget kick off awards season by dropping some behind-the-scenes knowledge of how TV shows and movies make their food look so good. Plus, they discuss which celebrities–dead or alive–they’d invite to a home-cooked meal. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Paella on the Grill + Indoor Clam Bake

Classic Beef Tenderloin

Mastering Beef Wellington

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herb Pan Sauce

In this episode, Bridget and Julia chat about romantic dinner fails, how they celebrate Valentine’s Day, and take on a blind taste test of boxed chocolates. 

Valentine's Day may be past us, but you don't need a special occasion to try out some recipes from our book, Cooking for Two!

In this premiere episode of The Side Dish, the hosts of America's Test Kitchen, Julia Collin-Davison and Bridget Lancaster, sit down to talk about all things game day. Julia and Bridget share their wildest game day stories, chat about what to cook for a successful tailgating feast, and guess how many pounds of guacamole are eaten on Super Bowl Sundays.

If this episode got you excited about classic game day food, check out our recipes for Batter Fried Chicken and Chili con Carne.

TV’s top cooking hosts—and friends of two decades—are ditching their aprons and going off script. America’s Test Kitchen veterans Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison share behind-the-scenes stories from America’s most popular instructional cooking show, debate the best travel snacks (and more), discuss their favorite kitchen hacks, and answer your burning culinary questions in a hilarious video podcast about life, food, and everything in between.