America's Test Kitchen - Season 2

America's Test Kitchen - Season 2

Season 2

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Episodes26
DatesJan 5, 2002 - Jun 29, 2002
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Episodes

Three Pureed Vegetable Soups
Season 2Episode 130 min

Three Pureed Vegetable Soups

Making pureed soups is a balancing act. Small changes can have major effects. The test kitchen has worked out all the kinks and created three great soup recipes.
Jan 5, 2002
Pesto, Carbonara and Salad
Season 2Episode 230 min

Pesto, Carbonara and Salad

Spaghetti alla carbonara and pasta with pesto are quick and easy ways to put an outstanding pasta dish on the table. The test kitchen pairs the pastas with a simple green salad.
Jan 12, 2002
Spaghetti and Meatball Supper
Season 2Episode 330 min

Spaghetti and Meatball Supper

With the right techniques, a spaghetti supper can rival any fancy meal. The test kitchen reveals the secrets for success.
Jan 19, 2002
Pizza Night
Season 2Episode 430 min

Pizza Night

To satisfy everyone, the test kitchen developed two pizza recipes—a deep-dish pizza that bakes in a pan as well as a cracker-thin pie that’s in and out of the oven in just 10 minutes.
Jan 26, 2002
Simple Sandwiches
Season 2Episode 530 min

Simple Sandwiches

Lunch is ready in the test kitchen. Two classics--tuna salad and grilled cheese--along with a fancy steak sandwich are being served.
Feb 2, 2002
Shrimp Classics
Season 2Episode 630 min

Shrimp Classics

Shrimp is quick to prepare, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Step into the test kitchen and learn how to become the shrimp expert in your home.
Feb 9, 2002
Steak Frites
Season 2Episode 730 min

Steak Frites

The test kitchen explores how to properly sear a steak, make a flavorful pan sauce, and fry up hot, crispy french fries.
Feb 16, 2002
Fried Chicken and 'Fixens
Season 2Episode 830 min

Fried Chicken and 'Fixens

The test kitchen shares our fried chicken recipe that is the result of five years work and incorporates many unusual techniques.
Feb 23, 2002
Chicken Cutlets 101
Season 2Episode 930 min

Chicken Cutlets 101

Although chicken cutlets can be delicious, they can also be tough or dry if cooked wrong. We take three classic preparations—Marsala, breaded, and stuffed—and explore ways to make these chicken dishes really good.
Mar 2, 2002
All-American Cookout
Season 2Episode 1030 min

All-American Cookout

We move the test kitchen out back to make juicy hamburgers and grilled veggies.
Mar 9, 2002
Middle Eastern Barbeque
Season 2Episode 1130 min

Middle Eastern Barbeque

Shish kebab, rice pilaf, and baba ghanoush are perhaps three of the greatest dishes from the Middle East. The test kitchen discovers the best way to prepare each specialty.
Mar 16, 2002
Fajitas and Margaritas
Season 2Episode 1230 min

Fajitas and Margaritas

The test kitchen unlocks the secrets for making fresh margaritas, flank steak fajitas and chunky guacamole.
Mar 23, 2002
Thanksgiving Dinner
Season 2Episode 1330 min

Thanksgiving Dinner

The test kitchen figures out how to bring the most flavorful, most beautiful bird to the holiday table.
Mar 30, 2002
Christmas Dinner
Season 2Episode 1430 min

Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner is not the time to experiment with new recipes or techniques. The test kitchen gives you these foolproof recipes for holiday family favorites.
Apr 6, 2002
Winter Supper
Season 2Episode 1530 min

Winter Supper

The test kitchen’s challenge is to cook short ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender while removing as much of the grease as possible.
Apr 13, 2002
Ham, Biscuits, and Greens
Season 2Episode 1630 min

Ham, Biscuits, and Greens

Southern food has a special place in the test kitchen. In this episode, the test kitchen shows you how to prepare roast fresh ham, cream biscuits, and greens.
Apr 20, 2002
Muffins and Scones
Season 2Episode 1730 min

Muffins and Scones

We turn the test kitchen into the neighborhood bakeshop and make tender blueberry muffins and delicate cream scones.
Apr 27, 2002
Bacon, Eggs, and Homefries
Season 2Episode 1830 min

Bacon, Eggs, and Homefries

Bacon, eggs, and potatoes are the classic components of an all-American breakfast. The test kitchen makes sure the bacon is crisp, the omelet is tender, and the home fries are perfectly browned.
May 4, 2002
French Toast, Waffles, and Breakfast Strata
Season 2Episode 1930 min

French Toast, Waffles, and Breakfast Strata

If you are going to spend the time making French toast and waffles, they better be good. The test kitchen gives the recipes that deliver.
May 11, 2002
Bar Cookies
Season 2Episode 2030 min

Bar Cookies

Everyone loves bar cookies—especially the cook, because there's no need to form individual balls of dough. But baking dough in the pan, rather than balls on a cookie sheet, can cause problems. We show you how to avoid them.
May 18, 2002
Two French Tarts
Season 2Episode 2130 min

Two French Tarts

The test kitchen turns out French tarts that put even the finest pâtisseries to shame.
May 25, 2002
Diner Pies
Season 2Episode 2230 min

Diner Pies

Those cream-topped pies in the revolving case at the diner always look better than they taste. We show you how to prepare Chocolate Cream Pie and Key Lime Pie at home—with amazing results.
Jun 1, 2002
Apple Pies
Season 2Episode 2330 min

Apple Pies

The test kitchen has made hundreds of pie doughs. Learn how to make the resulting recipe, which is the culmination of years of kitchen work and testing.
Jun 8, 2002
Peach Pie and Cherry Cobbler
Season 2Episode 2430 min

Peach Pie and Cherry Cobbler

Nothing quite says summer like a slice of peach pie or a bowl of cherry cobbler. The test kitchen reports on the best ways to make these classic desserts.
Jun 15, 2002
Chilled Summer Puddings
Season 2Episode 2530 min

Chilled Summer Puddings

Light summer desserts, made with or accompanied by fruit, are perfect for summer eating. The test kitchen tackles the problems of panna cotta, rhubarb fool, and summer berry pudding.
Jun 22, 2002
Chocolate Desserts
Season 2Episode 2630 min

Chocolate Desserts

The test kitchen figures out how to make showy desserts with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor.
Jun 29, 2002

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