America's Test Kitchen | |
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Also known as | America's Test Kitchen from Cooks Illustrated Magazine |
Genre | Cooking |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 24 |
No. of episodes | 623 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Jack Bishop Kaitlin Keleher Julia Collin Davison Bridget Lancaster |
Production locations | Brookline, Massachusetts (seasons 1–18) Boston, Massachusetts (seasons 19–present) |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 27 minutes |
Production companies | WETA America's Test Kitchen Productions |
Original release | |
Network | syndication/Create |
Release | August 4, 2001 – present |
Related | |
Cook's Country |
America's Test Kitchen (originally America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated Magazine) is a half-hour long American cooking show broadcast by public television stations and Create and distributed by American Public Television. Originally hosted by Christopher Kimball, the program currently is co-hosted by Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster. [1]
On the show, a handful of test cooks are filmed in a real, working test kitchen, including hosts Davison and Lancaster and chefs Keith Dresser, Becky Hayes, Lan Lam, Erin McMurrer, Elle Simone Scott, and Dan Souza. Also, Bryan Roof, Christie Morrison, Ashley Moore, Lawman Johnson, and Morgan Bolling prepare recipes as they discuss what works, what doesn't, and why, highlighting the rigorous recipe testing process at the core of the test kitchen's mission. Equipment expert Adam Ried, gadget critic Lisa McManus, and tasting expert Jack Bishop help viewers understand what to look for when buying gear and ingredients. [2]
The show is affiliated with America's Test Kitchen, publishers of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines, and beginning in Season 19, the show is recorded at ATK's test kitchen facility at the Innovation and Design Building in Boston, Massachusetts. [3]
On February 2, 2023, Marquee Brands became a majority owner of ATK (America's Test Kitchen Limited Partnership) and its associated brands, including Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country. [4]
On March 24, 2023, America's Test Kitchen laid off 23 workers or about 10 percent of its staff. That included the entire team that worked on the ATK Kids brand. [5]
A typical episode of the show consists primarily of two or three recipes that are consistent with the theme of the episode. Each recipe is tested 40-60 times before appearing on the show or in the books, at an average cost of $10,000; they also have a network of 35,000 people who have volunteered to test them. [6] For broadcast, each recipe is presented by a test cook to one of the hosts, Julia Collin Davison or Bridget Lancaster, who walk through recipe steps, explain common problems that can occur when cooking it, and explain how to cook it the right way by sharing discoveries made during the testing and the science behind the recipe using instructional graphics. Periodically throughout the episode, other segments are inserted, usually consisting of two or more of the following: [7]
Through season 6 the show was taped in standard definition, 4:3 video; season 7 saw the show switch to widescreen 16:9 video. The high definition version of the show is broadcast as part of PBS HD's master digital schedule, and by some PBS affiliates as part of their normal schedules.
During recording, 26 episodes are videotaped during a three-week period. Six recipes are recorded per day, and there are two recipes demonstrated per episode. [8]
America's Test Kitchen features several recurring cast members, although not every cast member appears in each episode; usually only one or two of the chefs appears in an episode. [9]
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 13 | August 4, 2001 | October 27, 2001 | |
2 | 26 | January 5, 2002 | June 29, 2002 | |
3 | 26 | January 4, 2003 | June 28, 2003 | |
4 | 26 | January 3, 2004 | June 26, 2004 | |
5 | 26 | January 1, 2005 | June 25, 2005 | |
6 | 26 | January 7, 2006 | July 1, 2006 | |
7 | 26 | January 6, 2007 | June 30, 2007 | |
8 | 26 | January 5, 2008 | June 28, 2008 | |
9 | 26 | January 3, 2009 | June 27, 2009 | |
10 | 26 | January 2, 2010 | June 26, 2010 | |
11 | 26 | January 8, 2011 | June 25, 2011 | |
12 | 26 | January 7, 2012 | June 30, 2012 | |
13 | 26 | January 5, 2013 | June 29, 2013 | |
14 | 26 | January 4, 2014 | June 28, 2014 | |
15 | 26 | January 3, 2015 | July 18, 2015 | |
16 | 26 | January 2, 2016 | July 30, 2016 | |
17 | 26 | January 7, 2017 | July 1, 2017 | |
18 | 26 | January 6, 2018 | June 30, 2018 | |
19 | 26 | January 5, 2019 | August 3, 2019 | |
20 | 26 | January 4, 2020 | June 27, 2020 | |
21 | 26 | January 2, 2021 | June 26, 2021 | |
22 | 26 | January 8, 2022 | July 2, 2022 | |
23 | 26 | January 7, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
24 | 26 | January 7, 2024 | August 3, 2024 | |
25 | TBA | September 21, 2024 |
Date Published | Title | Description | New York Times Best Seller |
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February 15, 2011 | Slow Cooker Revolution | One Test Kitchen. 30 Slow Cookers. 200 Amazing Recipes. | |
March 15, 2013 | Pressure Cooker Perfection | 100 Foolproof Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook | |
September 10, 2013 | Slow Cooker Revolution Volume 2 | The Easy-Prep Edition | |
October 15, 2013 | The America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook | Everything You Need to Know to Become a Great Cook. | |
March 4, 2014 | The How Can it Be Gluten Free Cookbook | Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes. | |
October 13, 2014 | 100 Recipes | The Absolute Best Ways To Make The True Essentials | |
October 20, 2014 | The Cook's Illustrated Meat Book | The Game-Changing Guide That Teaches You How to Cook Meat and Poultry with 425 Bulletproof Recipes | |
October 27, 2014 | The New Family Cookbook | All-New Edition of the Best-Selling Classic with 1,100 New Recipes | |
January 1, 2015 | Healthy Slow Cooker Revolution | One Test Kitchen. 40 Slow Cookers. 200 Fresh Recipes. | |
March 1, 2015 | The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook | A Fresh Guide to Eating Well with 700 Foolproof Recipes | |
April 15, 2015 | The Best Mexican Recipes | Kitchen-Tested Recipes Put the Real Flavors of Mexico Within Reach | |
August 11, 2015 | Cook's Country Eats Local | 150 Regional Recipes You Should Be Making No Matter Where You Live | |
October 13, 2015 | The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook Volume 2 | New Whole-Grain Flour Blend. 75+ Dairy-Free Recipes. | |
October 27, 2015 | The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2016 | Every Recipe from the Hit TV Show with Product Ratings and a Look Behind the Scenes | |
February 23, 2016 | Cook It in Cast Iron | Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All | |
April 26, 2016 | Master of the Grill | Foolproof Recipes, Top-Rated Gadgets, Gear & Ingredients Plus Clever Test Kitchen Tips & Fascinating Food Science | |
April 26, 2016 | Foolproof Preserving | A Guide to Small Batch Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Condiments, and More | |
August 23, 2016 | Naturally Sweet | Bake All Your Favorites with 30% to 50% Less Sugar | |
September 6, 2016 | Bread Illustrated | A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Bakery-Quality Results At Home | |
October 4, 2016 | Cook's Science | How to Unlock Flavor in 50 of our Favorite Ingredients | |
October 4, 2016 | The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2017 | The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings | |
October 25, 2016 | What Good Cooks Know | 20 Years of Test Kitchen Expertise in One Essential Handbook | |
December 27, 2016 | The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook | 500 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Every Day | |
April 4, 2017 | Vegan for Everybody | Foolproof Plant-Based Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and In-Between | |
July 11, 2017 | The Complete Make-Ahead Cookbook | From Appetizers to Desserts 500 Recipes You Can Make in Advance | |
November 28, 2017 | The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook | 650 Recipes for Everything You'll Ever Want to Make | |
February 6, 2018 | How to Roast Everything | A Game-Changing Guide to Building Flavor in Meat, Vegetables, and More | |
February 27, 2018 | Just Add Sauce | A Revolutionary Guide to Boosting the Flavor of Everything You Cook | |
March 27, 2018 | The Perfect Cake | Your Ultimate Guide to Classic, Modern, and Whimsical Cakes | |
April 17, 2018 | Multicooker Perfection | Cook it Fast or Cook it Slow - You Decide | |
April 17, 2018 | Dinner Illustrated | 175 Meals Ready in 1 Hour or Less | |
August 28, 2018 | The Complete Cook's Country TV Show Season 11 Edition | Every Recipe, Every Ingredient Tasting, Every Equipment Rating From All 11 Seasons | |
September 4, 2018 | All Time Best Brunch | Standout recipes and time-tested tips | |
September 4, 2018 | All Time Best Dinners for Two | Leave it to America's Test Kitchen to help you get a perfectly scaled dinner for two on the table - no guesswork required | |
September 25, 2018 | The New Essentials Cookbook | A Modern Guide to Better Cooking | |
September 25, 2018 | Sous Vide For Everybody | The Easy, Foolproof Cooking Technique That's Sweeping the World | |
October 2, 2018 | The Best of America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2019 | Every Recipe From The Hit TV Show With Product Ratings and a Look Behind the Scenes. | |
October 16, 2018 | The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs | 100 kid-tested, kid approved recipes for every kid chef | |
October 16, 2018 | 123 the Farm and Me | Readers will have fun counting along as they go from the farm, to the store, to their kitchen, to their table to share a dinner | |
October 16, 2018 | A is for Artichoke | Words and definitions that are sure to delight babies and foodies alike | |
October 23, 2018 | Cook's Illustrated Revolutionary Recipes | Groundbreaking techniques. Compelling voices. One-of-a-kind Recipes. | |
November 6, 2018 | The Complete Diabetes Cookbook | The Healthy Way to Eat the Foods You Love | |
December 4, 2018 | Cook it in Your Dutch Oven | 150 Foolproof Recipes Tailor-Made for Your Kitchen's Most Versatile Pot | |
January 29, 2019 | Air Fryer Perfection | From Crispy Fries and Juicy Steaks to Perfect Vegetables, What to cook & How to Get the Best Results | |
February 12, 2019 | How to Braise Everything | Classic, Modern, and Global Dishes Using a Time-Honored Technique | |
March 5, 2019 | Vegetable Illustrated | An Inspiring Guide with 700+ Kitchen-Tested Recipes | |
April 2, 2019 | The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook | The Very Best Purees, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals for Happy Families | |
April 30, 2019 | The Ultimate Burger | Plus DIY Condiments, Sides, and Boozy Milkshakes | |
May 14, 2019 | Spiced | Unlock the Power of Spices to Transform Your Cooking | |
June 11, 2019 | Instant Pot Ace Blender Cook Book | Foolproof Recipes for the Blender That Also Cooks | |
August 27, 2019 | The Complete Cook's Country TV Show Season 12 Edition | Every Recipe, Every Ingredient Testing, Every Equipment Rating From All 11 Seasons | |
September 3, 2019 | Stir Crack Whisk Bake | A Little Book about Little Cakes | |
September 3, 2019 | Cookies for Santa | The Story of How Santa's Favorite Cookie Saved Christmas | |
September 10, 2019 | The Perfect Pie | Your Ultimate Guide to Classic and Modern Pies, Tarts, Galettes, and More | |
October 1, 2019 | The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs | 100+ Sweet & Savory Recipes That You'll Love To Bake, Share & Eat! | |
October 8, 2019 | How to Cocktail | Recipes and Techniques for Building the Best Drinks | |
November 5, 2019 | Side Dish Bible | 1001 Perfect Recipes for Every Vegetable, Rice, Grain, and Bean Dish You Will Ever Need | |
December 17, 2019 | Bowls | Vibrant Recipes with Endless Possibilities | |
December 31, 2019 | Mediterranean Instant Pot | Easy, Inspired Meals for Eating Well | |
January 28, 2020 | Big Flavors from Italian America | Family-Style Favorites from Coast to Coast | |
January 28, 2020 | Everything Chocolate | A Decadent Collection of Morning Pastries, Nostalgic Sweets, and Showstopping Desserts | |
March 3, 2020 | My First Cookbook | Fun recipes to cook together | |
March 31, 2020 | Easy Everyday Keto | Healthy Kitchen-Perfected Recipes | |
April 7, 2020 | 100 Techniques | Master a Lifetime of Cooking Skills, from Basic to Bucket List | |
April 21, 2020 | The Complete Summer Cookbook | Beat the Heat with 400 Recipes that Make the Most of Summer's Bounty | |
May 5, 2020 | Foolproof Fish | Modern Recipes for Everyone, Everywhere | |
September 1, 2020 | Cooking for One | Scaled Recipes, No-Waste Solutions, and Time-Saving Tips for Cooking for Yourself | |
October 27, 2020 | Meat Illustrated | A Foolproof Guide to Understanding and Cooking with Cuts of All Kinds | |
October 27, 2020 | The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2021 | Every Recipe | |
November 3, 2020 | Complete One Pot Cookbook | 400 Complete Meals | |
November 17, 2020 | How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook Collection | 350+ Groundbreaking Recipes for All Your Favorites | |
December 1, 2020 | Complete Plant-Based Cookbook | 500 Inspired, Flexible Recipes for Eating Well without Meat | |
October 5, 2021 | The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2022 | Every Recipe |
Year | Title | Award |
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2016 | America's Test Kitchen | Daytime Emmy Award Nomination: Outstanding Culinary Program [17] |
2012 | America's Test Kitchen | Daytime Emmy Award Winner: Outstanding Directing in a Lifestyle/Culinary Program [18] |
2011 | America's Test Kitchen | Daytime Emmy Award Nomination: Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host [19] |
2011 | America's Test Kitchen | Daytime Emmy Award Nomination: Outstanding Culinary Program [19] |
2010 | America's Test Kitchen | Daytime Emmy Award Nomination: Outstanding Culinary Program [20] |
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