Of all the shows related to cooking, none of them compares to America's Test Kitchen... at least to me. The combination of cooking, science, and the testing and rating of appliances and cookware, not to mention the wide range of recipes, means there is something for just about everyone in every episode.
Not only is the variety in the show's focus wonderful, but the attitude is refreshing. Though extremely knowledgeable of their subject, everyone on the show approaches the lessons given with just the right combination of skill and viewing ease. Whatever the alleged theory behind a cooking show, the trend now seems to be either a thinly-veiled arrogance, a grand demonstration of something I'd never make anyway, or both.
Season 10 offers up some of the show's best moments, a great selection of recipes and tips, and some of the most worthwhile product ratings. Although, these may not always meld into the same episode. Cooking a French omelet was a great lesson, but I'm not sure I actually needed the rundown on $100 (and more) omelet pans.
Of course, nothing beats the simple sell of the show, the tested and retested best versions of the recipes they're after, especially when the format comes up against such things as An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving, an episode in this set.
With four discs, and over twenty episodes, this is collection worth owning, and one that you will return to again and again. The set also includes printable versions of all 50 recipes featured in these episodes.
10 years of great home cooking advice from host Christopher Kimball and his talented cast are celebrated in the latest DVD release from America’s Test Kitchen. From braised beef short ribs and garlicky shrimp pasta to the perfect French omelet, Italian-style grilled chicken and a better quick tomato sauce to apple upside-down cake, these recipes will work the first time you try them, thanks to the dozens of test cooks who develop, refine, and test recipes again and again until they arrive at the very best versions.
In addition, this collection includes honest taste tests of supermarket ingredients, such as the best brands of vegetable broth and chocolate chips; detailed ratings of indispensable kitchen equipment and tools including blenders, skillets, and personal teapots; and helpful kitchen science tips so that you can make informed choices when shopping. Simply put, learning to become a better cook has never been this foolproof or fun! Included with the DVD are printable versions of all 50 recipes.
The series is divided into the following sections:
Disc 1
- TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
- CHICKEN CLASSICS, REINVENTED
- BEST WEEKEND BREAKFAST
- CLASSIC BEEF BRAISES
- TWO WAYS WITH PORK
- THE COOKIE JAR
- SAUCY ITALIAN FAVORITES
Disc 2
- MEAT AND POTATOES FOR COMPANY
- ROLLS AND LOAVES
- EGG DISHES WITH AN ACCENT
- SENSATIONAL SKILLET RECIPES
- AN AUSTRIAN SUPPER
- WHO WANTS PASTA?
- AN OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING
Disc 3
- COCONUT LAYER CAKE
- SALMON: INDOORS AND OUT
- ITALIAN BREAD AND SAUCE
- GREAT GLAZED CHICKEN
- CHICKEN AND RICE: INDIAN-STYLE
- ALL-TIME COOKIE FAVORITES
Disc 4
- SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER SUPPER
- BEST BURGERS AND FRIES
- THE ITALIAN GRILL
- CLASSIC ASIAN APPETIZERS
- TURKEY ON THE GRILL
- OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT DESSERTS
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