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

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

Soueupa alla valpellinentze (Savoy Cabbage Soup)

How to Cook Brussels Sprouts That Even Haters Will Love

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts

Ranch Chili

Chili Mac

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 Chicken

Extra-Crunchy Fried Chicken

Koji Fried Chicken

Chili Crisp Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches

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 Sandwiches

Caesar Green Bean Salad

Beef Tacos

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

Seattle Chicken Teriyaki

Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Classic Hummus

Cheese Fondue

Texas Chili

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Miso-Marinated Salmon

Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes

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

Individual Pistachio-RaspberryBuckles

Irish Coffee

Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

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