The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen
The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
What happens when two of TV’s top cooking hosts ditch their aprons to go off-script? America’s Test Kitchen veterans Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison dive into food fights, travel snack debates, and answer your most burning culinary questions in a hilarious new podcast about life, eating, and everything in between.
Show & Tell
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
Jul 8
35 min
Family Traditions
Jun 24
30 min
Late Night Foods & Drinks
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
Jun 10
29 min
It’s Grilling Season
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
May 27
32 min
Food Indulgences
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.
May 13
31 min
Spring Cleaning
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
Apr 29
33 min
Cooking for a Crowd
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
Apr 15
35 min
From Past Jobs to Primetime
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.
Apr 1
34 min
On the Road
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!
Mar 18
41 min
Lights, Camera, Action
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
Mar 4
43 min
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