America's Test Kitchen
Season 12 Episode 5 - Pasta, Please
We minimize the messiness of cooking spaghetti and meatballs for a crowd. Then we make a modern Spring Vegetable Pasta using a few choice vegetables and a light, full-bodied sauce.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Directed by:Herb Sevush
Season 12
S12:E01 - Simply Chicken
We give Chicken fricassee a modern makeover, turning it into a weeknight meal with a bright, complex sauce. We also share the secrets to our Best Simple Roast Chicken.
S12:E02 - Fall Classics
We eke out juicy, tender, savory results from a bland roast in our Pot-Roasted Pork Loin recipe. Then we prepare our moist Classic Gingerbread recipe with the perfect texture.
S12:E03 - Rise and Shine Breakfast
We nail down an approach that guarantees fluffy, tender scrambled eggs every time. We serve them alongside our foolproof Cranberry Nut Muffins for a breakfast worth waking up for.
S12:E04 - Chocolate Torte
We went to the Hotel Sacher Vienna, home of the world-famous Sachertorte. Then we took what we learned back to the test kitchen and created our elegant Chocolate-Raspberry Torte.
S12:E05 - Pasta, Please
We minimize the messiness of cooking spaghetti and meatballs for a crowd. Then we make a modern Spring Vegetable Pasta using a few choice vegetables and a light, full-bodied sauce.
S12:E06 - A Slow and Easy Thanksgiving
We make a moist and tender Braised Turkey with Gravy and our Bread Stuffing with Sausage, Dried Cherries, and Pecans, which is cooked outside of the bird but doesn't taste like it.
S12:E07 - Roast Chicken With Garlic and Lime
Peruvian chicken restaurants are known for their roast chicken with garlic and lime. We prepare this dish with a vertical roaster and then make black beans and rice.
S12:E08 - New York Style Pizza at Home
After venturing to Brooklyn for the real deal, we return to the test kitchen to develop our own Thin-Crust Pizza recipe, comparable to any New York pizza joint.
S12:E09 - Shake and Bake Reinvented
We reveal how using fewer nuts brought out the almondsÕ flavor in our Nut-Crusted Chicken Cutlets. Then we demonstrate our easy method for the ultimate Crisp Pan-Fried Pork Chops.
S12:E10 - Here's the Beef
We researched the world of chili devotees and used what we learned to develop a recipe for Our Favorite Chili. Then we demonstrate another beefy favorite: Juicy Pub-Style Burgers.
S12:E11 - Crepes and Croissants
We traveled to Paris to learn how the French make their rich and delicate croissants. Then we developed our own foolproof recipe. We also introduce our flawless version of crêpes.
S12:E12 - Salmon and Sole
We avoid the problems with cooking fish dishes improperly and losing their crust in the process in our recipes for Glazed Salmon and Baked Sole Fillets.
S12:E13 - Soup & Bread From Scratch
Our versions of whole-wheat sandwich bread and broccoli-cheese soup really taste like wheat and broccoli, respectively - and are better than anything you can buy at a supermarket.
S12:E14 - A Moroccan Feast
We prepare chicken tagine and foolproof couscous for a comforting Moroccan-inspired meal.
S12:E15 - Vegetarian Pasta Night
Even the most fervent meat eaters will love our versions of these two vegetarian favorites: full-flavored Vegetable Lasagna and bright, citrusy Spaghetti al Limone.
S12:E16 - Cool and Creamy Desserts
Grab your spoons and join us as we demonstrate fail-safe methods for making our perfect Chocolate Pudding and our Homemade Ice Cream.
S12:E17 - Backyard Chicken Dinner
We move the test kitchen outdoors to make our Grill-Smoked Chicken, with tender, juicy meat and smoky flavor. Then we return inside to produce our Salt-Baked Potatoes.
S12:E18 - Slow-Cooker Revolution
Slow cooker's versatility shows in three recipes: Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup, Pork Loin with Cranberries and Orange, and Chocolate-Hazelnut Bread Pudding.
S12:E19 - Beef Kebabs and Spanakopita
We prepare beef kebabs with a lemon and rosemary marinade and then make flaky, cheesy spanakopita.
S12:E20 - Cold-Weather Comfort
We share two chilly day recipes: our Split Pea and Ham Soup, featuring a rich broth studded with sweet-smoky meat, and our Easy Caramel Cake.
S12:E21 - Gnocchi and Panzanella
Think that all potato and bread recipes have to be heavy? We prove otherwise with our light-as-air Potato Gnocchi and our bread and tomato Panzanella salad.
S12:E22 - Time to Grill
In the summer, it's easy to get into a grilled-burgers-and-chicken rut. Our flavor-packed Grilled Bone-In Pork Roast and tender Grilled Scallops provide the perfect change of pace.
S12:E23 - Sweet Summer Endings
Summer pies and cakes are a great way to highlight fresh produce. But when they're bad, they're a great way to waste it. Our Strawberry Pie and Summer Peach Cake are the former.
S12:E24 - Grilled-Beef Salad and Fried Rice
Join us as we prepare nasi goreng and a Thai-inspired grilled-beef salad.
S12:E25 - Summetime Supper
Our method keeps our Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin tender and moist, while a rich-tasting filling provides big flavor. We round out the meal with Lighter Corn Chowder.
S12:E26 - Bistro-Style Steak and Potatoes
Our Pan-Seared Steaks with Herb Sauce achieves the richness and consistency of a classic French demi-glace, and our crisp, earthy Potato Galette makes the perfect side dish.
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