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Season Seventeen Episode Guide (PBS)
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Season Eighteen Episode Guide (PBS)
18-01 Grown Up Comfort Classics--01/06/2018
Simple stovetop macaroni and cheese, large saucepans, lid holders, using a whisk, and turkey meatloaf with ketchup-brown sugar glaze.

18-02 Flavors Of Thailand--01/13/2018
Pad Thai, coconut milk, electric kettles and panang beef curry.

18-03 How To Roast Everything--01/20/2018
Beef tenderloin with smoky potatoes and persillade relish, a turkey tasting challenge, fat separators and turkey breast en cocotte with pan gravy.

18-04 All Chocolate, All The Time--01/27/2018
Boston cream pie, silicone spatulas, and chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate frosting.

18-05 Ultimate Italian--02/03/2018
Porchetta, ricotta, wine coolers and Parmesan farrotto.

18-06 Modern Weeknight Meals--02/10/2018
One-hour broiled chicken and pan sauce, blenders, and cauliflower gratin.

18-07 Vegan For Everyone--02/17/2018
Vegan pinto-bean burger, vegan mayo, spiralizers, and Buffalo cauliflower bites.

18-08 Just Add Apples--02/24/2018
Apple strudel, bundt pans, and cider-glazed apple bundt cake.

18-09 Soup For Dinner--03/03/2018
Chicken bouillabaisse, cinnamon, Greek chicken and rice soup with egg and lemon.

18-10 Pressure Cooker Perfection--03/10/2018
Farmhouse chicken noodle soup in the pressure cooker, Gruyere cheese, pressure cookers, pressure cooker pot roast.

18-11 Diner-Style Favorites With A Twist--03/17/2018
Italian-style turkey meatballs, dry storage containers, the science behind the flavor of Kale, and kale Caesar salad.

18-12 Italian Seafood Suppers--03/24/2018
Linguine allo scoglio, manual pasta machines, restaurant tools for the home cook, and Tuscan shrimp and beans.

18-13 Mexican Dinner Party--03/31/2018
Tamales with red chicken chili, chorizo, and potato tacos.

18-14 Mediterranean Sweets--04/07/2018
Olive oil cake, extra virgin olive oil, favorite gadgets, and baklava.

18-15 Weeknight Japanese Suppers--04/14/2018
Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets, santoku knives, radiant heat, and miso-marinated salmon.

18-16 Brunch At Home--04/21/2018
Eggs Benedict, espresso machines, stovetop kettles, and German pancake.

18-17 Simple Chinese Staples--04/28/2018
Three cup chicken, firm tofu, and smashed cucumbers.

18-18 Vibrant Mediterranean Cooking--05/05/2018
Skewers with tomato-scallion caponata, feta, and Egyptian barley salad.

18-19 Grilled Steak And Fruit Tart--05/12/2018
Grill-smoked and herb-rubbed flat iron steaks. Mascarpone. Tart pans. The science of salting. Fresh fruit tart.

18-20 Spicing Up The Grill--05/19/2018
Thai grilled Cornish hens with chili dipping sauce, tahini, grill tongs, and grilled pita stuffed with lamb.

18-21 Pork Chops And Corn Fritters, Perfected--05/26/2018
Pan-seared thick-cut boneless pork chops, white wine vinegar, and corn fritters.

18-22 Chinese Classics--06/02/2018
Chinese barbequed pork, wire racks and rimmed baking sheets, and Sichuan braised tofu with beef.

18-23 Summer Cookout--06/09/2018
Spice-rubbed chicken drumsticks on the grill, baking peels, and New England baked beans.

18-24 To Meat Or Not To Meat (Sauce)--06/16/2018
Tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, and "meatless" meat sauce.

18-25 Elegant Desserts--06/23/2018
Millionaire's shortbread, serrated knives, and gateau Breton with apricot filling.

18-26 Pub-Style Favorites, Revisited--06/20/2018
Pub-style steak and ale, Boston baked bread, and knife blocks


Season Nineteen Episode Guide (PBS)
19-01 Pork Chops And Oven Fries--01/05/2019
Deviled pork chops, a tasting of chocolate chips, oven mitts for children, non-Newtonian fluids, and thick-cut oven fries.

19-02 Chocolate Delights--01/12/2019
All-butter pie dough and chocolate cream pie, a tasting of cocoa powder, and dark fudge sauce.

19-03 Roast Chicken And Sprouts--01/19/2019
Roast chicken with warm bread salad, a tasting of white miso, and skillet-roasted Brussel sprouts with chile, peanuts and mint.

19-04 The Perfect Cake--01/26/2019
Gingerbread layer cake, stovetop kettles, and sticky toffee pudding cakes.

19-05 Chinese Favorites--02/02/2019
Flat hand-pulled noodles with chili-oil vinaigrette, meat cleavers, and Chinese-style barbequed spareribs.

19-06 The Perfect Cookie--02/09/2019
Holiday sugar cookies, parchment paper, silicon baking mats, and lemon bars.

19-07 Elegant Dinner Party--02/16/2019
Braised brisket with pomegranate, cumin and cilantro. Twist corkscrews and duchess potato casserole.

19-08 Sous Vide For Everyone--02/23/2019
Sous Vide seared steaks, sous vide machines, and soft poached eggs.

19-09 Chicken And Biscuits--03/02/2019
Indoor pulled chicken, basmati rice, gadgets, and flaky buttermilk biscuits.

19-10 Cooking At Home With Bridget And Julia--03/23/2019
Hearty beef and vegetable stew, 13x9-inch glass baking dishes, the science behind the sound and flavor of food, plus cod baked in foil with leeks and carrots.

19-11 Mexican Fare--03/30/2019
Crispy tacos, dry vermouth, fire extinguishers, fast-freezing liquid nitrogen, plus roasted poblano and black bean enchiladas.

19-12 Weeknight Italian--04/06/2019
Quick one-hour pizza, baking stones and steels, under-appliance dusters, and beef short rib ragu.

19-13 Brunch Favorites--04/13/2019
Coffee cake with pecan-cinnamon streusel, crunchy peanut butter, smart gadgets for home cooks, and feta frittata. 

19-14 Spring Dinner For Company--04/20/2019
Roasted whole side of salmon, turmeric, kids' vegetable peelers, emulsions, and buttery spring vegetables.

19-15 How To Braise Everything--04/27/2019
Braised oxtails with white beans, tomatoes and Aleppo peppers. Dutch ovens, fava beans with artichokes, and asparagus with peas.

19-16 A Taste Of Brazil--05/04/2019
Shrimp and fish stew, Pecorino Romano, and Brazilian cheese bread.

19-17 Classic Chinese At Home--05/11/2019
Chinese pork dumplings, steamer baskets, ginger graters, the science behind proper pouring techniques, and Beijing-style meat sauce with noodles.

19-18 Middle Eastern Dinner--05/18/2019
Test cook Ellie Simone and host Julia reveals the secrets to making foolproof falafel at home. Test cook Becky Hays makes Bridget the ultimate Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup.

19-19 Better Breakfast--05/25/2019
Easy pancakes, turkey bacon, syrup dispensers, baking soda and browning, plus creamy French-style scrambled eggs.

19-20 Updated Italian--06/22/2019
Chicken Piccata, unsalted butter, the science behind fat and temperature perception, and chocolate semifreddo.

19-21 Italian Classics--06/29/2019
Making pane francese at home, fine-mesh strainers, and chicken Vesuvio.

19-22 New Flavors On The Grill--06/29/2019
Vietnamese pork patties on the grill, kitchen shears, and grilled steak and scallion rolls (Negimaki).

19-23 Latin Summer Favorites--06/29/2019
Test cook Lan Lamm makes Bridget the ultimate grilled mojo-marinated skirt steak. Test cook Keith Dresser and host Julia reveal the secrets to the best Peruvian ceviche recipe.

19-24 Summer Picnic Party--06/29/2019
Grilled chicken thighs, fresh mozzarella, popsicle molds, and Italian pasta salad

19-25 Pork Two Ways--07/20/2019
Pan-seared pork tenderloin steaks, air fryers, and crispy slow-roasted pork belly.

19-26 Latin Comfort Food--08/03/2019
Test cook Elle Simone makes Julia the best New Mexican-style pork in red chili sauce. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget the ultimate Mexican corn salad.


Season Twenty Episode Guide (PBS)
20-01 Eggs For The Holiday--01/04/2020
Orange, cranberry and mint pavlova, a tasting of vanilla, cocktail tools, holiday eggnog.

20-02 A Trip To Rome--01/11/2020
Pizza al taglio with argula and mozzarella. Black pepper. Pasta alla gricia.

20-03 Pork And Potatoes--01/18/2020
Herb-crusted pork roast. Hoe temperatures affect bubbly beverages, reviewing glass water bottles, and roasted fingerling potatoes. 

20-04 Spiced And Sweet--01/25/2020
Linzertorte. Tube pans. A classic recipe for Belgian spice cookies.

20-05 Two Classic Pastas--02/01/2020
Pork, fennel and lemon ragu with pappardelle. Fontina cheese. Pasta with eggplant and tomatoes.

20-06 Chicken And Biscuits--02/08/2020
Braised chicken with mustard and herbs. Pastry and silicone brushes, and the easiest-ever biscuits.

20-07 The Very Best Paris-Brest--02/15/2020
The Parisian dessert Paris-Brest, and a review of burr grinders.

20-08 Hearty Mediterranean At Home--02/22/2020
Pita bread, a tasting of international yogurts, the science behind proofing dough, and shakshuka.

20-09 Flavorful Chinese Favorites--02/29/2020
Kung pao chicken, a review of heavy-duty cutting boards, oven-steamed fish with scallions and ginger.

20-10 Nutritious And Delicious--03/07/2020
Skillet-roasted chicken breast with harissa-mint carrots. Sriracha sauce. Gadgets for a healthy lifestyle. Brown rice bowl with vegetables and salmon.

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20-16 The Most Important Meal--04/18/2020
Everyday French toast. Artisanal bacon. Stovetop griddles. Dull baking sheets. Scrambled eggs with asparagus, smoked salmon and chives.

20-17 Something Hearty, Something Light--04/25/2020
Dan Souza makes Bridget Lancaster beef top loin roast with potatoes. Metal spatulas. Chopped carrot salad with fennel, orange and hazelnuts.

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20-19 Rustic French Fare--05/09/2020
Fougasse. Automatic hand soap dispensers. Provencal vegetable soup.

20-20 Grill-Roasted Chicken And Green Beans--05/16/2020
Easy grill-roasted whole chicken. Milk chocolate chips. Necessary devices for the kitchen. Skillet-charred green beans with breadcrumb topping.

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20-22 Plum And Pear Desserts--05/30/2020
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make a plum-ginger pie with whole-wheat lattice-top crust. Small stand mixers. Pear crisps.

20-23 Mexican Comfort Food--06/06/2020
Ground beef and cheese enchiladas, six-inch flour tortillas, and grilled flank steak tacos.

20-24 The Chicken Or The Egg--06/13/2020
Charcoal-grilled barbeque chicken kebabs. Testing sparkling water, and curry deviled eggs.

20-25 Summertime Staples--06/20/2020
Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia Collin Davison pan-seared swordfish steaks with caper-currant relish. Supermarket capers, indoor gardens, and summer tomato gratin.

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Season Twenty-One Episode Guide (PBS)
21-01 A Taste Of Mexico--01/02/2021
Chili verde con cerdo (green chili with pork), canned and jarred chili products, plus Mexican shrimp cocktail

21-02 Autumn Supper--01/09/2021
Oven-roasted chicken thighs, the best foods for roasting and easy apple crumble.

21-03 Simple Chicken Dinner--01/16/2021
Chicken under a brick with herb-roasted potatoes. Mozzarella, plus creamy buttermilk-vanilla panna cotta with berries and honey.

21-04 Simple And Elegant Dinner--01/23/2021
Pan-seared strip steaks, non-stick friendly tools, tools to keep the kitchen clean, plus beet salad with spiced yogurt and watercress.

21-05 Breakfast Basics--01/30/2021
Perfect fried eggs, egg-cooking essentials, cold-brew iced coffee, and fluffy yeasted waffles.

21-06 French-Inspired Comfort Food--02/06/2021
Beef en cocotte with mushroom sauce, a primer on vinegars, Swiss Chard and kale gratin.

21-07 Japanese-Inspired Favorites--02/13/2021
Karage, Japanese fried chicken thighs, soba noodles, drainers and strainers, plus chilled soba noodles with cucumber, snow peas and radishes.

21-08 Crepes Two Ways--02/20/2021
Gallettes completes, buckwheat crepes with ham and egg and cheese. Alternative flours, coffee gadgets, banh xeo, plus sizzling Vietnamese crepes.

21-09 Rustic Italian Fare--02/27/2021
Tuscan white bean and escarole soup, buying extra-virgin olive oil, plus Italian flatbreads.

21-10 Tangine And Hummus--03/06/2021
Moroccan fish tagine, buying and storing spices, plus ultra creamy hummus.

21-11 Mediterranean Comfort Food--03/13/2021
Pastitsio, feta cheese, plus braised eggplant with paprika, coriander and yogurt.

21-12 Schnitzel And Roesti--03/20/2021
Crispy chicken schnitzel, cooking thermometers, plus Swiss potato roesti.

21-13 Indian Feast--03/27/2021
Indian Butter chicken, a primer on tomato products, plus spinach dal with cumin and mustard seed.

21-14 Bistro Classics At Home--04/03/2021
Provencal tuna sandwich, shopping for tuna, and preparing a French bistro classic - salade lyonnaise.

21-15 Salmon Steaks Done Right--04/10/2021
Pan-seared salmon steaks, seafood tools, a primer on salt, plus Brussels sprout salad with warm mustard vinaigrette.

21-16 Burgers And Chips--04/17/2021
Classic smashed burgers, breaking down different vegetable oils, and crunchy kettle potato chips.

21-17 Bake Sale Favorites--04/24/2021
Yellow sheet cake with chocolate frosting, dark chocolate, and chewy peanut butter cookies.

21-18 Back To Grilling Basics--05/01/2021
Grilled pork tenderloin with a grilled pineapple-red onion salsa, grilling essentials, and grilled cauliflower.

21-19 A Trip To Vietnam--05/08/2021
Bo luc lac (shaking beef), the best tools for maintaining knives, and Vietnamese summer rolls.

21-20 Tacos, Guacamole, And Margaritas--05/15/2021
Grilling sous vide cochnita pibli, fresh margaritas, and classic guacamole.

21-21 Butter-Basted Fish And Succotash--05/22/2021
Butter-basted fish fillets with garlic and thyme. Frozen seafood, spatulas, succotash and butter beans, plus corn and red pepper.

21-22 Cook It In Cast Iron--05/29/2021
Cast iron pan pizza, caring for cast iron, and cast iron baked ziti with charred tomatoes.

21-23 Summer Dinner For Two--06/05/2021
Grilled scallops with fennel and orange salad for two. The differences between types of peppercorns and freeform summer tartlets for two.

21-24 Farmers' Market Fare--06/12/2021
Creamy corn risotto, buying and storing summer produce, green bean salad with cherry tomatoes and feta, plus grilled tomatoes.

21-25 Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup--06/19/2021
Grown up grilled cheese sandwiches and Gruyere and chives. Caring for wooden kitchen tools, graters and cream of tomato soup.

21-26 Elegant French Desserts--06/26/2021
Peach tarte tatin, the perfect pan for every cake, and making financiers.


Season Twenty-Two Episode Guide (PBS)
22-01 Turkey Two Ways--01/08/2022
Turkey thigh confit with citrus-mustard sauce. Cranberry sauce and skillet turkey burgers.

22-02 Plant-Based Perfection--01/15/2022
Cauliflower and bean paella, meat-free burgers, and vegan Baja-style cauliflower tacos.

22-03 French Chicken And Potatoes--01/22/2022
Poulet au vinaigue (chicken with vinegar), meat pounders, torte aux pommes de terre (French potato tart)

22-04 Prime Ribs And Popovers--01/29/2022
Sous vide prime ribs with persillade, vacuum sealers, and popovers.

22-05 Bulgogi And Bokkeumbap--02/05/2022
Beef Bulgogi (Korean marinated beef), a primer on sesame products, and kimchi bokkeumbap (Korean fried rice) 

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22-07 Shrimp, Fast And Slow--02/18/2022
Pan-seared shrimp with peanuts, black pepper and lime. Petty and utility knives and a no-fuss shrimp risotto.

22-08 Italian-Inspired Dinners--02/26/2022
Braciole. Angel hair pasta. A look at scrub brushes. Pasta with burst cherry tomato sauce and fried caper crumbs.

22-09 Irish Staples--03/06/2022
Irish stew with carrots and turnips. Irish Brown Soda Bread. A review of all-in-one machines.

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22-11 Holiday Dessert And Salad--03/20/2022
Cranberry curd tart with almond crust. Wheat berry salad with radicchio. Dried cherries and pecans. Blue cheese.

22-12 Vindaloo And Chana Masala--03/22/2022
Goan pork vindaloo. A look at rice cookers and electric can openers. Chana masala.

22-13 Springtime Fest--
Spiral sliced ham glazed with cider vinegar caramel. A comparison of  mandolines. The science of sound and texture. Spanish potatoes with olive oil and wine. 

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22-17 Italian Bites--04/30/2022
Spinach and ricotta gnudi with tomato-butter sauce, utensil crocks, the science of tempered chocolate, and Italian Hazelnut cookies.

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Season Twenty-Three Episode Guide (PBS)
23-01 Ultimate Yule Log--01/07/2023
The ultimate caramel-espresso yule log, and a review of mini muffin tins.

23-02 Porchetta-Style Turkey And Fennel--01/14/2023
Porchetta-style turkey breast, smart overns, and roasted fennel with orange-honey dressing.

23-03 Breakfast Of Champions--01/21/2023
Omelets with cheddar and chives, and breakfast sausage patties.

23-04 Two Simple Pastas--01/28/2023
Pasta cacio e uova, chef's knives under $75, and orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage.

23-05 Beef Wellington--02/04/2023
Beef Wellington, and a tasting of domestic caviar.

23-06 Italian Sweets--02/11/2023
Struffolli, a tasting of single-origin chocolate and pistachio-spice biscotti.

23-07 Stir-Fry And Congee--02/18/2023
Stir-friend beef and gai lan, bamboo steamers and congee.

23-08 Hearty Alpine Fare--02/25/2023
Tartiflette. Mushrooms and red wine risotto with beans.

23-09 French Pastries--03/04/2023
Breton kouign amann. Bannetons and madeleines.

23-10 Eggs Around The World--03/11/2023
Turkish poached eggs with yogurt and spiced butter. Sponge holders. Chinese stir-fried tomatoes and eggs.

23-11 Chocolate Tart And Ice Cream--03/18/2023
Milk chocolate cremeux tart. Coconut products and sweet cream ice cream.

23-12 Chicken Two Ways--03/25/2023
Fail-proof chicken Francese. Air fryers, the science of persistent firmness and glazed chicken wings.

23-13 Thanksgiving For A Small Group--04/10/2023
Roasted whole turkey breast with gravy. Mops and unlocking the secrets to perfect oatmeal dinner rolls.

23-14 Pork Chops And Maple Cake--04/09/2023
Pan-seared thick-cut bone-in pork chops. Bone broth, apple corers and pouding chomeur.

23-15 Scandinavian Brunch--04/15/2023
Perfectly spiced Swedish cinnamon buns, robot vacuums and graviax.

23-16 Parathas And Pakoras--04/22/2023
Pujabi potato-stuffed griddle breads, ladles and South Asian spiced vegetable fritters.

23-17 Seafood Feast--04/29/2023
Portuguese seafood stew, fish sticks, the science of blanching, and broiled shrimp.

23-18 Spring Chicken Dinner--05/06/2023
Roast chicken with couscous, roasted red peppers and basil, grains, the potential of chocolate and rhubarb upside-down cake.

23-19 Sweet And Savory Choux--05/23/2023
Classic choux au craquelin, piping sets, gnocchi a la Parisenne with arugula, and tomatoes and olives.

23-20 Hearty Soup And Salad--05/20/2023
New England fish chowder, Nakiri knives, tiny tools, hearty green salad with chickpeas, and pickled cauliflower with seared halloumi.

23-21 Grilled Short Ribs And Vegetable Casserole--05/27/2023
Grilled boneless beef short ribs with preserved lemon and almond sauce. Goat cheese, the science behind Thai jelly beer, and briam.

23-22 Light Summer Meal--06/03/2023
Grilled boneless skinless chicken breasts with red-pepper almond sauce, a head-to-head tasting of whole dill pickles, flatware sets, and berry granita.

23-23 Blackened Chicken And Roasted Okra--06/10/2023
Blackened chicken. Spice storage solutions, corn products, and roasted okra with spicy red pepper mayonnaise. 

23-24 Cherry And Berry Desserts--06/17/2023
Nostalgic cherry hand pies, electric juicers and apple-blackberry betty.

23-25 Spanish Summer Supper--06/24/2023
Pinochos monunos - Spanish grilled kabobs. Dried, chilis, melting points, Catalan tomato bread and rose sangria.

23-26 Puerto Rican Cookout--07/01/2023
Grilled chicken with adobo and sazon. A head-to-head tasting of medium jarred salsa. Puerto Rican sweet plantain and picadillo casserole. 


Season Twenty-Four Episode Guide (PBS)
24-01 Bienvenue a la Brasserie--01/04/2024
Test kitchen cook Keith Dresser makes host Julie Collin Davison lamb shanks braised in red wine with herbs de provence. Jack Bishop reveals the best cooking wines. Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster profiteroles.

24-02 Steakhouse For Two--01/10/2024
New York strip steaks with crispy potatoes and parsley house, a classic Caesar salad, and individual New York cheesecakes.

24-03 Borscht And Rye--01/11/2024
Hot Ukrainian borscht, bread lames, and deli rye bread.

24-04 Mushroom Mains--01/18/2024
Mushroom bourguignon, veggie burgers, cooking with aluminum, and white bean and mushroom gratin.

24-05 A Heartier Taste Of Italy--01/25/2024
Swiss chard pie, milk frothers, and hearty cabbage soup.

24-06 Game Day Favorites From Your Air Fryer--02/01/2024
Air fryer spicy chicken sandwiches, a tasting of tonic water, air fryer Parmesan and rosemary and black pepper french fries.

24-07 Multicooker Perfection--02/15/2024
Multicooker chicken in a pot with lemon-herb sauce. A review of multicookers and Hawaiian oxtail soup.

24-08 Japanese Comfort Food--02/22/2024
Umami-packed chicken teriyaki. Potatoes. Beef and potato stew.

24-09 Pies Big And Small--02/29/2024
Triple berry slab pie with ginger-lemon streusel. Pie baking tools and chocolate-cherry pie pops.

24-10 Fried Favorites--03/07/2024
Lumpiang Shanghai with seasoned vinegar. Apple products and crispy cacio e pepe bites.

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24-12 Flavors Of Jamaica--03/21/2024
Jamaican stew peas with spinners. How to repair and maintain kitchen gear and Jamaican pepper steak.

24-13 Passover Celebration--03/28/2024
Bittern herbs on the Passover seder plate. Copper skillets and coconut macaroons with chocolate chips and almonds.

24-14 Mexican Feast--04/04/2024
Mexican stew caldode siste mares. Induction cookware and albondigas en chipotle.

24-15  A Taste Of Thailand--04/11/2024
Pork stir-fry, how broccoli and dogs are similar and sticky rice with mango.

24-16 Nuts Over Chocolate--04/18/2024
Nutella tart, chocolate and chocolate-toffee bark.

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24-18 Chinese Stir-Fry And Salad--05/02/2024
Easy stir-fry cumin beef, colanders, cabbage and tiger salad.

24-19 Colorful Cakes--05/19/2024
A show-stopping rainbow cake and gluten-free rainbow cupcakes.

24-20 Mediterranean Mains--05/16/2024
Moussaka, a Greek casserole. Getting the most of out a microwave and grilled halloumi wraps.

24-21 Cast Iron Mornings--05/23/2024
A simple cheese quiche. Breakfast kitchen tools, cast iron care and French Toast casserole.

24-22 A Taste Of Lebanon--05/20/2024
Lebanese stuffed squash. Caper. Vegetarian red lentil kibbeh.

24-23 Fish And Vegetables Hit The Grill--06/06/2024
Whole trout with marjoram and lemon, a lemonade testing and a grilled vegetable platter.

24-24 Holiday Cocktail Party--06/13/2024
Roasted oysters with mustard butter, baked brie en croute, non-alcoholic cocktails and bruschetta with artichoke hearts and Parmesan.

24-25 Better Burgers--06/20/2024
Sirloin burgers, burger condiments, ultimate veggie burgers.

24-26 Mediterranean Seafood--06/27/2024
Pan-roasted cod with green olive, almond and orange relish. Infrared thermometers, butter storage containers and monkfish with saffron and cured olives.


Season Twenty-Five Episode Guide (PBS)
25-01 Pork And Apples--09/21/2024
Spice-rubbed pork roast en cocotte with caramelized onion. Chocolate cake mixes and double-apple bread pudding.

25-02 Chicken On The Grill--
Peruvian grill-roasted chicken, countertop ice makers, and Malaysian grilled chicken satay.

25-03 Fall Bounty--09/30/2024
Pot roast with root vegetables, cooking with apples, and salted caramel pot pie.

25-04 The Noodle Show--10/12/2024
Sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables and beef. Vinegars from around the world, and beef ho fun.

25-05 Breakfast For A Crowd--10/19/2024
Breakfast taco board for a crowd, stand mixers, and deluxe blueberry pancakes.

25-06 Easy Chicken Dinners--10/26/2024
Skillet-roasted chicken breasts with garlicky green beans, vegan and vegetarian chicken nuggets, braised chicken thighs with fennel, orange and cracked olives.

25-07 Savory Pies--11/02/2024
Cast iron chicken pot pie, the absorptive power of Eggplant, and fisherman's pie.

25-08 Everything But The Turkey--11/09/2024
Green bean casserole, must-have Thanksgiving tools, make-ahead mashed potatoes, fireside and New England cocktails.

25-09 New Thanksgiving Classics--11/16/2024
Roast turkey and gravy with herbes de Provence and lemon, slicing meat, and rustic bread stuffing with cranberries and walnuts.

25-10 A Showstopping Chocolate-Raspberry Triffle--11/22/2024
Chocolate-Raspberry Triffle, shaping doughs, and a celebratory champagne cocktail.

25-11 Christmas Baking--11/25/2024
German stollen, how to ship cookies, shaping dough and photo-worthy meringue Christmas trees.

25-12 Fish The French Way--11/27/2024
Saumon aux lentilles, how to read expiration dates, the science behind closed salts, and halibut a la nage with parsnips and tarragon.

25-13 Pub-Style Favorites--01/11/2025
Spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches, saute pans, and steak tips with mushroom-onion gravy.

25-14 Pasta With Greens--01/18/2025
Spinach lasagna, preserved fruits, what happens inside a pressure cooker, and pasta e piselli.

25-15 Bold And Beefy--01/25/2025
Keema aloo, handheld vacuum cleaners, and ploy.

25-16 Bier Garten Snacks--01/13/2025
German lye pretzels, artisanal American cheddar cheese, and beer-battered onion rings with jalapeno dipping sauce.

25-17 Pork Chops For Everyone--02/08/2025
Taiwanese fried pork chops, breadcrumbs, sous vide boneless thick-cut pork chops with red pepper and almond relish.

25-18 Decadent Pasta Dishes--02/15/2025
Pasta alla zozzona, how to use a food processor, plus handmade pappardelle with duck and chestnut ragu.

25-19 Spring Dinner For Two--04/05/2025
Crispy salmon cakes with smoked salmon, capers and dill for two. Essential kitchen items. Easy strawberry shortcakes for two.

25-20 Breakfast With A European Accent--04/12/2025
Liege waffles, a tasting of boxed brownie mix, crepes with berries, and apricot beurre monte.

25-21 Caramel Delights--04/19/2025
Turtle brownies, buttercreams, buttery cornstarch cookies with dulce de leche.

25-22 Unexpected Burgers--04/26/2025
Mushroom-Beef blended burgers. A tasting of anchovies. Making an all-purpose ground turkey mix for turkey patty melts.

25-23 Mexican Classics, Slow And Fast--05/03/2025
Savory lamb barbacoa, precision coffee scales, and poblanas con crema.

25-24 Brunch At The Bistro--05/10/2025
A classy salad nicoise for two. A game-changing recipe for make-ahead cheese souffles.

25-25 Mediterranean Melody--05/17/2025
Spicy Greek baked feta, a review of whisks, mozzarella, green shakshuka.

25-26 Chinese Dumplings And Soup--05/24/2025
A bim sum favorite-har gow. Chicories. Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup.


Season Twenty Six Episode Guide (PBS)
26-01 Make-Ahead Masterclass--09/20/2025
Glazed boneless short ribs. Tools and tips for easier meal prep. How to make make-way-ahead dinner rolls.

26-02 Flavor-Packed Pastas--02/27/2025
Spaghetti all'assassina, a tasting of canned tomatoes, and triple mushroom pasta.

26-03 Corn Cakes And Chowder-10/04/2025
Venezuelan cheese-filled corn cakes, dish towels, the importance of a sharp knife, and fresh corn chowder.

26-04 Turkey Lasagna And Chocolate Sorbet--10/11/2025
Turkey sausage lasagna, sugar, and a refreshing chocolate sorbet.

26-05 Farmer's Brunch--10/18/2025
A German Farmer's breakfast, reviewing cookie sheets, and Dutch apple pie.

26-06 Ice Cream Cake--10/25/2025
Building an ice cream cake, and the unexpected powers of melting ice.

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26-10 Taiwanese Staples--11/22/2025
Taiwanese steamed buns with braised pork belly. Hoisin sauce. A quick Taiwanese pork rice.

26-11 The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party--
Shrimp cocktail, expensive gadgets that are worth the price, beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish.

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26-23 New England Clambake—02/21/2026
Grilling up a New England clambake. Tips to up your grill game. Grilled fresh cornbread with charred jalapenos and cheddar.

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26-26 Grilled Flank Steak And Chili Crisp Noodles—03/17/2026
Grilled flank steak. Why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender. Reviewing aluminum foil and chili crisp noodles.