Name: Cook's Country
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Description: Experiments with classic American recipes; host Christopher Kimball.

Experiments with classic American recipes; host Christopher Kimball.

America's Test Kitchen - Cook's Country Channel

Cider-Braised Pork Roast, Pittsburgh-style Potato-Cheddar Pierogi; tasting of sauerkraut

Pork and Pierogi

A classic Latin version of arroz con pollo; dry measuring cups; store-bought whipped topping; sour orange pie.

Arroz con Pollo and Sour Orange Pie

Texas-sized, Thick Cut Smoked Pork Chops, Backyard Barbecue Beans; review of dry measuring cups

Smoky Barbecue Favorites

Southern Style Smothered Chicken, Apple Pandowdy; favorite kitchen timer

Smothered and Dowdied

Barbecue Chicken Thighs, Fried Peach Pies; tasting of popcorn

BBQ Thighs and Fried Peach Pies

Memphis-style Wet Ribs in the Slow Cooker, Mashed Potato Cakes; tasting of apple-cider vinegar

Ribs and Mashed Potatoes Revisited

Grilled Bourbon Steak, Grilled Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan; dill pickle spears tasting; instant-read thermometers review

Bourbon and Broccoli Hit the Grill

Citrus-Braised Pork Tacos, So-Cal-Inspired Churros; tasting of mild salsa; review of piping sets

Pork Tacos and Churros

South Carolina Smoked Fresh Ham, Smashed Potato Salad; tasting of spiral bone-in ham; review of potato mashers

Southern Discoveries

Skillet pizza Margherita; traditional and enameled cast iron skillets; chocolate chip skillet cookie.

Cast Iron Comforts

Garlic Fried Chicken, Crispy Parmesan Potatoes; review of inexpensive Dutch ovens

Plenty of Garlic and Parm

Mississippi Mud Pie, Whoopie Pies; review of miniature food processors

When Only Chocolate Will Do

Sausage ragu; fettuccine tasting; fluffy baked polenta with red sauce.

The Italian American Kitchen

Wellesley Fudge Cake, Chicken and Pastry; review of immersion blenders

Ultimate Comfort Foods

Sausage and Peppers, Ballpark Pretzels; tasting of whole-wheat sandwich bread; review of disposable plates

Ballpark Classics

North Carolina dipped fried chicken; a tasting of chocolate ice cream; a classic version of North Carolina lemon pie.

A Trip to Tarheel Country

Grill-Fried Chicken Wings, Grilled Pork Burgers, ice pack reviews, and tasting supermarket BBQ sauces

New Recipes for the Grill

Hearty Beef Lasagna, Chicken Scarpariello; tasting of mozzarella

Spaghetti House Classics

Flank Steak in Adobo, Texas Breakfast Tacos; review of inexpensive blenders

Tex Mex Favorites

Oregon blackberry pie; extra sharp cheddar cheese; a one-pan supper features roasted salmon with broccoli and red potatoes.

Pacific Northwest Supper

Grilled Thick-Cut Porterhouse Steaks Caesar Green Beans; review of paring knives; tasting of blue cheese

Summer Steak and Salad

Detroit-Style Pizza, Fettuccine with Butter and Cheese; review of rasp-style graters

Reimagining Italian American Classics

Tennessee pulled turkey sandwiches; paper towels; a regional recipe for eastern North Carolina fish stew.

Southern Specialties

New Jersey crumb buns; nonstick skillets; a streamlined recipe for cheese blintzes with raspberry sauce.

Tristate Treats

Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding and Jus, Lighthouse Inn Potatoes; tasting of black tea

Holiday Roast and Potatoes

Fish and Chips, Shrimp Burgers; tasting of hamburger buns

Pub-Style Seafood

Texas Barbecue Brisket

Chicago thin crust pizza with homemade Italian sausage; a taste test of jarred pasta sauce; pasta e fagioli.

Italian Comfort Classics

Smoked fish tacos, a Southern California classic; chimney starters; grilled steak fajitas.

Fish Tacos and Steak Fajitas

Spice-Crusted Steaks, Grilled Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onion; electric griddles; supermarket bacon

Beef, Dressed Up

Prosciutto Bread, Drop Meatballs; tasting of provolone cheese

Regional Italian American Favorites

Hawaiian-Style Fried Chicken, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad; review of plastic wrap; tasting of potato chips

Aloha State Favorites

Cast Iron Baked Chicken, Blueberry Cornbread with Honey Butter; tasting of hot sauce

Chicken and Cornbread

Blueberry jam cake; reviewing toasters; gooey butter cake bars.

The Perfect Cake

Classic Roast Beef Tenderloin; review of tongs

Roast Beef and Potatoes

Monroe County-Style Pork Chops, Coconut Cream Pie; review of pie servers

Pork and Pie

Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Brussels Sprout Gratin; review of electric knives

Holiday Feast

Shrimp Po' Boys, Chicken Sauce Piquant; tasting of king cakes

A Trip to the Big Easy

Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie, Cowboy Cookies; tasting of creamy peanut butter

Comfort Food Done Right

Monterey Bay Cioppino, Shrimp Mozambique; review of can openers

Regional Seafood Specialties

Grilled Flank Steak with Basil Dressing, Fresh Tomato Galette; review of herb keepers

Taste of Summer

Shashlik-Style Beef Kebabs, Adjaruli Khachapuri; tasting of ground cumin

Beef Kebabs and Cheese Bread

Grilled Jerk Chicken, Smoked Chicken Wings; review of grill brushes

Grilled Chicken, Two Ways

Pork Carnitas, Shrimp Tacos; a tasting of lard

Tacos Two Ways

Sliders, Croque Monsieur; tasting of ketchup

Bread, Cheese, and Meat Can't Be Beat

Greek Chicken, Crushed Red Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs; crumbled feta; review of liquid measuring cups

Herbaceous Chicken and Potatoes

Cheesy Stuffed Shells, Eggplant Pecorino; review of 13 by 9-inch broiler-safe baking dishes

Italian Comfort Food

One-Batch Fried Chicken, North Carolina Cheese Biscuits; tasting of strawberry spreads

Chicken and Biscuits

Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie, Amish Cinnamon Bread; tasting of vanilla ice cream

Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Bottom Round Roast Beef with Zip-Style Sauce, Almond Boneless Chicken; review of measuring spoons

Motor City Favorites

Triple-Chocolate Sticky Buns, Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies; tasting of milk chocolate

Never Enough Chocolate

Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham, St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars; review of inexpensive stand mixers

Spring Feast

Popcorn Chicken, Gobi Manchurian, and Crispy Vegetable Fritters; review of electric deep-fryers

Fried Bites

Green goddess roast chicken; the origins of green goddess dressing; a primer on herbs; perfect pesto; potato, green bean and tomato salad.

Roast Chicken and Salad

Mixed berry buckle; the history of baked fruit desserts; thickening agents; strawberry cheesecake bars; strawberry-basil compote.

Summer Berry Desserts

Carne Guisada, Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas; review of oven mitts

Carne Guisada and Enchiladas

One-pot chicken jardiniere; the history of cooking in one pot; bird's beak paring knives; wacky cake; one-pan Mediterranean shrimp.

One Pot Meals

Italian meatloaf; substitutes for fresh garlic; asparagus baked in foil; immigrant origins of scampi; chicken scampi.

Italian-American Comforts

Crispy Iowa skinny sandwiches; 12-inch nonstick skillets; Detroit's Boogaloo Wonderland sandwich; the St. Paul sandwich.

Regional Sandwich Roundup

One-pan turkey breast and stuffing; dressing vs. stuffing debate; buying turkey; pear-cranberry chutney; roasted butternut squash and apple.

Thanksgiving, Simplified

Chicken paprikash and butter spaetzle; Hungarian immigrants in Cleveland; wooden spoons; ground beef stroganoff.

Paprikash and Stroganoff

Bacon-wrapped pork roast with peach sauce; graters; German community in Texas; Texas potato pancakes; easy homemade mayonnaise.

Pork, Peaches, and Potatoes

Host Bridget Lancaster makes easy steak frites and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origin of french fries; equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for braisers; Bryan Roof makes french onion soup.

French Fare

Old-fashioned chicken noodle soup; the restorative properties of chicken soup; broths; spinach salad with Gorgonzola and pear; make-ahead hot chocolate; beer-batter cheese bread.

Chicken Soup and Cheesy Bread

Slow Roasted Salmon, Clementine Cake: all about leavening agents

Elegant and Orange

Japanese Steakhouse Steak and Vegetables, Charred Tomatoes with Bell Peppers; cast iron skillet review

Cast Iron Everything

Woodman's-Style Clam Chowder, Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls; how to eat oysters at home; review of inexpensive blenders

New England for Everyone

Okra and shrimp stew; the story of the Gullah Geechee people; lightweight Dutch ovens; pickled shrimp.

Low Country Party

Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish, Buckeye Candies, and Wisconsin Butter Burgers; review of corn strippers

Midwestern Favorites

Lard-Fried Chicken, BLT Salad, and Blueberry Biscuits; tasting of regional potato chips

Fried Chicken and Biscuits

Khao Man Gai (Thai-Style Chicken and Rice), Pod Gra Prow (Holy Basil Stir-Fry)

Thai Comforts

Seafood fra diavolo; when to splurge at the grocery store; roasted garlic-parmesan bread; salmon piccata.

Seafood Two Ways

Bryan Roof visits Oakland, Calif., and shares his version of sinigang; the backstory of the food incubator La Cocina; Neorm sach moan.

Two Tastes from the Bay Area

Chocolate Babka, Foolproof Chocolate Fudge; review of espresso powder

Transylvania Goulash, Shredded Swiss Chard Salad, Beans and Greens; review of heirloom beans

Pennsylvanian Melting Pot

Cajun Rice Dressing, Stuffed Turkey Wings

Cajun Country

Banana pudding pie; different vanilla products; the story of Augustus Jackson's eggless ice cream; no-churn ice cream.

Endless Dessert

Gorditas, New Mexican Biscochitos; review of tortilla presses

Old New Mexico

Beef Chuck Roast with Horseradish-Parsley Sauce, Fried Potatoes, and Creamed Spinach; kitchen timer review

Chuck Roast and Potatoes

Spaghetti carbonara; buying eggs; fried artichokes; ancient potato preserving techniques; instant mashed potato gnocchi.

Saucy Italian-Inspired Dinners

Roast Pork Loin with 40 Cloves of Garlic, Orange Upside-Down Cake; review of hand mixers

Pork Roast and Orange Cake

New England bar pizza; different pizza styles; grill pans; spinach and artichoke dip; lemon pepper wings.

Bar Snacks

Bryan Roof visits the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa, Fla.; Bryan makes host Bridget Lancaster a Cuban sandwich with homemade Cuban bread and roast pork with mojo; tasting expert Jack Bishop and host Julia Collin Davison taste mustard.

The Cuban Sandwich Show

Texas-style smoked beef ribs; charcoal; the history of self-rising flour; easy blueberry cobbler; a visit to El Paso, Texas.

Texas Cookout

San Diego Fish Tacos, Crispy Fried Shrimp; a visit to San Diego; tasting tortilla chips

Fish Tacos and Fried Shrimp

Smoked Citrus Chicken, Really Good Key Lime Pie; the origins of Key Lime Pie

Never Enough Citrus

Sisig and garlic fried rice; the importance of Knorr's Liquid Seasoning in Filipino cooking; the history of chicken wings as a bar snack; soy sauce chicken wings.

Sisig and Wings

Tuna and Salmon Teriyaki Poke, Malasadas; all about freeze-dried backpacking meals

Hawaiian Melting Pot

Grilled Bone-In Leg of Lamb, La Viña-Style Cheesecake; review of spray mops

Grilled Lamb and Cheesecake

Guanimes con Bacalao, Piña Coladas; a visit to Puerto Rico; all about Salt Cod

Puerto Rican Classics

Pan-fried pork chops with milk gravy; disposable utensils; jarred peppers; the origins of pimento cheese; creamy pimento mac and cheese.

A Love Letter to the South

Butter and lard biscuits; the debate between lard and shortening; the benefits of full-sized and mini food processors; mimosa fried chicken.

Biscuits and Chicken

Jamaican Oxtail, Jamaican Rice and Peas; review of countertop compost bins

Jamaican Feast

New Mexican bean and cheese turnovers with green chili; the history of tomato clubs in the U.S.; Southwestern tomato and corn salad.

New Mexican Bounty

Mana'eesh Za'atar and Baba Ghanoush, Roasted Beets with Lemon-Tahini Dressing; eggplant

Mediterranean Meze

Diner-Style Patty Melts, Ultimate Extra-Crunchy Onion Rings; review of coffee makers

The Best Diner Food

Trout amandine; how Julia Child made French cuisine accessible in the U.S.; a deep dive into freshwater fish; bench scrapers; lentilles du puy with spinach and creme fraiche.

French-Inspired Dinner

Choucroute garnie; Belgian endive; European-style sausages; endive salad with oranges and blue cheese.

Sausages and Salad

North Carolina Barbecue Pork, Lemonade with Honey; our recommended Fire Pits for Cooking

North Carolina Barbecue

Recipes for Seattle chicken teriyaki; Sweet potato salad with cumin; Smoked paprika and almonds; Chef Nobu. Miso black cod.

Inspired by Japanese Immigrants

Recipes for vegetarian chili; International Chili Society; Kansas City-style barbecue sauce. Jalapeño-cheddar scones.

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