Season 2
(2002)
Cast
Episodes
Three Pureed Vegetable Soups 0.0
January 5, 2002
Making pureed soups is a balancing act. Small changes can have major effects. The test kitchen has worked out all the k…
Pesto, Carbonara and Salad 0.0
January 12, 2002
Spaghetti alla carbonara and pasta with pesto are quick and easy ways to put an outstanding pasta dish on the table. Th…
Spaghetti and Meatball Supper 0.0
January 19, 2002
With the right techniques, a spaghetti supper can rival any fancy meal. The test kitchen reveals the secrets for succes…
Pizza Night 0.0
January 26, 2002
To satisfy everyone, the test kitchen developed two pizza recipes—a deep-dish pizza that bakes in a pan as well as a cr…
Simple Sandwiches 0.0
February 2, 2002
Lunch is ready in the test kitchen. Two classics--tuna salad and grilled cheese--along with a fancy steak sandwich are …
Shrimp Classics 0.0
February 9, 2002
Shrimp is quick to prepare, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Step into the test kitchen and learn how to become the shr…
Steak Frites 0.0
February 16, 2002
The test kitchen explores how to properly sear a steak, make a flavorful pan sauce, and fry up hot, crispy french fries.
Fried Chicken and 'Fixens 0.0
February 23, 2002
The test kitchen shares our fried chicken recipe that is the result of five years work and incorporates many unusual te…
Chicken Cutlets 101 0.0
March 2, 2002
Although chicken cutlets can be delicious, they can also be tough or dry if cooked wrong. We take three classic prepara…
All-American Cookout 0.0
March 9, 2002
We move the test kitchen out back to make juicy hamburgers and grilled veggies.
Middle Eastern Barbeque 0.0
March 16, 2002
Shish kebab, rice pilaf, and baba ghanoush are perhaps three of the greatest dishes from the Middle East. The test kitc…
Fajitas and Margaritas 0.0
March 23, 2002
The test kitchen unlocks the secrets for making fresh margaritas, flank steak fajitas and chunky guacamole.
Thanksgiving Dinner 0.0
March 30, 2002
The test kitchen figures out how to bring the most flavorful, most beautiful bird to the holiday table.
Christmas Dinner 0.0
April 6, 2002
Christmas dinner is not the time to experiment with new recipes or techniques. The test kitchen gives you these foolpro…
Winter Supper 0.0
April 13, 2002
The test kitchen’s challenge is to cook short ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender while removing as much of th…
Ham, Biscuits, and Greens 0.0
April 20, 2002
Southern food has a special place in the test kitchen. In this episode, the test kitchen shows you how to prepare roast…
Muffins and Scones 0.0
April 27, 2002
We turn the test kitchen into the neighborhood bakeshop and make tender blueberry muffins and delicate cream scones.
Bacon, Eggs, and Homefries 0.0
May 4, 2002
Bacon, eggs, and potatoes are the classic components of an all-American breakfast. The test kitchen makes sure the baco…
French Toast, Waffles, and Breakfast Strata 0.0
May 11, 2002
If you are going to spend the time making French toast and waffles, they better be good. The test kitchen gives the rec…
Bar Cookies 0.0
May 18, 2002
Everyone loves bar cookies—especially the cook, because there's no need to form individual balls of dough. But baking d…
Two French Tarts 0.0
May 25, 2002
The test kitchen turns out French tarts that put even the finest pâtisseries to shame.
Diner Pies 0.0
June 1, 2002
Those cream-topped pies in the revolving case at the diner always look better than they taste. We show you how to prepa…
Apple Pies 0.0
June 8, 2002
The test kitchen has made hundreds of pie doughs. Learn how to make the resulting recipe, which is the culmination of y…
Peach Pie and Cherry Cobbler 0.0
June 15, 2002
Nothing quite says summer like a slice of peach pie or a bowl of cherry cobbler. The test kitchen reports on the best w…
Chilled Summer Puddings 0.0
June 22, 2002
Light summer desserts, made with or accompanied by fruit, are perfect for summer eating. The test kitchen tackles the p…
Chocolate Desserts 0.0
June 29, 2002
The test kitchen figures out how to make showy desserts with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor.