Episodi

  • Episode 16: Are there any store-bought snacks worth making at home?
    Sep 24 2026
    Store-bought snacks offer satisfaction and convenience. But what happens when you pit quick bites against their homemade counterparts? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey explore which snacks are worth the bit of extra effort! Recipes Mentioned: Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips Beef jerky Lime pate de fruit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Episode 15: What makes the best red sauce?
    Sep 10 2026
    Red sauce pastas can be built dozens of ways: rich and meaty, silky and tomato-forward, or deliberately burnt and charred. Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey taste their way through three ATK recipes, ragù alla bolognese, pasta alla vodka, and spaghetti all’assassina, to hash out what actually makes a red sauce irresistible. Recipes Mentioned: Ragu alla Bolognese Pasta alla Vodka Spaghetti All'Assassina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Episode 14: What makes a dumpling comforting?
    Aug 27 2026
    Dumplings are made across the world and come in different shapes, sizes, forms and flavors. Despite their differences, they somehow sooth and delight in equal measure. The juicy filling of a xiao long bao. The warm center of a pierogi. The chewy exterior of a gnudi. How do dumplings achieve that comfort? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey investigate. Recipes Mentioned: Shanghai Soup Dumplings Potato Cheddar Pierogi Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Episode 13: What's your favorite cold treat on a hot summer day?
    Aug 13 2026
    The cast combats the dog days of summer by diving into some of their favorite cold treats while reminiscing about their favorite summer memories. Plus, Nik shares his ideas for a high-end ice cream shop and the cast workshops potential flavors to serve. Recipes Mentioned: Ice cream sandwiches Mango Paletas Philadelphia-Style Cherry Water Ice Nik Sharma’s Black Forest Ice Cream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Episode 12: How do you build the perfect hot dog?
    Jul 30 2026
    Hotdogs are a reliable and convenient option at cookouts. But adding an extra ingredient or two can really level them up. So, how do you do it at home? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey break down the components that can elevate the beloved cookout go-to. Recipes Mentioned: Chicago-Style Hot Dog Sonoran Dog Homemade Corn Dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Episode 11: What makes a good taco a great taco?
    Jul 16 2026
    Tacos take all kinds of shapes and forms; crispy shelled tacos, tacos dipped in consommé, there’s even taco ingredients eaten over rice. It’s not just the shapes they take; what kind of meat is used, what ingredients you add to the taco have endless variations. Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey come together to discuss the qualities that make a good taco a great taco. Recipes Mentioned: Crispy Tacos (Tacos Dorados) Quesabirria Tacos Okinawan Taco Rice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Episode 10: What makes the best steak?
    Jul 2 2026
    Lots of cultures and countries love steak, but it has this almost iconic status in American culture. There are so many different cuts and so many different ways to cook them. Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey dive into three recipes and discuss the cooking techniques that go into making them seamlessly at home. Recipes Mentioned: Pan Seared Strip Steak Shio Koji-Marinated Flank Steak Slow-Roasted Medium-Rare Short Ribs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Episode 9: What makes rice the world’s staple?
    Jun 19 2026
    Every couple of months at America’s Test Kitchen, an informal poll emerges among test cooks about which starch–bread, pasta, or rice–reigns supreme. It’s always a tight race, but it’s no surprise why rice is often a top contender: it’s a beloved staple across the world. In this episode, Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey eat their way through 3 rice dishes and ask: What makes rice the world’s most popular dish? Recipes Mentioned: Hoppin’ John Simple Fried Rice Arroz con Pollo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min