Season 6

1. Eggs for Brunch

Hassle-free egg dishes to make when you're having company. Recipes: Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Frittata; Quiche Lorraine Tasting Lab: Mail-order Bacon

2006-01-07 • 25 min

2. Tex-Mex Favorites

Take a trip south of the border with ATK. Recipes: Fresh Tomato Salsa; Quesadillas; Beef Tacos Tasting Lab: Flour Tortillas

2006-01-14 • 25 min

3. South-of-the-Border Soups

With the help of the ATK team, these south-of-the-border soups are sure to please the whole family. Recipes: Black Bean Soup; Tortilla Soup Equipment Corner: Chefs Knives Tasting Lab: Chicken Broth

2006-01-21 • 25 min

4. Cooking with Squash

The America's Test Kitchen team chooses squash to create healthy and delicious risotto and soup recipes. Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup; Butternut Squash Risotto Equipment Corner: Nutmeg Graters

2006-01-28 • 25 min

5. Dinner on a Dime

Which steaks offer the best value and how should you cook them? Recipes: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes; Pan-Seared Inexpensive Steaks; Mustard-Cream Sauce Equipment Corner: Steak Knife Sets Tasting Lab: Cheap Steaks

2006-02-04 • 25 min

6. One Skillet Dinners

America's Test Kitchen answers the call for easy, one-skillet dinners. Recipes: Skillet Lasagna; Skillet Jambalaya Equipment Corner: Celebrity Skillets Tasting Lab: Canned Diced Tomatoes

2006-02-11 • 25 min

7. More American Classics

Nothing says American cuisine like these fully tested recipes with modern appeal. Recipes: Chicken and Dumplings; Boston Baked Beans Equipment Corner: Zipper-Lock Bags Science Desk: How Acidity Affects Cooking Beans

2006-02-18 • 25 min

8. Meat and Potatoes II

Braised brisket and smashed potatoes make for a delicious, cold-weather meal. Recipes: Onion-Braised Beef Brisket; Smashed Potatoes Equipment Center: Electric Knives

2006-02-25 • 25 min

9. High Roast Chicken Dinner

America's Test Kitchen's novel approach to chicken on the grill – high-roast butterflied chicken – has delicious results, especially when served along with potatoes and asparagus. Recipes: Crisp-Skin High-Roast Butterflied Chicken with Potatoes; Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Toasted Garlic and Parmesan Equipment Corner: Remote Thermometers Tasting Lab: Chicken

2006-03-04 • 25 min

10. Let's Talk Turkey

No one roasts a turkey or prepares the perfect side (sweet potato casserole) like the America's Test Kitchen team. Recipes: Roast Turkey for a Crowd; Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Equipment Corner: Turkey Gadgets

2006-03-11 • 25 min

11. Pork Chops and Tenderloins

Overcome the challenges of cooking thick-cut pork chops and learn the secrets of pork tenderloin. Recipes: Pork Chops with Vinegar and Sweet Peppers; Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloins; Dried Cherry-Port Sauce Tasting Lab: White Wine Vinegar

2006-03-18 • 25 min

12. Fish Steaks 101

Avoiding the fish counter at the grocery store will be a thing of the past, thanks to these easy-to-master recipes. Recipes: Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steaks; Pan-Roasted Halibut Steaks; Chipotle-Garlic Butter with Lime and Cilantro Equipment Corner: Oven Mitts Tasting Lab: Soy Sauce

2006-03-25 • 25 min

13. Seafood Classics

Impressive dishes for company, easy enough to serve on a weeknight. Recipes: Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon; Pan-Seared Scallops with Winted Spinach, Watercress, and Orange Salad Tasting Lab: Butter Alternatives

2006-04-01 • 25 min

14. Italian Classics

Flavorful recipes bring Italy into the test kitchen. Recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo; Beef Braided in Barolo Tasting Lab: Parmesan Cheese Science Desk: Braising vs. Roasting

2006-04-08 • 25 min

15. Two Curry Traditions

Rich, exotically spicy Indian curry and lighter, herbaceous Thai curry. Recipes: Indian Curry; Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Broccoli, and Mushrooms Tasting Lab: Coconut Milk

2006-04-15 • 25 min

16. Asian Chicken

Not-so-sweet versions of a Japanese classic and a Chinese take-out standby. Recipes: Chicken Teriyaki; Orange-Flavored Chicken Tasting Lab: Store-Bought Teriyaki Sauce

2006-04-22 • 25 min

17. Paella Party

A Spanish classic: saffron rice loaded with seafood, meat, and vegetables. Recipes: Sangria; Paella Equipment Corner: Paella Pans Tasting Lab: Olive Oil

2006-04-29 • 25 min

18. Grilled Pizza

The smoky flavor of a grilled pizza's crust can't be replicated in the oven. Recipes: Grilled Tomato and Cheese Pizza; Spicy Garlic Oil Science Desk: What is Yeast?

2006-05-06 • 25 min

19. Grill Roasted Pork Loin

Lightly dressed French potato salad perfectly complements this smoky roast pork. Recipes: Grill-Roasted Pork; French Potato Salad Equipment Corner: Kitchen Twine Tasting Lab: Dijon Mustard

2006-05-13 • 25 min

20. Pulled Pork & Cornbread

Also called pulled pig and sometimes just plain barbecue. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Pork; All Purpose Cornbread Equipment Corner: Plastic Wraps; Liquid Measuring Cups

2006-05-20 • 25 min

21. Rethinking Barbecued Chicken

The America's Test Kitchen team cooks up some delicious home-cooked BBQ. Recipes: Barbecued Pulled Chicken; Cabbage and Red Pepper Salad with Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette Equipment Corner: Mini Food Processors Tasting Lab: Barbecue Sauces

2006-05-27 • 25 min

22. Summer Fruit Desserts

Free-form fruit tart and blueberry cobbler, both easier than pie. Recipes: Free-Form Summer Fruit Tarts; Blueberry Cobbler Equipment Corner: Food Processors Science Desk: Science Behind Great Pie Crust

2006-06-03 • 25 min

23. Deep-Dish Apple Pie

A demonstration of the absolute best recipe for deep dish apple pie. Creating a pie with a high filling-to-crust ratio poses challenges. Recipes: Deep-Dish Apple Pie Equipment Corner: Rolling Pins Tasting Lab: Premium Butters

2006-06-10 • 25 min

24. Cookies

Two cookies, one crisp and elegant; the other oversized and chewy. Recipes: Spritz Cookies; Chocolate-Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Equipment Corner: Cookie Presses Science Corner: Convection Ovens

2006-06-17 • 25 min

25. Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake

Perfect the ultimate birthday treat with this recipe for classic layer cake. Recipes: Classic White Layer Cake with Butter Frosting and Raspberry-Almond Filling Equipment Corner: Cake Pans Tasting: Raspberry Preserves

2006-06-24 • 25 min

26. German Chocolate Cake

The ATK team creates a German chocolate cake destined to impress. Our less sweet version has a more intense chocolate flavor than most. Recipes: German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling Science Corner: Butter Temperature and Baking Tasting: Cocoa Powders

2006-07-01 • 25 min