America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen is a half-hour long cooking show distributed to public television stations and also available on some streaming services. The show is based on the popular magazine Cook's Illustrated and is known for its rigorous testing of recipes, kitchen equipment, and ingredients.

History

America's Test Kitchen first aired in 2001. The show was created by Christopher Kimball, who also served as the host until 2016. After Kimball's departure, the show continued with new hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster, both of whom had been long-time cast members.

Format

The format of America's Test Kitchen includes several segments:

• Recipe Testing: The hosts and other test cooks demonstrate recipes that have been tested and perfected in the test kitchen.
• Equipment Reviews: The show reviews kitchen equipment, providing recommendations based on extensive testing.
• Ingredient Tasting: The show conducts taste tests of various ingredients, often comparing different brands or types.

Cast

The show features a rotating cast of test cooks and experts, including:

• Julia Collin Davison
• Bridget Lancaster
• Jack Bishop
• Adam Ried
• Dan Souza

Publications

America's Test Kitchen has produced numerous cookbooks and special interest publications. These include:

• The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook
• The Best of America's Test Kitchen
• The Science of Good Cooking

Related Shows

America's Test Kitchen has spawned several related shows, including:

• Cook's Country
• Cook's Illustrated

Headquarters

The headquarters of America's Test Kitchen is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The facility includes a large test kitchen where all recipes and equipment are tested.

See Also

• Cook's Illustrated
• Cook's Country
• Christopher Kimball
• Julia Collin Davison
• Bridget Lancaster