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#136#151#167#182#197Chart rankOct 15Oct 18Oct 21Oct 24Oct 27#177Episode released Oct 22: Episode 18: What are the defining characteristics of a great pancake?
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Oct 27#177#147
Oct 26#161#132
Oct 25#167#137
Oct 24#146#116
Oct 23#173#143
Oct 22#187#157
Oct 21#184#154
Oct 20#178#148
Oct 19#183#153
Oct 18#185#155
Oct 17#173#143
Oct 16#174#144
Oct 15#184#154
Oct 14#177#146

Latest episodes

  • Episode 18: What are the defining characteristics of a great pancake?

    October 22, 2026 · 23 min

    Pancakes can be a canvas for all kinds of flavors and textures. Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey taste their way through three ATK recipes: blueberry pancakes, katayef asafiri, and crepes, to explore what makes a pancake a pancake, and how this…

  • Episode 17: How have curries changed as they moved across the world?

    October 8, 2026 · 23 min

    South Asian cooks were masterfully blending spices long before the Europeans arrived in India, and when Portuguese traders brought chiles from the Americas in 1498, it permanently changed the trajectory of the country’s dishes, including…

  • Episode 16: Are there any store-bought snacks worth making at home?

    September 24, 2026 · 25 min

    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…

  • Episode 15: What makes the best red sauce?

    September 10, 2026 · 33 min

    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…

  • Episode 14: What makes a dumpling comforting?

    August 27, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

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  • Episode 13: What's your favorite cold treat on a hot summer day?

    August 13, 2026 · 26 min

    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…

  • Episode 12: How do you build the perfect hot dog?

    July 30, 2026 · 27 min

    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…

  • Episode 11: What makes a good taco a great taco?

    July 16, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

  • Episode 10: What makes the best steak?

    July 2, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

  • Episode 9: What makes rice the world’s staple?

    June 19, 2026 · 25 min

    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…

  • Episode 8: What makes the perfect meatball?

    June 4, 2026 · 26 min

    Meatballs span cultures and come in all shapes, sizes, and sauces. Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey try three recipes from around the world and ask: What makes the perfect meatball?  Recipes eaten in episode: Meatballs and Marinara Lion’s…

  • Episode 7: What Makes the Best Sandwich?

    May 21, 2026 · 30 min

    Most people say a sandwich is filling stuffed between two layers of bread. But what about hotdogs, or a loaded pocket of pita bread? Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey get into a heated debate about what exactly defines a sandwich on this week’s…

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About the show

This video podcast from America’s Test Kitchen takes you behind the scenes of a bustling test kitchen. Our test cook hosts dive deep into their favorite dishes, taste recipes, and talk about how culture, history, and science influence the foods we love to eat. Discover the messy, fun, and (mostly) delicious work that goes into creating America’s favorite recipes.