In the Test Kitchen
Today: #177 in Arts on our combined chart.
Today: #86 in Arts, Canada on our combined chart.
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Ranking history · United States
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Position on the Arts combined chart over the last 14 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Episode 18: What are the defining characteristics of a great pancake?
October 22, 2026 · 23 minPancakes 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…
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Episode 17: How have curries changed as they moved across the world?
October 8, 2026 · 23 minSouth 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…
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Episode 16: Are there any store-bought snacks worth making at home?
September 24, 2026 · 25 minStore-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…
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Episode 15: What makes the best red sauce?
September 10, 2026 · 33 minRed 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…
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Episode 14: What makes a dumpling comforting?
August 27, 2026 · 28 minDumplings 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 minThe 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…
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Episode 12: How do you build the perfect hot dog?
July 30, 2026 · 27 minHotdogs 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…
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Episode 11: What makes a good taco a great taco?
July 16, 2026 · 28 minTacos 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…
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Episode 10: What makes the best steak?
July 2, 2026 · 28 minLots 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…
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Episode 9: What makes rice the world’s staple?
June 19, 2026 · 25 minEvery 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…
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Episode 8: What makes the perfect meatball?
June 4, 2026 · 26 minMeatballs 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…
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Episode 7: What Makes the Best Sandwich?
May 21, 2026 · 30 minMost 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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