In the Test Kitchen

Episode 7: What Makes the Best Sandwich?

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 episode of In the Test Kitchen.  Recipes Eaten in episode: Italian Sub [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16731-italian-sub-sandwiches?queryID=75e8384b55d34112cebc3d60340d1b61&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Diner-Style Sheet-Pan Tuna Melts [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16853-diner-style-sheet-pan-tuna-melts?queryID=022126c78ddcd3c5ad85beffc0e35cbb&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Ultimate Grilled Vegetable Sandwich [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/15857-ultimate-grilled-vegetable-sandwich?queryID=fbba6d3e57a8bdf572d78096579bc88d&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 6: What Makes a Salad Exciting?

Salads often get a bad wrap as the thing you have to eat before the rest of the meal. In today’s episode of In the Test Kitchen: Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey finally give salads their due, and reveal how to make them the star of the show. Recipes Mentioned: Ultimate Wedge Salad [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16635-the-ultimate-wedge-salad?queryID=5470ba318c255283e2d4f30ee41c9f9c&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Horiatiki Salata [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/13158-horiatiki-salata-hearty-greek-salad?queryID=d73d042fe0264be43a49d9b086ebb444&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Neorm Sach Moan [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/14940-neorm-sach-moan-chicken-salad-with-cabbage-and-fish-sauce?queryID=cf21bf809f88a4a9e5df62badb934941&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 5: What Makes the Best Muffins?

Making muffins used to be a rite of passage for test cooks and applicants who applied to work at America’s Test Kitchen. So we’ve eaten a lot of them; sweet, savory, and everything in between. In this episode, Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey take on the debate: What is a muffin, and what makes it great?  Recipes and reviews mentioned: Best Blueberry Muffins [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/4736-best-blueberry-muffins?queryID=a481e036e730e281b546b3a9bc11407f&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/15885-browned-butter-chocolate-chunk-muffins?queryID=9a4a81aeee5f6ab1c7b9b05faed971fe&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Sausage-Herb Stuffing Muffin [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16530-sausage-herb-stuffing-muffins?queryID=db622bc629a70673f2b13928ac651bf7&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Achieving generously sized bakery-style muffins [https://www.tiktok.com/@testkitchen/video/7309975919261928750] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 4: What Makes a Pizza Iconic?

Ask 10 people what their favorite kind of pizza is, and you’ll get 10 different answers. This week on In the Test Kitchen: Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey dive into the regional differences, Italian vs. American preferences, and the elements that go into making a great pie.  Recipes Mentioned: Neapolitan pizza [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16948-neapolitan-style-pizza?queryID=558d44f5d4753aec48698a6b544ae7e1&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Thin-Crust Pizza [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6316-thin-crust-pizza?queryID=66941a30e9014754a10bd6499b60dff9&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Detroit-Style Pizza [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/9775-detroit-style-pizza?queryID=3e3e99e2d0f491ee8f72022cea0572cb&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 3: What are the Best Types of Fried Chicken?

Can you make a good fried chicken recipe at home? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey say yes as they deconstruct 3 different recipes that represent three different styles of fried chicken. Plus, the quad reveals some fun KFC history, and discuss the difference between crunchy and crispy fried chicken. Recipes Mentioned: One-Batch Fried Chicken [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/11029-one-batch-fried-chicken?queryID=bb85187dc604600959bfdf925f50f5c4&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production], Super Crunchy Buttermilk Fried Chicken [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16851-supercrunchy-buttermilk-fried-chicken?queryID=cf935e6682267233fb565e127cc7d593&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete], Chile Fried Chicken [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16614-chile-fried-chicken?queryID=0c0ce35bdcc2a7757a80c29a66c8e8cf&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]