The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen

Food Indulgences

From nostalgic sweet treats to over-the-top cravings, Bridget and Julia dive into the foods they simply can’t resist and hear from listeners about their own indulgences. They match celebrities to their favorite guilty pleasures, swap stories of decadent dining, and reveal just how far they’d go for the perfect donut, barbecue, or wedge of cheese.

Spring Cleaning

It’s out with the old and in with the new in this episode, where Julia and Bridget offer listeners spring cleaning tips and take a peek at each others’ junk drawers.  ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Weeknight Pasta Primavera [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/2916-weeknight-pasta-primavera?queryID=5f601744b0c2cd0b28b1b7b7fc5b01fd&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Chicago-Style Giadiniera [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16808-chicago-style-giardiniera?queryID=9a43b60f5c33c721e6d183b711a2a9ce&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production]

Cooking for a Crowd

In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/3508-best-potluck-macaroni-and-cheese?queryID=5c4b3d80204e6e4d7a9221574cb40914&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Banana Pudding [https://app.asana.com/1/7011654231823/project/1210839805657168/task/1212463349849387?focus=true] Chocolate Pots de Creme [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/3196-chocolate-pots-de-creme?queryID=597a24885f7be5157727f70e55001e8d&indexName=cortado_production_autocomplete] Caesar Green Bean Salad [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/9299-caesar-green-bean-salad?queryID=120cc7e56d73f96cad45c95c4d470c9d&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/11519-indian-butter-chicken-murgh-makhani?queryID=7708b229eb2a0d0b3c1dedbe4a66b5cc&indexName=everest_search_cortado_production] Quick Beef Burgundy [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/search?q=Beef%20Burgundy]

From Past Jobs to Primetime

In this episode, Julia and Bridget reminisce about jobs past and how they learned to be hosts on camera. Plus, they offer advice on work-night meal prepping, and Julia brings in the resume she used to apply to her job at America’s Test Kitchen.

On the Road

In this episode, Bridget’s travel hack sandwich makes a grand cameo. Julia and Bridget also dish about their favorite restaurants, share the on-stage antics at their PBS road shows, and weigh in on what is–and isn’t–acceptable in-flight etiquette. Check out our website for our take on the Best Chef's Knives [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/2357-the-best-chef-s-knives-under-75]!