America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated: Season 17
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 16.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
Cast Iron Staples
Jan 7, 2017 · 25 min
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster debunk cast iron myths and share the basics for cast iron care. Then, Julia shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Cast Iron Steak.
Two Modern Stews
Jan 14, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Portuguese-Style Beef Stew. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of prepar
Back to Basics
Jan 21, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews kitchen trash cans in the
New England Classics
Jan 28, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison goes into the test kitchen with host Bridget Lancaster to reveal the secrets to making Home-Corned Beef with Vegetables. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop
Flavorful Italian Favorites
Feb 4, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make perfect Cheese and Tomato Lasagna. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of jarred ancho
Seafood Supper
Feb 11, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison reveals the steps for making perfect Pan-Seared Salmon. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of fish sauce. The
The Ultimate Sticky Buns
Feb 18, 2017 · 25 min
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster head into the test kitchen to uncover the secrets to making the ultimate Sticky Buns at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop chal
Hearty One Pot Meals
Feb 25, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the Best Ground Beef Chili. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews food processors in the Equipment Corner. Fin
Outsmarting Thanksgiving
Mar 4, 2017 · 25 min
Test cook Dan Souza shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Roast Turkey. Next, gadget expert Lisa McManus uncovers the best oven thermometers. Finally, test cook
Korean Feast
Mar 11, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate Korean Rice Bowl at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews spider skimmers in the equipment
Big Easy Favorites
Mar 18, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison the steps to making the ultimate Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of
Pantry Pastas
Mar 25, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets for making perfect Pasta e Ceci. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of parmesan. Then, s
Refreshing Desserts
Apr 1, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with test cook Dan Souza to learn how to make the best Ginger Frozen Yogurt at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews digi
Baked Alaska Showstopper
Apr 8, 2017 · 25 min
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster head into the test kitchen to uncover the secrets to making the ultimate Baked Alaska at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried rev
Italian Chicken
Apr 15, 2017 · 25 min
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster go into the test kitchen together to uncover the secrets to Better Chicken Marsala. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews Manual
Autumn Desserts
Apr 22, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with host Julia Collin Davison to learn how to make the ultimate Chewy Oatmeal Cookies. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews m
Chinese Takeout, Revised
Apr 29, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with host Julia Collin Davison to learn how to make the best Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Pepper Sauce at home. Then,
Elegant Fall Dinner
May 6, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the best Tuscan-Style Roast Pork with Garlic and Rosemary. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews wine accessor
Canning Classics
May 13, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison goes into the test kitchen with test cook Becky Hays to reveal the secrets to making Classic Strawberry Jam at home. Next, gadget expert Lisa McManus unco
Steak and Veggies
May 20, 2017 · 25 min
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the best Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Mustard-Chive Butter. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews carbon steel
Mediterranean Grill
May 27, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasti
A Spanish Affair
Jun 3, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making the best Paella on the Grill with host Bridget Lancaster. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews Paella Pans in the Equipm
Fast Food Makeovers
Jun 10, 2017 · 25 min
Test cook Dan Souza shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the perfect Grilled Pizza at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of supermarket oli
Summer Dinner Party
Jun 17, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison goes into the test kitchen with test cook Dan Souza to learn how to make the ultimate Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried revi
Summer Pork Supper
Jun 24, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the best Smoked Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit Chutney. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews the latest grill gad
Comfort Classics
Jul 1, 2017 · 25 min
Host Julia Collin Davison makes the Best Roast Chicken With Root Vegetables with host Bridget Lancaster, and test cook Dan Souza reveals the secrets to making Almost No-Knead Sourd