The BEST episodes of America's Test Kitchen season 2
Every episode of America's Test Kitchen season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of America's Test Kitchen season 2!
In "America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated," a team of expert chefs continue to provide viewers with practical recipes and recommendations that they can use to save money, time and effort in the kitchen. With its uniquely scientific flavor, the show uses blind tasting judges, flash animations and laboratory procedures to answer a variety of kitchen questions. Putting everything from pasta and pasta pots, cheese and cheese graters, as well as host Chris Kimball to the test, this series offers surprises that often defy price points and move beyond fancy packaging and brand expectations.
#1 - Steak Frites
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2002
The test kitchen explores how to properly sear a steak, make a flavorful pan sauce, and fry up hot, crispy french fries.
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#2 - Apple Pies
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/8/2002
The test kitchen has made hundreds of pie doughs. Learn how to make the resulting recipe, which is the culmination of years of kitchen work and testing.
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#3 - Christmas Dinner
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/6/2002
Christmas dinner is not the time to experiment with new recipes or techniques. The test kitchen gives you these foolproof recipes for holiday family favorites.
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#4 - Two French Tarts
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2002
The test kitchen turns out French tarts that put even the finest pâtisseries to shame.
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#5 - Peach Pie and Cherry Cobbler
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/15/2002
Nothing quite says summer like a slice of peach pie or a bowl of cherry cobbler. The test kitchen reports on the best ways to make these classic desserts.
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#6 - Diner Pies
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/1/2002
Those cream-topped pies in the revolving case at the diner always look better than they taste. We show you how to prepare Chocolate Cream Pie and Key Lime Pie at home—with amazing results.
#7 - Spaghetti and Meatball Supper
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2002
With the right techniques, a spaghetti supper can rival any fancy meal. The test kitchen reveals the secrets for success.
#8 - Fajitas and Margaritas
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2002
The test kitchen unlocks the secrets for making fresh margaritas, flank steak fajitas and chunky guacamole.
#9 - Thanksgiving Dinner
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2002
The test kitchen figures out how to bring the most flavorful, most beautiful bird to the holiday table.
#10 - Chilled Summer Puddings
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/22/2002
Light summer desserts, made with or accompanied by fruit, are perfect for summer eating. The test kitchen tackles the problems of panna cotta, rhubarb fool, and summer berry pudding.
#11 - Bacon, Eggs, and Homefries
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2002
Bacon, eggs, and potatoes are the classic components of an all-American breakfast. The test kitchen makes sure the bacon is crisp, the omelet is tender, and the home fries are perfectly browned.
#12 - Bar Cookies
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2002
Everyone loves bar cookies—especially the cook, because there's no need to form individual balls of dough. But baking dough in the pan, rather than balls on a cookie sheet, can cause problems. We show you how to avoid them.
#13 - Pesto, Carbonara and Salad
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2002
Spaghetti alla carbonara and pasta with pesto are quick and easy ways to put an outstanding pasta dish on the table. The test kitchen pairs the pastas with a simple green salad.
#14 - Fried Chicken and 'Fixens
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2002
The test kitchen shares our fried chicken recipe that is the result of five years work and incorporates many unusual techniques.
#15 - Middle Eastern Barbeque
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2002
Shish kebab, rice pilaf, and baba ghanoush are perhaps three of the greatest dishes from the Middle East. The test kitchen discovers the best way to prepare each specialty.
#16 - Simple Sandwiches
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2002
Lunch is ready in the test kitchen. Two classics--tuna salad and grilled cheese--along with a fancy steak sandwich are being served.
#17 - Three Pureed Vegetable Soups
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2002
Making pureed soups is a balancing act. Small changes can have major effects. The test kitchen has worked out all the kinks and created three great soup recipes.
#18 - Ham, Biscuits, and Greens
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2002
Southern food has a special place in the test kitchen. In this episode, the test kitchen shows you how to prepare roast fresh ham, cream biscuits, and greens.
#19 - All-American Cookout
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2002
We move the test kitchen out back to make juicy hamburgers and grilled veggies.
#20 - French Toast, Waffles, and Breakfast Strata
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2002
If you are going to spend the time making French toast and waffles, they better be good. The test kitchen gives the recipes that deliver.
#21 - Chicken Cutlets 101
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2002
Although chicken cutlets can be delicious, they can also be tough or dry if cooked wrong. We take three classic preparations—Marsala, breaded, and stuffed—and explore ways to make these chicken dishes really good.
#22 - Winter Supper
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/13/2002
The test kitchen’s challenge is to cook short ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender while removing as much of the grease as possible.
#23 - Shrimp Classics
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2002
Shrimp is quick to prepare, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Step into the test kitchen and learn how to become the shrimp expert in your home.
#24 - Pizza Night
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2002
To satisfy everyone, the test kitchen developed two pizza recipes—a deep-dish pizza that bakes in a pan as well as a cracker-thin pie that’s in and out of the oven in just 10 minutes.
#25 - Muffins and Scones
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2002
We turn the test kitchen into the neighborhood bakeshop and make tender blueberry muffins and delicate cream scones.