The BEST episodes of America's Test Kitchen season 3

Every episode of America's Test Kitchen season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of America's Test Kitchen season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 5/4/2024Network: PBSStatus: Continuing

8.75

4 votes

#1 - Weekend Brunch

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2003

Brunch that's worth making, even when company isn't coming.

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8.67

9 votes

#2 - Chinese Takeout

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2003

Chinese food at home (without a laundry list of hard-to-find ingredients).

8.67

3 votes

#3 - Pasta Classics

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2003

We return two classic pasta sauces to their original glory.

8.67

3 votes

#4 - Two Chocolate Cakes

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/2003

One old-fashioned, moist and homely, the other elegant, dense and ethereal.

8.60

5 votes

#5 - Quick Breads

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2003

It takes more than speed to make the best quick breads.

8.57

7 votes

#6 - Backyard BBQ

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/5/2003

Big, juicy, smoky ribs and classic potato salad.

8.50

8 votes

#7 - Bistro Basics

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2003

A taste of real French cooking—without spending all day in the kitchen.

8.25

4 votes

#8 - Lemon Meringue Pie

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/7/2003

We solve the problem of soggy crusts and mile-high meringue.

8.20

5 votes

#9 - Barbecued Salmon

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2003

We prepare an elegant salmon dish . . . on the grill.

8.17

6 votes

#10 - Steak House Dinners

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2003

The perfect steakhouse dinner—salad with creamy blue cheese dressing and seared filet mignon—is often a fantasy. In the real world, the lettuce is limp, the dressing gluey or watery, the steak overcooked or not properly browned, and the sauce characterless. The test kitchen shows you how to solve each of these problems.