Dorie Greenspan Thinks the Simpler the Cake, the Better.
Dan Souza and co-host Nik Sharma sit down with the legendary baker and author Dorie Greenspan to talk about her new book, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes. They dive into what makes a cake special enough for celebration versus perfect for every day, reminisce about the Darth Vader cake Dorie once baked for her son’s fourth birthday, and share the secret to achieving truly great pie dough.
Pre-Order Dorie Greenspan's new cookbook; Dorie's Anytime Cakes.
Craving cake now? Check out our recipe for a deliciously simple Olive Oil Cake.
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Meathead Weighs In on the Great Burger-Pressing Debate
Dan Souza and co-host Bryan Roof welcome legendary BBQ expert Meathead to talk all things grilling. From his new book to the age-old debate about pressing burgers on the grill, Meathead shares his take on the tips, tricks, and myths that every backyard cook should know. The conversation covers whether pressing burgers is a good idea, the best types of smoke to cook with, how to properly heat a wok, and a variety of other grilling tips. If you love grilling, smoking, or just want to level up your backyard cooking game, this episode is packed with expert advice, a few surprises, and plenty of laughs.
Check out Meathead's new cookbook, The Meathead Method; and check out our favorite gas grills here!
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Gesine Bullock-Prado Loves Cheese with Apple Pie
Pastry chef, homesteader, and author Gesine Bullock-Prado joins Dan Souza and Morgan Bolling In the Test Kitchen to talk comfort food, homesteading in Vermont, and the science behind perfect pie crust. From chicken and rice to jalapeño popper grilled cheese, they explore easy weeknight recipes before diving into Gesine’s journey from Hollywood to homesteading, and how her German-American roots and love of baking shape her latest book, My Harvest Kitchen. Plus, learn why rough puff pastry is her go-to and how her school, Sugar Glider Kitchen, got its name.
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Aran Goyoaga on the Art of Gluten-Free Baking
Dan Souza and Lan Lam welcome cookbook author Aran Goyoaga for a conversation about her journey from a pastry-filled childhood in the Basque Country in Spain, to becoming a leader in gluten-free baking. They discuss the craft of recipe development, the challenges of gluten-free bread, and Aran’s inspiration for her forthcoming cookbook, which will be out in September.
Pre-order Aran Goyoaga's book The Art of Gluten-Free Bread; and visit our website for her recent ATK recipe for Spiced Pear, Buckwheat, and Almond Pancakes!
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Vallery Lomas and the Great American Baking Show
Winner of The Great American Baking Show and cookbook author Vallery Lomas joins the Test Kitchen to talk about her early cooking influences growing up in the South, her path from lawyer to baker, and her love of recipe development. From her experience filming competitive cooking shows to writing Life Is What You Bake It and contributing to When Southern Women Cook, Vallery shares the stories behind her recipes and her journey as a baker and food writer. Plus, she gives us a peek into her latest creations at America’s Test Kitchen, and the joys and challenges of cooking for a toddler.
Check out Vallery Lomas' book Life is What You Bake it; and visit our website for her recent recipe for Turkey Sausage Lasagna!
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Step into the Test Kitchen with Dan Souza and his co-host for an interview-based video podcast that celebrates the joy of food, cooking, and what happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen. Each episode is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond.