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AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED: Great American Sandwiches

Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make the perfect New England Lobster Roll.
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Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make the perfect New England Lobster Roll.

Airs Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV

Christopher Kimball and the cast of the Daytime Emmy-nominated AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN use a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and help viewers save time and money. Kimball and test kitchen cooks Bridget Lancaster, Julia Collin Davison, Rebecca Hays, Bryan Roof and Dan Souza reveal the basics of home cooking while preparing dozens of tried-and-true recipes, including beef burgundy, lemon chiffon pie, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin roast, New England lobster roll, French-style pork stew, no-knead brioche, oven-steamed mussels, grilled glazed baby back ribs, chocolate tart and more.

The cast of AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN: Jack Bishop, Adam Reid, host Christopher Kimball, Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster.
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The cast of AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN: Jack Bishop, Adam Reid, host Christopher Kimball, Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster.
Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the best Philly Cheesesteaks right at home.
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Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the best Philly Cheesesteaks right at home.

The popular segments viewers love and trust also return. The Tasting Lab's Jack Bishop challenges Kimball to taste-test supermarket staples before revealing AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN'S top recommendations for BBQ sauce, chicken broth, coffee, hummus, bacon and other foods. Adam Ried, the test kitchen’s resident equipment expert, takes Kimball through the unbiased results for cookware, charcoal grills, pepper grinders, chef's knives and other kitchen items.

This season also features gadget reviews with Lisa McManus, "Man on the Street" discoveries with "Doc" Willoughby and visits with nationally known chefs.

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"Great American Sandwiches" - Test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making the best Philly Cheesesteaks right at home! Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus shares the test kitchen’s tips for perfect knife sharpening, and equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for scrub brushes in the Equipment Corner.

Then, host Christopher Kimball goes to Red’s Eats in Maine or one of their famous lobster rolls. And finally, in the test kitchen, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make the perfect New England Lobster Roll.

Episodes from past seasons are now available for online viewing. AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN is on Facebook, and you can follow @TestKitchen on Twitter.

Super Quick Video Tips: The Best Way to Eat a Lobster
Bridget Lancaster & Christopher Kimball Talk Philly Cheesesteaks
How To Sharpen A Knife
Paring knife skills, knife care & knife sharpening with Bridget Lancaster and Lisa McManus