COOK'S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN reclaims, revives and restores classic American heirloom recipes. The series launches season 10 with hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison at the helm.
Bridget and Julia have been fixtures on the show from the very beginning, sharing their cooking skills and deep knowledge of food history with viewers through the hundreds of recipes they’ve prepared on air as test cooks.
Now, they're heading into the COOK'S COUNTRY test kitchen to bring you equipment reviews, taste tests, and honest-to-goodness American recipes for the home cook.
The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to taste kitchen staples in front of a live audience.
Adam Ried, the test kitchen’s equipment expert, takes the hosts through his top equipment recommendations for the home cook — from kitchen timers to Dutch ovens.
In season ten, Bridget and Julia are joined by new test cooks Ashley Moore, Bryan Roof and Christie Morrison, who test and create America’s favorite recipes from COOK'S COUNTRY magazine.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “Pork And Pierogi” airs Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. - Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to prepare a show-stopping special occasion cider-braised pork roast. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a sauerkraut tasting. Test cook Bryan Roof uncovers the secrets to a Pittsburg regional specialty, potato-cheddar pierogi.
Episode 2: “Spicy And Sour For Supper” airs Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. - Bridget Lancaster shows Julia Collin Davison how to make a classic Latin version of arroz con pollo. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his choice for the best dry measuring cups on the market. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of store-bought whipped topping. Test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget how to make the best sour orange pie.
Episode 3: “Smoky Barbecue Favorites” airs Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. - Test cook Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster an authentic recipe for Texas thick-cut smoked pork chops. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to tasting of hot dogs. Bridget shows Julia Collin Davison the secrets to making the perfect backyard barbeque beans.
Episode 4: “Smothered And Dowdied” airs Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. - Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make a regional favorite, Southern-style smothered chicken. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for kitchen timers. Bridget uncovers the secrets to making the perfect apple pandowdy.
Episode 5: “BBQ Thighs And Fried Peach Pies” airs Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. - Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate barbeque chicken thighs. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of bagged popcorn. Test cook Bryan Roof shows Julia how to make fried peach pies at home.
Episode 6: “Ribs And Mashed Potatoes Revisited” airs Saturday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. (CANCELLED) - Bridget Lancaster makes Julia Collin Davison the juiciest Memphis-style wet ribs in the slow cooker. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to an apple-cider vinegar tasting. Test cook Ashley Moore shows Bridget how to make the best mashed potato cakes.
Episode 7: “Bourbon And Broccoli Hit The Grill” airs Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. (CANCELLED) - Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate grilled bourbon steaks. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of dill pickle spears. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for instant-read thermometers for the budget conscious cook. Test cook Ashley Moore heads out to the grill to show Bridget a recipe for perfect grilled broccoli with lemon and Parmesan.
Episode 8: “Straight From So-Cal” airs Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at 2 p.m. (CANCELLED) - Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make authentic citrus-braised pork tacos at home. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of mild salsa. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews piping bags. Test cook Christie Morrison shows Julia the secrets to making the best So Cal churros.
Episode 9: “Southern Discoveries” airs Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. (CANCELLED) - Test cook Bryan Roof shows Julia Collin Davison how to make an authentic version of South Carolina smoked fresh ham. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of spiral sliced bone-in ham. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for potato mashers. Test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make the best smashed potato salad.
Episode 10: “Cast Iron Comforts” airs Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. (CANCELLED) - Bridget Lancaster shows Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate skillet pizza Margherita in a cast iron pan. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews traditional and enameled cast iron skillets. Test cook Ashley Moore uncovers the secrets to making a foolproof chocolate chip skillet cookie.
Episode 11: “Plenty Of Garlic And Parm” airs Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at 2 p.m. (CANCELLED) - Bridget Lancaster shows Julia Collin Davison how to make an authentic version of a Basque favorite, garlic fried chicken. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for budget-friendly Dutch ovens. Test cook Ashley Moore shows Bridget how to make the ultimate crispy Parmesan potatoes.
Episode 12: “When Only Chocolate Will Do” airs Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. - Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate Mississippi mud pie. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews small food processors. Bridget uncovers the secrets to making the best whoopie pies right at home.
Episode 13: “The Italian-American Kitchen” airs Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. - est cook Ashley Moore shows Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate sausage ragu. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of fettuccine. Test cook Bryan Roof shows Julia Collin Davison the secrets to making a regional specialty for fluffy baked polenta with red sauce at home.
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