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America’s Test Kitchen, Season 17

Comfort Classics

Season 17, Episode 26

Comfort Classics

Host Julia Collin Davison makes the Best Roast Chicken With Root Vegetables with host Bridget Lancaster, and test cook Dan Souza reveals the secrets to making Almost No-Knead Sourdough Bread.

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Recipe
Bread-and-Butter Pickles
Average rating 4.5, 80 ratings.
Recipe • Quick
Really Good Garlic Bread
Average rating 4, 472 ratings.
Recipe
Snickerdoodles
Average rating 4, 412 ratings.
Recipe • Vegetarian
Quinoa and Vegetable Stew
Average rating 4.5, 201 ratings.
Recipe
Cast Iron Crisp Roast Butterflied Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic
Average rating 4, 289 ratings.
Recipe
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Average rating 4, 418 ratings.
Recipe
Cast Iron Steaks with Herb Butter
Average rating 4, 340 ratings.
Recipe
Easier Roast Turkey and Gravy
Average rating 4, 496 ratings.
Recipe
Cheese and Tomato Lasagna
Average rating 4.5, 291 ratings.
Recipe
Classic Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Average rating 4, 694 ratings.
Recipe
Almost No-Knead Sourdough Bread 2.0
Average rating 4, 267 ratings.
Recipe
Sourdough Starter
Average rating 4, 282 ratings.
Recipe • Make Ahead
Chili-Lime Salt
Average rating 5, 3 ratings.
Recipe
Foolproof Boiled Corn
Average rating 4, 340 ratings.
Recipe • Make Ahead
Cōngyóubǐng (Scallion Pancakes)
Average rating 4.5, 166 ratings.
Recipe
Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs
Average rating 4, 37 ratings.
Recipe
Smoked Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit Chutney
Average rating 5, 34 ratings.
Recipe
Ginger Frozen Yogurt
Average rating 5, 32 ratings.
Recipe
Shredded Chicken Tacos (Tinga de Pollo)
Average rating 4, 366 ratings.
Recipe
Paella on the Grill
Average rating 4.5, 144 ratings.
Recipe
Grilled Pizza
Average rating 4, 52 ratings.
Recipe
Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken Wings)
Average rating 4, 423 ratings.
Recipe • Vegetarian
Walkaway Ratatouille
Average rating 4.5, 454 ratings.
Recipe
Classic Strawberry Jam
Average rating 4.5, 155 ratings.
Recipe
Vegetable Bibimbap with Nurungji
Average rating 5, 122 ratings.
Recipe
Sticky Buns
Average rating 4, 345 ratings.
Recipe • Quick
Pan-Seared Salmon
Average rating 4, 358 ratings.
Recipe • Make Ahead
Patatas Bravas
Average rating 4.5, 109 ratings.
Recipe
Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Average rating 4, 31 ratings.
Recipe
Skillet-Roasted Chicken in Lemon Sauce
Average rating 4, 201 ratings.
Recipe • Quick
Mango-Mint Salsa
Average rating 5, 50 ratings.
Recipe • Quick
Spicy Butter Sauce
Average rating 5, 10 ratings.
Recipe • Quick
Tahini and Honey Sauce
Average rating 4.5, 8 ratings.
Recipe
Home-Corned Beef with Vegetables
Average rating 4.5, 277 ratings.
Recipe
Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Pepper Sauce
Average rating 4.5, 179 ratings.
Recipe
Chelow ba Tahdig (Persian-Style Rice with Golden Crust)
Average rating 4, 134 ratings.
Recipe
Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Average rating 4.5, 108 ratings.
Recipe
Lemon Posset with Berries
Average rating 4.5, 360 ratings.
Recipe • Quick
Jalapeño and Cilantro Sauce
Average rating 5, 44 ratings.
Recipe • Make Ahead
Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices
Average rating 4, 887 ratings.

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Ingredient • 7 Tested
Smoked Paprika
Ingredient • 7 Tested
The Best Whole-Milk Greek Yogurt
Equipment • 9 Tested
The Best Ice Cream Makers
Equipment • 11 Tested
The Best Digital Scales
Equipment • 5 Tested
The Best Paella Pans
Equipment • 5 Tested
The Best Charcoal Fire Starters
Equipment • 5 Tested
The Best Barbecue Basting Brushes
Equipment • 8 Tested
The Best Flat Whisks
Equipment • 18 Tested
The Best Waffle Makers
Equipment • 11 Tested
The Best Manual Citrus Juicers
Equipment • 7 Tested
Mini Prep Bowl Sets
Equipment • 6 Tested
The Best Paper Towel Holders

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A Spanish Affair
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Kebabs and Rice
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Steak and Veggies
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Canning Classics
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Elegant Fall Dinner
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Beef Stir-Fry and Scallion Pancakes
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Autumn Desserts
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Italian Chicken
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Baked Alaska Showstopper
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Refreshing Desserts
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Pantry Pastas
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Big Easy Favorites
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Korean Feast
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Outsmarting Thanksgiving
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Hearty One Pot Meals
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The Ultimate Sticky Buns
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Seafood Supper
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Flavorful Italian Favorites
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New England Classics
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Back to Basics
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Two Modern Stews
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Cast Iron Staples