Julia Collin Davison
Self
America's Test Kitchen (2001)
Season 26
Equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes from the test kitchen to the home cook. A team of test cooks that viewers have come to love and trust deconstruct recipes and reveal the test kitchen’s secrets to foolproof cooking at home.
Released Aug. 4, 2001
Episode 24 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.cook, imdb.kitchen, imdb.recipe, imdb.chef, imdb.kitchen-appliance, imdb.cookery, imdb.instructional + 10 more, imdb.home-cooking, imdb.taste-test, imdb.baking, imdb.cooking-show, imdb.scientific-testing, imdb.testing, imdb.food, imdb.cooking, tmdb.cooking-show, tmdb.cooking
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Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S26E1 - Make-Ahead Masterclass
Test Cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison tender Glazed Boneless Beef Short Ribs. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share expert-reviewed tools and tips for easier meal prep. And Test Cook Sam Block shows host Bridget Lancaster how to bake Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls.
Sept. 20, 2025, midnight
S26E2 - Flavor-Packed Pastas
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Spaghetti All’Assassina, a hyperlocal dish from Bari, Italy. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and host Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of canned whole tomatoes. And test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget a Triple Mushroom Pasta.
Sept. 27, 2025, midnight
S26E3 - Corn Cakes and Chowder
Test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison Cachapas con Queso de Mano (Venezuelan Cheese-Filled Corn Cakes). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews dish towels, and science expert Dan Souza uses physics to demonstrate the importance of a sharp knife. Finally, test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster Fresh Corn Chowder.
Oct. 4, 2025, midnight
S26E4 - Turkey Lasagna and Chocolate Sorbet
Test cook Vallery Lomas makes host Bridget Lancaster a savory Turkey Sausage Lasagna. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about sugar. And test cook Antoinette Johnson makes a refreshing Chocolate Sorbet for host Julia Collin Davison.
Oct. 11, 2025, midnight
S26E5 - Farmer’s Brunch
Test cook Keith Dresser prepares host Bridget Lancaster a hearty German Farmer’s Breakfast (Bauernfrühstück). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews cookie sheets. And Bridget makes host Julia Collin Davison a delicious Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Pie).
Oct. 18, 2025, midnight
S26E6 - Ice Cream Cake
Test cook Lan Lam shows Julia Collin Davison how to build a showstopping Ice Cream Cake. And science expert Dan Souza reveals the unexpected powers of melting ice.
Oct. 25, 2025, midnight
S26E7 - Two Takes on Chicken and Rice
Test cook Erica Turner makes host Bridget Lancaster Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Lemon). Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of chicken broths. And test cook Becky Hays prepares Peruvian Arroz con Pollo for Julia.
Nov. 1, 2025, midnight
S26E8 - Pan-Seared Halibut and Ma’amoul
Test cook Ben Mims prepares Pan-Seared Halibut with Wilted Bitter Salad for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of frozen puff pastries. And test cook Erica Turner makes Julia buttery Ma’amoul, or semolina cookies.
Nov. 8, 2025, midnight
S26E9 - New Thanksgiving Favorites
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster a crowd-pleasing Stuffed Spatchcock Turkey. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals our top pick for slicing knives. And test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison a crisp Shaved Celery Salad with Pomegranate-Honey Vinaigrette.
Nov. 15, 2025, midnight
S26E10 - Taiwanese Staples
Test cook Dan Souza makes Gua Bao (Taiwanese steamed buns with braised pork belly) for host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop and host Bridget Lancaster review hoisin sauce. And test cook Maggie Zhu prepares a Quick Taiwanese Pork Rice.
Dec. 6, 2025, midnight
S26E11 - The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party
Test cook Antoinette Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison Shrimp Cocktail. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share what expensive gadgets are worth the price. And Julia makes host Bridget Lancaster Easy Beef Tenderloin with Harissa Rub and Cilantro-Mint Relish.
Dec. 13, 2025, midnight
S26E12 - Zesty Salmon and Salad
Test cook Elle Simone Scott prepares Double-Glazed Salmon with Lemon and Thyme for host Julia Collin Davison. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share their take on natural cleaning sprays. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about tofu, and test cook Becky Hays prepares Kale Salad with Radishes, Grapefruit, and Candied Pepitas.
Dec. 20, 2025, midnight
S26E13 - Weeknight Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Test cook Alex Heugel makes host Bridget Lancaster Cold-Start Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Cherry and Rosemary Pan Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews paper towels. And test cook Sam Block makes host Julia Collin Davison the Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes.
Dec. 27, 2025, midnight
S26E14 - Mediterranean Eggplant Dishes
Test cook Ben Mims makes host Julia Collin Davison Silky Roasted Eggplant with Tomato and Feta. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and a special guest to a head-to-head tasting of hummus. And test cook Antoinette Johnson prepares Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Meze) for host Bridget Lancaster.
Jan. 3, 2026, midnight
S26E15 - Catalan Supper
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget Lancaster Zarzuela (Spanish Seafood Stew). Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus compare disposable and reusable plastic bags. And Bridget prepares Red Pepper Coques for host Julia Collin Davison.
Jan. 10, 2026, midnight
S26E16 - Breakfast from Scratch
Test cook Alex Heugel makes host Julia Collin Davison Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches. Techniquely host Lan Lam Lan shares techniques to make picture-perfect pancakes. And test cook Aran Goyoaga makes Spiced Pear, Buckwheat, and Almond Pancakes for host Bridget Lancaster.
Jan. 17, 2026, midnight
S26E17 - A Taste of Sichuan
Test cook Lan Lam makes Dry Chili Chicken (Làzi Jī 辣子雞) for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop breaks down different miso. And test cook Dan Souza prepares Suan La Bai Cai (Sour and Hot Nappa Cabbage) for host Julia Collin Davison.
Jan. 24, 2026, midnight
S26E18 - A Tale of Two Pastas
Test cook Dan Souza makes Pici alla Boscaiola (Handmade Pasta with Mushrooms and Sausage) for host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about stone-ground flour. And test cook Nik Sharma prepares a punchy Pasta with Creamy Lemon–Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce for host Bridget Lancaster.
Jan. 31, 2026, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 216 min.
Released: Aug. 4, 2001
Last Air Date: Dec. 20, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 3, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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