America's Test Kitchen - Season 26

First aired: 9/20/2025 18 episodes

Episodes

1. Make-Ahead Masterclass

Aired: 9/20/2025

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.

2. Flavor-Packed Pastas

Aired: 9/27/2025

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.

3. Corn Cakes and Chowder

Aired: 10/4/2025

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.

4. Turkey Lasagna and Chocolate Sorbet

Aired: 10/11/2025

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.

5. Farmer’s Brunch

Aired: 10/18/2025

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).

6. Ice Cream Cake

Aired: 10/25/2025

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.

7. Two Takes on Chicken and Rice

Aired: 11/1/2025

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.

8. Pan-Seared Halibut and Ma’amoul

Aired: 11/8/2025

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.

9. New Thanksgiving Favorites

Aired: 11/15/2025

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.

10. Taiwanese Staples

Aired: 11/22/2025

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.

11. The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party

Aired: 11/29/2025

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.

12. Zesty Salmon and Salad

Aired: 12/6/2025

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.

13. Weeknight Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

Aired: 12/13/2025

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.

14. Mediterranean Eggplant Dishes

Aired: 12/20/2025

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.

15. Catalan Supper

Aired: 12/27/2025

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.

16. Breakfast from Scratch

Aired: 1/3/2026

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.

17. A Taste of Sichuan

Aired: 1/10/2026

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.

18. A Tale of Two Pastas

Aired: 1/17/2026

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.