The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen

In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

Banana Pudding

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Caesar Green Bean Salad

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Quick Beef Burgundy

In this episode, Julia and Bridget reminisce about jobs past and how they learned to be hosts on camera. Plus, they offer advice on work-night meal prepping, and Julia brings in the resume she used to apply to her job at America’s Test Kitchen.

In this episode, Bridget’s travel hack sandwich makes a grand cameo. Julia and Bridget also dish about their favorite restaurants, share the on-stage antics at their PBS road shows, and weigh in on what is–and isn’t–acceptable in-flight etiquette.

Check out our website for our take on the Best Chef's Knives!

Julia and Bridget kick off awards season by dropping some behind-the-scenes knowledge of how TV shows and movies make their food look so good. Plus, they discuss which celebrities–dead or alive–they’d invite to a home-cooked meal. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Paella on the Grill + Indoor Clam Bake

Classic Beef Tenderloin

Mastering Beef Wellington

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herb Pan Sauce

In this episode, Bridget and Julia chat about romantic dinner fails, how they celebrate Valentine’s Day, and take on a blind taste test of boxed chocolates. 

Valentine's Day may be past us, but you don't need a special occasion to try out some recipes from our book, Cooking for Two!