Cook's Country

Season 1

TV-G
A team of cooks travel the country and scour the history books to find the very best traditional and contemporary American dishes, then bring them back to the test kitchen and develop practical, approachable recipes.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

  • Forgotten Cakes
    E1
    Forgotten CakesJoin us as we re-create two classic cakes from the 1960s. Christopher Kimball shares tips for error-proof baking, and Jack Bishop reveals which milk chocolate won our taste tests.
  • Sunday Dinner
    E2
    Sunday DinnerLearn how to make an unforgettable garlic roast beef and mashed potato casserole. Christopher Kimball also reveals what you need to know to select the perfect cut of meat. Recipes: - Sunday-Best Garlic Roast Beef - Mashed Potato Casserole Equipment Corner: - Liquid Dish Detergent
  • Feeding a Crowd, Italian-Style
    E3
    Feeding a Crowd, Italian-StyleEveryone loves Italian food. We share the secrets to making extraordinary meatballs and marinara and the perfect “Sunday gravy”—a slow-simmered sauce with several kinds of meat.
  • Southern Regional Recipes
    E4
    Southern Regional RecipesWe share the test kitchen’s method for simplifying Lexington-style pulled pork, and explain how to make the perfect Memphis coleslaw—a barbecue-joint staple.
  • Autumn Supper
    E5
    Autumn SupperMaking pork roast is tricky. Which cut is best and how do you keep the meat moist? Our unique seven-hour recipe will change the way you think about the other white meat.
  • All-American Picnic
    E6
    All-American PicnicLearn to make super-crunchy fried chicken. Pair it with our classic potato salad, or with the potato chips that won our taste test of top brands.
  • Easy As Pie
    E7
    Easy As PieBridget Lancaster explains how to a make foolproof pie crust and then prepares an incredible raspberry chiffon pie. Jack Bishop searches for the best store-bought pie crust. Recipes: - Raspberry Chiffon Pie - No-Fear Pie Crust Tasting Lab: - Pie Crusts
  • Steakhouse Favorites
    E8
    Steakhouse FavoritesLearn the technique for perfectly broiled steaks, and discover the secret to super-stuffed potatoes. Adam Ried tells us which steaks knives make the cut.
  • Barbecued Chicken
    E9
    Barbecued ChickenGrilled chicken with barbecue sauce seems simple. So why does this recipe often fail? Our unique method guarantees perfect results. Serve with our easy baked mac and cheese. Recipes: - Classic Barbecued Chicken - Classic Barbecued Chicken on a Gas Grill - Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese Tasting Lab: - Barbecue Sauce
  • Regional Chops
    E10
    Regional ChopsLearn to grill double-thick chops and how to give them authentic smoke flavor. The test kitchen also perfects a recipe for whiskey-glazed pork chops.
  • Midwestern Favorites
    E11
    Midwestern FavoritesLearn to replicate fall-off-the-bone Chicago-style ribs and discover the secrets to Cincinnati’s unique chili. We’ll also reveal the winner of our cheddar cheese taste test. Recipes: - Chicago-Style Barbecued Ribs - Cincinnati Chili Tasting Lab: - Cheddar Cheese
  • California Grilling
    E12
    California GrillingBridget Lancaster teaches Christopher Kimball how to cook a garlicky tri-tip roast on the grill. She also prepares California barbecued beans and Santa Maria-style salsa.
  • Diner Favorites
    E13
    Diner FavoritesEnjoy a diner-style brunch at home with impossibly tall and fluffy omelets, crusty, deeply browned home fries, and the best store-bought orange juice as judged by our tasters.

Cast of Season 1

  • Christopher KimballSelf
  • Bridget LancasterSelf
  • Julia Collin DavisonSelf
  • Adam RiedSelf
  • Jack BishopSelf

Watch Season 1 Videos

  • Cook's Country: Season 1: Disc 2
    Cook's Country: Season 1: Disc 2Trailer
  • Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: Season 1
    Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: Season 1Trailer

 

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