Season 21: America's Test Kitchen From Cooks Illustrated
America’s Test Kitchen is the most-watched cooking show on public television and launched its 21st season in 2021. This season, we took home cooking quite literally by presenting all 26 episodes from our cast members’ home kitchens. Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison bring more foolproof recipes for the home cook as well as the results of our equipment reviews and taste tests.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Chicken Under a Brick with Herb-Roasted Potatoes.
Simple Chicken Dinner

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a foolproof recipe for Pan-Seared Strip Steaks.
Simple and Elegant Dinner

Host Bridget Lancaster cooks a showstopping Beef en Cocotte with Mushroom Sauce.
French-Inspired Comfort Food

Host Bridget Lancaster fries up a batch of Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs).
Japanese-Inspired Favorites

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a hearty Acquacotta (Tuscan White Bean and Escarole Soup).
Rustic Italian Fare

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a showstopping Pan Bagnat (Provençal Tuna Sandwich).
Bistro Classics at Home

Host Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to perfect Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks.
Salmon Steaks Done Right

Host Bridget Lancaster bakes celebration-worthy Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting.
Bake Sale Favorites

Host Julia Collin Davison cooks Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple.
Back to Grilling Basics

Tacos, Guacamole, and Margaritas
Host Julia Collin Davison grills Sous Vide Cochinita Pibil.
Tacos, Guacamole, and Margaritas

Butter-Basted Fish and Succotash
Host Bridget Lancaster cooks the easiest Butter-Basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and Thyme.
Butter-Basted Fish and Succotash

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Grilled Scallops with Fennel and Orange Salad for Two.
Summer Dinner for Two

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Host Julia Collin Davison makes Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Gruyère and Chives