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In the Test Kitchen

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This video podcast from America’s Test Kitchen takes you behind the scenes of a bustling test kitchen. Our test cook hosts dive deep into their favorite dishes, taste recipes, and talk about how culture, history, and science influence the foods we love to eat. Discover the messy, fun, and (mostly) delicious work that goes into creating America’s favorite recipes.

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What is In the Test Kitchen about?

This video podcast from America’s Test Kitchen takes you behind the scenes of a bustling test kitchen. Our test cook hosts dive deep into their favorite dishes, taste recipes, and talk about how culture, history, and science influence the foods we love to eat. Discover the messy, fun, and (mostly) delicious work that goes into creating America’s favorite recipes.

Who hosts In the Test Kitchen?

In the Test Kitchen is hosted by America's Test Kitchen. The show has published 39 episodes to date.

What has In the Test Kitchen covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 16: Are there any store-bought snacks worth making at home?" (24 September 2026, 25 minutes), "Episode 15: What makes the best red sauce?" (10 September 2026, 33 minutes), and "Episode 14: What makes a dumpling comforting?" (27 August 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does In the Test Kitchen publish?

In the Test Kitchen publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 39 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on In the Test Kitchen?

Booking probability for In the Test Kitchen is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In the Test Kitchen requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In the Test Kitchen's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch In the Test Kitchen?

The strongest fits for In the Test Kitchen are Restaurants. In the Test Kitchen has an arts audience.

About the host

America's Test Kitchen hosts In the Test Kitchen, an arts podcast with 39 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 16: Are there any store-bought snacks worth making at home?

    Sep 24, 202625 min

    Store-bought snacks offer satisfaction and convenience. But what happens when you pit quick bites against their homemade counterparts? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey explore which snacks are worth the bit of extra effort...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 15: What makes the best red sauce?

    Sep 10, 202633 min

    Red sauce pastas can be built dozens of ways: rich and meaty, silky and tomato-forward, or deliberately burnt and charred. Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey taste their way through three ATK recipes, ragù alla bolognese, pasta...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 14: What makes a dumpling comforting?

    Aug 27, 202628 min

    Dumplings are made across the world and come in different shapes, sizes, forms and flavors. Despite their differences, they somehow sooth and delight in equal measure. The juicy filling of a xiao long bao. The warm...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 13: What's your favorite cold treat on a hot summer day?

    Aug 13, 202626 min

    The cast combats the dog days of summer by diving into some of their favorite cold treats while reminiscing about their favorite summer memories. Plus, Nik shares his ideas for a high-end ice cream shop and the cast...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 12: How do you build the perfect hot dog?

    Jul 30, 202627 min

    Hotdogs are a reliable and convenient option at cookouts. But adding an extra ingredient or two can really level them up. So, how do you do it at home? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey break down the components that can...

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    Episode 11: What makes a good taco a great taco?

    Jul 16, 202628 min

    Tacos take all kinds of shapes and forms; crispy shelled tacos, tacos dipped in consommé, there’s even taco ingredients eaten over rice. It’s not just the shapes they take; what kind of meat is used, what ingredients...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 10: What makes the best steak?

    Jul 2, 202628 min

    Lots of cultures and countries love steak, but it has this almost iconic status in American culture. There are so many different cuts and so many different ways to cook them. Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey dive into three...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 9: What makes rice the world’s staple?

    Jun 19, 202625 min

    Every couple of months at America’s Test Kitchen, an informal poll emerges among test cooks about which starch–bread, pasta, or rice–reigns supreme. It’s always a tight race, but it’s no surprise why rice is often a top...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    What makes the perfect meatball?

    Jun 4, 202626 min

    Meatballs span cultures and come in all shapes, sizes, and sauces. Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey try three recipes from around the world and ask: What makes the perfect meatball? Recipes eaten in episode: Meatballs and...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 7: What Makes the Best Sandwich?

    May 21, 202630 min

    Most people say a sandwich is filling stuffed between two layers of bread. But what about hotdogs, or a loaded pocket of pita bread? Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey get into a heated debate about what exactly defines a...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 6: What Makes a Salad Exciting?

    May 7, 202626 min

    Salads often get a bad wrap as the thing you have to eat before the rest of the meal. In today’s episode of In the Test Kitchen: Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey finally give salads their due, and reveal how to make them the...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 5: What Makes the Best Muffins?

    Apr 23, 202631 min

    Making muffins used to be a rite of passage for test cooks and applicants who applied to work at America’s Test Kitchen. So we’ve eaten a lot of them; sweet, savory, and everything in between. In this episode, Lan...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 4: What Makes a Pizza Iconic?

    Apr 9, 202627 min

    Ask 10 people what their favorite kind of pizza is, and you’ll get 10 different answers. This week on In the Test Kitchen: Lan, Bryan, Nik, and Lidey dive into the regional differences, Italian vs. American preferences...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 3: What are the Best Types of Fried Chicken?

    Mar 26, 202627 min

    Can you make a good fried chicken recipe at home? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey say yes as they deconstruct 3 different recipes that represent three different styles of fried chicken. Plus, the quad reveals some fun KFC...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 2: How to Make the Best Burgers

    Mar 12, 202627 min

    What is your ideal burger? In this episode, Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey debate which burger type–smash, pub, or meatloaf burger–reins supreme. Plus, what are the best burger fixings? Is it better to use high-end meats...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Episode 1: What Makes the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies?

    Feb 26, 202625 min

    In the Test Kitchen is back with new hosts and a new show! In this premiere episode, hosts Lan Lam, Bryan Roof, Nik Sharma, and Lidey Heuck, dive into all things chocolate chip cookies. They chat about texture, size...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    In the Test Kitchen Returns February 26!

    Feb 23, 20261 min

    In the Test Kitchen will be back on Thursday, February 26 with new hosts and a new concept! Follow Lan Lam, Bryan Roof, Nik Sharma, and Lidey Heuck, as they take you behind the scenes into the meaty, nerdy, and...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Introducing: The Side Dish

    Feb 18, 202635 min

    Some new podcasts from America’s Test Kitchen are on the horizon! Here's a special preview of The Side Dish, hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison. Off-duty and unfiltered, they swap kitchen hacks, play...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Grace Young on Championing Chinatowns

    Nov 26, 202540 min

    In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, host Dan Souza and co-host Lan Lam welcome cookbook author, culinary historian, and stir-fry guru Grace Young to discuss her work as a fierce advocate for Chinatowns across the...

  • In the Test Kitchen

    Rick Martinez Hates the Word "Authentic"

    Nov 12, 202542 min

    In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, host Lan Lam and co-host Nik Sharma welcome chef and author Rick Martinez to talk about his vibrant new cookbook, Salsa Daddy. Rick opens up about the creative process behind the...

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