The good news: America’s Test Kitchen is the greatest cooking show I’ve ever seen. It’s actually a show where the recipes look good AND easy to make. They’re recipes for normal people- one skillet meals, steak for less than $6 a pound, or 30 minute meals that actually take 30 minutes to prepare. After being inspired by the “Tex-Mex” themed episode, I tried my hand at the black bean quesadillas and fresh chunky salsa…and not only were the ingredients all affordable and easy to find in my local H-E-B, the end product was actually DELICIOUS. As the cherry on top, I had it all cooked, eaten, and cleaned up in an hour.
The bad news: ATK says that it is broadcasted on “public television.” But I don’t know which channel or what time it comes on. Also, although they advertise that all of their recipes and episodes are accessible through their website (www.americastestkitchen.com), you have to pay for a subscription.
The slightly redeeming news: You can buy seasons of the show for $29.95, and that includes a hardcover, high-quality cookbook featuring the recipes and product reviews from those episodes. So, I’m putting it on my Christmas list.
July 22, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Good to know. I love trying out new cookbooks, especially ones with ingredients that I recognize!
July 22, 2008 at 3:04 pm
It only comes on if your local PBS station has paid to put it in their programming. If not then you don’t get it.
July 22, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I looked at their website and you can access the recipes and cooking tips from current season and the previous season by registering for a free membership. You can upgrade to the full membership to see 14 years worth of recipes, for $29.95/year.