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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 9

3 January 200926 episodes

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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated season 9 is free to watch in Australia on Tubi. Season 9 was released on 3 January 2009.

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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 9 air dates

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America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Season 9 episodes

  1. S09 E01

    Best Blueberry Pie

    25m

    Our sure-fire recipe makes a sliceable pie with bright, fresh berry flavor. Recipes - Blueberry Pie - Foolproof Pie Dough Equipment Center - Baking Sheets Science Desk - Pie Crust

  2. S09 E02

    French Classics Reimagined

    25m

    We demystify French cooking by streamlining two classic—and often poorly executed—recipes. Recipes - Best French Onion Soup - Quicker French Onion Soup - French Chicken in a Pot Tasting Lab - Gruyere Equipment Center - Mandolines

  3. S09 E03

    Dinner with a Spanish Accent

    25m

    Great Arroz con Pollo, or “chicken with rice,” can take the better part of a day. We developed one that is small on time but big on flavor, and paired it with another quick and flavorful recipe: Sizzling Garlic Shrimp.

  4. S09 E04

    The Crunchiest Pork Chops Ever

    25m

    Flavorless bread-crumb coatings ruin many pork chops. We show you how to achieve that elusive combination of juicy chop and crunchy coating. Recipes - Crunchy Baked Pork Chops - Crunchy Baked Pork Chops with Prosciutto and Asiago Cheese - Simple Applesauce Tasting Lab - Dijon Mustard Equipment Center - Nonstick...

  5. S09 E05

    Perfecting Pasta Sauces

    25m

    Join us as we fix two flexible pasta toppings: a quick meat sauce with a lush texture and depth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day, and a creamy tomato sauce that’s enriched, not overwhelmed, with cream.

  6. S09 E06

    Easy Apple Deserts

    25m

    With our no-frills approach to apple pie, you can convert this special-occasion dish to an everyday dessert. And our technique for making moist, rich applesauce cake produces a tender crumb with pronounced apple flavor.

  7. S09 E07

    One Great Thanksgiving

    25m

    By tweaking our traditional Thanksgiving bird, we created a recipe for moist roast turkey that’s packed with bright herb flavor in every bite. As for the potatoes, we focused on a new technique to make creamy, fluffy potatoes even easier.

  8. S09 E08

    Soups of the Day

    25m

    Think it takes all day to make a flavorful soup? Think again. We set out to disprove this misconception with our intense, meaty-flavored beef and vegetable soup that’s on the table in under an hour. And if you’d like to take more time cooking, our classic Tuscan bean soup is a rustic stew worthy of the effort.

  9. S09 E09

    Bringing Home Italian Favorites

    25m

    Saltimbocca and tiramisu are two Italian restaurant favorites that are rarely served at home. Here we prepare our saltimbocca with chicken rather than the more traditional veal and streamline its preparation to make it a welcome weeknight meal.

  10. S09 E10

    Everyone's Favorite Cake

    25m

    Leave that boxed cake mix on the shelf. We prove that you can create an extremely fluffy yellow cake with entirely natural ingredients. Recipes - Foolproof Chocolate Frosting - Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake Tasting Lab - Dark Chocolate

  11. S09 E11

    Resurrecting The Roast Beef Dinner

    25m

    Join us as we uncover the secret to turning an inexpensive cut of beef into a tender roast worthy of Sunday dinner. Recipes - Horseradish Cream Sauce - Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables with Bacon and Thyme - Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables - Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables with Paprika and Parsley -...

  12. S09 E12

    South Of The Border Supper

    25m

    We demonstrate how to make two Mexican restaurant classics—Enchiladas Verdes, and Steak Tacos—in your home kitchen. Recipes - Steak Tacos - Enchiladas Verdes - Sweet and Spicy Pickled Onions Tasting Lab - Jarred Hot Salsas Equipment Center - Silicone Spatulas

  13. S09 E13

    Lunchtime Specials

    25m

    Our Pizza Bianca, with its crisp exterior and chewy, bubbly middle, pairs perfectly with the velvety smoothness and bright tomato flavor of our Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup.

  14. S09 E14

    Fish Made Easy

    25m

    Discover our alternative method for poaching salmon and the test kitchen’s secrets for moist and flavorful oven-baked, crunchy-coated fish fillets. Recipes - Poached Salmon with Herb and Caper Vinaigrette - Poached Salmon with Bourbon and Maple - Crunchy Oven-Fried Fish - Poached Salmon with Dill and Sour Cream Sauce...

  15. S09 E15

    A Grand, Sweet Finale

    25m

    We take the fear out of soufflés and show you our foolproof methods for making this showstopping dessert. Recipes - Make-Ahead Chocolate Souffle - Grand Marnier Souffle - Grand Marnier Souffle with Shaved Chocolate Equipment Center - Balloon Whisks Science Desk - Souffles

  16. S09 E16

    Holiday Ham And Biscuits

    25m

    We reveal the test kitchen’s technique to make a holiday ham that’s moist and tender, with a glaze that complements but doesn’t overwhelm the meat. We then pair it with the perfect drop biscuits—simple, no-fuss, but as buttery and satisfying as their rolled-out counterparts.

  17. S09 E17

    Let's Do Chinese

    25m

    Prepare your own version of Chinese take-out classics using our recipes for great stir-fries. Recipes - Tangerine Stir-Fried Beef with Onions and Snow Peas - Stir-Fried Red Curry Beef and Eggplant - Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Shiitakes - Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles (Lo Mein) - Stir-Fried Beef with...

  18. S09 E18

    Pork on the Grill

    25m

    We found a sure-fire method to keep a grilled, stuffed pork loin moist without brining. And we paired the pork with a host of great sautéed spinach recipes. Recipes - Sautéed Spinach with Chickpeas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Sauteed Spinach with Almonds and Golden Raisins - Sauteed Spinach with Pecans and Feta - Sautéed...

  19. S09 E19

    Old Fashioned Snack Cakes

    25m

    We give two classic snack cakes moist, flavorful makeovers. Recipes - Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Icing - Spice Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Equipment Center - Dry Measuring Cups Science Desk - Goodbye to Gumminess

  20. S09 E20

    Backyard Steak and Potatoes

    25m

    Our recipe for marinated flank steak is packed with flavor but still retains is beefy chew, and our grilled potatoes are enlivened with the bold tastes of garlic and rosemary. Marinating steak in bottled Italian dressing ruins its rich, full beefy flavor.

  21. S09 E21

    Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner

    25m

    At $20 a pound, rack of lamb had better be good. We show you how to make the most of this prime piece of meat, and reveal a foolproof version of the French casserole Vegetable Gratin.

  22. S09 E22

    Four-Star Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    25m

    The French technique of stuffing a chicken breast yields four-star results — but requires hours of labor. Our take uses a much simpler procedure with the same results. When matched with another French classic, green beans amandine, it’s a great menu for entertaining guests.

  23. S09 E23

    Breadmaking Simplified

    25m

    We’ve taken the trouble out of breadmaking with our Almost No Knead Bread and Soda Bread recipes. A no-knead approach to bread baking produces loaves that look like they’ve been baked in a professional bakery, but the bread varies in size and shape and the crumb lacks the complex yeasty, tangy flavor of a true...

  24. S09 E24

    Weeknight Summer Supper

    25m

    A lot can go wrong with grilled bone-in chicken breasts. Join us to learn our technique for perfect grilled chicken breasts with tender meat and crisp skin. We also show you the method for making an intensely flavored, not waterlogged, tomato salad.

  25. S09 E25

    French Country Cooking

    25m

    With our flavorful beef stew, we translate the bold, robust flavors of Provence to the home kitchen. And as a finale, we balance the richness of the stew with our light, airy, melt-in-your-mouth meringues.

  26. S09 E26

    Puddings—from Simple to Spectacular

    25m

    Uncover the test kitchen’s secrets to achieving a creamy crème caramel and subtly sweet stovetop rice pudding. Recipes - Classic Crème Caramel - Espresso Creme Caramel - Simple Stovetop Rice Pudding Equipment Center - Electric Kettles

Episode names, air dates, runtimes and summaries: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere.

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