The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen

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It’s Grilling Season May 27, 2026

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Julia and Bridget fire up the grill with a discussion about their go-to meats—while Julia tries to get the full details on Bridget’s pulled pork recipe. Along the way, they discuss the right (and safe) way to oil your grill, share some strong opinions on baby back ribs, and give plenty of smoky shade.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill ,

Paella on the Grill Barbecued Beef Back Ribs ,

Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

Food Indulgences May 13, 2026

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From nostalgic sweet treats to over-the-top cravings, Bridget and Julia dive into the foods they simply can’t resist and hear from listeners about their own indulgences. They match celebrities to their favorite guilty pleasures, swap stories of decadent dining, and reveal just how far they’d go for the perfect donut, barbecue, or wedge of cheese.

Spring Cleaning Apr 29, 2026

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It’s out with the old and in with the new in this episode, where Julia and Bridget offer listeners spring cleaning tips and take a peek at each others’ junk drawers.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Weeknight Pasta Primavera

Chicago-Style Giadiniera

Cooking for a Crowd Apr 15, 2026

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In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

Banana Pudding

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Caesar Green Bean Salad

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Quick Beef Burgundy

From Past Jobs to Primetime Apr 01, 2026

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In this episode, Julia and Bridget reminisce about jobs past and how they learned to be hosts on camera. Plus, they offer advice on work-night meal prepping, and Julia brings in the resume she used to apply to her job at America’s Test Kitchen.

On the Road Mar 18, 2026

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In this episode, Bridget’s travel hack sandwich makes a grand cameo. Julia and Bridget also dish about their favorite restaurants, share the on-stage antics at their PBS road shows, and weigh in on what is–and isn’t–acceptable in-flight etiquette.

Check out our website for our take on the Best Chef's Knives!

Lights, Camera, Action Mar 04, 2026

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Julia and Bridget kick off awards season by dropping some behind-the-scenes knowledge of how TV shows and movies make their food look so good. Plus, they discuss which celebrities–dead or alive–they’d invite to a home-cooked meal.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Paella on the Grill + Indoor Clam Bake

Classic Beef Tenderloin

Mastering Beef Wellington

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herb Pan Sauce

Romance on the Menu Feb 18, 2026

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In this episode, Bridget and Julia chat about romantic dinner fails, how they celebrate Valentine’s Day, and take on a blind taste test of boxed chocolates.

Valentine's Day may be past us, but you don't need a special occasion to try out some recipes from our book, Cooking for Two!

Getting Ready for Game Day Feb 04, 2026

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In this premiere episode of The Side Dish, the hosts of America's Test Kitchen, Julia Collin-Davison and Bridget Lancaster, sit down to talk about all things game day. Julia and Bridget share their wildest game day stories, chat about what to cook for a successful tailgating feast, and guess how many pounds of guacamole are eaten on Super Bowl Sundays.

If this episode got you excited about classic game day food, check out our recipes for Batter Fried Chicken and Chili con Carne.

The Side Dish from America's Test Kitchen Feb 03, 2026

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TV’s top cooking hosts—and friends of two decades—are ditching their aprons and going off script. America’s Test Kitchen veterans Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison share behind-the-scenes stories from America’s most popular instructional cooking show, debate the best travel snacks (and more), discuss their favorite kitchen hacks, and answer your burning culinary questions in a hilarious video podcast about life, food, and everything in between.

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