Episodes

  • Aran Goyoaga on the Art of Gluten-Free Baking

    Aran Goyoaga on the Art of Gluten-Free Baking
    Jul 23 2025
    Dan Souza and Lan Lam welcome cookbook author Aran Goyoaga for a conversation about her journey from a pastry-filled childhood in the Basque Country in Spain, to becoming a leader in gluten-free baking. They discuss the craft of recipe development, the challenges of gluten-free bread, and Aran’s inspiration for her forthcoming cookbook, which will be out in September. Pre-order Aran Goyoaga's book ⁠The Art of Gluten-Free Bread⁠; and visit our website for her recent ATK recipe for ⁠Spiced Pear, Buckwheat, and Almond Pancakes⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Vallery Lomas and the Great American Baking Show

    Vallery Lomas and the Great American Baking Show
    Jul 9 2025
    Winner of The Great American Baking Show and cookbook author Vallery Lomas joins the Test Kitchen to talk about her early cooking influences growing up in the South, her path from lawyer to baker, and her love of recipe development. From her experience filming competitive cooking shows to writing Life Is What You Bake It and contributing to When Southern Women Cook, Vallery shares the stories behind her recipes and her journey as a baker and food writer. Plus, she gives us a peek into her latest creations at America’s Test Kitchen, and the joys and challenges of cooking for a toddler. Check out Vallery Lomas' book Life is What You Bake it; and visit our website for her recent recipe for Turkey Sausage Lasagna! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Eugene Mirman on the Secret Origin of Bob’s Burgers

    Eugene Mirman on the Secret Origin of Bob’s Burgers
    Jun 25 2025
    Comedian and Bob’s Burgers star Eugene Mirman joins the Test Kitchen to share his love of home cooking, pandemic kitchen hacks, and culinary creativity. From his days as a Food Network spokespotato to the origins of Bob’s Burgers, this episode serves up laughs, food tips, and behind-the-scenes stories. Check out Lan's genius technique for the perfect Sautéed Mushrooms that Dan and Hannah were raving about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Ben Mims Maps the World in Cookies

    Ben Mims Maps the World in Cookies
    Jun 11 2025
    In this week's episode: Cookbook author and food editor Ben Mims shares his unconventional path through journalism and culinary school to becoming a celebrated voice in food media. He discusses the making of his new cookbook Crumbs, exploring global cookie traditions, recipe development, and the evolving world of food writing. Check out Ben Mims' book, Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World, as well as America's Test Kitchen's ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ for recipes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Maggie Zhu Is Perfecting Her Shrimp Dumpling Recipe

    Maggie Zhu Is Perfecting Her Shrimp Dumpling Recipe
    May 28 2025
    Dan Souza and Morgan Bolling are the In The Test Kitchen with Maggie Zhu of Omnivore's Cookbook. They dig into how she got her start as a food blogger, her white whale recipes, the dishes she's developing as an Editor in Residence at America's Test Kitchen, and answer questions from the America's Test Kitchen audience. Check out Maggie's book, Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes for Takeout, Dim Sum, Noodles, and More, J. Kenji López-Alt's The Wok: Recipes and Techniques, as well as America's Test Kitchen's ⁠website⁠ for recipes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Maria Bamford Wants Her Savory Muffins

    Maria Bamford Wants Her Savory Muffins
    May 14 2025
    In this week's episode: Comedian Maria Bamford joins Dan Souza and Hannah Crowley in The Test Kitchen. They dig into Maria's time on Worst Cooks In America, share laughs over waiting tables, savory muffins, eating peanut butter straight from the jar, and chat about when it's okay to just eat food off of the floor. We have a recipe for a power bar... that hasn't landed on the subway floor! Check out America's Test Kitchen's website for that recipe and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Nik Sharma's Banana Problem

    Nik Sharma's Banana Problem
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, molecular biologist turned cookbook author and ⁠ATK Resident Editor⁠, Nik Sharma, spills the tea with hosts Dan Souza and Lan Lam. They chat about Nik's love-hate relationship with photography, why ripe bananas are a no-go, and what ingredient they would choose if they could only use one for the rest of their lives. Plus, Lan discusses how she cracked her ⁠San Francisco-style garlic noodles recipe⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Matteo Lane Thinks Your Pasta Sucks

    Matteo Lane Thinks Your Pasta Sucks
    Apr 16 2025
    America's Test Kitchen's Dan Souza and Elle Simone Scott kick off the premiere episode with comedian Matteo Lane. They chat about the behind-the-scenes making of Matteo's book, Your Pasta Sucks, and discuss why some pasta shapes are superior to others. Find our recipe for corn pudding, Elle's book, Boards, and more at AmericasTestKitchen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins