The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen
Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, veterans of America's Test Kitchen, go off-script in this hilarious podcast. They dive into food fights, travel snack debates, and answer burning culinary questions. It's a fun, unscripted show about life, eating, and everything in between.
Episodes
Recipes that Scare You
Grab your flashlights and gather around the fire! In this spooky episode, Bridget and Julia discuss daunting recipes, share their most haunting TV moments, and try to guess the mysterious objects behind a scary kitchen soundtrack.
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:
Beef Wellington
No Knead Bread
Focaccia
Macaron
Croissant
BTS at ATK
Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen? Julia reveals how TV food comes to life, Bridget dishes on the moments the cameras missed during a fish sauce segment, and together they take you on an insider’s tour of the studios and test kitchens in Boston.
ATK Recipes and Reviews mentioned in this episode:
The World of Fish Sauce
The Best Supermarket Extra
The Great Food Debate
Pineapple on pizza? Ketchup on a hot dog? Bridget and Julia tackle food’s most divisive debates, defending their hottest takes and settling culinary scores. Plus, hotline callers put them on the spot to settle the score on Illinois’ official sandwich and decide whether one oft-gifted holiday staple really deserves its bad reputation.
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:
Barbecued Beef Brisket
Kid Food!
From lunchbox favorites and after-school snacks to clever solutions for picky eaters, Bridget and Julia serve up kid-food inspiration for every age. Whether you’re feeding little ones or craving nostalgic classics, you’ll leave with plenty of delicious ideas and practical tips
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:Sheet-Pan Pizza
Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto Meatballs
Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Foods that Define our Friendship
From test cooks to longtime buds, Bridget and Julia take a walk down memory lane. They reveal the friendship origin story, dream up the ultimate steakhouse spread, and put years of friendship on the line with a blindfolded tasting of treats inspired by each other.
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:
The Best Fresh Margaritas
French Onion Potato Gratin
Creamed Spinach
Cast Iron Steaks with
Festival & Fair Foods
Grab a ticket and a snack–it’s state fair season! Bridget and Julia swap their favorite fair memories, spotlight fair-inspired ATK recipes, and put their knowledge to the test with food festival trivia.
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:
Apple Cider Doughnuts
Apple Fritters
Dutch Apple Pie
Smoked Double-Thick Pork Chops on a Gas Grill
Blueberry Pie
Eight-Hour Pizza Dough
Desert Island Discs & Dishes
Julia and Bridget are stranded…on separate deserted islands. Armed with nothing but their imaginations, they reveal the albums they’d want on repeat and the dishes they’d dream of eating. Then, the music buffs tackle a listener’s question about packing food for a wilderness adventure.
ATK recipes and equipment mentioned in this episode:
Manual juicers
Electric citrus juicers
Microplanes and
Show & Tell
Bridget and Julia unpack the quirky kitchen collectibles, foodie mementos, and travel treasures they’ve gathered over the years. Plus, America’s Test Kitchen gadget guru Lisa McManus calls into the hotline to share her ultimate show-and-tell item.
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:
Cracklin' Cornbread
Cast Iron Pan Pizza
Cast Iron Oven-Fried Chicken
Family Traditions
Late Night Foods & Drinks
Midnight cravings call for comfy slippers, snacks, and zero judgment. Bridget and Julia slip into their evening wear to swap stories about their favorite late-night bites and drinks, from nostalgic regional specialties to scrappy retro snacks. Plus, listeners reveal the foods they reach for when it’s snack o’clock.
ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:Strawberry Pretzel Salad
It’s Grilling Season
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 th
Food Indulgences
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
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
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
From Past Jobs to Primetime
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
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
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
Romance on the Menu
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
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 classi
The Side Dish from America's Test Kitchen
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
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