Dan Souza and co-host Bryan Roof welcome legendary BBQ expert Meathead to talk all things grilling. From his new book to the age-old debate about pressing burgers on the grill, Meathead shares his take on the tips, tricks, and myths that every backyard cook should know. The conversation covers whether pressing burgers is a good idea, the best types of smoke to cook with, how to properly heat a wok, and a variety of other grilling tips. If you love grilling, smoking, or just want to level up your backyard cooking game, this episode is packed with expert advice, a few surprises, and plenty of laughs. Check out Meathead's new cookbook, ⁠The Meathead Method⁠; and check out our favorite gas grills ⁠here⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastry chef, homesteader, and author Gesine Bullock-Prado joins Dan Souza and Morgan Bolling In the Test Kitchen to talk comfort food, homesteading in Vermont, and the science behind perfect pie crust. From chicken and rice to jalapeño popper grilled cheese, they explore easy weeknight recipes before diving into Gesine’s journey from Hollywood to homesteading, and how her German-American roots and love of baking shape her latest book, My Harvest Kitchen. Plus, learn why rough puff pastry is her go-to and how her school, Sugar Glider Kitchen, got its name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dan Souza and his co-host dig into the latest tastings, recipes, and kitchen conversations happening behind the scenes at America's Test Kitchen. They also bring on guests--from the culinary world and beyond--to talk about what's going on in their lives, and how food plays into it. In the Test Kitchen debuts Wednesday, April 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices