Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Popcorn Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the snack's inventor. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for electric deep-fryers. Bryan Roof makes Gobi Manchurian, and Lawman Johnson fries up Crispy Vegetable Fritters.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Green Goddess Roast Chicken, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of Green Goddess dressing. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop gives a primer on herbs. Bryan Roof makes Perfect Pesto from the Recipe Box, and Ashley Moore makes Potato, Green Bean and Tomato Salad.

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Mixed Berry Buckle, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of baked fruit desserts. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop talks about thickening agents. Bryan Roof makes the ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, and Lawman Johnson makes Strawberry Compote from the Recipe Box.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes a Texas favorite, Carne Guisada, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of the dish. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for oven mitts. Finally, Christie Morrison makes showstopping Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.

Host Bridget Lancaster makes One-Pot Chicken Jardinière, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the history of cooking in one pot. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for bird's beak paring knives. Finally, Morgan Bolling makes One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp, and Ashley Moore makes Wacky Cake from the Recipe Box.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes the ultimate Italian Meatloaf. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop reviews substitutes for fresh garlic. Toni Tipton-Martin tells the immigrant origins of scampi, and Ashley Moore makes Chicken Scampi. And Morgan Bolling makes Asparagus Baked in Foil from the Recipe Box.

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Crispy Iowa Skinny sandwiches. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for 12-inch nonstick skillets. Christie Morrison makes the Boogaloo Wonderland Sandwich from Detroit, and Toni Tipton-Martin dives into the origin of the sandwich. Finally, Bryan makes a St. Louis favorite, St. Paul Sandwich.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes One-Pan Turkey Breast and Stuffing, and Toni Tipton-Martin attempts to answer the question: "what's the difference between dressing and stuffing?". Ingredient expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying turkey. Finally, Lawman Johnson makes Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple, and Christie Morrison makes Pear-Cranberry Chutney from the Recipe Box.

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Chicken Paprikash with Butter Spaetzle and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the story of Hungarian immigrants in Cleveland. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares his top pick for wooden spoons. Finally, Ashley Moore makes a weeknight Ground Beef Stroganoff.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast with Peach Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Reid reveals his top pick for graters. Toni Tipton-Martin explores the rich German community in Texas and Morgan Bolling makes Texas Potato Pancakes. Christie Morrison makes Easy Homemade Mayonnaise from the Recipe Box.

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Easy Steak Frites, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origin of French Fries. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for braisers. Finally, Bryan Roof makes the ultimate French Onion soup.

Host Julia Collin Davison makes Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the restorative properties of chicken soup. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop explores the world of broths. Christie Morrison makes Beer-Batter Cheese Bread. And from the Recipe Box, Morgan Bolling whips up Make-Ahead Hot Chocolate and Lawman Johnson makes Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear.

Host Bridget Lancaster makes Slow Roasted Salmon, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares the indigenous origins of the American salmon industry. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop talks about leavening agents. Finally, Ashley Moore makes a show-stopping Clementine Cake.