In the Test Kitchen

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In the Test Kitchen

Step into the Test Kitchen with Dan Souza and his co-host for an interview-based video podcast that celebrates the joy of food, cooking, and what happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen. Each episode is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond.

Episodes

  1. Vallery Lomas and the Great American Baking Show

    9 JUL

    Vallery Lomas and the Great American Baking Show

    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

    40 min
  2. Eugene Mirman on the Secret Origin of Bob’s Burgers

    25 JUN

    Eugene Mirman on the Secret Origin of Bob’s Burgers

    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

    37 min
  3. Ben Mims Maps the World in Cookies

    11 JUN

    Ben Mims Maps the World in Cookies

    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

    37 min
  4. Maggie Zhu Is Perfecting Her Shrimp Dumpling Recipe

    28 MAY

    Maggie Zhu Is Perfecting Her Shrimp Dumpling Recipe

    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

    35 min
  5. Maria Bamford Wants Her Savory Muffins

    14 MAY

    Maria Bamford Wants Her Savory Muffins

    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

    37 min
  6. Nik Sharma's Banana Problem

    30 APR

    Nik Sharma's Banana Problem

    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

    45 min
  7. Matteo Lane Thinks Your Pasta Sucks

    16 APR

    Matteo Lane Thinks Your Pasta Sucks

    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

    39 min

  8. TRAILER

    In The Test Kitchen coming 4/16

    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

    1 min

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About

Step into the Test Kitchen with Dan Souza and his co-host for an interview-based video podcast that celebrates the joy of food, cooking, and what happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen. Each episode is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    America's Test Kitchen
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 America's Test Kitchen
  • Show Website
    In the Test Kitchen

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