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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 classic game day food, check out our recipes for Batter Fried Chicken and Chili con Carne.

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 video podcast about life, food, and everything in between.

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!

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!

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 with Herb Pan Sauce

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.

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 Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Quick Beef Burgundy

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

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.

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 the GrillBarbecued Beef Back Ribs, Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

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

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

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 graters Cleavers Immersion blenders Serrated utility knives Stand mixers All-purpose whisks