Secrets of State — Season 2
Our meal begins with a classic American roast, its surface glistening and inviting, accompanied by a gravy deeply flavored with the essence of the meat.
Bridget Lancaster unveils the culinary secrets to achieving a flawless lemon meringue pie, boasting a cloud-like topping that resists weeping. Meanwhile, Erin McMurrer shares a simple Icebox Key Lime Pie recipe, delivering a delightful text…
Our cinnamon buns are renowned for their tender crumb, luscious gooeyness, and generous size. We also offer a pancake mix that surpasses anything pre-packaged, providing the rich, homemade taste you crave in a fraction of the time.
Here, we share the test kitchen's approach to achieving smoky wood-grilled salmon in your own kitchen. You'll also discover the essential tips and techniques for crafting flavorful stuffed shrimp that maintains its form and avoids a rubbery…
A beloved classic from the Pillsbury Bake-Off has been reimagined, with the recipe carefully adapted to substitute a discontinued ingredient. In addition, Christopher Kimball shares essential techniques gleaned from his test kitchen, offeri…
We will share the secrets to crafting genuine Chili con Carne in your own kitchen, along with a recipe for Southern-style skillet cornbread, brimming with the rich flavor of corn.
Bridget Lancaster presents Big Bob Gibson's renowned Alabama BBQ Chicken, distinguished by its signature white barbecue sauce. The dish is accompanied by a vibrant Tangy Apple-Cabbage Slaw.
Bridget Lancaster presents a recipe for Old-Fashioned Roast Turkey with Gravy, employing a time-honored method of larding for exceptional flavor. She also shares her techniques for preparing Garlic Mashed Potatoes—a simple yet satisfying si…
In the kitchen, host Christopher Kimball elucidates the secure and correct methods for frying at home. Subsequently, Bridget Lancaster unveils test kitchen techniques to achieve delightfully crisp and spicy Creole Fried Chicken. Following t…
A beloved taste of Texas arrives with us: tender Shredded Barbecued Beef, complemented by a distinctive rendition of a familiar side – Ranch Potato Salad.
Bridget Lancaster addresses the issue of peaches with a mealy texture, guiding Christopher Kimball, the show's host, in crafting a vibrant Skillet Peach Cobbler, complete with a delightfully crisp topping.
A pork loin, grilled and glazed with mustard, achieves a deeply caramelized crust. Christopher Kimball offers insights into gas grilling techniques from the test kitchen. Following this, Erin McMurrer prepares cider-braised pork chops direc…
Bridget Lancaster crafts a vibrant and delicate Red Velvet Cake, while Erin McMurrer revisits a century-old recipe for Cold-Oven Pound Cake.


