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America's Test Kitchen Season 27

Season· 2026

America's Test Kitchen is filmed in a real, working test kitchen located just outside of Boston. It is the home of Cook's Illustrated magazine and the Monday-to-Friday destination for more than three dozen test cooks, editors, food scientists, tasters, and cookware specialists.

America's Test Kitchen Season 27, Episode 5, “Soup and Bread, the Italian Way,” airs Saturday, October 17, 2026 on PBS.

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S27 E5

Soup and Bread, the Italian Way

2:30 PM ET

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Zuppa Toscana; a head-to-head tasting of white bread; light and airy focaccia.

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S27 E6 · Peruvian Fusions

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  1. 1

    A Taste of Mexico City source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

    A new season of America's Test Kitchen kicks off with a taste of Mexico City. Test cook Lan Lam makes Enchiladas Suizas (Swiss Enchiladas) for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about black and red rice. And test cook Dan Souza makes Julia Collin Davison a comforting Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup).

  2. 2

    Lemon-Braised Chicken and Fattet Hummus source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

    Test cook Nik Sharma makes Lemon-Braised Chicken with Pearl Couscous, Artichokes, and Chickpeas for host Julia Collin Davison. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite dish soap. Science expert and test cook Dan Souza reveals the power of evaporative cooling and then makes host Bridget Lancaster Fattet Hummus (Crispy Pita with Garlicky Yogurt and Chickpeas).

  3. 3

    Apples for Dinner and Dessert source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

    Roasted pork tenderloin with apples and shallots; how stabilizers in whipped cream work; gateau invisible with brown sugar-cinnamon whipped cream.

  4. 4

    Tuscan Feast source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

    Pollo al mattone (chicken under a brick); wine savers; gluten-free zucchini scarpaccia.

  5. 5

    Soup and Bread, the Italian Way source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

    Zuppa Toscana; a head-to-head tasting of white bread; light and airy focaccia.

  6. 6

    Peruvian Fusions source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

    Peruvian beef stir-fry; chili oil and chili crisp; Peruvian green noodles.

  7. 7

    Two Pasta Classics source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

    Cacio e pepe; packaged pastas; pasta alla vodka.

  8. 8

    British Baking source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

    Banoffee pie; how to use air as an ingredient; browned butter shortbread.

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  12. 12

    Hearty Breakfast source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  13. 13

    Southern Supper source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

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