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Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America's Test Kitchen to learn the basics of great home cooking. This special collection also includes independent reviews of indispensable kitchen equipment, and recommendations for supermarket staples from chocolate and white wine vinegar to inexpensive steaks and tomato paste

Originally broadcast on television between 2003 and 2006

"30 essential recipes plus taste tests & equipment ratings"--Container

Special features: a 40-minute America's Test Kitchen live special event, printable versions of all 32 recipes, a printable shopping guide highlighting the best supermarket products as rated by America's Test Kitchen

Chris Kimball, Bridget Lancaster, Adam Reid

Not rated

DVD; NTSC, region 1; Dolby digital; 4x3 fullscreen

[Disc 1].

Best entertaining recipes: Free form summer fruit tart ; Deep dish apple pie ; Classic white layer cake ; Chocolate mousse cake ; Classic corn muffins and orange apricot variations ; Classic crème brûlée ; Classic brownies ; Spritz cookies ; Molasses spice cookies --

[Disc 2.]

Best weeknight recipes: High-roast butterflied turkey ; Turkey gravy & sausage stuffing ; Beef braised in barolo ; Creole-style gumbo ; Maple-glazed pork roast with wild rice pilaf ; Grill-roasted beef tenderloin ; Cassoulet with pork & Kielbasa ; Clambake ; Barbecued pulled pork ; Grilled glazed salmon ; French onion soup --

[Disc 3.]

Best baking recipes: Asparagus, ham, and gruyère frittata ; Pan-roasted chicken breasts ; Pan-seared inexpensive steak and buttermilk mashed potatoes ; Chicken paillard ; Quick bolognese ; Stir-fry beef and broccoli ; Farfalle with tomatoes, olives and freta ; Skillet lasagna ; Pork chops with vinegar and sweet peppers ; Pan-seared shrimp ; Classic macaroni and cheese