Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America’s Test Kitchen, the most-watched cooking show on public television, to learn the basics of great home cooking. The America’s Test Kitchen team has carefully selected eleven tried-and-true recipes that belong in every home cook’s weeknight repertoire. These favorite dishes have been tested and retested to make sure they work every time.

This special collection also includes independent, objective reviews of indispensable kitchen equipment such as celebrity skillets, as well as recommendations for supermarket staples from tomato paste to white wine vinegar. With advice from America’s Test Kitchen, you’ll never have to waste money on gadgets that don’t work and you’ll maximize your budget when grocery shopping.

Recipes include:
- 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 Feta
- Skillet Lasagna
- Pork Chops with Vinegar and Sweet Peppers
- Pan-Seared Shrimp
- Classic Macaroni and Cheese

 Special DVD Features Include:
- Printable versions of all 11 recipes
- Printable Shopping Guide: A take-to-the-store guide highlighting the best supermarket products as rated by America’s Test Kitchen in 75 different taste tests
- Bonus footage: A 40-minute America’s Test Kitchen live special event, featuring the entire cast of America’s Test Kitchen, 2 bonus recipes, food tastings, and equipment testings