In the Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen
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Step into the Test Kitchen with Dan Souza and his co-host for an interview-based video podcast that celebrates the joy of food, cooking, and what happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen. Each episode is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond.

  1. Grace Young on Championing Chinatowns

    11/26/2025

    Grace Young on Championing Chinatowns

    In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, host Dan Souza and co-host Lan Lam welcome cookbook author, culinary historian, and stir-fry guru Grace Young to discuss her work as a fierce advocate for Chinatowns across the country. Grace reflects on how, as a young girl, she was inspired by Julia Child—a spark that eventually led her to publish her first cookbook, The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen. She also shares the story of her now-iconic family wok, which she donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History contributing to the preservation of Chinese-American food history.  If you want to learn more about Young's important work, you can visit her website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  2. Rick Martinez Hates the Word "Authentic"

    11/12/2025

    Rick Martinez Hates the Word "Authentic"

    In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, host Lan Lam and co-host Nik Sharma welcome chef and author Rick Martinez to talk about his vibrant new cookbook, Salsa Daddy. Rick opens up about the creative process behind the book and the challenges of bringing a deeply personal project to life. The conversation moves from his Texas roots and early food memories to reflections on family, legacy, and how recipes can carry the stories of those we’ve lost. This heartfelt and flavorful conversation explores how food connects us to our past, our loved ones, and the joy of cooking itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    Roy Choi’s Recipe for Redemption: From The Sporkful Podcast

    Today's episode is from our friends atThe Sporkful podcast and features Chef Roy Choi, the man behind the legendary Kogi Korean taco truck and a pioneer of the gourmet food truck movement. Host Dan Pashman sits down with Chef Choi for a wide-ranging conversation about his unlikely path to success, the power of food to create community, and the TV moment that changed his life forever. Listen to our episode of In the Test Kitchen with Dan Pashman himself, and then listen to and learn more from The Sporkful on their ⁠website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  4. Dan Pashman Hates Spaghetti

    10/29/2025

    Dan Pashman Hates Spaghetti

    Host Dan Souza and co-host Lisa McManus welcome Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast and creator of the viral pasta shape cascatelli. Filmed on the Cook’s Country set, the trio dives deep into the world of pasta design, exploring what makes a perfect noodle and how texture, sauce-holding power, and mouthfeel come together in the ultimate bite. No matter how you feel spaghetti as a pasta shape, our recipe for Spaghetti All'Assassina makes it shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  5. Lidey Heuck Loves Grocery Shopping

    10/15/2025

    Lidey Heuck Loves Grocery Shopping

    Host Dan Souza and co-host Morgan Bolling welcome food writer and recipe developer Lidey Heuck. Lidey shares stories from her new cookbook Cooking In Real Life and reflects on the lessons she learned working alongside Ina Garten. They also dive into rice crispy treats, swapping their favorite variations and debating the best way to make this nostalgic classic. Order Lidey's cookbook, Cooking In Real Life, here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  6. Marina Mabrey Creates Chaos in the Kitchen

    10/01/2025

    Marina Mabrey Creates Chaos in the Kitchen

    Join host Dan Souza and co-host Morgan Bolling for a special conversation with Marina Mabrey of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. Marina opens up about overcoming adversity on the court and how an injury led her to discover a new passion in cooking. She shares the ways food became a source of inspiration and healing, along with the favorite dishes she looks for while traveling during the season. Trying to find a way to sneak vegetables into your own diet? Check out our recipe for a Super Greens Smoothie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  7. Jessica B. Harris Travels with Food History and Cotton Candy

    09/17/2025

    Jessica B. Harris Travels with Food History and Cotton Candy

    Dan Souza and co-host Elle Simone sit down with culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris to talk about her new book, Braided Heritage. They explore the foundational food cultures of the Americas: Native, European, and African, and how these influences shaped the way we cook and eat today. Dr. Harris shares her love of okra, the surprising story of her beginnings as an English teacher, and her fondness for Schoolhouse Rock. She also walks us through an unexpected recipe for fried maple leaves. Check out our recipes for Detroit, French Bread, and Neapolitan-Style Pizza on our website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  8. Dorie Greenspan Thinks the Simpler the Cake, the Better.

    09/03/2025

    Dorie Greenspan Thinks the Simpler the Cake, the Better.

    Dan Souza and co-host Nik Sharma sit down with the legendary baker and author Dorie Greenspan to talk about her new book, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes. They dive into what makes a cake special enough for celebration versus perfect for every day, reminisce about the Darth Vader cake Dorie once baked for her son’s fourth birthday, and share the secret to achieving truly great pie dough. Pre-Order Dorie Greenspan's new cookbook; Dorie's Anytime Cakes. Craving cake now? Check out our recipe for a deliciously simple Olive Oil Cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
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Step into the Test Kitchen with Dan Souza and his co-host for an interview-based video podcast that celebrates the joy of food, cooking, and what happens behind the scenes at America’s Test Kitchen. Each episode is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond.

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