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The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
Food Movies
Hungry Root
Travel Snacks
Culinary Questions
Super Bowl
Chili
Late Night Food
State Fairs
Friendship
Valentine's Day
Grilling
Fall Cooking
Bread Baking
Palentine's Day
Food
Wisconsin Cheese
Past Jobs / Career Path
Spring Cleaning
Corn Dog

What happens when two of TV’s top cooking hosts ditch their aprons to go off-script? America’s Test Kitchen veterans Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison dive into food fights, travel snack debates, and answer your most burning culinary questions in a hilarious new podcast about life, eating, and everything in between.

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Recent Guests

Gemini Garner-Jones
Caller from Chicago, Illinois, speaking on Illinois horseshoe debate
Episode: The Great Food Debate
Lisa McManus
America's Test Kitchen staff member
America's Test Kitchen
Episode: Family Traditions
Leanne Guido
Caller with liverwurst and other indulgent foods story
Listener from Herndon, Virginia
Episode: Food Indulgences
Ed Holona
Caller who volunteers to cook for a religious community; audience member
Episode: Cooking for a Crowd
Trisha Weimers
Listener caller from Newark, Ohio
Episode: Lights, Camera, Action

Hosts

Bridget Lancaster
Host of The Side Dish series on ATK; long-time America's Test Kitchen veteran; co-host on ATK programs; extensive hosting and cooking credentials.
Julia Collin Davison
Co-host; ATK veteran; familiar face on The Side Dish; brings editorial and culinary testing background to discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    There is nothing they can’t do or cook!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Judy foodie !
    United States7 months ago
  • Superstar hosts

    Loved Proof when Bridget was hosting and was so excited to hear she was hosting a new podcast. When I heard her and Julia were going to be together together I knew it was going to be 5 stars… and it is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustTheTwoLetters
    United States8 months ago
  • Love The Banter

    These ladies are so engaging! Nice to see their life outside of ATK. Simply love them.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    elaine's plate
    United States8 months ago
  • Can’t wait for more

    Remember the ATK episode when Julia and Bridget made sticky buns together and couldn’t stop laughing? I always wanted more of them together, and now it’s here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billyshakes
    United States8 months ago
  • Where did ya go?

    I thoroughly enjoyed the banter and memories and current cooking suggestions. I truly hope you two plan on making more podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Again????
    United States8 months ago

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Episodes are praised for practical tips and relatable storytelling.

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#45
United States/Arts/Food
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#134
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#181
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#202
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#5
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#20
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Talking Points

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Netflix and Chili
Q: Why is it that once the temperature starts to go up a little and the leaves start turning green again, why all that food, even if it's not actually heavy, just feels heavy when I try to eat it?
The hosts suggest that people welcome changes in seasonal foods, seek produce as it comes into season, and may have seasonal cravings shaped by the body or inherited patterns. They also share a contrasting Jamaican perspective that hot soup at breakfast can help someone feel cooler through the day.
Netflix and Chili
Q: What are some cozy fall dishes where squash really is the star?
The hosts suggest butternut squash risotto, a butternut squash galette with sage, a vegetarian squash and quinoa stew, and stuffed acorn squash.
Recipes that Scare You
Q: What is something viewers think is easy, but is actually a nightmare to test and perfect?
Bridget says cookies require extensive testing of ingredient ratios, mixing, and technique. Julia says chicken breast is also difficult to cook well while keeping it seasoned, flavorful, and juicy.
Recipes that Scare You
Q: What advice can you give someone who is afraid to try yeast breads and confused by descriptions such as “shaggy” dough?
Shaggy dough is uneven, sticky, and not yet smooth or taut. The hosts suggest trying no-knead bread, which rests overnight, or focaccia, which requires little shaping and kneading.
It’s Grilling Season
Q: What is the best way to oil a grill?
Heat the grill to high heat, scrub off residue, and then use long tongs to wipe the grates with paper towels soaked in oil to season the surface for non-stick release and easier cleaning.

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Two longtime hosts from a renowned test kitchen dive into food, travel, and culture with a mix of humor, memory, and practical cooking tips. Conversational banter, personal origin stories, and listener-fueled segments shape a show that blends test-kitchen expertise with everyday food moments, game segments, and audience calls. Noteworthy are the nostalgic reflections on ATK history, the playful chemistry between the hosts, and recurring brand partnerships that feel integrated rather than intrusive. This format is likely to appeal to food lovers who enjoy behind-the-scenes kitchen insight, warm storytelling, and accessible cooking ideas you can recreate at home.

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