The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen

Julia and Bridget fire up the grill with a discussion about their go-to meats—while Julia tries to get the full details on Bridget’s pulled pork recipe. Along the way, they discuss the right (and safe) way to oil your grill, share some strong opinions on baby back ribs, and give plenty of smoky shade.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Barbecued Pulled Pork on a Charcoal Grill,

Paella on the GrillBarbecued Beef Back Ribs,

Quick Collard Greens with Hot Pepper Vinegar

From nostalgic sweet treats to over-the-top cravings, Bridget and Julia dive into the foods they simply can’t resist and hear from listeners about their own indulgences. They match celebrities to their favorite guilty pleasures, swap stories of decadent dining, and reveal just how far they’d go for the perfect donut, barbecue, or wedge of cheese.

It’s out with the old and in with the new in this episode, where Julia and Bridget offer listeners spring cleaning tips and take a peek at each others’ junk drawers. 

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Weeknight Pasta Primavera

Chicago-Style Giadiniera

In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese.

ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

Banana Pudding

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Caesar Green Bean Salad

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Quick Beef Burgundy

In this episode, Julia and Bridget reminisce about jobs past and how they learned to be hosts on camera. Plus, they offer advice on work-night meal prepping, and Julia brings in the resume she used to apply to her job at America’s Test Kitchen.