America's Test Kitchen Season 14 Episode 1 Meat and Potatoes With Panache

In the first episode of America's Test Kitchen Season 14, titled "Meat and Potatoes With Panache," the hosts take on the classic comfort food combination of meat and potatoes with a gourmet twist.

The episode begins with a recipe for a steakhouse-style baked potato, complete with a crispy and flavorful skin and a perfectly cooked, fluffy interior. The hosts experiment with different cooking methods and toppings to find the perfect potato recipe that is both easy to make at home and has the signature restaurant-style texture and flavor.

Next up is a delicious and juicy pork tenderloin recipe, cooked to perfection with the help of a sous vide machine. The hosts explain the science behind sous vide cooking and how it allows for precise temperature control, resulting in tender and flavorful meat every time. They also share tips for seasoning and marinading the pork to maximize its flavor.

The episode also features a recipe for garlic mashed potatoes that takes the classic side dish to the next level with a roasted garlic infusion. The hosts explain how roasting garlic mellows out its flavor and creates a creamier texture when mashed into the potatoes.

Finally, the hosts showcase a recipe for classic French-style steak frites, with a crispy and flavorful crust on the steak and perfectly cooked, golden-brown fries. They explain the importance of resting the steak before and after cooking to achieve the perfect texture and how to achieve the ideal fry texture with a two-stage cooking method.

Throughout the episode, the hosts share their expert tips and tricks for achieving gourmet flavor and texture at home, making meat and potatoes a meal fit for a fancy restaurant.