America's Test Kitchen Season 18 Episode 16 Brunch at Home

In season 18 episode 16 of America's Test Kitchen, titled Brunch at Home, the hosts of the show present an array of delectable dishes that are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch at home. The episode starts with the host Julia Collin Davison demonstrating how to prepare a savory Spinach and Gruyere Quiche that is sure to impress your guests. She walks us through the process of making a flaky pie crust from scratch and shares some tips and tricks to get the perfect texture.

Next up, Bridget Lancaster takes us through the recipe for an easy and delicious Cherry Clafoutis. A classic French dessert, the clafoutis is essentially a custard-like batter filled with fruit and baked in a shallow dish. Bridget shows us how to get the perfect consistency of the batter and how to choose the right type of cherries to add in.

Moving on to the savory side of things, Jack Bishop guides us through making Huevos Rancheros, a Mexican dish of fried eggs served on a tortilla with a spicy tomato sauce. Jack shows us how to make the perfect tomato sauce by combining canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. He also shares some tips on how to fry the perfect eggs while keeping the yolks runny.

To satisfy our sweet tooth, Dan Souza takes us through the recipe for a Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake that is perfect for any brunch. Dan shows us how to make the streusel topping using flour, butter, and sugar and walks us through how to create the perfect crumbly texture. He also shares some tips on how to incorporate the blueberries into the batter without making it soggy.

Finally, Julia Collin Davison shows us how to prepare a refreshing Grapefruit Campari Mimosa that is perfect to serve alongside all these delicious brunch dishes. She shares some tips on how to choose the right type of grapefruit and how to balance the bitterness of the Campari with the sweetness of the grapefruit juice.

Throughout the episode, the hosts share some useful tips and tricks on how to save time and effort while preparing these dishes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, the easy-to-follow recipes and helpful advice in this episode are sure to help you create the perfect brunch spread for your friends and family.