Milk Street Television

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  • TV-G
  • 2017
  • 10 Seasons
  • 6.5  (107)

Milk Street Television is a cooking series hosted by Christopher Kimball, Lynn Clark, and Matthew Card, which premiered on PBS in 2017. The show is named after the Boston address where the trio's production company is located, and it aims to teach viewers how to cook international dishes without having to rely on traditional recipes.

The series is designed for both beginner and advanced cooks, and each episode takes viewers on a culinary adventure to explore a different cuisine or cooking technique. They demonstrate that international flavors can be incorporated into everyday cooking by using common ingredients from the local grocery store. The hosts break down the cooking process into simple, easy-to-follow steps that encourage viewers to try something new.

The show's format includes a combination of cooking demonstrations, interviews with experts, and field trips to kitchens and markets around the world. One of the unique features of Milk Street Television is the use of slow-motion footage to highlight the critical steps in any given recipe.

One of the show's primary goals is to demystify cooking techniques that might seem intimidating or unfamiliar to home cooks. The hosts provide insightful tips and tricks that make even the most intricate recipes accessible for viewers of all skill levels. The show's focus on culinary education fits perfectly with the mission of local public television stations, which are committed to providing educational programming.

Christopher Kimball, the show's host, is a well-known figure in the culinary world due to his previous work as the co-founder and editor of Cook's Illustrated magazine. Lynn Clark, who also co-hosts the show, is a trained chef who formerly worked at America's Test Kitchen, where she met Kimball. Matthew Card, who serves as the show's lead instructor, is a former head chef at the Olives restaurant in New York City, and he brings extensive culinary experience to the table.

As Milk Street Television emphasizes the importance of global cuisine, each episode features a different country or region, exploring the indigenous foods and cooking techniques that make each area unique. The hosts show how to incorporate these specialty ingredients or cooking techniques into traditional dishes in a manageable way.

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Milk Street Television is a series that ran for 10 seasons (210 episodes) between September 9, 2017 and on PBS

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Japanese Cheesecake
8. Japanese Cheesecake
October 24, 2026
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Chicken Favorites
7. Chicken Favorites
October 17, 2026
Milk Street changes the way you cook chicken, starting with one-pot Braised Chicken with Apples and Cream from Normandy. Then, Rosemary Gill demonstrates the power of yogurt marinades with a recipe for Tandoori-Style Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers. Finally, Christopher Kimball sets out to develop his ultimate recipe for Roasted Chicken.
Better Breakfast
6. Better Breakfast
October 10, 2026
Christopher Kimball uses a secret ingredient to make the perfect French Toast. Rosemary Gill explains why Milk Street loves baking with flours beyond all purpose. Matt Card brings back the recipe for a Skillet Pancake from Tokyo. And baking expert Regula Ysewijn explains the history of Belgian waffles.
Weeknight Japanese Favorites
5. Weeknight Japanese Favorites
October 3, 2026
Christopher Kimball travels across Japan and learns that Japanese cooking revolves around a handful of pantry staples. Back in the kitchen, he makes Miso Pesto Pasta and Crisp-Skinned Chicken Thighs with Tare, which have a salty-sweet glaze and crackling skin. Plus, Matt Card makes Miso Butter Salmon and Vegetable Packets, and Wes Martin decodes the kinds of mirin you can find in the supermarket.
Everybody's Wrong About Beef!
4. Everybody's Wrong About Beef!
September 26, 2026
Milk Street showcases three beef recipes that will change the way you cook. First, Christopher Kimball whips up a Sugar Steak with Rosemary Pan Sauce. Then, Bianca Borges uses a sheet pan to make weeknight friendly Turkish Beef and Pistachio Kebabs. Finally, Rosemary Gill uses a handful of ultra-flavorful ingredients to prepare Beer-Braised Short Ribs with Mustard and Dill.
The World of Breads
3. The World of Breads
September 19, 2026
Milk Street looks around the world for amazing bread recipes. First, it’s a batch of Brazilian Cheese Puffs, where the batter comes together in a blender. Then, it’s a no-knead German-Seeded Rye Bread, studded with nuts and seeds. Finally, Milk Street viewer Royce Tanaka challenges Milk Street to recreate the Butter Rolls from his grandfather’s bakery in Hawaii.
Soup from Nothing
2. Soup from Nothing
September 11, 2026
In Romania, Christopher Kimball learns the concept of “soup from nothing” from resourceful chefs and home cooks, and comes back with recipes for Caraway Soup with Parsley and Walnut Pesto and Lettuce Soup with Bacon and Dill. Plus, Bianca Borges crack open a can of creamed corn to make Chili Crisp Chicken and Corn Soup and we ask: do bay leaves actually add flavor?28
New French Desserts
1. New French Desserts
September 4, 2026
Christopher Kimball travels to Paris and finds his new favorite dessert: Rice Pudding with Caramel Cream and Almond Praline. Plus, the Milk Street team refreshes an old classic with a recipe for Cold-Oven Crème Brûlée and whips up a 1-2-3-4 Yogurt Cake that uses a yogurt container as the measuring cup.
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Where to Watch Milk Street Television
Milk Street Television is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Milk Street Television on demand at Prime and Prime Video.
  • Premiere Date
    September 9, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (107)