Cooking at Home With Bridget & Julia: The TV Hosts of America's Test Kitchen Share Their Favorite Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends

by Bridget Lancaster, Julia Collin Davison, America's Test Kitchen (Editor)

Tucked inside are recipes "so easy that it feels like cheating," dishes that "will leave your guests speechless," and a peek into Bridget and Julia's lives!

Learn how Bridget has a sweet tooth by the way she writes about the Ultimate Cinnamon Buns she makes for her sons, and the Dutch Baby recipe that recalls her grandfather, who developed a love for this Bavarian classic when stationed in Germany after the war. Julia reveals her entertaining secrets and shortcuts with recipes like Stuffed Mushrooms with Boursin and Prosciutto, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Garlic Sauce (a game changer for her), and Lemon-Herb Cod Fillets with Crispy Garlic Potatoes (a recipe that is "so easy that it feels like cheating, like I'm not really cooking").

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Reference

320 pages, Hardcover

Published October 31, 2017

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures of recipes? Yes.
Commentary on recipes? Yes.
Nutrition facts? No.
Recipe Style? Everyday items to international dishes.
Any keepers? Several.

[Chinchilla · Rating 2 out of 5]

All recipes in the “Weekend Breakfasts” section look absolutely appetizing and manageable for regular home cooks. I want to try each and every one of them. The rest of the book, however, is less impressive. A few recipes for holiday meals seem interesting enough, but otherwise I find this cookbook unfortunately... blend. I had high hopes for it, and yet such a big book from America’s Test Kitchen turns out be a bit of letdown. Quite a disappointing outcome. 2 stars only.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this cookbook! Great recipes I can't wait to try and I love that it has a picture for every recipe.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to eat everything in this cookbook. I also love that every recipe has a picture. Awesome!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have cooked several recipes out of this book and on the whole I, and my family, have enjoyed them. I made the Meatballs and Marinara pg. 112. I loved the meatballs slot in this recipe, I did use a full pound of Italian sausage and only 2 lbs of beef, but otherwise I followed the recipe as written. They were excellent. The sauce was good, but just fine. My wife felt it was kinda bland and i sort of agree. My wife made the Holiday Scalloped Potatoes pg. 261. They are a keeper and we will definitely make again. The cidar baked ham was also amazing. I enjoyed everything we made out of this book. Although, some of the recipes seemed a bit bland.

[Awjtf · Rating 4 out of 5]

great cookbook!

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

America's Test Kitchen cookbooks are always well done, but I just didn't care for many of the recipes in this one.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this cookbook, but most of these recipes are in recent cookbooks from America's Test Kitchen, Cooks Country, and their magazine. I guess it's good to have them all in one place.

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say? I have been a fan of America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Illustrated/Cook's Country for many years. I have made dozens and dozens of their recipes over the years, and rarely have I had one not succeed. In a way, I miss Christopher Kimball, but I think Bridgett and Julia are doing a great job carrying on with the show. ATK has played a large role in improving how I cook. Their videos are very well done, and I've picked up plenty of great cooking and baking tips.
I will say that whenever ATK comes up with a new cookbook, I will spot familiar recipes I've made from other cookbooks. However, I found some new recipes and I really like this one! I liked getting to know more about Bridgett and Julia. I spotted this book at my local library and flipped through it in one afternoon. As always, there is a beautiful color photo with each recipe-- and that's what makes me want to buy a cookbook. So, I will download this one in Kindle format, since my cookbook shelf is pretty jam packed! Highly recommend.

[Mary Louise Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy Food Network's America's Test Kitchen and felt like I was invited to the hosts' homes where they served meals their families enjoy. The little anecdotes from Bridget and Julia made the book personal and I'm going to try some of their recipes.

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book worth owning.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved every recipe I’ve made thus far in this cookbook! Each recipe comes with a picture & clear step-by-step instructions.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, they have good tips, but several recipes involved ingredients I find hard to get.

[April Lowrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to make nearly everything!

[Andrea Press]

Cookbook Club 11/19. I do not believe I really liked this cookbook although a number of other people did.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable book that tells a lot of the backstory of Julia and Bridget (for example, I didn't know that Julia was from Rochester, NY), as well as sharing their favorite recipes, along with critiques.

[Perla S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

lovely compilation of recipes

Trusted sources, worldly recipes. A must for a person who loves to cook for those around them. Pics are gorgeous.

[Alayna Baldwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. America's test kitchen always goes above and beyond. There are some recipes still where I feel like cook time may have been off but that could just be due to geographical location.