Author Bio

Bridget Lancaster is the executive food editor for new media, television and radio. She joined the Cook's team in 1998 and is an original cast member of both America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country television shows, as well as a co-host for the America's Test Kitchen Radio program. She also serves as the lead instructor for the America's Test Kitchen Cooking School.
Posts
LEARN TO COOK
August 8, 2012
When it comes to fresh chiles, some like it hot, and others…not so much.
LEARN TO COOK
July 9, 2012
Get over that fear of frying.
LEARN TO COOK
June 12, 2012
Bridget shares her favorite grilling tips.
LEARN TO COOK
June 1, 2012
What's going on when two ingredients become one.
LEARN TO COOK
May 15, 2012
Make more now. Cook less later.
LEARN TO COOK
April 27, 2012
Bridget takes on bean-cookery folklore and settles the soaking debate once and for all.
LEARN TO COOK
April 16, 2012
Shrinking down a recipe means more than cutting the ingredients in half.
LEARN TO COOK
March 19, 2012
Are there hard and fast rules when it comes to substituting foods?
COOKING WITH THE CAST
November 25, 2011
If anyone says this rich Italian chicken dish is boring, check their pulse.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
October 21, 2011
Even the most adamant baked apple-hater will be won over with this better-than-ever recipe.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
September 30, 2011
The joys of laminating and the path to a thick, crisp, ultra-flaky crust.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
September 23, 2011
It’s never been easier to feed your hankering for hand-held meat pie.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
September 16, 2011
This buttery, tender treat is seriously Scottish.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
September 2, 2011
We talk mops, pink smoke rings, and the beauty of a rib that fights back.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
August 12, 2011
A spicy, savory, super flavorful stir-fry.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
August 5, 2011
Bridget doles out sashes and crowns for contestants of the chewy sugar cookies challenge.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
July 29, 2011
Move over, chocolate chip—there’s a new favorite cookie in town.
COOKING WITH THE CAST
July 15, 2011
Smoky, Southern-Style barbeque—minus the grill.