Cooking for a Crowd
From The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen by America's Test Kitchen
April 15, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
Bridget and Julia discuss catering for large gatherings and debate various food topics.
In this episode, Bridget and Julia break down what it takes to cater or host a large gathering. They also debate the best way to cut sandwiches, whether or not pineapples go on pizza, and why a fork may be superior to a spoon when eating mac and cheese. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese Banana Pudding Chocolate Pots de Creme Caesar Green Bean Salad Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Quick Beef Burgundy
People in this episode
Hosts: Bridget, Julia
Topics covered
- catering
- large gatherings
- food debate
- sandwich cutting
- pizza toppings
- mac and cheese
Keywords
- catering
- large gatherings
- sandwiches
- pizza
- mac and cheese
- recipes
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Best Potluck Macaroni and Cheese, Banana Pudding, Chocolate Pots de Creme, Caesar Green Bean Salad, Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken), Quick Beef Burgundy
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