Lights, Camera, Action
From The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen by America's Test Kitchen
March 4, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
Julia and Bridget discuss how food is presented in TV shows and movies while sharing their ideal celebrity dinner guests.
Julia and Bridget kick off awards season by dropping some behind-the-scenes knowledge of how TV shows and movies make their food look so good. Plus, they discuss which celebrities–dead or alive–they’d invite to a home-cooked meal. ATK Recipes mentioned in this episode: Paella on the Grill + Indoor Clam Bake Classic Beef Tenderloin Mastering Beef Wellington Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herb Pan Sauce
People in this episode
Hosts: Julia, Bridget
Topics covered
- awards season
- food presentation
- celebrity dining
- behind-the-scenes
- cooking
Keywords
- awards season
- food presentation
- celebrities
- cooking
- recipes
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Paella on the Grill, Indoor Clam Bake, Classic Beef Tenderloin, Mastering Beef Wellington, Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Herb Pan Sauce
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