133: Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America
From: America's Test Kitchen Radio
Series: America's Test Kitchen Radio
Length: 54:00
America's Test Kitchen Show 133: Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America
In this hour:
—Host Christopher Kimball speaks with Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, about the most powerful immigrant cuisine in America and finds out why he defends Taco Bell.
—Call-Ins with Host Christopher Kimball and Culinary Expert Bridget Lancaster: Chris and Bridget take calls from listeners and answer their cooking questions.
—Hot or Not: Gadget guru Lisa McManus explores what is hot and what is not in the world of kitchen gadgets.
—Taste of America: Host Christopher Kimball takes us back in time to explore the origins of chicken nuggets.
—Taste Test with Jack Bishop: Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of spaghetti.
—Recipe Challenge: Test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to making great butternut squash soup.
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America's Test Kitchen Show 133: Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America
In this hour:
—Host Christopher Kimball speaks with Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, about the most powerful immigrant cuisine in America and finds out why he defends Taco Bell.
—Call-Ins with Host Christopher Kimball and Culinary Expert Bridget Lancaster: Chris and Bridget take calls from listeners and answer their cooking questions.
—Hot or Not: Gadget guru Lisa McManus explores what is hot and what is not in the world of kitchen gadgets.
—Taste of America: Host Christopher Kimball takes us back in time to explore the origins of chicken nuggets.
—Taste Test with Jack Bishop: Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of spaghetti.
—Recipe Challenge: Test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to making great butternut squash soup.
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