Milk Street Television

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  • TV-G
  • 2017
  • 9 Seasons
  • 6.5  (107)

Milk Street Television is a cooking series hosted by Christopher Kimball, Lynn Clark, and Matthew Card, which premiered on PBS in 2017. The show is named after the Boston address where the trio's production company is located, and it aims to teach viewers how to cook international dishes without having to rely on traditional recipes.

The series is designed for both beginner and advanced cooks, and each episode takes viewers on a culinary adventure to explore a different cuisine or cooking technique. They demonstrate that international flavors can be incorporated into everyday cooking by using common ingredients from the local grocery store. The hosts break down the cooking process into simple, easy-to-follow steps that encourage viewers to try something new.

The show's format includes a combination of cooking demonstrations, interviews with experts, and field trips to kitchens and markets around the world. One of the unique features of Milk Street Television is the use of slow-motion footage to highlight the critical steps in any given recipe.

One of the show's primary goals is to demystify cooking techniques that might seem intimidating or unfamiliar to home cooks. The hosts provide insightful tips and tricks that make even the most intricate recipes accessible for viewers of all skill levels. The show's focus on culinary education fits perfectly with the mission of local public television stations, which are committed to providing educational programming.

Christopher Kimball, the show's host, is a well-known figure in the culinary world due to his previous work as the co-founder and editor of Cook's Illustrated magazine. Lynn Clark, who also co-hosts the show, is a trained chef who formerly worked at America's Test Kitchen, where she met Kimball. Matthew Card, who serves as the show's lead instructor, is a former head chef at the Olives restaurant in New York City, and he brings extensive culinary experience to the table.

As Milk Street Television emphasizes the importance of global cuisine, each episode features a different country or region, exploring the indigenous foods and cooking techniques that make each area unique. The hosts show how to incorporate these specialty ingredients or cooking techniques into traditional dishes in a manageable way.

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Milk Street Television is a series that ran for 9 seasons (188 episodes) between September 9, 2017 and on PBS

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Everyone Is Wrong About Pie!
9. Everyone Is Wrong About Pie!
November 1, 2025
Pie school is in session! Christopher Kimball shows off his tried-and-true recipe for pie pastry, then uses the crust to make a pumpkin pie with a caramelized pumpkin filling (and a splash of bourbon for good measure). We answer your questions about blind baking and investigate pie pan performance. Then, we ditch the pans altogether and make a freeform Three Berry Crostata.
Coconut Curry & Stir-Fried Chicken
8. Coconut Curry & Stir-Fried Chicken
October 25, 2025
We head to Malaysia to learn about the fusion of Indian, Chinese and Malay flavors. First up, it’s a punchy Malaysian-Style Chicken and Coconut Curry, demonstrating the art of blending fresh curry pastes. We make a pot of aromatic Coconut Ginger Rice and then prepare Malaysian Twice-Cooked Turmeric Chicken with Lemon Grass and Sweet Soy, fried chicken tossed in an umami-rich glaze.
Apple Strudel & Schnitzel
7. Apple Strudel & Schnitzel
October 18, 2025
Christopher Kimball travels to Salzburg to uncover the secrets of great Strudel and Schnitzel. He learns how to stretch dough to near-transparency and demonstrates the art of rolling up Austrian Apple Strudel. Then, he goes to a restaurant that makes over 700 servings of Schnitzel per day to find out how to make Austrian Pork Schnitzel. Plus, we show you how to make homemade Spätzle.
Milk Street Pizza Party
6. Milk Street Pizza Party
October 11, 2025
It’s pizza night at Milk Street! Christopher Kimball solves the problem of tough dough with his recipe for Easy-Stretch Yogurt Pizza Dough. Then, we show you how to turn your home kitchen into a pizzeria by comparing pizza steels and stones. We also figure out how to get a crisp-bottomed pizza using only a sheet pan with a recipe for Arrabbiata Slab Pizza. Finally, we share a French take on pizza, Tarte Flambée, which gets topped with bacon and caramelized onions.
Hong Kong Classics
5. Hong Kong Classics
October 4, 2025
Milk Street goes to Hong Kong in search of Cantonese classics. We solve the mystery of Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork, figuring out what ingredient gives the dish its signature flavor profile. Then, it’s a different take on meat and potatoes: Cantonese Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef and Potatoes. Finally, we sizzle aromatics over lightly steamed shrimp in our recipe for Hot Oil-Flashed Garlic-Ginger Shrimp.
Tomato Makeovers
4. Tomato Makeovers
September 27, 2025
Calabrian panzanella; Burmese tomato salad with shallots and peanuts; tomato conserva; upside-down tomato tart with Parmesan pastry.
Best Romanian Desserts
3. Best Romanian Desserts
September 20, 2025
Christopher Kimball travels to the Saxon villages of Transylvania with author Irina Georgescu to learn the secrets of Romanian baking. Back at Milk Street, we make Romanian Crème Fraîche Cake (Lichiu), a sweet yeasted dough with a lemony filling anda custard topping; a new spin on apple pie, Romanian Apple Pie with Cinnamon and Walnuts; and last but not least, Meringue-Topped Cake with Cherries.
New Salads
2. New Salads
September 13, 2025
Milk Street dresses up salads, from a warm Greek bean salad to a Spanish twist on Caesar.
The Real Spaghetti & Meatballs
1. The Real Spaghetti & Meatballs
September 6, 2025
Italians really do eat Spaghetti and Meatballs! We head to Abruzzo to learn the ancient origins of this all-American dish. Plus, we share two more red sauce recipes with surprising origin stories: Charred Red-Sauce Spaghetti (Spaghetti all’Assassina) and Slow-Cooked Short Rib Ragù with Pasta.
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Where to Watch Milk Street Television
Milk Street Television is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Milk Street Television on demand at Prime Video and Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    September 9, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (107)