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Pan-Seared Halibut and Ma’amoul

Season 26 Episode 2608 | 28m 23s

Test cook Ben Mims prepares Pan-Seared Halibut with Wilted Bitter Salad for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of frozen puff pastries. And test cook Erica Turner makes Julia buttery Ma’amoul, or semolina cookies.

Aired: 09/19/25 | Expires: 01/09/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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