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Something Hearty, Something Light

Season 20 Episode 2017 | 24m 29s

Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Beef Top Loin Roast with Potatoes. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for metal spatulas, and test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison an easy Chopped Carrot Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Hazelnuts.

Aired: 11/09/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment.
Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.
Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes.
Explore mammals’ surprising origins, long before the age of dinosaurs.
Cichlid parents must learn to work together to protect their young.
This frog dad goes to extreme heights to find the safest home for his tadpoles.
Trapped on the wrong side of a flooded river, an elephant mom must decide if it’s safe to cross.
James arrives at Hensfield dog track to take on the role of attending vet.
James gets himself in a tough spot when he takes on a new role. Jimmy tells Siegfried hard truths.
Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands.
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