Dan Souza is the Chief Content Officer of America's Test Kitchen. He's also the former editor in chief of Cook's Illustrated, a cast member of the Emmy Award–winning television show America's Test Kitchen, and host of the web series What's Eating Dan? Dan is the kitchen editor of the New York Times best seller The Science of Good Cooking (2012) and James Beard Award–nominated Cook's Science (2016). He is a regular contributor to The Splendid Table radio program, and his personal stories have been featured on The Moth Radio Hour. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Dan cooked in restaurants in Boston, New York, and Hungary before finding his true calling: helping home cooks succeed in the kitchen.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation (2022)
Starring as Judge
(20 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: The Final Interview (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x09: Put Everything on the Table (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x08: I'm on a Boat! (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x07: It's an Abbondanza! (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x06: Parties and Holiday Feasts (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x05: Un-Boxing Day (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x04: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x03: A Perfect Blend of Cooks (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x02: Great Egg-Spectations (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 2x01: Demos and Dishes (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 1x10: The Total Package (Feb 10, 2023)
- Episode 1x09: The Last Supper (Feb 3, 2023)
- Episode 1x08: Vamp & Revamp (Jan 27, 2023)
- Episode 1x07: No Kidding Around (Jan 20, 2023)
- Episode 1x06: Fake it ‘til You Bake it (Jan 13, 2023)
- Episode 1x05: Leftover Makeover (Jan 6, 2023)
- Episode 1x04: Entertaining is for Everyone (Dec 30, 2022)
- Episode 1x03: Keep it Simple (Dec 23, 2022)
- Episode 1x02: It's All in the Details (Dec 16, 2022)
- Episode 1x01: What Do You Bring to the table? (Dec 9, 2022)
The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)
Guest starring as Dan Souza
(3 episodes)
- Episode 5x99: Lisa McManus, Dan Souza, Mekki Leeper, Luke Wilson (Feb 18, 2025)
- Episode 5x87: Chef Dan Souza, Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery (Jan 31, 2025)
- Episode 3x135: Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Appleton, Suzanne Somers (Apr 5, 2023)
America's Test Kitchen (2001)
Starring as Chef
(97 episodes)
- Episode 25x17: Pork Chops for Everyone (Feb 8, 2025)
- Episode 25x15: Bold and Beefy (Jan 25, 2025)
- Episode 25x14: Pasta with Greens (Jan 18, 2025)
- Episode 25x12: Fish the French Way (Jan 4, 2025)
- Episode 25x08: Savory Pies (Nov 9, 2024)
- Episode 25x06: Easy Chicken Dinners (Oct 26, 2024)
- Episode 25x04: The Noodle Show (Oct 12, 2024)
- Episode 25x03: Fall Bounty (Oct 5, 2024)
- Episode 25x02: Chicken on the Grill (Sep 28, 2024)
- Episode 24x26: Mediterranean Seafood (Aug 3, 2024)
- Episode 24x24: Holiday Cocktail Party (Jul 20, 2024)
- Episode 24x20: Mediterranean Mains (Jun 22, 2024)
- Episode 24x18: Chinese Stir-Fry and Salad (May 25, 2024)
- Episode 24x15: A Taste of Thailand (May 4, 2024)
- Episode 24x14: Mexican Feast (Apr 27, 2024)
- Episode 24x10: Fried Favorites (Mar 30, 2024)
- Episode 24x08: Japanese Comfort Food (Mar 16, 2024)
- Episode 24x03: Mushroom Mains (Jan 20, 2024)
- Episode 24x02: Borscht and Rye (Jan 13, 2024)
- Episode 23x26: Puerto Rican Cookout (Aug 5, 2023)
- Episode 23x25: Spanish Summer Supper (Jul 29, 2023)
- Episode 23x23: Blackened Chicken and Roasted Okra (Jul 15, 2023)
- Episode 23x21: Grilled Short Ribs and Vegetable Casserole (Jul 1, 2023)
- Episode 23x20: Hearty Soup and Salad (Jun 24, 2023)
- Episode 23x19: Sweet and Savory Choux (Jun 17, 2023)
- Episode 23x18: Spring Chicken Dinner (May 27, 2023)
- Episode 23x17: Seafood Feast (May 20, 2023)
- Episode 23x13: Thanksgiving for a Small Group (Apr 22, 2023)
- Episode 23x12: Chicken Two Ways (Apr 15, 2023)
- Episode 23x11: Chocolate Tart and Ice Cream (Apr 8, 2023)
- Episode 23x10: Eggs Around the World (Apr 1, 2023)
- Episode 23x07: Stir-Fry and Congee (Feb 18, 2023)
- Episode 23x04: Two Simple Pastas (Jan 28, 2023)
- Episode 23x02: Porchetta-Style Turkey and Fennel (Jan 14, 2023)
- Episode 22x25: Pupusas and Yuca (Jul 30, 2022)
- Episode 22x22: Flavor-Packed Chicken Dinner (Jul 9, 2022)
- Episode 22x19: Chinese Noodles and Meatballs (Jun 18, 2022)
- Episode 22x18: Perfectly Fried Seafood (May 28, 2022)
- Episode 22x17: Italian Bites (May 21, 2022)
- Episode 22x16: Quick Fish Dinners (May 14, 2022)
- Episode 22x14: Ode to Armenia (Apr 30, 2022)
- Episode 22x13: Springtime Feast (Apr 23, 2022)
- Episode 22x12: Vindaloo and Chana Masala (Apr 16, 2022)
- Episode 22x10: Shareable Spanish Fare (Apr 2, 2022)
- Episode 22x08: Italian-Inspired Dinners (Mar 19, 2022)
- Episode 22x05: Bulgogi and Bokkeumbap (Feb 5, 2022)
- Episode 21x24: Farmer's Market Fare (Jun 12, 2021)
- Episode 21x18: Back to Grilling Basics (May 1, 2021)
- Episode 21x08: Crepes Two Ways (Feb 20, 2021)
- Episode 21x04: Simple and Elegant Dinner (Jan 23, 2021)
- Episode 20x26: Pork and Greens (Aug 1, 2020)
- Episode 20x21: New Ways with Ribs & Mushrooms (Jun 27, 2020)
- Episode 20x20: Grill-Roasted Chicken and Green Beans (Jun 20, 2020)
- Episode 20x18: Thanksgiving for a Crowd (May 23, 2020)
- Episode 20x17: Something Hearty, Something Light (May 16, 2020)
- Episode 20x16: The Most Important Meal (May 9, 2020)
- Episode 20x15: Tasty Thai (May 2, 2020)
- Episode 20x14: Childhood Favorites, Grown Up (Apr 25, 2020)
- Episode 20x13: Sous Vide for Company (Apr 18, 2020)
- Episode 20x12: Savory and Sweet Italian (Apr 11, 2020)
- Episode 20x10: Nutritious and Delicious (Mar 28, 2020)
- Episode 20x09: Flavorful Chinese Favorites (Mar 21, 2020)
- Episode 20x08: Hearty Mediterranean at Home (Feb 22, 2020)
- Episode 20x06: Chicken and Biscuits (Feb 8, 2020)
- Episode 20x04: Spiced and Sweet (Jan 25, 2020)
- Episode 20x03: Pork and Potatoes (Jan 18, 2020)
- Episode 20x02: A Trip to Rome (Jan 11, 2020)
- Episode 18x11: Diner-Style Favorites with a Twist (Mar 17, 2018)
- Episode 17x26: Comfort Classics (Jul 1, 2017)
- Episode 17x24: Summer Dinner Party (Jun 17, 2017)
- Episode 17x23: Fast Food Makeovers (Jun 10, 2017)
- Episode 17x22: A Spanish Affair (Jun 3, 2017)
- Episode 17x21: Mediterranean Grill (May 27, 2017)
- Episode 17x19: Canning Classics (May 13, 2017)
- Episode 17x14: Baked Alaska Showstopper (Apr 8, 2017)
- Episode 17x13: Refreshing Desserts (Apr 1, 2017)
- Episode 17x12: Pantry Pastas (Mar 25, 2017)
- Episode 17x10: Korean Feast (Mar 11, 2017)
- Episode 17x09: Outsmarting Thanksgiving (Mar 4, 2017)
- Episode 17x06: Seafood Supper (Feb 11, 2017)
- Episode 17x04: New England Classics (Jan 28, 2017)
- Episode 17x01: Cast Iron Staples (Jan 7, 2017)
- Episode 16x26: Revolutionizing Classic Fruit Desserts (Jun 25, 2016)
- Episode 16x23: Pork Kebabs and Steaks Hit the Grill (Jun 4, 2016)
- Episode 16x22: Country Ribs and Corn Muffins (May 28, 2016)
- Episode 16x21: Dinner in Cuba (May 21, 2016)
- Episode 16x19: Vegetarian Essentials (May 7, 2016)
- Episode 16x04: A Hearty Fall Feast (Jan 23, 2016)
- Episode 16x03: A Hearty Start to the Day (Jan 16, 2016)
- Episode 16x01: French Bistro Favorites (Jan 2, 2016)
- Episode 15x25: A Meal to Celebrate Fall (Jul 11, 2015)
- Episode 15x22: Get a Rise Out of Your Eggs (Jun 20, 2015)
- Episode 15x19: Spicing Up the Backyard Barbecue (May 30, 2015)
- Episode 15x16: Great Grilled Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries (May 9, 2015)
- Episode 15x14: Pizza and Cookies Go Gluten-Free (Apr 25, 2015)
- Episode 15x04: Beefing Up Mexican Favorites (Jan 24, 2015)
- Episode 15x01: Comfort Food Revisited (Jan 3, 2015)
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as Dan Souza
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2024-11-28: Dan Souza, Erica Turner (Nov 28, 2024)
- Episode 2023-11-22: Dan Souza, Lan Lam, Erica Turner, Ariana DeBose (Nov 22, 2023)