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I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza

I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza

By: America's Test Kitchen
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 What does it really take to change your mind? Sometimes it’s a life-altering “aha” moment. Other times, it’s three dishes and a chef who refuses to quit. On this show, America’s Test Kitchen’s Dan Souza puts change to the test—one ingredient at a time. Each episode, he sits down with a celebrity guest for a candid conversation about the pivotal moments that shaped them, while serving them three different dishes, all built around an ingredient or food they hate. Three attempts. No easy outs. Can Dan get his guests to change their minds?Copyright America's Test Kitchen Art Cooking Food & Wine Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Valerie Vertinelli vs. Oysters

    Valerie Vertinelli vs. Oysters
    Apr 23 2026
    Description: In this episode, actress Valerie Vertinelli sits down with Dan Souza to face her longtime nemesis: oysters. As she bravely tackles raw oysters, a rich Oysters Rockefeller, and a crispy po’boy sandwich, Valerie opens up about a year of loss, healing, and writing her book, Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect. Recipes Mentioned: Raw Oyster with Mignonette Granité Oysters Rockefeller Oyster Po' Boy
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    29 mins
  • Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka vs. The Devil(ed Eggs) You Know

    Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka vs. The Devil(ed Eggs) You Know
    Apr 9 2026
    Can Dan Souza change Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s minds about their most-hated food: deviled eggs? Between laughs, confessions, and a few near gag-reflex reactions, the duo samples three unexpected takes on the classic dish. They also share the stories of their career pivots, their collaborative cocktail book, and a surprising revelation about the true source of David’s food trauma. Will one bite be enough…or are deviled eggs still a hard no? Recipes Mentioned: Deviled Quail Eggs Deviled Egg Salad Green Chile Deviled Eggs
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    31 mins
  • Padma Lakshmi vs. Bitter Melon

    Padma Lakshmi vs. Bitter Melon
    Mar 26 2026
    Host Dan Souza kicks things off with legendary TV star and food expert Padma Lakshmi. In this episode, Padma gets real about the twists, turns, and breakthroughs behind her rise to the top—while Dan puts his culinary know-how to the test with her ultimate nemesis: bitter melon. One divisive ingredient. Three dishes. No holding back. Can Dan change Padma's mind? Recipes Mentioned: Bitter Melon Pickles Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry) Little Moon (Bitter Melon Cocktail)
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    27 mins
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