“The Grill Next Door” Premiers Exclusively on Xumo Play’s Cook’s Country Channel

Get ready to turn up the heat. America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) personality and When Southern Women Cook author Morgan Bolling is firing up a brand-new series that redefines what it means to grill at home. The Grill Next Door debuts today, with eight episodes premiering exclusively on ATK’s Cook’s Country Channel on Xumo Play, a leading FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) service, and heralds a new, innovative chapter in the partnership between ATK and Xumo.

With her signature blend of Southern charm, culinary know-how, and no-nonsense approach, Bolling is on a mission to eliminate the “fear of the flame” and make grilling accessible, inclusive, and wildly fun. Forget grill-master stereotypes – this is backyard cooking with heart, style, and serious flavor.

“Grilling should be a staple in every cook’s routine — everything tastes better with a little smoke and char,” says Bolling. “Whether you’re experimenting with new flavors or perfecting a tried-and-true favorite, The Grill Next Door is about bringing people together around great food and helping home cooks of all kinds feel confident to fire things up.”

The Grill Next Door premiere marks a notable new phase of ATK’s partnership with Xumo, where its FAST channels, America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country Channel, have engaged fans since 2019 for years ATK will premiere at least three series or seasons exclusively on ATK’s Cook’s Country Channel on Xumo Play, including new episodes of Julia at Home and Entertaining with Elle, and enter into an arrangement whereby both partners sell partnerships and series sponsorships. Hungryroot, the easiest way to eat healthy, will be the inaugural partner with integrations in Julia at Home episodes.

“We are delighted to expand our partnership with Xumo with exclusive content for Xumo Play starting with the premiere of The Grill Next Door,” said Dan Suratt, CEO, America’s Test Kitchen. “Combining Morgan’s new show with Xumo’s scale will allow us to reach new audiences and to make our trusted, science-based approach to grilling more accessible than ever before.”

“America’s Test Kitchen has been an outstanding partner for Xumo, consistently delivering content that truly resonates with our audience,” said Stefan Van Engen, Vice President, Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo. “Expanding our relationship to include new and exclusive programming, like The Grill Next Door premiere, only makes Xumo Play a more attractive destination for food and cooking enthusiasts and brand partners alike.”

Each episode of The Grill Next Door is a vibrant celebration of creative themes, bold recipes, and easy-to-execute techniques designed to inspire gatherings of all kinds — from low-key cookouts to full-on party spreads. Bolling is joined by friends and colleagues from across America’s Test Kitchen brands to cook, test and taste along with her, imparting her hard-earned grilling tips and tricks along the way.

Episode highlights include:

• “Battle of the Burgers”: A smoky showdown between a slow-smoked, reverse-seared burger and a decadent diner-style smash burger with bacon jam and homemade pickles.
• “Nacho Average Barbecue”: A six-foot nacho table loaded with North Carolina pulled pork, green chile queso, and candied bacon s’mores.
• “Backyard Tailgate”: It’s a backyard tailgate party and Morgan’s serving Smoked Chicken Wings, Charred Guacamole, and Pizza Dip.
• “Greek-Inspired Girls Night”: A colorful Mediterranean spread of Chicken Souvlaki with Tahini Butter Sauce, fire-roasted eggplant dip, and smoky grilled carrots.

For downloadable episodes, promotional assets, or interview requests with Morgan Bolling, please contact AmericasTestKitchen@magrinopr.com.

About America’s Test Kitchen

The mission of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is to empower and inspire confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Founded in 1992, the company is the leading multimedia cooking resource serving millions of fans with TV shows (America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Country, and America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation), magazines (Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country), cookbooks, a podcast (Proof), FAST channels, short-form video series, and the ATK Essential Membership for digital content. Located in a state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot test kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary experts alike thanks to its one-of-a-kind processes and best-in-class techniques. Fifty full-time (admittedly very meticulous) test cooks, editors, and product testers spend their days tweaking every variable to find the very best recipes, equipment, ingredients, and techniques. Learn more at AmericasTestKitchen.com.

About Xumo

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists of three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast’s global entertainment platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface with universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering hundreds of linear channels and on-demand options. Xumo Enterprise provides tools and services for content creators, distributors and advertisers to make FAST content more accessible.