Seasons & episodes

S12 · E6Oh My, Meat Pie 2008-10-27 · 21 min＋

Join host Alton Brown as he tells the tale of an ancestor's journey to the New World by way of a curious meat pie shop. He explores the origins and preparation of Shepherd's Pie and Mincemeat Pie.

S12 · E7Et Tu, Mame 2008-11-03 · 21 min＋

Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.

S12 · E8Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers 2008-11-10 · 21 min＋

In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.

S12 · E9American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl 2008-11-17 · 21 min＋

Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.

S12 · E10Switched on Baklava 2008-12-01 · 21 min＋

Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.

S12 · E11Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome 2008-12-08 · 21 min＋

Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

S12 · E12A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels 2009-01-19 · 21 min＋

Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

S12 · E13Orange Aid 2009-01-26 · 21 min＋

Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.

S12 · E14Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane 2009-02-02 · 21 min＋

Alton cooks with molasses.

S12 · E15Gills Gone Wild 2009-02-16 · 21 min＋

Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.

Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.

Quite possibly the original convenience food, tamales are ancient and delicious. Join host Alton Brown on an historical and tasty exploration of these tempting treats.

Although usually considered an Italian dish, spaghetti with meat sauce proves to be an American classic as host Alton Brown explores its origins.

Looking for an alternative to chicken? Host Alton Brown turns to the pork tenderloin as a delicious yet low fat substitute for the ubiquitous bird.

In an effort to tempt his niece into eating her vegetables, host Alton Brown manages to sneak them into several tasty treats.

Despite its long and noble history, punch rarely receives the respect it deserves so host Alton Brown begins a quest to return the drink to its rightful culinary position.

Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee.

Most people think of beer and wine only as drinks, but host Alton Brown thinks outside the bottle as he uses them as key ingredients in several tasty dishes.

The pound cake may have been born in Britain but host Alton Brown considers it to be an American classic. Join him as he explores the history and preparation of this delicious treat.

Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.

The ingredients for that beguiling Japanese concoction, miso soup, may seem a bit unusual until host Alton Brown demystifies them and explores the wonders of the Japanese pantry.

Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food preparation.

Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.

Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats style.