Seasons & Episodes
Steak Your Claim
Host Alton Brown journeys from field to market to hardware store in search of the perfect steak and the perfect pan to s
This Spud's For You
Alton Brown ponders the potato and its main ingredient: Starch. Baking, mashing and gratins are re-examined. Recipes:
The Egg-Files
Alton Brown cracks the mysterious egg case and pursues a higher understanding of the amazing ovoid's culinary powers. Ho
Salad Daze
Exiled to bars, chopped and pre-packaged, drenched in noxious concoctions, the tossed salad deserves better. Alton Brown
A Bird in the Pan
Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably to escape Alton Brown, who seems intent on defining the perfect broiled chi
Churn Baby Churn
You scream, I scream, but Alton Brown would rather make his own ice cream...and sorbet and granita. Secrets the pros don
The Dough Also Rises
Searching for the perfect southern-style biscuit, Alton Brown investigates flour and leaveners and turns to his Grandmot
Gravy Confidential
Host Alton Brown conquers ""rouxs"" and leads the way to lump free gravy. Recipes: Gravy from Roast Drippings Sawmill
A Bowl of Onion
Host Alton Brown journeys to the center of the onion. After rediscovering a kitchen classic, and debunking the mythology
Hook, Line and Dinner
Alton Brown dives deep into the watery world of fish and finds that with just three cooking methods under your belt, you
Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle
Part one of an ongoing series looks at the king of pantry essentials: Dried pasta. Alton Brown explores pasta styles, th
Power to the Pilaf
Alton brown heads to LA for a sack of rice, evaluates rice cookers, unlocks saffron and rewrites the rules for the most
The Art of Darkness
Alton Brown delves into the dark world of chocolate, picks a pod, roasts some beans, questions mysterious guests, visits
It's a Wonderful Cake
Alton Brown is out to prove that fruitcake shouldn't be the butt of holiday jokes any longer.
For Whom the Cheese Melts
See what fondue has to do with football, make the best grilled cheese sandwich you have ever had and see why cheese is m
Apple Family Values
Watch Alton Brown show you how to shop, store, and prepare some apple classics.
Crustacean Nation
Shrimp cocktail is not just for wedding receptions anymore.
The Fungal Gourmet
Mushrooms are mysterious no longer, Alton makes them a kitchen staple.
Crust Never Sleeps
Watch as Alton Brown creats the pie crust of his dreams.
True Brew
Watch as Alton leads us through the history and prep of our favorite bean.
A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Learn to be excited when meat loaf is for dinner...
Fry Hard
Alton wants to show that proper know-how allows everyone to make healthy, delicious and safe fried foods.
Urban Preservation I: Jam Session
Using good science and easy methods, Alton will show you how to jam.
Pantry Raid II: Seeing Red
Need a tomato sauce?
Citizen Cane
Desserts don't need to be difficult to create, and Alton is out to prove it.
Pork Fiction
Just how difficult is it to create finger-licking ribs?
Ear Apparent
Alton shops, shucks and shares the history and methods of the summer fave: corn.
American Pickle
There is no good reason that people do not make their own pickles. They are easy and delicious. Let Alton show you simpl
Mussel Bound
Alton explains the simple pleasures of mussels.
The Egg Files II: Man With a Flan
AB, in his second egg show, is out to show eggs don't have to be scrambled or an omlet.
What's Up, Duck?
Watch as Alton proves to us Americans that Duck can be a regular dish.
Behind the Bird
AB is out to show you can make a great meal with Thanksgiving leftovers.
Three Chips for Sister Marsha
Alton uses time travel to explain the mystery behind cookies with three kinds: the thin, the puffy and the chewy.
Flap Jack Do It Again
Great pancakes (flapjacks) don't have to come from a box...
The Case for Butter
AB goes to court to defend butter against its bad wrap.
Flat Is Beautiful
AB claims we won't be satisfied with pizza until we take matters into our own hands.
Pantry Raid III: Cool Beans
AB takes us through what it takes to turn beans into a great meal.
Mission: Poachable
Alton must pit his poaching skills against those of the evil ""Frenchman"".
Tofuworld
Alton makes what once seemed foreign into an understandable all American classic.
Head Games
Alton Brown gets inside a cabbage's head and comes out with a better understanding of what makes this potentially troubl
Grill Seekers
Watch as AB shows the grill can be a great tool in making a great meal.
Where There's Smoke, There's Fish
Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
Pressure
The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
Fry Hard II: The Chicken
AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and delicio
Crustacean Nation II: Claws
Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
Ham I Am
Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
Let Them Eat Foam
Chocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to c
A Chuck for Chuck
From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
The most mentioned food in the Bible; The only food produced for us by animals. It's a sweetener, it's an antiseptic, it
The Bulb of the Night
Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
Mayo Clinic
Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
Puff the Magic Pastry
Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.
True Brew II: Mr Tea
Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
Chile's Angels
Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.
Deep Space Slime
Alton is working as a consultant on a low budget sci-fi movie. His job: make spooky, gooey gelatin molds. Since gelatin
Oat Cuisine
Following a heart attack and near death experience, Alton takes Gods advice and gets seriously into oatmeal. Examine cro
Crepe Expectations
Crepes are a great wrap with a bad rap. Truth is, crepes are incredibly simple, versatile, and good eats. All you need i
Celebrity Roast
As the holidays approach Alton Brown ponders the perfect roast beast, meets with a butcher, comes to terms with aging, l
Scrap Iron Chef
Alton Brown finds himself participating in a rather odd TV game show. The arena: a junkyard. The opponent: Chef Midwest.
Berry From Another Planet
The aliens among us are eggplants and they are delicious?really. Learn to shop for and store different varieties of eggp
The Trouble with Cheesecake
Alton helps discover the secrets of cream cheese and its alter-ego marscapone. Conquer crumb crusts, buy into some pans,
Squid Pro Quo
Alton finds himself catering a tailgate party for a group of folks out to catch a glimpse of a mythical sea monster.To c
Art of Darkness II: Cocoa
Alton gets the dirt on Dutch processing and the dead Dutch guy who invented it, choose a few powders then apply them to
Squash Court
Hard or "winter" squashes confuse and confound for no other reason than there are so darned many of them. Learn how to s
For Whom the Cheese Melts II
Learn what you can do to return Macaroni & Cheese to a table near you. Evaluate bakeware, noodle noodles, look into evap
Send in the Clams
No bivalve is more American than the clam nor is any other shell-dweller more versatile in the kitchen. Learn the ins an
This Spud's for You Too
Alton, ever the Spud Stud, cooks up homey Potato Soup, creamy Potato Salad and a spectacular Swiss Rosti. Recipes: Lef
The Other Red Meat
A quick trip to the afterlife convinces host Alton Brown to get serious about eating more tuna. Find out how to grill on
Strawberry Sky
Join Host Alton Brown to learn how to make the most of strawberry season. You can macerate them, glaze them, freeze them
Artichokes: The Choke is On You
Host Alton Brown gets to the heart of artichokes. Pick up tips on storing, prepping, cooking and even eating this giant
Good Milk Gone Bad
Yogurt's not just good for you, it's just plain good. Especially when you make your own. Host Alton Brown shows how easy
Egg Files V: Quantum Foam
The word "souffle" has instilled fear in cooks for ages. Host Alton Brown believes a strong dose of science is all that'
Tomato Envy
Learn everything you need to know about making the best use of the biggest berry to ever be called a vegetable. Take a s
Amber Waves
Join Host Alton Brown and learn everything you need to know about yeast, barley, hops and the hardware you need to bring
Dip Madness
Dips may have driven Alton Brown a little bonkers but that won't keep him from delivering the goods on guacamole, Califo
Chops Ahoy
Host Alton Brown yearns for the juicy chop of yesterdayand he intends to get it. Visit the neighborhood butcher, pick up
Choux Shine
The easiest pastry dough to make also happens to be the most versatile and delicious. Trouble is, Americans won's make i
Casserole Over
When a Sunday drive goes bad, host Alton Brown finds himself pushing the limits of his casserole knowledge to free his d
Use Your Noodle II
Stuffed pastas like Ravioli are much loved but seldom made. Host Alton Brown intends to put that to an end by demystifyi
Salad Daze II: The Long Arm of the Slaw
Alton Brown's slaw-centric guest slot on a popular morning talk show turns into a strange and wonderful half hour of goo
A Cake on Every Plate
Host Alton Brown finds a challenge in his mail box: decipher a deceased family baker's famous yellow cake. Recipes: Co
The Icing Man Cometh
Cake is dandy but let's face it, without frosting it's just sweet bread (not sweetbreads). Host Alton Brown builds a bet
Beet It
Long feared by baby boomers accustomed to being accosted by noxious red wedges, beets are good eats, or so says host Alt
Fit to Be Tied
Since childhood, host Alton Brown's had a soft spot in his appetite for roulades, savory rolls of meaty goodness that lo
Crustacean Nation III: Feeling Crabby
What do you do when your live crab runs away from home? If you're Alton Brown you turn to frozen legs and other packaged
Q
Host Alton Brown thinks he's cracked the code to true 'cue: brined pork, a flower pot, a trashcan, hardwood smoke and a
The Egg Files VI: French Flop
Alternative name: Zen and the Art of Omelet Maintenance Host Alton Brown gets Zen with the simply delicious yet simply
The Muffin Man
America's favorite breakfast bread moved out of the home kitchen long ago. With the help of some sound science and an in
True Brew IV: Take Stock
Some folks may think of home made stocks as culinary anachronisms, but host Alton Brown thinks they're the best edible i
Sausage: A Beautiful Grind
Host Alton Brown thinks that sausage should be our national dish. Never made your own? Once you know how easy it is, you
Raising the Steaks
Host Alton Brown returns to the scene of episode #1 to re-think the great American steak. Recipes : Sirloin Steak Ski
The Pouch Principle
Living fast often means getting your food from a bag. Host Alton Brown doesn't see anything wrong with that as long as t
Ill Gotten Grains
Wheat berries, bulgur, and couscous aren't your usual wheaty fare but then you don't see a lot of food shows featuring a
Tricks for Treats
Despite the fact that Americans spend billions a year on manufactured treats, truth is, great candy starts in the home.
Potato, My Sweet
Long typecast as a character actor on the culinary stage, this longsuffering root is finally ready for a star role, and
The Cookie Clause
Santa Claus is coming to town, and unless Alton Brown can bake up the perfect holiday cookie he's going to find himself
Herbal Preservation
Where ""Spice Trade"" took on the seeds, bark, berries and fruits we grind onto our foods, this show focuses on the wide
Spice Capades
A primer for buying, storing, mixing and matching, cooking and eating spices. Find the best tools for grinding them, lea
The Man Food Show
Just in time for the big game, a show all about food best consumed in a lazy-boy: real, honest to goodness corn dogs and
Fudge Factor
It turns out the secret to producing the archetypal American candy doesn't lie in the power of chocolate but in the powe
Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut
Whether they're the main ingredient or a supporting player, nuts have needs?special needs if we're going to get the most
I Pie
Alton Brown goes undercover for an in depth look at lemon meringue pie. Recipes: Lemon Meringue Pie Pie Crust
Toast Modern
Some of the world's greatest dishes...Bruschetta, French Toast, Welsh Rabbit to better croutons to your basic breakfast
Top Banana
There's a lot more under that peel than most folks think. Learn more about the many varieties available in the US and
Hittin' the Sauce
With a few simple tools and some basic chemistry, host Alton Brown simplifies the most common sauce quandaries. Throw aw
Shell Games
Oysters are a mystery to many and downright spooky to some. Join host Alton Brown as he unravels the secrets of this biv
Flat is Beautiful II
These days we're all looking for ways to make more out of less. Alton Brown's favorite strategy: flatten meats wafer thi
Circle of Life
Everybody loves donuts but nobody seems to make their own...until now. Join host Alton Brown as he delves into this coun
Wonton Ways
The humble wonton skin may look exotic but it's also the most versatile pasta you can invite into your kitchen. Join Alt
The Big Chili
Join Host and cowpoke Gerald P Hobbs (Alton Brown) and his sidekick Rusty as they rustle up a good, honest bowl of red.
Sandwich-craft
To some it's a couple of pieces of bread with something shoved between. To others, a sandwich is a sublime balance of fl
Soups On
A good soup is like a cooking school in a bowl and class is in session for host Alton Brown's nephew Elton. Join the two
Say Cheese
Join host Alton Brown for a collection of short films about his favorite food: cheese. Learn about everything from paste
Art of Darkness III
What could possibly be more chocolaty than chocolate? Join host Alton Brown as for his third journey into the world of c
True Grits
Whether you're cooking up a mess of grits or a pot of polenta cornmeal may just be the most powerful player in the pantr
Stuff It
AB's gone on record as saying the stuff is evil and yet, hundreds of protest letters have him rethinking his position. C
Puddin' Head Blues
In an effort to pay off the IRS, host Alton Brown decides to enter a pudding recipe contest being held by the TV pudding
Melondrama
Join host Alton Brown as he attempts to demystify one of the most complex and promising fruits around. Recipes : Hot M
Myth Smashers
Join host Alton Brown as he sears meat, washes mushrooms, oils the pasta water and tries to blow-up water.
Cuckoo for Coq Au Vin
Can a fussy French fricassee fit a modern American lifestyle? Sure. All it takes is a chicken, a couple bottles of wine
Carrots: A Taproot Orange
They’re long, they’re orange and they’re everywhere, but do we ever really think about carrots? Host Alton Brown d
Sprung a Leek
Host Alton Brown ponders the leek, the lesser-known member of the Allium family which it turns, can do anything its sibl
Dr. Strangeloaf
Tune in as Alton shows us how to create a great loaf of bread. Recipes: Very Basic Bread
My Big Fat Greek Sandwich
The gyro may just be the perfect sandwich. Too bad you can't make one at home.or can you? Join host Alton Brown as he ta
Field of Greens
Was your childhood eating plagued with plate-loads of slimy, foul-smelling leaves? Host Alton Brown shows how to turn fi
Do The Rice Thing
To most Americans rice means long grain, white grains. But we're missing out on the marvels of short, medium and brown g
Give Peas a Chance
AB is called to a normal, suburban house one night to ""treat"" a boy who, having been told that he can't leave the tabl
Dis-Kabob-Ulated
Does the kabob still have a roll to play in the modern culinary carnival? Sure it does. You just need the right ingredie
Urban Preservation II: The Jerky
Alton Brown takes us on a tour of beef jerky from its ancient beginnings to shopping for it, making it, and cooking with
Churn Baby Churn, 2
AB sets out to figure out how to make ice cream himself. After a visit from some federal ice cream agents and a little i
Power Trip
AB looks at the nutritional challenges then concocts a protein bar, an ""energy"" bar, and a very healthy puffed rice tr
Wake Up Little Sushi
AB investigates the ins and outs of ordering, eating, shopping for and even making basic sushi. Plenty of history thrown
Cobbled Together
After years of applying, AB is finally getting a shot to join the prestigious Institute for the Preservation of Culinary
Good Wine Gone Bad
Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar. Recipes: Grilled Rom
The Waffle Truth
Alton Brown dresses up as the ""Waffler"" and rids the neighborhood of pathetic commercial frozen waffles, and then show
Great Balls of Meat
Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs. Recipes Baked Meatbal
Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment
Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats. Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avoc
A Pie in Every Pocket
Join host Alton Brown as he looks into the past, future and present of the very handy ""pocket"" pie. Recipes featured
School of Hard Nogs
Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how
My Pod
Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod. Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached
Tender is the Loin 1
Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this e
Raising The Bar
Alton looks at the basics of what makes up a bar and prepares a few drinks. Recipes featured in this episode: Daiquiri,
Tender Is the Loin 2
Alton takes another look at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featu
Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder
Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder Recipes featured in this episode: Baked Stuffed F
Your Pad or Mine (Thai)
AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients. Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai
Shell Game IV (Scallops)
Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half S
Olive Me
Although small, olives pack a whallop in the taste department. Alton tries to prove martinis aren't the place olives can
Behind The Eats
If you're a Good Eats fan, you've seen Alton do it all. Although hard to believe, he does have some help when it comes t
Tort(illa) Reform
With so few Americans making their own tortillas, AB hopes to provide some simple tips and recipes to make a great torti
Just Barley
AB takes the handful of simple grains of barley and tries to turn them into a meal we could all love. Recipes featured
House of the Rising Bun
Alton's trying to sell a house, but the realtor insists the delectable smell of baked goods can help make the sale, so i
Cubing a Round
Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again. Recipes featured in this ep
Water Works I
Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.
Water Works II
Alton continues his exploration of water, explaining how home water filters remove contaminants, how water softeners wor
Peachy Keen
Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the fa
Okraphobia
Sid the Edibles Agent returns, asking Alton to help redeem his latest problem client, the infamously slimy seedpod known
Squid Pro Quo II
Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers. Recip
Pop Art
A trip to a local cinema reminds Alton that popcorn was once light, fluffy and flavorful. Learn the how and why of explo
Major Pepper
Alton turns the spotlight on the king of spices, pepper, which has seen its once lofty stature reduced to being a compan
Fry Turkey Fry
Deep-frying a turkey is a cooking method growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. But it can also be one of the most d
Pantry Raid VI: Lentils
Alton considers the lentil, a delicious source of protein, fiber and minerals that works in soups, in salads, and even i
Tortillas Again
Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film
Bowl O' Bayou
AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importanc
Fowl Territory
Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on
Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)
The pomegranate looks like something from outer space, but Alton tells us that it's one of the healthiest fruits availab
Pickled Pink/Corn the Beef
Inspired by a trip to New York City, the capital of corned beef, Alton decides to make his own, since good corned beef i
Espress Yourself
Put down the Venti mocha soy latte and step away from the Starbucks slowly. Alton gets back to basics with the tiny cup
American Classics I: Spinach Salad
Alton begins a new series focusing on the basic but often neglected simple fare of America. First up is the spinach sala
Milk Made
Only one naturally occurring edible substance exists only as food – milk. Even honey, technically a manufactured produ
Pretzel Logic
The pretzel, once a delicious treat, has sadly been twisted into the edible equivalent of cardboard. Alton Brown recreat
Coconut Cake Revival
Is it possible to make great cake with coconut from a can? Should you even try? Host Alton Brown wants to know and he's
Sub Standards
Whether filling in for your French teacher or your favorite spice, substitutes can be every bit as successful as the ori
Fishing Whole
Scales, tails and eyes oh my! Who's afraid of whole fish? Not Alton Brown. Confront your fishy phobias head on with the
Whithering Bites
Dried fruit may not be glamorous, but what it lacks in fashion it more than makes up for in flavor and versatility. Rec
Stew Romance
If great stew, like great music, is a commingling of ingredients to create culinary harmony, why do so many stews taste
Dill-icious
Join host Alton Brown as he helps a humble cucumber fulfill its culinary destiny of becoming a pickle. Recipes: Deep-F
Peanut Gallery
A little ghostly inspiration is all Alton Brown needs to turn a handful of peanuts into some seriously good eats. Recip
Bean Stalker
Join Food Network's intrepid host, Alton Brown, as he reinvents the classic green bean casserole just in time to save th
Kinda Blue (Blueberry)
Join host Alton Brown as he reveals the secret to turning this summer's superstar, the blueberry, into a year-round trea
Puff the Magic Mallow
From their swampy origins to modern machine molds, host Alton Brown shares the sweet, sticky science behind homemade mar
American Slicer
Alton dedicates a show to the tools of the trade, cutlery. In it he discusses the three types of cutting techniques and
The Wing and I
The Wing's the thing as Alton Brown prepares America's most ubiquitous of bar foods: Buffalo chicken wings. Recipes: O
Apple of My Pie
An American classic is revisited when host Alton Brown makes everybody's favorite, apple pie. Recipes: Super Apple Pie
If It Ain't Broccoli, Don't Fix It
It may be the bane of children and presidents but broccoli is a nutritional superfood. Join host Alton Brown as he trans
The Alton Crown Affair
Host Alton Brown proves that Crown Roast of Lamb can be a dish to shock and awe without needlessly intimidating any cook
Cran Opening
Host Alton Brown takes us from the bog to the bar as he explores the many uses of that all-American super fruit, the c
Honey, I Shrunk the Cake
Join host Alton Brown as he breaks the trend toward an overly sweet and fussy pastry and gets us back to the original ch
Going Dutch
The power might be out but that doesn't stop host Alton Brown from breaking out the cast iron and using his hearth and h
Popover Sometime
Armed with one simple yet versatile recipe, host Alton Brown creates a variety of dishes from a breakfast treat to that
Celeryman
Celeryman Celery is not just for peanut butter anymore as host Alton Brown explores the only common plant that can be u
Tuna, Surprise!
An animated icon visits host Alton Brown and challenges him to raise the bar on canned tuna beyond the usual casserole o
There Will Be Oil
Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.
Frozen Cache
Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.
Oh My, Meat Pie
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.
Et Tu, Mame
Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.
Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers
In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, includin
American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl
Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.
Switched on Baklava
Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert
Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome
Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.
A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels
Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.
Orange Aid
Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.
Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane
Alton cooks with molasses.
Gills Gone Wild
Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.
Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish
Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.
Tamale Never Dies
Quite possibly the original convenience food, tamales are ancient and delicious. Join host Alton Brown on an historical
American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Although usually considered an Italian dish, spaghetti with meat sauce proves to be an American classic as host Alton Br
Tender Is the Pork
Looking for an alternative to chicken? Host Alton Brown turns to the pork tenderloin as a delicious yet low fat substitu
Undercover Veggies I
In an effort to tempt his niece into eating her vegetables, host Alton Brown manages to sneak them into several tasty tr
Feeling Punchy
Despite its long and noble history, punch rarely receives the respect it deserves so host Alton Brown begins a quest to
Another Man Food Show: Breakfast
Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and
Fermentation Nation
Most people think of beer and wine only as drinks, but host Alton Brown thinks outside the bottle as he uses them as key
American Classics V: A Pound of Cake
The pound cake may have been born in Britain but host Alton Brown considers it to be an American classic. Join him as he
The Once and Future Fish
Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.
Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese
The ingredients for that beguiling Japanese concoction, miso soup, may seem a bit unusual until host Alton Brown demysti
The Proof Is in the Pudding
Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food prepa
Live and Let Diet
Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.
Raising the Bar Again
Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats
The Ballad of Salty and Sweet
Host Alton Brown examines ways to super-charge desserts with salt. Bacon praline anyone?
American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings
Host Alton Brown takes on the classic American soup that divides the country, and his family.
The Curious Case of Curry
Alton Brown attempts to set the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.
The Catfish Will Rise Again
After confessing a long-lived love for catfish, host Alton Brown sets out to modernize its image.
It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella
Host Alton Brown demystifies the Spanish pan and the rice dish it's famous for.
Porterhouse Rules
Learn everything you need to know about this legendary cut-o-cow to produce steak house standard results for a hundred b
Grillus Domesticus
If you own a grill, sooner or later you're going to put some chicken on it...it's inevitable. And odds are good you won'
Age of Asparagus
Everything you never knew you wanted to know about procuring, preserving, and presenting the first vegetable of the seas
Little Big Lunch: Eggs Benedict
When it comes to brunch, Eggs Benedict is king. Problem is, it usually isn't good eats. Host Alton Brown tears down the
Flat is Beautiful V
Thin and crispy artisanal wood fired pizzas are nearly impossible to manage at home but with some sound science and a go
Yes We Have No Banana Pudding
Whether you like them cool and cream topped or warm with a crown of meringue, odds are if you're a banana pudding fan it
American Classics VIII: Tacos
They may have been born in Mexico but today the taco is a concept as "American" as apple pie. Host Alton Brown seeks to
Fry Hard III: Fry, Tempura, Fry!
Host Alton Brown takes on the most mythic, magical, but often times monstrous form of frying known to modern man.
Oat Cuisine II
Host Alton Brown helps you get more oats in your diet with some very surprising culinary incarnations.
All Hallows Eats
Host Alton Brown decides to put the "trick" into his treats with three sinister twists on classic Halloween candies.
Squash Court II
Host Alton Brown deals deliciously with a surprising glut of summer squash.
American Classic IX: Pumpkin Pie
Host Alton Brown delves into the Fall Classic taking it back to Plymouth and forward to the future.
Egg Files VII: Meringue
Alton takes an in-depth look at three classic meringue-based desserts, including Baked Alaska, a time-honored favorite i
Pantry Raid XIII: Destination Chickpea
International travel is a risky, uncomfortable, and expensive business these days but if you have dry chickpeas in your
Devil Of A Cake
Do you have to tangle with dark forces in order to create a quality Devil's Food Cake or its crimson kin, Red Velvet? Ye
A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The Bush
Chicken Pot Pie is a medieval classic that's fallen into disrepair recently, due in large part to our willingness to let
Use Your Noodle IV: Lasagna
If lasagna (the noodle) is the most comforting ingredient of all time (and it is) then lasagna (the casserole) must be t
Waiter There's A Fish In My Soup
Bouillabaisse may be a scary name, but the soup it represents doesn't have to be. In fact, if you're willing to buy some
The Proof is in the Bread Pudding
Host Alton Brown uses a scientific secret formula in an attempt to devise the definitive bread pudding.
Roll Call
Host Alton Brown harnesses the power of yeast to put classic rolls back onto the American dinner table.
The Caul of the Flower
Host Alton Brown makes amends for having insulted the odd ball of the cabbage family: cauliflower.
Use Your Noodle 5
Host Alton Brown investigates the culinary possibilities of Asian Noodles. Dishes include "ants climbing trees".
American Classics X: Chicken Parm
Alton Brown makes the argument that Italian food was actually invented in America, and that Chicken Parmesan is the dish
Every Grain Old Is New Again
Ancient American grains like amaranth, chia and quinoa are making a comeback due to their versatility and nutritional co
Hittin' the Sauce II
No matter how good of a cook you are, sooner or later your seafood is going to let you down. Alton Brown has the sauces
Immersion Therapy
The last decade has seen a lot of change in the food world, but no device has made more of a difference than the immersi
My Shakshuka
Alton Brown takes a deep dive on one of the most internet-famous dishes of the decade by way of a famous film from the 1
Let Them Eat Icebox Cake
Alton Brown resuscitates the languishing tradition of the "icebox" or "refrigerator" cake. These no-bake cakes were all
Rich Little Poor Boy
One of America's most storied sandwiches gets a historic rethink and a technical do-over, from the oysters to the bread
Raw Ambition
Alton Brown journeys through the history and science of the greatest of all raw meat dishes: steak tartare. But first, y
Date Tripper
Alton Brown tells everything you need to know to get dates into your culinary life, including three recipes for the 1960
Wild Yeast Risin'
First the pandemic, then the zombies, then the nukes and now: desolation and a giant dinosaur-thing. Luckily there are s
The Turkey Strikes Back
Alton Brown shares three turkey recipes to make year-round.
Holiday Spirits
Alton shares the low-alcohol, flavorful secret to handling the holidays
Whole Latke Love
Alton Brown delves into the history and techniques of making latkes.
Marrow Minded
Alton tackles bone marrow and delivers everything you need to know to enjoy “God’s butter” at home.
In Cold Brew
Alton opens all-new dimensions of coffee enjoyment with an exploration of cold brew – and no, iced coffee isn’t the
Fry Bread, Fry
Not all great breads come from the oven. Host Alton Brown takes on two very different fried breads, each with a twist.
Immersion: Gone Fishing
The best way to cook fish: Put it back in the water ... in a bag!
Bibimbap 'Till Ya Drop
Alton takes on bibimbap, the famed "mixed rice" dish of Korea.
Deep Sea Green
Alton delves into dried seaweeds and why they should be in your pantry.
Bagel Attraction
Host Alton Brown dives into the history, science and technique of making "real" bagels at home.
Fermentation Man
When civilization crumbles, who ya gonna call to help get good eats on the table? Lactic acid bacteria, of course.
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