About this season
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.
Episodes (15)
1. Popover Sometime
Aired 9 June 2008 • 21 min
Armed with one simple yet versatile recipe, host Alton Brown creates a variety of dishes from a breakfast treat to that dinner classic, Yorkshire pudding. Recipes: Dutch Baby, Yorkshire Pudding with Roast, Basic Popover
2. Celeryman
Aired 23 June 2008 • 21 min
Celeryman Celery is not just for peanut butter anymore as host Alton Brown explores the only common plant that can be used as a vegetable, a starch, an herb and a spice.
3. Tuna, Surprise!
Aired 7 July 2008 • 21 min
An animated icon visits host Alton Brown and challenges him to raise the bar on canned tuna beyond the usual casserole or tuna salad sandwich.
4. There Will Be Oil
Aired 29 July 2008 • 21 min
Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.
5. Frozen Cache
Aired 11 August 2008 • 21 min
Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.
6. Oh My, Meat Pie
Aired 27 October 2008 • 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.
7. Et Tu, Mame
Aired 3 November 2008 • 21 min
Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.
8. Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers
Aired 10 November 2008 • 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.
9. American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl
Aired 17 November 2008 • 21 min
Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.
10. Switched on Baklava
Aired 1 December 2008 • 21 min
Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.
11. Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome
Aired 8 December 2008 • 21 min
Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.
12. A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels
Aired 19 January 2009 • 21 min
Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.
13. Orange Aid
Aired 26 January 2009 • 21 min
Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.
14. Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane
Aired 2 February 2009 • 21 min
Alton cooks with molasses.
15. Gills Gone Wild
Aired 16 February 2009 • 21 min
Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.