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 (19)
1. Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish
Aired 27 April 2009 • 21 min
Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.
2. Tamale Never Dies
Aired 4 May 2009 • 21 min
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.
3. American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Aired 18 May 2009 • 21 min
Although usually considered an Italian dish, spaghetti with meat sauce proves to be an American classic as host Alton Brown explores its origins.
4. Tender Is the Pork
Aired 26 May 2009 • 21 min
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.
5. Undercover Veggies I
Aired 8 June 2009 • 21 min
In an effort to tempt his niece into eating her vegetables, host Alton Brown manages to sneak them into several tasty treats.
6. Feeling Punchy
Aired 22 June 2009 • 21 min
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.
7. Another Man Food Show: Breakfast
Aired 12 October 2009 • 21 min
Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee.
8. Fermentation Nation
Aired 19 October 2009 • 21 min
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.
9. American Classics V: A Pound of Cake
Aired 26 October 2009 • 21 min
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.
10. The Once and Future Fish
Aired 2 November 2009 • 21 min
Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.
11. Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese
Aired 9 November 2009 • 21 min
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.
12. The Proof Is in the Pudding
Aired 23 November 2009 • 21 min
Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food preparation.
13. Live and Let Diet
Aired 4 January 2010 • 21 min
Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.
14. Raising the Bar Again
Aired 25 January 2010 • 21 min
Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats style.
15. The Ballad of Salty and Sweet
Aired 8 March 2010 • 21 min
Host Alton Brown examines ways to super-charge desserts with salt. Bacon praline anyone?
16. American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings
Aired 22 March 2010 • 21 min
Host Alton Brown takes on the classic American soup that divides the country, and his family.
17. The Curious Case of Curry
Aired 29 March 2010 • 21 min
Alton Brown attempts to set the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.
18. The Catfish Will Rise Again
Aired 8 April 2010 • 21 min
After confessing a long-lived love for catfish, host Alton Brown sets out to modernize its image.
19. It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella
Aired 29 April 2010 • 21 min
Host Alton Brown demystifies the Spanish pan and the rice dish it's famous for.