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 (13)
1. American Classics X: Chicken Parm
Aired 25 August 2019 • 21 min
Alton Brown makes the argument that Italian food was actually invented in America, and that Chicken Parmesan is the dish where it all began. Yet, an Italian canned tomato makes it all possible.
2. Every Grain Old Is New Again
Aired 25 August 2019 • 21 min
Ancient American grains like amaranth, chia and quinoa are making a comeback due to their versatility and nutritional content. Alton Brown shows how to make the most of these very old kitchen newcomers.
3. Hittin' the Sauce II
Aired 1 September 2019 • 21 min
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 that will save your dinner every time.
4. Immersion Therapy
Aired 1 September 2019 • 21 min
The last decade has seen a lot of change in the food world, but no device has made more of a difference than the immersion circulator. Alton Brown makes an argument for having one in every kitchen by featuring dishes such as perfect rump roast, cheesecake and a killer liqueur.
5. My Shakshuka
Aired 8 September 2019 • 21 min
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 1940s. Along the way, Alton talks through preserved lemons and homemade harissa.
6. Let Them Eat Icebox Cake
Aired 8 September 2019 • 21 min
Alton Brown resuscitates the languishing tradition of the "icebox" or "refrigerator" cake. These no-bake cakes were all the rage in the 1950s, but they’re ready for a pastry redux.
7. Rich Little Poor Boy
Aired 15 September 2019 • 21 min
One of America's most storied sandwiches gets a historic rethink and a technical do-over, from the oysters to the bread and everything in between. Alton Brown also makes an argument for shucking.
8. Raw Ambition
Aired 15 September 2019 • 21 min
Alton Brown journeys through the history and science of the greatest of all raw meat dishes: steak tartare. But first, you have to promise to never make it. Right? Right. Oh, and there's poke too!
9. Date Tripper
Aired 22 September 2019 • 21 min
Alton Brown tells everything you need to know to get dates into your culinary life, including three recipes for the 1960s classic “Devils on Horseback” and a very “scrummy” Sticky Toffee Pudding.
10. Wild Yeast Risin'
Aired 22 September 2019 • 21 min
First the pandemic, then the zombies, then the nukes and now: desolation and a giant dinosaur-thing. Luckily there are still plenty of yeast in the air, and Alton Brown proves that with a wild sourdough in the kitchen, the post-apocalyptic world can still taste good -- and he makes cheese crackers and waffles to prove it.
11. The Turkey Strikes Back
Aired 17 November 2019 • 42 min
Alton Brown shares three turkey recipes to make year-round.
12. Holiday Spirits
Aired 15 December 2019 • 21 min
Alton shares the low-alcohol, flavorful secret to handling the holidays
13. Whole Latke Love
Aired 15 December 2019 • 21 min
Alton Brown delves into the history and techniques of making latkes.