Good Eats

Good Eats  - TV series (1999)

Original title

Good Eats

Released

7/7/1999

Origin country

US

Genre

Comedy, Documentary

Production companies

Be Square Productions, Mean Street Productions, Brain Food Productions

Status

Ended

Number of seasons

16

Number of episodes

265

Description

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.

Сезони

Specials

Specials

23 серій

14/11/1999

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Romancing the Bird (A Good Eats Thanksgiving)

Join host Alton Brown, while he creates a great Thanksgiving feast. With the help of his somewhat misinformed relatives, Alton debunks some turkey cooking myths on his way to a better bird. Recipes featured in this episode: Sweet Corn Bread Pudding Tart Cranberry Dipping Sauce Good Eats Roast Turkey.

Down & Out in Paradise

21/07/2002

A freak fishing accident leaves AB all washed up on a deserted tropical island. Armed with little more than a pocket knife and a will to survive, AB gets by on coconuts, pineapples, mangos, papayas and one very feisty pig. Survival's never tasted better. Recipes featured in this episode: Island Ceviche with Pickled Onions, Coconut Shrimp with Peanut Sauce, Mango Chutney, Papaya Soup Seet and Sour Pork, Toasty Coconut Macaroons, Spicy Pineapple Slices, Chocolate Coconut Balls.

Eat This Rock!

3. Eat This Rock!

02/05/2004

Host Alton Brown takes an hour long and loving look at the only rock we eat: salt. Learn what it is, where it comes from, how it makes everything taste better, and how to apply it in some unusually delicious ways. Recipes featured in this episode: Beef Tenderloin in Salt Crust, Perfect Fingerling Potatoes, Salt Roasted Shrimp, Sauerkraut.

Good Eats 10th Anniversary

10/10/2009

To celebrate Good Eats going double digits, Alton Brown and company put on a live variety show full of lively conversation, strange cooking devices, a trivia game show, a parade of guests, a live band, and one very strange birthday cake.

Twas the Night Before Good Eats

30/11/2009

Alton prepares long-lost yuletide classics after being visited by a series of culinary spirits.

Right On Q

6. Right On Q

06/08/2011

Join Alton Brown for an hour-long journey into the world of home-made, tasty, smoked, pork.

Re-Romancing the Bird

20/11/2011

Many years after changing Thanksgiving history forever, Alton Brown and the Good Eats crew take one final shot at the biggest food holiday of the year.

Turn On The Dark

8. Turn On The Dark

10/02/2012

Join host Alton Brown for an hour long special revealing the secret power of dark chocolate.

Family Roast

9. Family Roast

01/01/1970

This special episode, also known as "A Tale of Two Roasts", is an alternate version of "Celebrity Roast". In it, Alton visits his larcenous brother's filthy house to tackle this feast, using a different approach than the original show - which goes into more depth about the preparation of the meat. Recipes: Dry-Aged Standing Rib Roast with Sage Jus

Ask Alton - Hooked and Cooked

01/01/1970

Alton answers questions from viewers about the following shows: Where There's Smoke There's Fish, The Other Red Meat (Tuna), and Hook, Line And Dinner.

Alton Brown On Letterman

04/09/2003

Alton Brown shows off his easy kitchen tricks, tips, inventions on The Late Show with David Letterman. Includes the Pepper Drill, faux grill crosshatch, the Cheese Wire, DIY yogurt, DIY trashcan smoker, and the Turntable Cake Froster.

Alton's All-star Kitchen Makeover

01/01/1970

Thanks to her winning video, in which she uses Good Eats-style filming techniques and humor, a lucky woman has her kitchen made over by Alton Brown himself.

Season 01 Special Features

01/01/1970

Information on: Cast Iron, Cry Me An Onion, Happiness Is A Sharp Knife, Mashed Potatoes of the Third Kind, Fable of the Four Chickens, Weight Matters, Gravy Trainer, Truss Fund.

Season 02 Special Features

01/01/1970

Episodes include Boost Your Brew Brittle Me This Corn in My Cola Can Can The Nut Before Christmas The Jungle Brine Me Dinner Trans Fat

Grilling Week Alton Brown and Aaron McCargo

Alton goes door to door answering viewers grilling questions in Sarasota, Fla. with a secret mission to surprise one lucky fan who dreams of becoming a Food Network host. Alton coaches her toward her goal and teaches her the secret to the perfect burger. Giada De Laurentiis shares the secrets behind perfectly barbequed chicken, and Aaron McCargo shows how to get big grilling flavor on a small grilling budget.

Snack O Lantern

23. Snack O Lantern

30/07/2009

Alton loves pumpkins, even the seeds! This video short shows Alton Brown digging deep and preparing pumpkin seeds for a healthy, tasty snack.

Ask Alton - Breakfast Eats

01/01/1970

Alton answers questions from viewers about topics from the following shows: True Brew, The Egg Files, and Flap Jack Do It Again.

Ask Alton - Super Sweets 2

01/01/1970

Alton answers questions from viewers about topics from the following shows: Art of Darkness 2, Let Them Eat Foam, and Trouble With Cheesecake.

Bloopers

27. Bloopers

01/01/1970

Good Eats is not an easy show to make, and this short collection of behind-the-scenes bloopers, flubs and accidents proves it!

Countdown to T-Day

28. Countdown to T-Day

20/11/2011

The Turkey Strikes Back...Again

17/11/2019

Turkey may be the most versatile of the New World critters, but for some crazy reason, we only roast it at the holidays. Alton Brown puts an end to that with three turkey recipes we should be making year-round.

The House That Dripped Chocolate

08/10/2020

Alton Brown buys an old candy cookbook and discovers that it's cursed!

Season 1

Season 1

13 серій

07/07/1999

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Steak Your Claim

1. Steak Your Claim

07/07/1999

Host Alton Brown journeys from field to market to hardware store in search of the perfect steak and the perfect pan to sear it in . Recipes featured on episode: Pan Seared Rib Eye.

This Spud's For You

2. This Spud's For You

14/07/1999

Alton Brown ponders the potato and its main ingredient: Starch. Baking, mashing and gratins are re-examined. Recipes: Mashers Potato/Portobello Gratin The Baked Potato

The Egg-Files

3. The Egg-Files

21/07/1999

Alton Brown cracks the mysterious egg case and pursues a higher understanding of the amazing ovoid's culinary powers. How to land a non-stick pan, scramble, over easy--and consider eggs for dessert Recipes: Lemon Curd Scrambled Eggs Unscrambled

Salad Daze

4. Salad Daze

28/07/1999

Exiled to bars, chopped and pre-packaged, drenched in noxious concoctions, the tossed salad deserves better. Alton Brown goes back to salad basics and pays homage to Caesar. Recipes: Hail Caesar Salad Veni Vedi Vinaigrette

A Bird in the Pan

5. A Bird in the Pan

04/08/1999

Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably to escape Alton Brown, who seems intent on defining the perfect broiled chicken that's out of the oven and bathed in sauce in under half an hour. Recipes : Broiled, Butterflied Chicken

Churn Baby Churn

6. Churn Baby Churn

11/08/1999

You scream, I scream, but Alton Brown would rather make his own ice cream...and sorbet and granita. Secrets the pros don't want you to know and how to find an ice cream machine that delivers the goods without breaking the bank. Recipes: Serious Vanilla Ice Cream Coffee Granita Key Lime Sorbet

The Dough Also Rises

18/08/1999

Searching for the perfect southern-style biscuit, Alton Brown investigates flour and leaveners and turns to his Grandmother for a pointer or two...not to mention a few pointed comments. Recipes: Scones Shortcake Southern Biscuits

Gravy Confidential

8. Gravy Confidential

25/08/1999

Host Alton Brown conquers ""rouxs"" and leads the way to lump free gravy. Recipes: Gravy from Roast Drippings Sawmill Gravy White Roux

A Bowl of Onion

9. A Bowl of Onion

01/09/1999

Host Alton Brown journeys to the center of the onion. After rediscovering a kitchen classic, and debunking the mythology of tear-free onion cutting, he emerges with a darned fine bowl of soup. Recipes: French Onion Soup

Hook, Line and Dinner

08/09/1999

Alton Brown dives deep into the watery world of fish and finds that with just three cooking methods under your belt, you can cook just about all of the critters. Recipes: Grilled Salmon Steaks Pan Fried Fish Striped Bass in Salt Dome

Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle

15/09/1999

Part one of an ongoing series looks at the king of pantry essentials: Dried pasta. Alton Brown explores pasta styles, the best cooking method (water is key), the tools you really need (big), and a different way of saucing. Recipes: Pasta

Power to the Pilaf

12. Power to the Pilaf

22/09/1999

Alton brown heads to LA for a sack of rice, evaluates rice cookers, unlocks saffron and rewrites the rules for the most versatile of all rice dishes: pilaf. Recipes: Rice Pilaf

The Art of Darkness

29/09/1999

Alton Brown delves into the dark world of chocolate, picks a pod, roasts some beans, questions mysterious guests, visits his shrink, makes a mousse and hits upon the ultimate chocolate recipe. Recipes : Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Lava Muffins

Season 2

Season 2

14 серій

15/12/1999

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It's a Wonderful Cake

15/12/1999

Alton Brown is out to prove that fruitcake shouldn't be the butt of holiday jokes any longer.

For Whom the Cheese Melts

19/01/2000

See what fondue has to do with football, make the best grilled cheese sandwich you have ever had and see why cheese is milk's leap to immortality.

Apple Family Values

3. Apple Family Values

01/03/2000

Watch Alton Brown show you how to shop, store, and prepare some apple classics.

Crustacean Nation

4. Crustacean Nation

08/03/2000

Shrimp cocktail is not just for wedding receptions anymore.

The Fungal Gourmet

5. The Fungal Gourmet

15/03/2000

Mushrooms are mysterious no longer, Alton makes them a kitchen staple.

Crust Never Sleeps

6. Crust Never Sleeps

22/03/2000

Watch as Alton Brown creats the pie crust of his dreams.

True Brew

7. True Brew

12/04/2000

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

9. Fry Hard

10/05/2000

Alton wants to show that proper know-how allows everyone to make healthy, delicious and safe fried foods.

Urban Preservation I: Jam Session

24/05/2000

Using good science and easy methods, Alton will show you how to jam.

Pantry Raid II: Seeing Red

07/06/2000

Need a tomato sauce?

Citizen Cane

12. Citizen Cane

21/06/2000

Desserts don't need to be difficult to create, and Alton is out to prove it.

Pork Fiction

13. Pork Fiction

05/07/2000

Just how difficult is it to create finger-licking ribs?

Ear Apparent

14. Ear Apparent

19/07/2000

Alton shops, shucks and shares the history and methods of the summer fave: corn.

Season 3

Season 3

14 серій

20/09/2000

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American Pickle

1. American Pickle

20/09/2000

There is no good reason that people do not make their own pickles. They are easy and delicious. Let Alton show you simple joys of pickling.

Mussel Bound

2. Mussel Bound

11/10/2000

Alton explains the simple pleasures of mussels.

The Egg Files II: Man With a Flan

18/10/2000

AB, in his second egg show, is out to show eggs don't have to be scrambled or an omlet.

What's Up, Duck?

4. What's Up, Duck?

01/11/2000

Watch as Alton proves to us Americans that Duck can be a regular dish.

Behind the Bird

5. Behind the Bird

18/11/2000

AB is out to show you can make a great meal with Thanksgiving leftovers.

Three Chips for Sister Marsha

13/12/2000

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

27/12/2000

Great pancakes (flapjacks) don't have to come from a box...

The Case for Butter

8. The Case for Butter

03/01/2001

AB goes to court to defend butter against its bad wrap.

Flat Is Beautiful

9. Flat Is Beautiful

10/01/2001

AB claims we won't be satisfied with pizza until we take matters into our own hands.

Pantry Raid III: Cool Beans

17/01/2001

AB takes us through what it takes to turn beans into a great meal.

Mission: Poachable

11. Mission: Poachable

31/01/2001

Alton must pit his poaching skills against those of the evil ""Frenchman"".

Tofuworld

12. Tofuworld

07/02/2001

Alton makes what once seemed foreign into an understandable all American classic.

Head Games

13. Head Games

21/02/2001

Alton Brown gets inside a cabbage's head and comes out with a better understanding of what makes this potentially troublesome vegetable tick.

Grill Seekers

14. Grill Seekers

07/03/2001

Watch as AB shows the grill can be a great tool in making a great meal.

Season 4

Season 4

13 серій

11/04/2001

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Where There's Smoke, There's Fish

11/04/2001

Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.

Pressure

2. Pressure

18/04/2001

The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.

Fry Hard II: The Chicken

25/04/2001

AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some more, 'cause nobody doesn't love fried chicken.

Crustacean Nation II: Claws

16/05/2001

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

5. Ham I Am

30/05/2001

Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.

Let Them Eat Foam

6. Let Them Eat Foam

13/06/2001

Chocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to change all that. Shop for cake pans, learn everything you need to know to keep your foam from flopping and produce a heavenly cake.

A Chuck for Chuck

7. A Chuck for Chuck

27/06/2001

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

11/07/2001

The most mentioned food in the Bible; The only food produced for us by animals. It's a sweetener, it's an antiseptic, it's amazing.

The Bulb of the Night

25/07/2001

Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.

Mayo Clinic

10. Mayo Clinic

08/08/2001

Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.

Puff the Magic Pastry

22/08/2001

Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.

True Brew II: Mr Tea

05/09/2001

Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.

Chile's Angels

13. Chile's Angels

03/10/2001

Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.

Season 5

Season 5

13 серій

24/10/2001

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Deep Space Slime

1. Deep Space Slime

24/10/2001

Alton is working as a consultant on a low budget sci-fi movie. His job: make spooky, gooey gelatin molds. Since gelatin is one of the most powerful tools on the pantry planet, Alton's happy to comply, but he insists on making it taste real good. Recipes: Panna Cotta Brain with Cranberry Glaze Spooky Edible Eyes Sparkling Gingered Face Cinnamon Cherry Heart

Oat Cuisine

2. Oat Cuisine

07/11/2001

Following a heart attack and near death experience, Alton takes Gods advice and gets seriously into oatmeal. Examine crock pots, make honest granola, learn about fiber & nutrition and make the universal baked dessert topping. Recipes: Granola Overnight Oatmeal Steel Cut Oatmeal Haggis

Crepe Expectations

3. Crepe Expectations

28/11/2001

Crepes are a great wrap with a bad rap. Truth is, crepes are incredibly simple, versatile, and good eats. All you need is science, a good pan, and a limber wrist. Alton performs crepe technique for a live audience. Recipes : Crepes Crepe Quiche Lorraine Crepes Suzette Mushroom Crepe Cake

Celebrity Roast

4. Celebrity Roast

05/12/2001

As the holidays approach Alton Brown ponders the perfect roast beast, meets with a butcher, comes to terms with aging, learns about ovens & radiant heat, discovers new ways to have fun with flower pots, and produces the ultimate carnivores delight. Recipes: Dry-Aged Standing Rib Roast with Sage Jus

Scrap Iron Chef

5. Scrap Iron Chef

09/01/2002

Alton Brown finds himself participating in a rather odd TV game show. The arena: a junkyard. The opponent: Chef Midwest. The ingredient: pork belly. Recipes: Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio Scrap Iron Chef's Bacon Honey Mustard Cure Molasses Black Pepper Cure Red Pepper Brine Soy Honey Brine

Berry From Another Planet

16/01/2002

The aliens among us are eggplants and they are delicious?really. Learn to shop for and store different varieties of eggplant, evaluate bread crumbs, and celebrate the vegetable peeler. Recipes: Baba Ghannouj Eggplant Pasta Eggplant Steaks

The Trouble with Cheesecake

23/01/2002

Alton helps discover the secrets of cream cheese and its alter-ego marscapone. Conquer crumb crusts, buy into some pans, and produce both savory and sweet cheesecakes without a crack in site. Recipes: Savory Cheesecake Sour Cream Cheesecake

Squid Pro Quo

8. Squid Pro Quo

30/01/2002

Alton finds himself catering a tailgate party for a group of folks out to catch a glimpse of a mythical sea monster.To commemorate the event, Alton prepares a menu featuring his favorite tailgateable sea monster: squid. Recipes: Squid Vicious

Art of Darkness II: Cocoa

13/02/2002

Alton gets the dirt on Dutch processing and the dead Dutch guy who invented it, choose a few powders then apply them to hot chocolate, brownies, sorbet and homemade chocolate syrup. Recipes: Cocoa Brownies Hot Cocoa Cocoa Syrup

Squash Court

10. Squash Court

06/03/2002

Hard or "winter" squashes confuse and confound for no other reason than there are so darned many of them. Learn how to shop, store, and cook a plethora of gourdy recipes, find out what's really up with beta carotene and why you need to buy a stick blender. Recipes: Butternut Dumplings with Brown Butter and Sage Pumpkin Bread Squash Soup

For Whom the Cheese Melts II

03/04/2002

Learn what you can do to return Macaroni & Cheese to a table near you. Evaluate bakeware, noodle noodles, look into evaporated milk and of course?cheddar cheese. Recipes: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese Next Day Mac and Cheese "Toast"

Send in the Clams

12. Send in the Clams

10/04/2002

No bivalve is more American than the clam nor is any other shell-dweller more versatile in the kitchen. Learn the ins and outs of clam identification, decide which ones to use where, buy a clam opening device and make a wicked chowder. Recipes: Radonsky for the New Millenium Clams on the Half Shell with Fresh Mayonnaise Clam Chowder

This Spud's for You Too

20/04/2002

Alton, ever the Spud Stud, cooks up homey Potato Soup, creamy Potato Salad and a spectacular Swiss Rosti. Recipes: Leftover Baked Potato Soup Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad Potato Roesti

Season 6

Season 6

17 серій

19/06/2002

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The Other Red Meat

1. The Other Red Meat

19/06/2002

A quick trip to the afterlife convinces host Alton Brown to get serious about eating more tuna. Find out how to grill on a chimney charcoal starter, how to avoid fake soy sauce, and why you can see a rainbow on Tuna Steaks. Recipes: Chimney Tuna Loin

Strawberry Sky

2. Strawberry Sky

03/07/2002

Join Host Alton Brown to learn how to make the most of strawberry season. You can macerate them, glaze them, freeze them with dry ice, and even build a summer pudding in a tin can. AB even holds a quick lesson on the power of antioxidants. Recipes: Clotted Cream Macerated Strawberries Strawberry Pudding Frozen Strawberries Clotted Cream Macerated Strawberries Strawberry Pudding Frozen Strawberries

Artichokes: The Choke is On You

10/07/2002

Host Alton Brown gets to the heart of artichokes. Pick up tips on storing, prepping, cooking and even eating this giant flower bud, as well as how to make your own herb oil to marinate them in. Recipes: Artichoke Pasta Salad Broiled Chokes Herb Oil

Good Milk Gone Bad

4. Good Milk Gone Bad

24/07/2002

Yogurt's not just good for you, it's just plain good. Especially when you make your own. Host Alton Brown shows how easy this miraculous feat really is, then demonstrates plenty of ways to use the white stuff up. Recipes : Fresh Yogurt Lemon-Ginger Frozen Yogurt Tarragon Yogurt Sauce Thousand Island Dressing Herb Spread Yogurt Cheese

Egg Files V: Quantum Foam

07/08/2002

The word "souffle" has instilled fear in cooks for ages. Host Alton Brown believes a strong dose of science is all that's needed to get control of your egg foam. Learn the ins and outs of the cheese souffle, and how to manage the heat in your oven. Recipes: Cheese Souffle

Tomato Envy

6. Tomato Envy

02/10/2002

Learn everything you need to know about making the best use of the biggest berry to ever be called a vegetable. Take a serious look at serrated knives, a strange and delicious sandwich and a tomato sauce that almost isn't. Recipes: Stuffed Tomatoes Tomato Sauce TBL Panzanella

Amber Waves

7. Amber Waves

09/10/2002

Join Host Alton Brown and learn everything you need to know about yeast, barley, hops and the hardware you need to bring them together to produce that most American of foods, Beer. Recipes: Good Brew

Dip Madness

8. Dip Madness

16/10/2002

Dips may have driven Alton Brown a little bonkers but that won't keep him from delivering the goods on guacamole, California dip and the unjustly dissed chicken liver mousse. Recipes: Chicken Liver Mousse Guacamole Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Onion Dip from Scratch

Chops Ahoy

9. Chops Ahoy

06/11/2002

Host Alton Brown yearns for the juicy chop of yesterdayand he intends to get it. Visit the neighborhood butcher, pick up stuffing tips (no, stuffing is not evil) and learn more than you ever wanted to know about propane. Recipes: Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops

Choux Shine

10. Choux Shine

13/11/2002

The easiest pastry dough to make also happens to be the most versatile and delicious. Trouble is, Americans won's make it because it's got a scary name:pate a choux. Join host Alton Brown as he takes the steamy dough from cream puff to eclair and beyond. Recipes: Funnel Cake Sweet or Savory Pate a Choux

Casserole Over

11. Casserole Over

08/01/2003

When a Sunday drive goes bad, host Alton Brown finds himself pushing the limits of his casserole knowledge to free his dog from angry church ladies. Recipes: Broccoli Casserole Curry Chicken Pot Pie Garlic Shrimp Casserole

Use Your Noodle II

12. Use Your Noodle II

15/01/2003

Stuffed pastas like Ravioli are much loved but seldom made. Host Alton Brown intends to put that to an end by demystifying noodle and filling alike.The answer: Your ironing board. Recipes: Ravioli Tortellini

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 good eats. Recipes: Marinated Slaw Asian Slaw Beet Slaw Coleslaw

A Cake on Every Plate

05/02/2003

Host Alton Brown finds a challenge in his mail box: decipher a deceased family baker's famous yellow cake. Recipes: Cocoa Whipped Cream Gold Cake

The Icing Man Cometh

19/02/2003

Cake is dandy but let's face it, without frosting it's just sweet bread (not sweetbreads). Host Alton Brown builds a better butter cream then builds a layer cake from ground up...with tools from his local hardware. Recipes: Buttercream Ganache Writing Chocolate

Beet It

16. Beet It

05/03/2003

Long feared by baby boomers accustomed to being accosted by noxious red wedges, beets are good eats, or so says host Alton Brown who suggests one approach the ruby roots with an open mind and a good pair of gloves. Recipes: Beet Green Gratin Glazed Baby Beets Pickled Beets

Fit to Be Tied

17. Fit to Be Tied

19/03/2003

Since childhood, host Alton Brown's had a soft spot in his appetite for roulades, savory rolls of meaty goodness that look hard... but aren't...as long as you've got science on your side. Recipes: Braciole Fish Roll with Compound Butter

Season 7

Season 7

20 серій

25/05/2003

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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 products. A cop out? Nope, good eats. Recipes: Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws Ghee Crab Cakes or Fritters Marinated Crab Salad

Q

2. Q

11/06/2003

Host Alton Brown thinks he's cracked the code to true 'cue: brined pork, a flower pot, a trashcan, hardwood smoke and a lot of patience. Recipes : Pulled Pork

The Egg Files VI: French Flop

09/07/2003

Alternative name: Zen and the Art of Omelet Maintenance Host Alton Brown gets Zen with the simply delicious yet simply misunderstood king of egg applications. Recipes: Omelet Omelet for a Crowd Frittata

The Muffin Man

4. The Muffin Man

23/07/2003

America's favorite breakfast bread moved out of the home kitchen long ago. With the help of some sound science and an incarcerated brother, host Alton Brown plans to change all that. Recipes: Blueberry Muffins English Muffins

True Brew IV: Take Stock

06/08/2003

Some folks may think of home made stocks as culinary anachronisms, but host Alton Brown thinks they're the best edible investment in town. Follow him as he buys the perfect stock pot and brews up some chickeney goodness spiced up with a tasty jolt of science and major dose of practical advice. Recipes: Chicken Stock Chicken Noodle Soup

Sausage: A Beautiful Grind

20/08/2003

Host Alton Brown thinks that sausage should be our national dish. Never made your own? Once you know how easy it is, you will. Take a look at grinders, the perfect hunk of pork and the longest piece of protein in the world. Recipes : Breakfast Sausage Italian Sausage

Raising the Steaks

7. Raising the Steaks

10/09/2003

Host Alton Brown returns to the scene of episode #1 to re-think the great American steak. Recipes : Sirloin Steak Skirt Steak

The Pouch Principle

8. The Pouch Principle

13/09/2003

Living fast often means getting your food from a bag. Host Alton Brown doesn't see anything wrong with that as long as the bag comes out of your oven or microwave. Pouch cookery may have ancient origins but it may just be the key to your future food. Recipes : Ramen Shrimp Pouch Red Snapper en Papillote Salmon Fillet en Papillote with Julienne Vegetable Stone Fruit Pouches Vanilla Sugar

Ill Gotten Grains

9. Ill Gotten Grains

08/10/2003

Wheat berries, bulgur, and couscous aren't your usual wheaty fare but then you don't see a lot of food shows featuring amnesia or kidnapping either. Recipes: Bulgur Gazpacho Wheat Berry Tapanade Mushroom Wheat Berry Pilaf Steamed Couscous Basic Cooked Wheat Berries Cherry Couscous Pudding

Tricks for Treats

10. Tricks for Treats

26/10/2003

Despite the fact that Americans spend billions a year on manufactured treats, truth is, great candy starts in the home. Join host Alton Brown as he explains the trick to treats like taffy, brittles, and jellies. Recipes: Chocolate Taffy Acid Jellies Peanut Brittle

Potato, My Sweet

11. Potato, My Sweet

12/11/2003

Long typecast as a character actor on the culinary stage, this longsuffering root is finally ready for a star role, and it's not in Silence of the Yams. Recipes : Sweet Potato Waffles Sweet Potato Pie Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes

The Cookie Clause

12. The Cookie Clause

04/12/2003

Santa Claus is coming to town, and unless Alton Brown can bake up the perfect holiday cookie he's going to find himself on the wrong end of the big guy's list. Join AB for an evening of cookie baking basics, frosting food science, and maybe a little reindeer wrangling. Recipes: Sugar Cookies Royal Icing Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Herbal Preservation

07/01/2004

Where ""Spice Trade"" took on the seeds, bark, berries and fruits we grind onto our foods, this show focuses on the wide range of greenery that can add depth and dimension that make Good Eats better. Plus, learn how to set up your own container herb garden. Recipes: Tarragon Chive Vinegar Parsley Salad

Spice Capades

14. Spice Capades

14/01/2004

A primer for buying, storing, mixing and matching, cooking and eating spices. Find the best tools for grinding them, learn what they are, where they come from and how they shaped the modern world. Recipes : Broiled Salmon with AB's Spice Pomade Vegetable Curry Curry Powder Blend Dried Pear and Fig Compote

The Man Food Show

15. The Man Food Show

28/01/2004

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 basket burgers (those little single bite burgers that are so darned good). Recipes: Corn Dogs Mini Man Burgers

Fudge Factor

16. Fudge Factor

11/02/2004

It turns out the secret to producing the archetypal American candy doesn't lie in the power of chocolate but in the power of crystals. Host Alton Brown helps you to grow your own. Recipes: Chocolate Fudge Peanut Butter Fudge

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut

25/02/2004

Whether they're the main ingredient or a supporting player, nuts have needs?special needs if we're going to get the most out of them. Learn better ways to store, cook and cook with a variety of nuts, which turn out to be as good for you as they taste. Recipes: Cashew Sauce Pistachio Mixed Herb Pesto Pistachio Fruit Balls Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi Macadamia Nut Crust

I Pie

18. I Pie

03/03/2004

Alton Brown goes undercover for an in depth look at lemon meringue pie. Recipes: Lemon Meringue Pie Pie Crust

Toast Modern

19. Toast Modern

14/04/2004

Some of the world's greatest dishes...Bruschetta, French Toast, Welsh Rabbit to better croutons to your basic breakfast shingle, toast is an example of good eats that could usually be a whole lot better. Recipes: French Toast Bruschetta Welsh Rarebit

Top Banana

20. Top Banana

03/05/2004

There's a lot more under that peel than most folks think. Learn more about the many varieties available in the US and how they like to be handled. Take a side trip through plantains, learn how to make an amazingly fast banana bread and classic Bananas Foster... with fire and everything. Recipes: Banana Ice Cream Banana's Foster Fried Plantains

Season 8

Season 8

22 серій

16/06/2004

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Hittin' the Sauce

1. Hittin' the Sauce

16/06/2004

With a few simple tools and some basic chemistry, host Alton Brown simplifies the most common sauce quandaries. Throw away your boxed preparations and find how simple it is to create an elegant hollandaise and peppercorn sauce for your favorite steak. Recipes: Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce Hollandaise

Shell Games

2. Shell Games

23/06/2004

Oysters are a mystery to many and downright spooky to some. Join host Alton Brown as he unravels the secrets of this bivalve, cracks a safe or two and reinvents classic applications like oysters ""Rock-A-Fella."" Recipes: Baked Oysters Brownefeller Horseradish Cream Sauce Oyster Soup

Flat is Beautiful II

07/07/2004

These days we're all looking for ways to make more out of less. Alton Brown's favorite strategy: flatten meats wafer thin and cover them with flavor. New looks at old classics like Chicken Kiev, Turkey Piccata and Carpaccio. Recipes: Beef Paillard Chicken Kiev Turkey Piccata

Circle of Life

4. Circle of Life

21/07/2004

Everybody loves donuts but nobody seems to make their own...until now. Join host Alton Brown as he delves into this country's favorite pastry. Not only will you learn how to make your own you'll find out how the donut really got its hole. Recipes: Yeast Doughnuts Doughnut Glaze Chocolate Doughnut Glaze

Wonton Ways

5. Wonton Ways

04/08/2004

The humble wonton skin may look exotic but it's also the most versatile pasta you can invite into your kitchen. Join Alton Brown as he stuffs and folds and fries and steams and bakes up a mess of good eats out of this Chinese restaurant standard. Recipes : Perfect Potstickers Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings Pear Walnut Wontons

The Big Chili

6. The Big Chili

18/08/2004

Join Host and cowpoke Gerald P Hobbs (Alton Brown) and his sidekick Rusty as they rustle up a good, honest bowl of red. Along the way, they'll ponder the chili mythology, grind up their own chili powder (that's chili with an ""i"") and do some serious work under pressure. Recipes: AB's Chili Powder Pressure Cooker Chili

Sandwich-craft

7. Sandwich-craft

03/10/2004

To some it's a couple of pieces of bread with something shoved between. To others, a sandwich is a sublime balance of flavor and texture born as much of technique as ingredient. Alton Brown and his nephew Elton dose up a little Sandwich-craft. Recipes: Cuban Sandwich Pan Bagnat Roasted Vegetable Spread

Soups On

8. Soups On

03/10/2004

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 as they work together to craft an old classic and (perhaps) a new one. Recipes: Garden Vegetable Soup Grape Gazpacho

Say Cheese

9. Say Cheese

17/10/2004

Join host Alton Brown for a collection of short films about his favorite food: cheese. Learn about everything from pasteurization to pairing, Lactose to graters. Learn how to make cheese into soup, crackers, and a spread to end all spreads. Recipes: Cheese Soup Fromage Fort Parmesan Crisps

Art of Darkness III

27/10/2004

What could possibly be more chocolaty than chocolate? Join host Alton Brown as for his third journey into the world of chocolate. Recipes: Chocolate Truffles Ganache Frosting Good Eats Fudgepops

True Grits

11. True Grits

03/11/2004

Whether you're cooking up a mess of grits or a pot of polenta cornmeal may just be the most powerful player in the pantry. Join host Alton Brown as he battles with cultural claims, doses up some science and cranks out an upside-down cake with a twist. Recipes: Cheese Grits Savory Polenta Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake

Stuff It

12. Stuff It

14/11/2004

AB's gone on record as saying the stuff is evil and yet, hundreds of protest letters have him rethinking his position. Can a stuffing be designed that's good for diner and bird alike? Recipes Stuffed Squash Turkey with Stuffing

Puddin' Head Blues

13. Puddin' Head Blues

01/12/2004

In an effort to pay off the IRS, host Alton Brown decides to enter a pudding recipe contest being held by the TV pudding queen: Auntie Pudding. Recipes: Indian Rice Pudding Tapioca Pudding Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Chocolate Pudding

Melondrama

14. Melondrama

05/01/2005

Join host Alton Brown as he attempts to demystify one of the most complex and promising fruits around. Recipes : Hot Melon Salad Melon Sorbet

Myth Smashers

15. Myth Smashers

19/01/2005

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

02/02/2005

Can a fussy French fricassee fit a modern American lifestyle? Sure. All it takes is a chicken, a couple bottles of wine and a little know-how. The fussy French part is purely optional. Recipes: Coq au Vin

Carrots: A Taproot Orange

16/02/2005

They’re long, they’re orange and they’re everywhere, but do we ever really think about carrots? Host Alton Brown does?a lot. Join him as he concocts everything from salads to cakes and explains the whole carrot/vision thing. Recipes: Carrot Slaw Glazed Carrots Carrot Cake

Sprung a Leek

18. Sprung a Leek

02/03/2005

Host Alton Brown ponders the leek, the lesser-known member of the Allium family which it turns, can do anything its siblings can do, only better. Don't believe it? Try these onion rings. Recipes: Grilled Braised Leeks Leek Rings Leek Potato Soup

Dr. Strangeloaf

19. Dr. Strangeloaf

16/03/2005

Tune in as Alton shows us how to create a great loaf of bread. Recipes: Very Basic Bread

My Big Fat Greek Sandwich

06/04/2005

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 tackles rotisseries, tzatziki sauce and a pile of broken plates. Recipes : Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce

Field of Greens

21. Field of Greens

20/04/2005

Was your childhood eating plagued with plate-loads of slimy, foul-smelling leaves? Host Alton Brown shows how to turn fiend to friend when he takes on dark leafy greens. Tune in and you might learn a thing or two about nutrition too. Recipes: Mustard Green Gratin Pot O'Greens Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens

Do The Rice Thing

22. Do The Rice Thing

04/05/2005

To most Americans rice means long grain, white grains. But we're missing out on the marvels of short, medium and brown grains. Join host Alton Brown as he stirs up a risotto, makes a rice salad and delves deep into a mixed bag of starch. Recipes: Baked Brown Rice Brown Rice Salad Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

Season 9

Season 9

22 серій

01/06/2005

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Give Peas a Chance

1. Give Peas a Chance

01/06/2005

AB is called to a normal, suburban house one night to ""treat"" a boy who, having been told that he can't leave the table until he eats his peas, hasn't left the table for a very long time. Recipes featured in the episode: Green Peas with Cheese and Herbs, Split Pea Burgers, and Curried Split Pea Soup. This episode was the first of the season and ushered in a new set of cameras. Alton and the crew played with the camera with one episode last season, and we got to see the different cameras from shot to shot. It now looks as though they're only going to be using the new cameras, which result in a different picture.

Dis-Kabob-Ulated

2. Dis-Kabob-Ulated

15/06/2005

Does the kabob still have a roll to play in the modern culinary carnival? Sure it does. You just need the right ingredients, the right skewers, the right heat and the right mindset. Recipes featured on this episode: Spicy Beef Kebabs and Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers.

Urban Preservation II: The Jerky

29/06/2005

Alton Brown takes us on a tour of beef jerky from its ancient beginnings to shopping for it, making it, and cooking with it. Recipes featured in this episode: Beef Jerky. Jerky Tomato Sauce

Churn Baby Churn, 2

4. Churn Baby Churn, 2

13/07/2005

AB sets out to figure out how to make ice cream himself. After a visit from some federal ice cream agents and a little investigation of ingredients, AB cracks the code. Recipes include: Chocolate Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Mint Chip Ice Cream.

Power Trip

5. Power Trip

27/07/2005

AB looks at the nutritional challenges then concocts a protein bar, an ""energy"" bar, and a very healthy puffed rice treat that is also ""crispy"". Recipes Brown Rice Crispy Bar Granola Bars Protein Bars

Wake Up Little Sushi

03/08/2005

AB investigates the ins and outs of ordering, eating, shopping for and even making basic sushi. Plenty of history thrown in for good measure. Remember, in Sushiworld nothing can go wrong! Recipes Sushi Rice California Roll

Cobbled Together

7. Cobbled Together

24/08/2005

After years of applying, AB is finally getting a shot to join the prestigious Institute for the Preservation of Culinary Heritage and Authenticity. All he has to do to get in is prepare a dessert for a special dinner. Recipes Rhubarb Peach Cobbler Blackberry Grunt Individual Berry Crisps

Good Wine Gone Bad

8. Good Wine Gone Bad

21/09/2005

Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar. Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten

The Waffle Truth

9. The Waffle Truth

12/10/2005

Alton Brown dresses up as the ""Waffler"" and rids the neighborhood of pathetic commercial frozen waffles, and then shows how to make your very own. Recipes Basic Waffle Chocolate Waffle

Great Balls of Meat

19/10/2005

Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs. Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatballs

Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment

Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats. Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avocado Buttercream Frosting

A Pie in Every Pocket

09/11/2005

Join host Alton Brown as he looks into the past, future and present of the very handy ""pocket"" pie. Recipes featured in this episode: Pocket Pie

School of Hard Nogs

01/12/2005

Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how bourbon is made. Recipes: Eggnog Eggnog Ice Cream

My Pod

14. My Pod

11/01/2006

Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod. Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears

Tender is the Loin 1

18/01/2006

Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poivre

Raising The Bar

16. Raising The Bar

25/01/2006

Alton looks at the basics of what makes up a bar and prepares a few drinks. Recipes featured in this episode: Daiquiri, AB's Martini, and Mint Julep.

Tender Is the Loin 2

01/02/2006

Alton takes another look at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Center Cut Tenderloin Roast, Chain of Bull Cheese Steaks. Beef Carpaccio, and Stuffed Tenderloin.

Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder

22/02/2006

Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder Recipes featured in this episode: Baked Stuffed Flounder, Oil Poached Flounder Flounder Fish Salad.

Your Pad or Mine (Thai)

15/03/2006

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)

05/04/2006

Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse

Olive Me

21. Olive Me

19/04/2006

Although small, olives pack a whallop in the taste department. Alton tries to prove martinis aren't the place olives can be used. Recipes: Citrus Marinated Olives Tapenade Olive Loaf

Behind The Eats

22. Behind The Eats

29/07/2006

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 to creating each episode. Join us "Behind the Eats" as the Good Eats crew reveal their thrilling, compelling and sometimes hard to believe behind the scenes secrets.

Season 10

Season 10

20 серій

03/05/2006

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Tort(illa) Reform

1. Tort(illa) Reform

03/05/2006

With so few Americans making their own tortillas, AB hopes to provide some simple tips and recipes to make a great tortilla, replacing the mediocre store-bought ones we have in our pantry. Recipes featured in this episode: Corn Tortillas, Lime Tortilla Chips.

Just Barley

2. Just Barley

17/05/2006

AB takes the handful of simple grains of barley and tries to turn them into a meal we could all love. Recipes featured in this episode: Baked Barley, Barley Bread, Barley and Lamb Stew, Barley Salad, Barley Water.

House of the Rising Bun

07/06/2006

Alton's trying to sell a house, but the realtor insists the delectable smell of baked goods can help make the sale, so it's off to the oven for Alton. Recipes featured in this episode: - Cinnamon Buns - Citrus Ginger Ring - Monkey Bread

Cubing a Round

4. Cubing a Round

21/06/2006

Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again. Recipes featured in this episode: Country Style Steak, Swiss Steak, Chicken Fried Steak.

Water Works I

5. Water Works I

12/07/2006

Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.

Water Works II

6. Water Works II

19/07/2006

Alton continues his exploration of water, explaining how home water filters remove contaminants, how water softeners work, and describes the attributes of water's other forms -- steam and ice.

Peachy Keen

7. Peachy Keen

20/09/2006

Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously perishable flesh. Recipes in this episode: - Grilled Peach Melba - Individual Peach Upside-Down Cake

Okraphobia

8. Okraphobia

27/09/2006

Sid the Edibles Agent returns, asking Alton to help redeem his latest problem client, the infamously slimy seedpod known as okra. Recipes featured in this episode: - Okra and Tomatoes - Pickled Okra - Wet Fried Okra - Dry Fried Okra

Squid Pro Quo II

9. Squid Pro Quo II

04/10/2006

Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers. Recipes in this episode: - Dry Fried Calamari - Wet Fried Calamari - Seaside Squid Salad - Squid Stuffed Squid

Pop Art

10. Pop Art

11/10/2006

A trip to a local cinema reminds Alton that popcorn was once light, fluffy and flavorful. Learn the how and why of exploding kernels and see Alton's improvised, inexpensive popcorn popper.

Major Pepper

11. Major Pepper

08/11/2006

Alton turns the spotlight on the king of spices, pepper, which has seen its once lofty stature reduced to being a companion for table salt. Included: A historical lesson tracing the spice empires of the 17th century and how to select pepper grinders. Recipes in this episode: - Pepper Deviled Eggs - Black Pepper Mango Sorbet - Slow Cooker Pepper Pork Chops - Pepper Vodka

Fry Turkey Fry

12. Fry Turkey Fry

12/11/2006

Deep-frying a turkey is a cooking method growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. But it can also be one of the most dangerous, with potential for serious oil burns or even fire. Alton spotlights the essential steps for ultimate safety, including how to select the best frying kit and making the Alton Brown Turkey Derrick®, his recommended way to get the bird in and out of the pot without putting yourself at risk. Featured recipes in this episode:- Deep-fried Turkey

Pantry Raid VI: Lentils

17/01/2007

Alton considers the lentil, a delicious source of protein, fiber and minerals that works in soups, in salads, and even in baked goods like cookies - yes, cookies! The sixth in an occasional series about the contents of the well-stocked pantry. Recipes Lentil Cookies Lentil Salad Lentil Soup

Tortillas Again

14. Tortillas Again

02/02/2007

Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is visited by the Mother of Culinary Invention, who gives the desperate cook inspiration. Recipes in this episode: - Enchilada Lasagna - Masa Tots - Ultimate Nachos

Bowl O' Bayou

15. Bowl O' Bayou

14/02/2007

AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the roux this classic dish. After numerous roux failures AB comes up with a foolproof method for making a brick (dark) roux and the perfect gumbo. Recipes: Shrimp Gumbo

Fowl Territory

16. Fowl Territory

21/02/2007

Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on how to avoid illness with the tiny birds, featuring his Four Cs of food safety: Contain, Clean, Cook and Chill.- Recipies - Grilled Curry Cornish Hens - Cornish Game Hen with Bacon and Onions

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 available. But only if you know how to get to the capsules of juicy goodness without making a mess. Recipes in this episode: - Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses - Pomegranate Gelatin - Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze - Tequila Sunrise

Pickled Pink/Corn the Beef

14/03/2007

Inspired by a trip to New York City, the capital of corned beef, Alton decides to make his own, since good corned beef is hard to find outside of the Big Apple and certainly south of the Mason-Dixon. Along the way, the history of the succulent meat and the myth of the St. Patrick's Day traditional meal. Recipes - Corned beef brisket - Corned beef and cabbage - Corned beef hash

Espress Yourself

19. Espress Yourself

04/04/2007

Put down the Venti mocha soy latte and step away from the Starbucks slowly. Alton gets back to basics with the tiny cup of brew that started it all. From the perfect bean to buying a grinder and an espresso machine, learn where you should spend your money. Recipes featured in this episode: - Espresso - Macchiato - Cappuccino - Latte

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 salad. Popeye's favorite vegetable needs only a few additions to become a top-notch salad. Also, salad spinners to make your head spin. Recipes in this episode: - Wilted spinach salad with bacon dressing - Cold spinach salad with bacon and egg dressing

Season 11

Season 11

20 серій

06/06/2007

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Milk Made

1. Milk Made

06/06/2007

Only one naturally occurring edible substance exists only as food – milk. Even honey, technically a manufactured product, does not qualify. Alton spends some time discussing the production and history of milk as well as some things to watch out for (featuring a surprise guest). Recipes include: Tres Leche Cake, Dolce de Leche, & Quick Cottage Cheese.

Pretzel Logic

2. Pretzel Logic

20/06/2007

The pretzel, once a delicious treat, has sadly been twisted into the edible equivalent of cardboard. Alton Brown recreates the traditional soft pretzel in all its crisp, chewy, golden brown glory. Recipes: Homemade Soft Pretzels Homemade Hard Pretzels Best Mustard Ever

Coconut Cake Revival

09/07/2007

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 willing to crack open as many nuts as it takes to make a slice of paradise on a plate. Recipes: Coconut Cake with 7-Minute Frosting Coconut Milk and Cream Coconut Extract

Sub Standards

4. Sub Standards

16/07/2007

Whether filling in for your French teacher or your favorite spice, substitutes can be every bit as successful as the original. Join host Alton Brown and a handful of substitute chefs as they take on a few good recipes with one ingredient tied behind their backs. Recipes: The Chewy Gluten Free Southern Biscuits Faux Peanut Sauce

Fishing Whole

5. Fishing Whole

23/07/2007

Scales, tails and eyes oh my! Who's afraid of whole fish? Not Alton Brown. Confront your fishy phobias head on with the fearless host as he roasts, planks and fries up a few good (whole) fish. Recipes: Pan-Fried Smelts Plank Grilled Whole Trout Whole Striped Bass

Whithering Bites

6. Whithering Bites

08/08/2007

Dried fruit may not be glamorous, but what it lacks in fashion it more than makes up for in flavor and versatility. Recipes: Dried Fruit Individual Fruit Compote Pies Sweet Dried Fruit Compote Trail Mix

Stew Romance

7. Stew Romance

13/08/2007

If great stew, like great music, is a commingling of ingredients to create culinary harmony, why do so many stews taste less like beautiful music and more like a murky dirge? Recipes: Good Eats Beef Stew

Dill-icious

8. Dill-icious

08/10/2007

Join host Alton Brown as he helps a humble cucumber fulfill its culinary destiny of becoming a pickle. Recipes: Deep-Fried Pickles Dill Pickles

Peanut Gallery

9. Peanut Gallery

15/10/2007

A little ghostly inspiration is all Alton Brown needs to turn a handful of peanuts into some seriously good eats. Recipes: Boiled Peanuts Boiled Peanut Soup Roasted Peanuts Homemade Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Pie

Bean Stalker

10. Bean Stalker

07/11/2007

Join Food Network's intrepid host, Alton Brown, as he reinvents the classic green bean casserole just in time to save the holidays. Recipes: Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

Kinda Blue (Blueberry)

14/11/2007

Join host Alton Brown as he reveals the secret to turning this summer's superstar, the blueberry, into a year-round treat. Recipes Blueberry Buckle Frozen Blueberry Pie Blueberry Soda

Puff the Magic Mallow

03/12/2007

From their swampy origins to modern machine molds, host Alton Brown shares the sweet, sticky science behind homemade marshmallow. Recipes include: Homemade Marshmallows, Ambrosia.

American Slicer

13. American Slicer

07/01/2008

Alton dedicates a show to the tools of the trade, cutlery. In it he discusses the three types of cutting techniques and the blade that best suits each. He also show the similarity between salsa and gazpacho.

The Wing and I

14. The Wing and I

30/01/2008

The Wing's the thing as Alton Brown prepares America's most ubiquitous of bar foods: Buffalo chicken wings. Recipes: Orange Glazed Chicken Wings Buffalo Wings

Apple of My Pie

15. Apple of My Pie

04/02/2008

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 transforms broccoli from limp and bitter to crisp and delicious. Recipes: Fresh Broccoli Salad Pan Steamed Broccoli Oven Roasted Broccoli

The Alton Crown Affair

17/03/2008

Host Alton Brown proves that Crown Roast of Lamb can be a dish to shock and awe without needlessly intimidating any cook who attempts to prepare it. Recipes: Crown Roast of Lamb

Cran Opening

18. Cran Opening

31/03/2008

Host Alton Brown takes us from the bog to the bar as he explores the many uses of that all-American super fruit, the cranberry. Note: The episode was taped during the Cranberry season (September - October) of 2007. By the time it was edited in 2008, Food Network decided to hold it until the Thanksgiving season in the US even though it was the last episode of Season 11 and Season 12 was already beginning to air. It did, however air in Canada on 5-26-2008.

Honey, I Shrunk the Cake

14/04/2008

Join host Alton Brown as he breaks the trend toward an overly sweet and fussy pastry and gets us back to the original chiffon cupcake that will make you feel like a kid again. Recipes: Chiffon Cupcakes Chocolate Chiffon Cupcake

Going Dutch

20. Going Dutch

05/05/2008

The power might be out but that doesn't stop host Alton Brown from breaking out the cast iron and using his hearth and his grill to whip up some very good eats. Recipes : Knead Not Sourdough Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti Dutch Oven Hoecakes

Season 12

Season 12

15 серій

09/06/2008

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Popover Sometime

1. Popover Sometime

09/06/2008

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

Celeryman

2. Celeryman

23/06/2008

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.

Tuna, Surprise!

3. Tuna, Surprise!

07/07/2008

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.

There Will Be Oil

4. There Will Be Oil

29/07/2008

Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.

Frozen Cache

5. Frozen Cache

11/08/2008

Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.

Oh My, Meat Pie

6. Oh My, Meat Pie

27/10/2008

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.

Et Tu, Mame

7. Et Tu, Mame

03/11/2008

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, including graham crackers.

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

01/12/2008

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

Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

08/12/2008

Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

19/01/2009

Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

Orange Aid

13. Orange Aid

26/01/2009

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

15. Gills Gone Wild

16/02/2009

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

Season 13

Season 13

19 серій

27/04/2009

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Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

27/04/2009

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

Tamale Never Dies

2. Tamale Never Dies

04/05/2009

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.

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 Brown explores its origins.

Tender Is the Pork

4. Tender Is the Pork

26/05/2009

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.

Undercover Veggies I

08/06/2009

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

Feeling Punchy

6. Feeling Punchy

22/06/2009

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.

Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

12/10/2009

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

Fermentation Nation

8. Fermentation Nation

19/10/2009

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.

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 explores the history and preparation of this delicious treat.

The Once and Future Fish

02/11/2009

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

Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

09/11/2009

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.

The Proof Is in the Pudding

23/11/2009

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

Live and Let Diet

13. Live and Let Diet

04/01/2010

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

Raising the Bar Again

25/01/2010

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

The Ballad of Salty and Sweet

08/03/2010

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

29/03/2010

Alton Brown attempts to set the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.

The Catfish Will Rise Again

08/04/2010

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.

Season 14

Season 14

22 серій

27/05/2010

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Porterhouse Rules

1. Porterhouse Rules

27/05/2010

Learn everything you need to know about this legendary cut-o-cow to produce steak house standard results for a hundred bucks under steak house prices.

Grillus Domesticus

2. Grillus Domesticus

03/06/2010

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't be happy with the results, unless of course you watch this show.

Age of Asparagus

3. Age of Asparagus

10/06/2010

Everything you never knew you wanted to know about procuring, preserving, and presenting the first vegetable of the season: asparagus. Buying, storing, and cooking are investigated as well as the science behind that...um...funny smell.

Little Big Lunch: Eggs Benedict

17/06/2010

When it comes to brunch, Eggs Benedict is king. Problem is, it usually isn't good eats. Host Alton Brown tears down the dish and rebuilds from the ground up.

Flat is Beautiful V

5. Flat is Beautiful V

24/06/2010

Thin and crispy artisanal wood fired pizzas are nearly impossible to manage at home but with some sound science and a good grill, you can come close to perfection.

Yes We Have No Banana Pudding

01/07/2010

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's been a long time since you smiled. That's all about to change.

American Classics VIII: Tacos

08/07/2010

They may have been born in Mexico but today the taco is a concept as "American" as apple pie. Host Alton Brown seeks to refurbish 2 particularly tarnished variations on the theme.

Fry Hard III: Fry, Tempura, Fry!

07/10/2010

Host Alton Brown takes on the most mythic, magical, but often times monstrous form of frying known to modern man.

Oat Cuisine II

9. Oat Cuisine II

14/10/2010

Host Alton Brown helps you get more oats in your diet with some very surprising culinary incarnations.

All Hallows Eats

10. All Hallows Eats

28/10/2010

Host Alton Brown decides to put the "trick" into his treats with three sinister twists on classic Halloween candies.

Squash Court II

11. Squash Court II

04/11/2010

Host Alton Brown deals deliciously with a surprising glut of summer squash.

American Classic IX: Pumpkin Pie

18/11/2010

Host Alton Brown delves into the Fall Classic taking it back to Plymouth and forward to the future.

Egg Files VII: Meringue

30/12/2010

Alton takes an in-depth look at three classic meringue-based desserts, including Baked Alaska, a time-honored favorite in households across the United States.

Pantry Raid XIII: Destination Chickpea

International travel is a risky, uncomfortable, and expensive business these days but if you have dry chickpeas in your pantry, exotic destinations are easily reached from the comfort of your kitchen. Join host Alton Brown as he journeys to the near east with hummus and falafel. Recipes in This Episode ----------------------------- Falafel Hummus For Real Pressure Cooker Chickpeas Roasted Chickpeas Slow Cooker Chickpeas

Devil Of A Cake

15. Devil Of A Cake

14/03/2011

Do you have to tangle with dark forces in order to create a quality Devil's Food Cake or its crimson kin, Red Velvet? Yes you do. And it's called cocoa powder. Join host Alton Brown as he reinvents the classics.

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 factories do the baking for us. Join host Alton Brown as he looks at three different ways to fix this sad state.

Use Your Noodle IV: Lasagna

28/03/2011

If lasagna (the noodle) is the most comforting ingredient of all time (and it is) then lasagna (the casserole) must be the most comforting dish of all time. Problem is, most American lasagnas deliver more consternation than comfort. Join host Alton Brown as he puts lasagna back in its place.

Waiter There's A Fish In My Soup

04/04/2011

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 decent fish and master a few basics, it can most definitely qualify as Good Eats.

The Proof is in the Bread Pudding

11/04/2011

Host Alton Brown uses a scientific secret formula in an attempt to devise the definitive bread pudding.

Roll Call

20. Roll Call

18/04/2011

Host Alton Brown harnesses the power of yeast to put classic rolls back onto the American dinner table.

The Caul of the Flower

25/04/2011

Host Alton Brown makes amends for having insulted the odd ball of the cabbage family: cauliflower.

Use Your Noodle 5

22. Use Your Noodle 5

02/05/2011

Host Alton Brown investigates the culinary possibilities of Asian Noodles. Dishes include "ants climbing trees".

Season 15

Season 15

13 серій

25/08/2019

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American Classics X: Chicken Parm

25/08/2019

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.

Every Grain Old Is New Again

25/08/2019

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.

Hittin' the Sauce II

01/09/2019

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.

Immersion Therapy

4. Immersion Therapy

01/09/2019

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.

My Shakshuka

5. My Shakshuka

08/09/2019

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.

Let Them Eat Icebox Cake

08/09/2019

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.

Rich Little Poor Boy

15/09/2019

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.

Raw Ambition

8. Raw Ambition

15/09/2019

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!

Date Tripper

9. Date Tripper

22/09/2019

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.

Wild Yeast Risin'

10. Wild Yeast Risin'

22/09/2019

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.

The Turkey Strikes Back

17/11/2019

Alton Brown shares three turkey recipes to make year-round.

Holiday Spirits

12. Holiday Spirits

15/12/2019

Alton shares the low-alcohol, flavorful secret to handling the holidays

Whole Latke Love

13. Whole Latke Love

15/12/2019

Alton Brown delves into the history and techniques of making latkes.

Season 16

Season 16

8 серій

18/02/2021

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Marrow Minded

1. Marrow Minded

18/02/2021

Alton tackles bone marrow and delivers everything you need to know to enjoy “God’s butter” at home.

In Cold Brew

2. In Cold Brew

18/02/2021

Alton opens all-new dimensions of coffee enjoyment with an exploration of cold brew – and no, iced coffee isn’t the same thing

Fry Bread, Fry

3. Fry Bread, Fry

18/02/2021

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

25/02/2021

The best way to cook fish: Put it back in the water ... in a bag!

Bibimbap 'Till Ya Drop

04/03/2021

Alton takes on bibimbap, the famed "mixed rice" dish of Korea.

Deep Sea Green

6. Deep Sea Green

11/03/2021

Alton delves into dried seaweeds and why they should be in your pantry.

Bagel Attraction

7. Bagel Attraction

18/03/2021

Host Alton Brown dives into the history, science and technique of making "real" bagels at home.

Fermentation Man

8. Fermentation Man

25/03/2021

When civilization crumbles, who ya gonna call to help get good eats on the table? Lactic acid bacteria, of course.

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