Season 12

2008 · 15 episodes

Episodes

1Popover SometimeArmed 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
2CelerymanCeleryman 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.
3Tuna, Surprise!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.
4There Will Be OilAlton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.
5Frozen CacheAlton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.
6Oh My, Meat PieJoin 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.
7Et Tu, MameAlton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.
8Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going CrackersIn this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.
9American Classics III: Creole in a BowlAlton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.
10Switched on BaklavaPhyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.
11Ginger: Rise of the RhizomeAlton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.
12A Cabbage Sprouts in BrusselsAlton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.
13Orange AidAlton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.
14Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the CaneAlton cooks with molasses.
15Gills Gone WildAlton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.