Season 12

Episodes

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   1. Popover Sometime

   Jun 9, 2008 21m

   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

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   2. Celeryman

   Jun 23, 2008 21m

   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.

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   3. Tuna, Surprise!

   Jul 7, 2008 21m

   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.

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   4. There Will Be Oil

   Jul 29, 2008 21m

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

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   5. Frozen Cache

   Aug 11, 2008 21m

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

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   6. Oh My, Meat Pie

   Oct 27, 2008 21m

   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.

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   7. Et Tu, Mame

   Nov 3, 2008 21m

   Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.

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   8. Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers

   Nov 10, 2008 21m

   In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.

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   9. American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl

   Nov 17, 2008 21m

   Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.

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    10. Switched on Baklava

    Dec 1, 2008 21m

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

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    11. Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

    Dec 8, 2008 21m

    Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

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    12. A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

    Jan 19, 2009 21m

    Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

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    13. Orange Aid

    Jan 26, 2009 21m

    Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.

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    14. Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane

    Feb 2, 2009 21m

    Alton cooks with molasses.

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    15. Gills Gone Wild

    Feb 16, 2009 21m

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