Season 15

E1. American Classics X: Chicken Parm

Aug 25, 2019 · 21m

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.

E2. Every Grain Old Is New Again

Aug 25, 2019 · 21m

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.

E3. Hittin' the Sauce II

Sep 1, 2019 · 21m

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.

E4. Immersion Therapy

Sep 1, 2019 · 21m

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.

E5. My Shakshuka

Sep 8, 2019 · 21m

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.

E6. Let Them Eat Icebox Cake

Sep 8, 2019 · 21m

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.

E7. Rich Little Poor Boy

Sep 15, 2019 · 21m

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.

E8. Raw Ambition

Sep 15, 2019 · 21m

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!

E9. Date Tripper

Sep 22, 2019 · 21m

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.

E10. Wild Yeast Risin'

Sep 22, 2019 · 21m

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.

E11. The Turkey Strikes Back

Nov 17, 2019 · 42m

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

E12. Holiday Spirits

Dec 15, 2019 · 21m

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

E13. Whole Latke Love

Dec 15, 2019 · 21m

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