Season 1

FINALLY reloading the OG Roast Turkey.

Alton Brown crafts a PSL Sweet Potato Pie, exploring the history of pumpkin pie and offering a unique twist. Learn to make a from-scratch pie crust and sweet potato filling infused with pumpkin spice latte flavors. This episode features a detailed guide to baking, including tips and techniques for a perfect result.

The standing rib roast. Even if it ain't prime, it's the meat that makes any day a holiday.

Alton Brown demonstrates a unique method for cooking a standing rib roast, emphasizing preparation and flavor. The process includes a cheesecloth wrap and a specific seasoning technique. Yorkshire pudding elevates the meal, creating a holiday-worthy centerpiece.

Because, Santa is intolerant.

Alton Brown demonstrates gluten-free sugar cookie creation, adapting a classic recipe. The process involves a unique flour blend and chilling techniques. Baking tips and tricks for achieving optimal texture are also revealed.

Because, icing makes literally everything better.

Alton Brown makes royal icing from scratch, exploring its history and surprisingly simple ingredients. Learn various application techniques, from piping bags to spatulas, and discover tips for achieving perfect results. Plus, a legal consultation adds unexpected drama!

Carbonara for breakfast? YES.

Alton Brown cooks up a unique breakfast noodle dish, drawing inspiration from a post-war Italian pasta. Learn a novel breadcrumb-making method and a surprising pasta-cooking technique. Enjoy a Southern twist on a classic, featuring breakfast sausage and Pecorino Romano.

The primordial ooze from which all (culinary) life springs.

Alton Brown deconstructs soup-making, revealing a flexible formula. Learn to craft a flavorful broth from aromatics, herbs, and liquids. Discover the six key ingredient categories and master the art of soup.

Taking our cocoa matters into our own hands.

Alton Brown explores the history of hot cocoa, from ancient Mesoamerican beverages to modern mixes. Learn to make homemade hot cocoa mix and perfectly fluffy marshmallows from scratch. The detailed instructions cover toasting milk powder and achieving ideal marshmallow texture.

Thunder lizards and high-quality meat pounding.

Alton Brown champions the chicken thigh, exploring its versatility. Learn a unique pounding technique to tenderize and maximize surface area for browning. The recipe features mushrooms, capers, and a delightful lemon-butter sauce.

Some love for the goodest boys and girls.

Alton Brown cooks food for canine companions, exploring the history of dog biscuits. The episode features a recipe using sweet potatoes, oats, and sardines, with a surprising ingredient. Learn about the evolution of dog food and the origins of a classic brand.

Alton Brown Coo... erm.. MIXES BOOZE!

Alton Brown crafts a unique margarita, exploring the history of the "Daisy" cocktail family. Learn to make your own orange liqueur using an immersion circulator for accelerated infusion. The resulting margarita is then expertly mixed and presented.

Stop stressing. Here is exactly what you are going to do for Valentine's Day this year. Also, are those zip ties in his mouth? Yup. This one has sticky syrup, spatula slapping and cheeky innuendo for days. STRAP IN FOLKS.

Mrs. Brown (Elizabeth) neither endorses nor condones AB's mildly unhinged kinkiness herein. Upon viewing this video she simply replied: "Pfffffft, you wish."

Alton Brown prepares a decadent French toast Croque Monsieur for Valentine's Day, complete with an orange-thyme syrup. The recipe involves a custard, a unique bread-soaking technique, and a crunchy cornflake crust. Explore the history of Valentine's Day, from Roman emperors to Victorian-era cards.

One of my very favorite cuts of beef - skirt steak! We're talkin' inside, outside, sous vide, seared, sliced. Heck, even cooked right on the coals.

Alton Brown explores various skirt steak cuts, demonstrating their unique qualities. The culinary journey involves both sous vide and grilling techniques, along with flavorful marinades and bruschetta. Learn how to prepare these often-overlooked cuts to create a delicious meal.

Reclaiming childhood and risking it all for white dress shirts everywhere. Also, it's in its own freakin' bun!

Alton Brown explores the surprisingly complex history of the sloppy joe, from Iowa taverns to Havana bars. Learn to make delicious

6,000 HP diesel engines, sonar, frozen fish bricks and advertising sea captains. How a food we didn't even know we wanted came to be - and a rebooted version of a culinary classic. FISH STICKS!

Explore the history behind frozen fish fillets and learn a technique for making a refined, homemade version from scratch. The process covers selecting cod, breading for maximum crispiness, and deep frying to perfection. A unique custard-based dipping sauce is also featured.