Season 12

1. Popover Sometime

June 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

2. Celeryman

June 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.

3. Tuna, Surprise!

July 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.

4. There Will Be Oil

July 29, 2008 · 21m

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

5. Frozen Cache

August 11, 2008 · 21m

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

6. Oh My, Meat Pie

October 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.

7. Et Tu, Mame

November 3, 2008 · 21m

Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.

8. Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers

November 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.

9. American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl

November 17, 2008 · 21m

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

10. Switched on Baklava

December 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.

11. Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

December 8, 2008 · 21m

Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

12. A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

January 19, 2009 · 21m

Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

13. Orange Aid

January 26, 2009 · 21m

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

14. Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane

February 2, 2009 · 21m

Alton cooks with molasses.

15. Gills Gone Wild

February 16, 2009 · 21m

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