May 3, 2006 • 21m
With so few Americans making their own tortillas, AB hopes to provide some simple tips and recipes to make a great tortilla, repla...Read more
May 17, 2006 • 21m
AB takes the handful of simple grains of barley and tries to turn them into a meal we could all love. Recipes featured in this ep...Read more
June 7, 2006 • 21m
Alton's trying to sell a house, but the realtor insists the delectable smell of baked goods can help make the sale, so it's off to...Read more
June 21, 2006 • 21m
Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again. Recipes featured in this episode: Cou...Read more
July 12, 2006 • 21m
Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.
July 19, 2006 • 21m
Alton continues his exploration of water, explaining how home water filters remove contaminants, how water softeners work, and des...Read more
September 20, 2006 • 21m
Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously per...Read more
September 27, 2006 • 21m
Sid the Edibles Agent returns, asking Alton to help redeem his latest problem client, the infamously slimy seedpod known as okra. ...Read more
October 4, 2006 • 21m
Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers. Recipes in this...Read more
October 11, 2006 • 21m
A trip to a local cinema reminds Alton that popcorn was once light, fluffy and flavorful. Learn the how and why of exploding kerne...Read more
November 8, 2006 • 21m
Alton turns the spotlight on the king of spices, pepper, which has seen its once lofty stature reduced to being a companion for ta...Read more
November 12, 2006 • 21m
Deep-frying a turkey is a cooking method growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. But it can also be one of the most dangerous, ...Read more
January 17, 2007 • 21m
Alton considers the lentil, a delicious source of protein, fiber and minerals that works in soups, in salads, and even in baked go...Read more
February 2, 2007 • 21m
Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alto...Read more
February 14, 2007 • 21m
AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the r...Read more
February 21, 2007 • 21m
Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on how to avo...Read more
March 7, 2007 • 21m
The pomegranate looks like something from outer space, but Alton tells us that it's one of the healthiest fruits available. But on...Read more
March 14, 2007 • 21m
Inspired by a trip to New York City, the capital of corned beef, Alton decides to make his own, since good corned beef is hard to ...Read more
April 4, 2007 • 21m
Put down the Venti mocha soy latte and step away from the Starbucks slowly. Alton gets back to basics with the tiny cup of brew th...Read more
April 18, 2007 • 21m
Alton begins a new series focusing on the basic but often neglected simple fare of America. First up is the spinach salad. Popeye'...Read more