Good Eats (1999)
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.
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Episode 1 - Give Peas a Chance
Release Date: 2005-06-01AB is called to a normal, suburban house one night to ""treat"" a boy who, having been told that he can't leave the table until he eats his peas, hasn't left the table for a very long time. Recipes featured in the episode: Green Peas with Cheese and Herbs, Split Pea Burgers, and Curried Split Pea Soup. This episode was the first of the season and ushered in a new set of cameras. Alton and the crew played with the camera with one episode last season, and we got to see the different cameras from shot to shot. It now looks as though they're only going to be using the new cameras, which result in a different picture.
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Episode 2 - Dis-Kabob-Ulated
Release Date: 2005-06-15Does the kabob still have a roll to play in the modern culinary carnival? Sure it does. You just need the right ingredients, the right skewers, the right heat and the right mindset. Recipes featured on this episode: Spicy Beef Kebabs and Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers.
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Episode 3 - Urban Preservation II: The Jerky
Release Date: 2005-06-29Alton Brown takes us on a tour of beef jerky from its ancient beginnings to shopping for it, making it, and cooking with it. Recipes featured in this episode: Beef Jerky. Jerky Tomato Sauce
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Episode 4 - Churn Baby Churn, 2
Release Date: 2005-07-13AB sets out to figure out how to make ice cream himself. After a visit from some federal ice cream agents and a little investigation of ingredients, AB cracks the code. Recipes include: Chocolate Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Mint Chip Ice Cream.
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Episode 5 - Power Trip
Release Date: 2005-07-27AB looks at the nutritional challenges then concocts a protein bar, an ""energy"" bar, and a very healthy puffed rice treat that is also ""crispy"". Recipes Brown Rice Crispy Bar Granola Bars Protein Bars
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Episode 6 - Wake Up Little Sushi
Release Date: 2005-08-03AB investigates the ins and outs of ordering, eating, shopping for and even making basic sushi. Plenty of history thrown in for good measure. Remember, in Sushiworld nothing can go wrong! Recipes Sushi Rice California Roll
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Episode 7 - Cobbled Together
Release Date: 2005-08-24After years of applying, AB is finally getting a shot to join the prestigious Institute for the Preservation of Culinary Heritage and Authenticity. All he has to do to get in is prepare a dessert for a special dinner. Recipes Rhubarb Peach Cobbler Blackberry Grunt Individual Berry Crisps
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Episode 8 - Good Wine Gone Bad
Release Date: 2005-09-21Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar. Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten
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Episode 9 - The Waffle Truth
Release Date: 2005-10-12Alton Brown dresses up as the ""Waffler"" and rids the neighborhood of pathetic commercial frozen waffles, and then shows how to make your very own. Recipes Basic Waffle Chocolate Waffle
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Episode 10 - Great Balls of Meat
Release Date: 2005-10-19Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs. Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatballs
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Episode 11 - Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment
Release Date: 2005-11-02Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats. Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avocado Buttercream Frosting
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Episode 12 - A Pie in Every Pocket
Release Date: 2005-11-09Join host Alton Brown as he looks into the past, future and present of the very handy ""pocket"" pie. Recipes featured in this episode: Pocket Pie
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Episode 13 - School of Hard Nogs
Release Date: 2005-12-01Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how bourbon is made. Recipes: Eggnog Eggnog Ice Cream
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Episode 14 - My Pod
Release Date: 2006-01-11Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod. Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears
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Episode 15 - Tender is the Loin 1
Release Date: 2006-01-18Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poivre
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Episode 16 - Raising The Bar
Release Date: 2006-01-25Alton looks at the basics of what makes up a bar and prepares a few drinks. Recipes featured in this episode: Daiquiri, AB's Martini, and Mint Julep.
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Episode 17 - Tender Is the Loin 2
Release Date: 2006-02-01Alton takes another look at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Center Cut Tenderloin Roast, Chain of Bull Cheese Steaks. Beef Carpaccio, and Stuffed Tenderloin.
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Episode 18 - Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder
Release Date: 2006-02-22Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder Recipes featured in this episode: Baked Stuffed Flounder, Oil Poached Flounder Flounder Fish Salad.
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Episode 19 - Your Pad or Mine (Thai)
Release Date: 2006-03-15AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients. Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai
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Episode 20 - Shell Game IV (Scallops)
Release Date: 2006-04-05Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse
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Episode 21 - Olive Me
Release Date: 2006-04-19Although small, olives pack a whallop in the taste department. Alton tries to prove martinis aren't the place olives can be used. Recipes: Citrus Marinated Olives Tapenade Olive Loaf
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Episode 22 - Behind The Eats
Release Date: 2006-07-29If you're a Good Eats fan, you've seen Alton do it all. Although hard to believe, he does have some help when it comes to creating each episode. Join us "Behind the Eats" as the Good Eats crew reveal their thrilling, compelling and sometimes hard to believe behind the scenes secrets.