Good Eats (1999)

With so few Americans making their own tortillas, AB hopes to provide some simple tips and recipes to make a great tortilla, replacing the…

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 episode: Bak…

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 the oven…

Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again. Recipes featured in this episode: Country Style…

Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.

Alton continues his exploration of water, explaining how home water filters remove contaminants, how water softeners work, and describes th…

Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously perishable f…

Sid the Edibles Agent returns, asking Alton to help redeem his latest problem client, the infamously slimy seedpod known as okra. Recipes f…

Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers. Recipes in this episode:…

A trip to a local cinema reminds Alton that popcorn was once light, fluffy and flavorful. Learn the how and why of exploding kernels and se…

Alton turns the spotlight on the king of spices, pepper, which has seen its once lofty stature reduced to being a companion for table salt.…

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, with pote…

Alton considers the lentil, a delicious source of protein, fiber and minerals that works in soups, in salads, and even in baked goods like…

Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is visi…

AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the roux this…

Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on how to avoid illnes…

The pomegranate looks like something from outer space, but Alton tells us that it's one of the healthiest fruits available. But only if you…

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 find outs…

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 that starte…

Alton begins a new series focusing on the basic but often neglected simple fare of America. First up is the spinach salad. Popeye's favorit…