• Premiered: Jul 1999
  • Episodes: 269
  • Followers: 173
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  • Thursday at 3
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Season 10
10x1
Tort(illa) Reform
Episode overview
Air date
May 03, 2006
With so few Americans making their own tortillas, AB hopes to provide some simple tips and recipes to make a great tortilla, replacing the mediocre store-bought ones we have in our .. show full overview
10x2
Just Barley
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Air date
May 17, 2006
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: Baked Barley, Barley Bread, Barley and Lamb Stew, Barley Salad, Barley Water.
10x3
House of the Rising Bun
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 07, 2006
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 for Alton. Recipes featured in this episode: - Cinnamon Buns - Citrus Ginger Ring - Monkey Bread
10x4
Cubing a Round
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 21, 2006
Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again. Recipes featured in this episode: Country Style Steak, Swiss Steak, Chicken Fried Steak.
10x5
Water Works I
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Air date
Jul 12, 2006
Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.
10x6
Water Works II
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Air date
Jul 19, 2006
Alton continues his exploration of water, explaining how home water filters remove contaminants, how water softeners work, and describes the attributes of water's other forms -- steam and ice.
10x7
Peachy Keen
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Air date
Sep 20, 2006
Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously perishable flesh. Recipes in this episode: - Grilled Peach Melba - Individual Peach Upside-Down Cake
10x8
Okraphobia
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 27, 2006
Sid the Edibles Agent returns, asking Alton to help redeem his latest problem client, the infamously slimy seedpod known as okra. Recipes featured in this episode: - Okra and Tomatoes - Pickled Okra - Wet Fried Okra - Dry Fried Okra
10x9
Squid Pro Quo II
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Air date
Oct 04, 2006
Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers. Recipes in this episode: - Dry Fried Calamari - Wet Fried Calamari - Seaside Squid Salad - Squid Stuffed Squid
10x10
Pop Art
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 11, 2006
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 see Alton's improvised, inexpensive popcorn popper.
10x11
Major Pepper
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Air date
Nov 08, 2006
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. Included: A historical lesson tracing the .. show full overview
10x12
Fry Turkey Fry
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Air date
Nov 12, 2006
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 potential for serious oil burns or even fire. Alton .. show full overview
10x13
Pantry Raid VI: Lentils
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Air date
Jan 17, 2007
Alton considers the lentil, a delicious source of protein, fiber and minerals that works in soups, in salads, and even in baked goods like cookies - yes, cookies! The sixth in an .. show full overview
10x14
Tortillas Again
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Air date
Feb 02, 2007
Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is visited by the Mother of Culinary Invention, who .. show full overview
10x15
Bowl O' Bayou
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Feb 14, 2007
AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the roux this classic dish. After numerous roux failures AB .. show full overview
10x16
Fowl Territory
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Air date
Feb 21, 2007
Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on how to avoid illness with the tiny birds, featuring his Four Cs of .. show full overview
10x17
Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)
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Air date
Mar 07, 2007
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 know how to get to the capsules of juicy .. show full overview
10x18
Pickled Pink/Corn the Beef
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Air date
Mar 14, 2007
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 outside of the Big Apple and certainly south of the .. show full overview
10x19
Espress Yourself
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 04, 2007
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 started it all. From the perfect bean to buying a .. show full overview
10x20 Season finale
American Classics I: Spinach Salad
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 18, 2007
Alton begins a new series focusing on the basic but often neglected simple fare of America. First up is the spinach salad. Popeye's favorite vegetable needs only a few additions to .. show full overview

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