15 episodesFirst aired 9 June 2008
E1Jun 200821m
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
E2Jun 200821m
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.
E3Jul 200821m
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.
E4Jul 200821m
Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.
E5Aug 200821m
Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.
E6Oct 200821m
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.
E7Nov 200821m
Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.
E8Nov 200821m
In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.
E9Nov 200821m
Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.
E10Dec 200821m
Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.
E11Dec 200821m
Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.
E12Jan 200921m
Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.
E13Jan 200921m
Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.
E14Feb 200921m
Alton cooks with molasses.
E15Feb 200921m
Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.