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01
Give Peas a Chance
Episode 11st June 2005
AB 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.
02
Dis-Kabob-Ulated
Episode 215th June 2005
Does 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.
03
Urban Preservation II: The Jerky
Episode 329th June 2005
Alton 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
04
Churn Baby Churn, 2
Episode 413th July 2005
AB 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.
05
Power Trip
Episode 527th July 2005
AB 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
06
Wake Up Little Sushi
Episode 63rd August 2005
AB 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
07
Cobbled Together
Episode 724th August 2005
After 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
08
Good Wine Gone Bad
Episode 821st September 2005
Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar.
Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten
09
The Waffle Truth
Episode 912th October 2005
Alton 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
10
Great Balls of Meat
Episode 1019th October 2005
Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs.
Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatballs
11
Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment
Episode 112nd November 2005
Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats.
Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avocado Buttercream Frosting
12
A Pie in Every Pocket
Episode 129th November 2005
Join 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
13
School of Hard Nogs
Episode 131st December 2005
Alton 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
14
My Pod
Episode 1411th January 2006
Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod.
Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears
15
Tender is the Loin 1
Episode 1518th January 2006
Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin.
Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poivre
16
Raising The Bar
Episode 1625th January 2006
Alton 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.
17
Tender Is the Loin 2
Episode 171st February 2006
Alton 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.
18
Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder
Episode 1822nd February 2006
Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder
Recipes featured in this episode:
Baked Stuffed Flounder,
Oil Poached Flounder
Flounder Fish Salad.
19
Your Pad or Mine (Thai)
Episode 1915th March 2006
AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients.
Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai
20
Shell Game IV (Scallops)
Episode 205th April 2006
Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop.
Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse
21
Olive Me
Episode 2119th April 2006
Although 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
22
Behind The Eats
Episode 2229th July 2006
If 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.
Give Peas a Chance
Episode 11st June 2005
AB 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.
02
Dis-Kabob-Ulated
Episode 215th June 2005
Does 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.
03
Urban Preservation II: The Jerky
Episode 329th June 2005
Alton 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
04
Churn Baby Churn, 2
Episode 413th July 2005
AB 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.
05
Power Trip
Episode 527th July 2005
AB 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
06
Wake Up Little Sushi
Episode 63rd August 2005
AB 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
07
Cobbled Together
Episode 724th August 2005
After 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
08
Good Wine Gone Bad
Episode 821st September 2005
Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar.
Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten
09
The Waffle Truth
Episode 912th October 2005
Alton 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
10
Great Balls of Meat
Episode 1019th October 2005
Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs.
Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatballs
11
Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment
Episode 112nd November 2005
Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats.
Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avocado Buttercream Frosting
12
A Pie in Every Pocket
Episode 129th November 2005
Join 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
13
School of Hard Nogs
Episode 131st December 2005
Alton 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
14
My Pod
Episode 1411th January 2006
Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod.
Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears
15
Tender is the Loin 1
Episode 1518th January 2006
Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin.
Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poivre
16
Raising The Bar
Episode 1625th January 2006
Alton 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.
17
Tender Is the Loin 2
Episode 171st February 2006
Alton 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.
18
Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder
Episode 1822nd February 2006
Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder
Recipes featured in this episode:
Baked Stuffed Flounder,
Oil Poached Flounder
Flounder Fish Salad.
19
Your Pad or Mine (Thai)
Episode 1915th March 2006
AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients.
Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai
20
Shell Game IV (Scallops)
Episode 205th April 2006
Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop.
Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse
21
Olive Me
Episode 2119th April 2006
Although 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
22
Behind The Eats
Episode 2229th July 2006
If 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.
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