Season 12

01 Popover Sometime Episode 19th June 2008 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 02 Celeryman Episode 223rd June 2008 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. 03 Tuna, Surprise! Episode 37th July 2008 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. 04 There Will Be Oil Episode 429th July 2008 Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car. 05 Frozen Cache Episode 511th August 2008 Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation. 06 Oh My, Meat Pie Episode 627th October 2008 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. 07 Et Tu, Mame Episode 73rd November 2008 Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes. 08 Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers Episode 810th November 2008 In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers. 09 American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl Episode 917th November 2008 Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice. 10 Switched on Baklava Episode 101st December 2008 Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava. 11 Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome Episode 118th December 2008 Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger. 12 A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels Episode 1219th January 2009 Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout. 13 Orange Aid Episode 1326th January 2009 Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert. 14 Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane Episode 142nd February 2009 Alton cooks with molasses. 15 Gills Gone Wild Episode 1516th February 2009 Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.