Good Eats Season 9, Episode 13: School of Hard Nogs

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Give Peas a Chance

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.

21 min

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Dis-Kabob-Ulated

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.

21 min

3

Urban Preservation II: The Jerky

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

21 min

4

Churn Baby Churn, 2

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.

21 min

5

Power Trip

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

21 min

6

Wake Up Little Sushi

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

21 min

7

Cobbled Together

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

21 min

8

Good Wine Gone Bad

Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar. Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten

21 min

9

The Waffle Truth

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

21 min

10

Great Balls of Meat

Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs. Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatballs

21 min

11

Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment

Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats. Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avocado Buttercream Frosting

21 min

12

A Pie in Every Pocket

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

21 min

13

School of Hard Nogs

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

21 min

14

My Pod

Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod. Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears

21 min

15

Tender is the Loin 1

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

21 min

16

Raising The Bar

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.

21 min

17

Tender Is the Loin 2

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.

21 min

18

Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder

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.

21 min

19

Your Pad or Mine (Thai)

AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients. Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai

21 min

20

Shell Game IV (Scallops)

Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse

21 min

21

Olive Me

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

21 min

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Behind The Eats

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.

42 min