Good Eats

Season 9

2005 22 Episodes
Episode 1
E1

Give Peas a Chance

21 min Jun 01, 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.

Episode 2
E2

Dis-Kabob-Ulated

21 min Jun 15, 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.

Episode 3
E3

Urban Preservation II: The Jerky

21 min Jun 29, 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

Episode 4
E4

Churn Baby Churn, 2

21 min Jul 13, 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.

Episode 5
E5

Power Trip

21 min Jul 27, 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

Episode 6
E6

Wake Up Little Sushi

21 min Aug 03, 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

Episode 7
E7

Cobbled Together

21 min Aug 24, 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

Episode 8
E8

Good Wine Gone Bad

21 min Sep 21, 2005

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

Episode 9
E9

The Waffle Truth

21 min Oct 12, 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

Episode 10
E10

Great Balls of Meat

21 min Oct 19, 2005

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

Episode 11
E11

Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment

21 min Nov 02, 2005

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

Episode 12
E12

A Pie in Every Pocket

21 min Nov 09, 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

Episode 13
E13

School of Hard Nogs

21 min Dec 01, 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

Episode 14
E14

My Pod

21 min Jan 11, 2006

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

Episode 15
E15

Tender is the Loin 1

21 min Jan 18, 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

Episode 16
E16

Raising The Bar

21 min Jan 25, 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.

Episode 17
E17

Tender Is the Loin 2

21 min Feb 01, 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.

Episode 18
E18

Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder

21 min Feb 22, 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.

Episode 19
E19

Your Pad or Mine (Thai)

21 min Mar 15, 2006

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

Episode 20
E20

Shell Game IV (Scallops)

21 min Apr 05, 2006

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

Episode 21
E21

Olive Me

21 min Apr 19, 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

Episode 22
E22

Behind The Eats

42 min Jul 29, 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.