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The Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 12

Every episode of Good Eats Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 12!

The Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 12

Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional...

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  1. 8.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

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    S12:E11

    Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

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  2. 8.6/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Gills Gone Wild

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    S12:E15

    Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.

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  3. 8.5/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Orange Aid

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    S12:E13

    Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.

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  4. 8.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Tuna, Surprise!

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    S12:E3

    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.

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  5. 8.4/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Oh My, Meat Pie

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    S12:E6

    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.

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  6. 8.3/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Frozen Cache

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    S12:E5

    Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.

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  8. 8.2/10(17 votes)

    #7 - There Will Be Oil

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    S12:E4

    Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.

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  9. 8.2/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers

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    S12:E8

    In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.

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  10. 8.2/10(14 votes)

    #9 - American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl

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    S12:E9

    Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.

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  11. 8.1/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Popover Sometime

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    S12:E1

    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

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  12. 8.0/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Celeryman

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    S12:E2

    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Et Tu, Mame

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    S12:E7

    Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.

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  14. 7.9/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Switched on Baklava

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    S12:E10

    Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.

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  15. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

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    S12:E12

    Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

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  16. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane

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    S12:E14

    Alton cooks with molasses.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats" season 12. It scored 8.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/8/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Gills Gone Wild".