The BEST episodes of Good Eats season 6

Every episode of Good Eats season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Eats season 6!

Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: 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 discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: Discovery+Status: Ended
Amber Waves
star
9.11
79 votes

#1 - Amber Waves

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2002

Join Host Alton Brown and learn everything you need to know about yeast, barley, hops and the hardware you need to bring them together to produce that most American of foods, Beer. Recipes: Good Brew

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Casserole Over
star
9.09
106 votes

#2 - Casserole Over

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2003

When a Sunday drive goes bad, host Alton Brown finds himself pushing the limits of his casserole knowledge to free his dog from angry church ladies. Recipes: Broccoli Casserole Curry Chicken Pot Pie Garlic Shrimp Casserole

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Egg Files V: Quantum Foam
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8.91
99 votes

#3 - Egg Files V: Quantum Foam

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2002

The word "souffle" has instilled fear in cooks for ages. Host Alton Brown believes a strong dose of science is all that's needed to get control of your egg foam. Learn the ins and outs of the cheese souffle, and how to manage the heat in your oven. Recipes: Cheese Souffle

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Artichokes: The Choke is On You
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8.76
75 votes

#4 - Artichokes: The Choke is On You

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2002

Host Alton Brown gets to the heart of artichokes. Pick up tips on storing, prepping, cooking and even eating this giant flower bud, as well as how to make your own herb oil to marinate them in. Recipes: Artichoke Pasta Salad Broiled Chokes Herb Oil

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Strawberry Sky
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8.73
49 votes

#5 - Strawberry Sky

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2002

Join Host Alton Brown to learn how to make the most of strawberry season. You can macerate them, glaze them, freeze them with dry ice, and even build a summer pudding in a tin can. AB even holds a quick lesson on the power of antioxidants. Recipes: Clotted Cream Macerated Strawberries Strawberry Pudding Frozen Strawberries Clotted Cream Macerated Strawberries Strawberry Pudding Frozen Strawberries

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Tomato Envy
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8.73
78 votes

#6 - Tomato Envy

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/2/2002

Learn everything you need to know about making the best use of the biggest berry to ever be called a vegetable. Take a serious look at serrated knives, a strange and delicious sandwich and a tomato sauce that almost isn't. Recipes: Stuffed Tomatoes Tomato Sauce TBL Panzanella

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The Other Red Meat
star
8.69
80 votes

#7 - The Other Red Meat

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2002

A quick trip to the afterlife convinces host Alton Brown to get serious about eating more tuna. Find out how to grill on a chimney charcoal starter, how to avoid fake soy sauce, and why you can see a rainbow on Tuna Steaks. Recipes: Chimney Tuna Loin

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The Icing Man Cometh
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8.49
72 votes

#8 - The Icing Man Cometh

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2003

Cake is dandy but let's face it, without frosting it's just sweet bread (not sweetbreads). Host Alton Brown builds a better butter cream then builds a layer cake from ground up...with tools from his local hardware. Recipes: Buttercream Ganache Writing Chocolate

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Use Your Noodle II
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8.46
137 votes

#9 - Use Your Noodle II

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2003

Stuffed pastas like Ravioli are much loved but seldom made. Host Alton Brown intends to put that to an end by demystifying noodle and filling alike.The answer: Your ironing board. Recipes: Ravioli Tortellini

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Choux Shine
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8.46
81 votes

#10 - Choux Shine

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2002

The easiest pastry dough to make also happens to be the most versatile and delicious. Trouble is, Americans won's make it because it's got a scary name:pate a choux. Join host Alton Brown as he takes the steamy dough from cream puff to eclair and beyond. Recipes: Funnel Cake Sweet or Savory Pate a Choux

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Good Milk Gone Bad
star
8.42
80 votes

#11 - Good Milk Gone Bad

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/24/2002

Yogurt's not just good for you, it's just plain good. Especially when you make your own. Host Alton Brown shows how easy this miraculous feat really is, then demonstrates plenty of ways to use the white stuff up. Recipes : Fresh Yogurt Lemon-Ginger Frozen Yogurt Tarragon Yogurt Sauce Thousand Island Dressing Herb Spread Yogurt Cheese

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A Cake on Every Plate
star
8.36
106 votes

#12 - A Cake on Every Plate

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2003

Host Alton Brown finds a challenge in his mail box: decipher a deceased family baker's famous yellow cake. Recipes: Cocoa Whipped Cream Gold Cake

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Salad Daze II: The Long Arm of the Slaw
star
8.30
103 votes

#13 - Salad Daze II: The Long Arm of the Slaw

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2003

Alton Brown's slaw-centric guest slot on a popular morning talk show turns into a strange and wonderful half hour of good eats. Recipes: Marinated Slaw Asian Slaw Beet Slaw Coleslaw

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Fit to Be Tied
star
8.08
125 votes

#14 - Fit to Be Tied

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/2003

Since childhood, host Alton Brown's had a soft spot in his appetite for roulades, savory rolls of meaty goodness that look hard... but aren't...as long as you've got science on your side. Recipes: Braciole Fish Roll with Compound Butter

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Chops Ahoy
star
7.74
105 votes

#15 - Chops Ahoy

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2002

Host Alton Brown yearns for the juicy chop of yesterdayand he intends to get it. Visit the neighborhood butcher, pick up stuffing tips (no, stuffing is not evil) and learn more than you ever wanted to know about propane. Recipes: Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops

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Dip Madness
star
7.46
50 votes

#16 - Dip Madness

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2002

Dips may have driven Alton Brown a little bonkers but that won't keep him from delivering the goods on guacamole, California dip and the unjustly dissed chicken liver mousse. Recipes: Chicken Liver Mousse Guacamole Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Onion Dip from Scratch

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Beet It
star
6.67
48 votes

#17 - Beet It

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2003

Long feared by baby boomers accustomed to being accosted by noxious red wedges, beets are good eats, or so says host Alton Brown who suggests one approach the ruby roots with an open mind and a good pair of gloves. Recipes: Beet Green Gratin Glazed Baby Beets Pickled Beets

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