Alton Brown delves into the history of and techniques for the classic Hanukkah dish which was originally made with an Italian cheese.

Alton prepares low-alcohol beverage recipes for holiday get-togethers.

Turkey may be the most versatile of the New World critters, but for some reason, it's only roasted at the holidays; Alton Brown puts an end to that with three turkey recipes that can be made year-round.

First the pandemic, then the zombies, then the nukes and now: desolation and a giant dinosaur-thing. Luckily there are still plenty of yeast in the air, and Alton Brown proves that with a wild sourdough in the kitchen, the post-apocalyptic world can still taste good -- and he makes cheese crackers and waffles to prove it.

Alton Brown discusses how to get dates into culinary life, including three recipes for the 1960s classic Devils on Horseback and a very sticky toffee pudding.

Alton Brown journeys through the history and science of popular raw-meat dish steak tartare.

One of America's most storied sandwiches gets a historic rethink and a technical do-over, from the oysters to the bread and everything in between.

Alton Brown resuscitates the languishing tradition of the icebox or refrigerator cake, these no-bake cakes were all the rage in the 1950s, but they're ready for a pastry redux.

Alton Brown takes a deep dive on one of the most internet-famous dishes of the decade by way of a famous film from the 1940s; along the way, Alton talks through preserved lemons and homemade harissa.

The last decade has seen a lot of change in the food world, but no device has made more of a difference than the immersion circulator; Alton Brown makes an argument for having one in every kitchen by featuring some dishes.

Alton Brown has the sauces that will save the seafood dishes.

Alton Brown makes the argument that Italian food was actually invented in America and that Chicken Parmesan is the dish where it all began.

Ancient American grains like amaranth, chia and quinoa are making a comeback due to their versatility and nutritional content and Alton Brown shows how to make the most of these very old kitchen newcomers.

Alton Brown reveals the secret power of dark chocolate.

Alton Brown embarks on a journey into the world of home-made, tasty smoked pork.

Alton Brown tries to unlock the secrets to cooking a juicy turkey in two hours before being overrun by meddling kinfolk.

Asian noodles; "ants climbing trees."

The odd ball of the cabbage family: cauliflower.

The power of yeast in classic rolls.

A definitive bread pudding using a scientific secret formula.

With decent fish and the mastering of a few basics, Bouillabaisse can qualify as one of the true "good eats."

"Cutthroat Kitchen" isn't a typical cooking competition. A player, in addition to being a good chef, must be able to outwit and, at times, sabotage opponents to win. Each episode features four people vying in three rounds to win up to $25,000 cash. At the beginning, $100,000 is split evenly among the players to spend however they wish during the game. The chefs spend the money at auctions to get things that could help them -- like buying exclusive use of salt -- or hinder their opponents -- like prohibiting them from tasting a recipe in progress. Each round eliminates one chef, until there is a winner. Although the competitors want to make purchases at auction to improve the chances of winning, they don't want to spend too much; the amount remaining in the winner's bank determines the ultimate prize. Some special tournaments -- usually seasonally themed -- stretch across multiple episodes and offer higher amounts of money. Alton Brown hosts.

Four chefs call on their culinary skills as they face off against one another to prepare a spectacular three-course meal consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert. The catch? In each round, they have to use all the ingredients the show provides them, however unlikely they might be (Gummi Bears, anyone?). At the end of each course, a panel of three guest judges "chops" one chef who fails to measure up in terms of taste, presentation and creativity. The last chef standing takes home bragging rights and a cool $10,000. Ted Allen hosts.

Cook, author and talk show host Rachael Ray is a busy woman, but that doesn't mean there's no time to prepare great food. In this long-running series Ray demonstrates how to make a complete three-course meal in under 30 minutes, from comfort food to sophisticated fare for entertaining.

Chef Bobby Flay travels around the United States and tries to beat award-winning cooks at their own game. While the unsuspecting cooks think they're participating in one Food Network special or another, Flay and his team study up on their opponent's dish and get in some practice. Then Flay and company surprise the cooks during a taping session, challenging them to what amounts to a cook-off -- Flay's team and the cooks each prepare the dish, which is taste-tested by a panel of impartial judges. The specialties can be anything -- wedding cakes, pizza, barbecue, pie and more. Sometimes Flay wins, and sometimes he loses. As he says, "It's anybody's game."

Hosted by cookbook author Ina Garten, "Barefoot Contessa" is all about simple, fun entertaining. The former White House nuclear policy analyst (for President Richard Nixon) shares recipes for picnics, parties and dinners as well as other touches to make a meal or event a success.

Chefs mentor amateur cooks in an attempt to transform them from kitchen zeros to kitchen heroes.

Based upon the format of the original Japanese version of "Iron Chef," the series features a Kitchen Stadium filled with culinary equipment. At the beginning of the episode, an outside challenger chooses one of Kitchen Stadium's resident chefs to compete against. Then the host unveils a "secret ingredient," which the competing chefs must incorporate into each dish they create.

Coming up with ideas for dishes using the mystery ingredients provided on "Chopped" can be difficult for adult chefs with years of experience, so imagine how difficult it is for young chefs on "Chopped Junior." In this version of the long-running franchise, children are tasked with making something out of mystery-basket ingredients that don't seem to go together. The usual "Chopped" judges are joined by celebrity guest judges to determine which kids advance after each round. The winning cook earns the same $10,000 prize that adults win on the main show. If things get a little too intense for the youngsters, host Ted Allen is there to comfort them and encourage them to keep going.