Good Eats - Season 12 (2008)

Edible oils offer a range of flavors and qualities to confound any cook.

Join host Alton Brown as he elevates the humble home freezer.

Alton explores the origins and preparation of shepherd's pie and mincemeat.

That culinary chameleon, the soybean, turns up as edamame.

Alton proves that the humble cracker is vastly improved when homemade.

Alton explores the cultural influences that give us a New Orleans classic.

Alton tames finicky phyllo dough to create baklava.

Alton Brown explores the many uses of a super fruit -- the cranberry.

Alton explores that zesty rhizome -- ginger.

Alton reluctantly agrees to help refurbish Brussels sprouts' reputation.

Alton creates a drink, a topping and a creamy cold dessert from oranges.

Alton resurrects this historic and versatile syrup, molasses.

Alton Brown proves wild salmon is worth every penny.