Alton Brown
5 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Chicken Picata with Thighs
A twist on classic chicken picata using boneless, skinless chicken thighs that are pounded flat, lightly flour‑coated, browned, then braised with mushrooms, capers, lemon, white wine and a velvety butter‑lemon sauce. The result is juicy, flavorful chicken with a bright, buttery sauce perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
A quick, flour‑free peanut butter cookie that uses just a handful of pantry staples. Perfect for kids (if no peanut allergy) and easy enough to make with minimal equipment.
Flexible Smoked Turkey and Bean Soup
A hearty, one‑pot soup that turns leftover smoked turkey, beans, and canned tomatoes into a comforting meal. Built on Alton Brown’s six‑category soup framework—aromatics, herbs, flavorful liquid, chunkies, acid, and garnish—this recipe is flexible, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner.
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
A festive, melt‑in‑your‑mouth sugar cookie made completely gluten‑free using a custom flour blend. The dough is chilled for optimal texture, rolled thin, and baked at a low temperature for a soft, buttery crumb. Makes about four dozen cookies—perfect for Santa’s plate or any holiday gathering.
Alton Brown Cooks Food
A holiday centerpiece featuring a choice‑grade standing rib roast that is dry‑wrapped for several days, seasoned with beef tallow, kosher salt and fresh black pepper, slow‑roasted to a perfect medium‑rare, finished with a high‑heat sear, and served alongside a classic pop‑over style Yorkshire pudding.