Alton Brown recipes are always a good idea, because the Food Network chef knows a thing or two (million) about food. The Cutthroat Kitchen host and longtime TV favorite is known for treating cooking like science (nitrus oxide cold brew [1], anyone?), and his vast culinary knowledge makes his recipes that much more desirable. One of his biggest pet peeves is when people start a recipe without reading it [2] all the way through, so you know he writes reliable and thorough recipes. These are 23 standout recipes either adapted from or directly from the chef, from homemade soft pretzels to creamy stove-top mac and cheese.
Cocoa Brownies
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's cocoa brownies [4]
Shortcake
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's shortcake recipe [5]
Buttermilk Pancakes
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's buttermilk pancakes [6]
Shepherd's Pie
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's shepherd's pie [7]
Sourdough Cheese Crackers
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's sourdough cheese crackers [8]
Pizza Dough
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's pizza dough [9]
Crepes
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's crepes [10]
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's homemade soft pretzels [11]
Easy Iced Sugar Cookies
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's easy iced sugar cookies [12]
Shakshuka
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's shakshuka [13]
Blueberry Pound Cake
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's blueberry pound cake [14]
Chicken Parm
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's chicken parm [15]
Perfect Stove-Top Popcorn
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's perfect stove-top popcorn [16]
Southern Biscuits
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's Southern biscuits [17]
Guacamole
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's guacamole [18]
Cacio e Pepe
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's cacio e pepe reloaded [19]
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's chewy chocolate chip cookies [20]
Chicken Chilaquiles With Fried Eggs
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's chicken chilaquiles with fried eggs [21]
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's overnight cinnamon rolls [22]
Breakfast Carbonara
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's breakfast carbonara [23]
Homemade Candy Corn
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's homemade candy corn [24]
Roast Turkey
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's roast turkey [25]
Stove-Top Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: Alton Brown's stove-top mac and cheese [26]
