Synopsis

Alton introduces a new series celebrating the foundational, yet frequently overlooked, simplicity of American cuisine. The inaugural offering is the humble spinach salad—a favorite of Popeye’s, and one that requires only minimal enhancements to achieve exceptional status. We'll also be exploring the dizzying possibilities of the salad spinner. Recipes featured in this episode: - Wilted spinach salad with bacon dressing - Cold spinach salad with bacon and egg dressing