If it's the latter that you love, Alton Brown has a simple tip for making the perfect pecan pie: Add 1 tablespoon of rye whiskey to your standard 9-inch pie. This booze is made from a blend of ...

Alton Brown takes this into consideration with his version of pecan pie. When adding alcohol to the dessert, most reach for bourbon first, which tends to have a caramel-like, vanilla flavor.

Food science whiz and television personality Alton Brown knows a thing or two about putting together a recipe that works. Whether it’s adding mayonnaise to eggs or adding salt to coffee—even ...