Friday, August 31, 2018

Food Network's September 2018 Programming Highlights

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Here are some of the highlights of the Food Network programming scheduled to air on the channel in September:
  • A new series called Baked with comedian Tom Papa premiering Monday, September 3rd at 10pm. "He travels the country to find the best sweet and savory bread and baked goods"
  • A new series called Bite Club hosted by Tyler Florence starting on Thursday, September 6th at 9pm.  He travels to different cities and five chefs (two will judge) battle it out to become the hometown champ.  This premiered after the finale of The Great Food Truck Race.
  • A new series called Big Food Truck Tip with Andrew Zimmern starting on Wednesday, September 19th at 10pm.  He will visit different cities and ends up giving a food truck a $10,000 tip.
  • The season finale of Kids Baking Championship on Monday, September 17th at 9pm.
  • The season finale of Worst Cooks in America on Sunday, September 23rd at 9pm.
  • A new season of Halloween Baking Championship on Monday, September 24th at 9pm. 
  • A new season of Halloween Wars on Sunday, September 30th at 9pm.  There are also specials -Road to Halloween Wars premiering at 8pm and Even More Monstrous Scares at 10pm. 
  • New primetime episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Big Food Truck Tip, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games and Triple D Nation
  • New daytime episodes of Let’s Eat, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.  Note that despite the press release saying Let's Eat is at 11am, it has since been moved to 9am, most likely due to low ratings.

A press release with episode descriptions and air dates is below:




"Food Network September 2018 Highlights: Comedian Tom Papa Dishes On The Best Baked Bites On New Series ‘Baked’ And Tyler Florence Challenges Local Contenders To Step Up On All-New ‘Bite Club’

Plus: Get into the Halloween Spirit with New Seasons of Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars
FoodNetwork.com Is Your Guide to Fall Cooking and Back to School Specialties

New York – Food Network welcomes new talent and new series, along with new seasons of returning favorites this September. First, comedian Tom Papa is carbo-loading on the new series Baked premiering Monday, September 3rd at 10pm & 10:30pm as he travels the country to find the best sweet and savory bread and baked goods from New York to New Orleans, and he may even run into a fellow comedian along the way! Then, Tyler Florence is bringing together five of a city’s most talented chefs to battle it out in a restaurant they’ve never cooked in before, resulting in two of the local chefs becoming the judges and the other three competing to become the hometown champ in the new series Bite Club premiering Thursday, September 6th at 9pm. Next, Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman crown a new kid champion on the season finale of Kids Baking Championship on Monday, September 17th at 9pm. Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine reveal the most improved recruit and winner of the grand prize on the season finale of Worst Cooks in America on Sunday, September 23rd at 9pm. Then, let the Halloween celebrations begin as host John Henson and judges Carla Hall, Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young search for the bakers with the creepiest, scariest skills on a new season of Halloween Baking Championship premiering Monday, September 24th at 9pm. A new season of Halloween Wars with host Jonathan Bennett putting six teams to the test as they compete to create the most frightening and fantastic Halloween-themed edible displays premieres Sunday, September 30th at 9pm, with specials Road to Halloween Wars premiering at 8pm and Even More Monstrous Scares at 10pm. Also in primetime, catch premiere episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Big Food Truck Tip, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime, don’t miss premieres and themed weekends with new episodes of Let’s Eat, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is full of fall and back to school tips, tricks and recipes. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

PRIMETIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Baked – Premiering Monday, September 3rd at 10pm & 10:30pm – SERIES PREMIERE!

Comedian Tom Papa knows that bread, pastries, sugar and carbs are what makes life a little sweeter … and more savory! From New York to New Orleans, he’s shining a light on how breaking bread — or any baked goods — brings people closer together. Join Tom on his mission to discover what delicious treats are warming hearts and filling bellies across the country.

Premiering Monday, September 3rd at 10pm – “New York: If You Can Bake It There”
Tom Papa heads to New York City to get a slice of the Big Apple’s diverse food scene. At The Doughnut Project, he meets up with his friend, comedian Jim Gaffigan, to make the ultimate New York mashup: a glazed doughnut covered in everything bagel toppings. Then Tom visits Gian Piero Bakery for an Italian-American classic, rainbow cookies, which consist of colorful layers of cake and jam covered in chocolate. At Oda House, Tom falls in love with khachapuri, a boatload of bread brimming with bubbling cheese, eggs and tons of butter. Finally, Bien Cuit’s Chef Zachary Golper gives Tom a master class in baking Old World bread and cheesy croissants.
Premiering Monday, September 3rd at 10:30pm – “Detroit: Doughtown Delights”
Tom Papa takes a trip to Detroit to visit chefs and bakers helping to revitalize Motor City and its food scene. At Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles, a former NFL player serves up decadent, cake-like, red velvet waffles with spicy fried chicken. Sister Pie, a sweet corner bakery, whips up roasted banana chess pie topped with mountains of meringue and crumbled cinnamon cookies. Tom heads to Dearborn, to make amazing Middle Eastern food like fresh-baked pitas filled with roasted lamb and a fine-spun pastry topped with gooey, melted, sweet cheese. At Chene Modern Bakery, Tom learns how to make paczki, the Polish take on a rich, buttery, filled doughnut.
Premiering Monday, September 10th at 10pm – “Boston: The Baked Goods are Coming”
Tom Papa visits the brash and brainy cities of Boston and Cambridge to find their best baked goods. Steps from Harvard, he learns how to make a lobster roll served on a jet black bun at Pagu, and he finds hamburgers and buns that are so decadent that only 18 can be made each night! At Maria’s Pastry Shop, Tom helps bake massive, flaky, cream-filled pastries called lobster tails, and then he heads to Santarpio’s Pizza to bake Italian bread and grill hot Italian sausage. Finally, Tom learns the secret to perfect pie crust from a Harvard-educated baker and helps her craft her take on everyone’s favorite toaster pastry.
Premiering Monday, September 10th at 10:30pm – “Los Angeles: A Toast to Tinseltown”
Tom Papa heads home to sunny Los Angeles to celebrate the city’s baked gems. He stops by Vito’s Pizza, where the crust is so special there’s a bodyguard to protect the dough starter. At the legendary Canter’s Deli, Tom makes a Monte Cristo sandwich stacked with ham, turkey and cheese griddled on fresh-baked challah French toast. At Creme Caramel LA, he samples the glitter-covered meringue known as unicorn poop and learns the secret behind their signature dessert, a psychedelic purple custard crowned in caramel. At East L.A.’s El Gallo Bakery, Tom helps bake Mexican sweet breads with chocolaty sugar crust, and he meets up with two of his baking heroes at Lodge Bread Company to make hearty, rustic bread and L.A.’s trendy treat, avocado toast.
Premiering Monday, September 17th at 10pm – “It’s Always Yummy in Philadelphia”
Tom Papa takes a trip to Philadelphia, where traditional roots run deep at local bakeries. At Termini Brothers, he learns the secret of their creamy, crunchy cannoli, and at Sarcone’s, fourth- and fifth-generation bakers show him how to make savory, Sicilian-style tomato pie in a giant brick oven. Tom stops by Reading Terminal Market for a juicy roast pork sandwich and ooey-gooey sticky buns. Finally, the folks at Federal Donuts take Tom to sweet and savory heaven with funky doughnuts paired with perfectly crispy fried chicken.
Premiering Monday, September 17th at 10:30pm – “New Orleans: Let the Good Times Roll”
Tom Papa bakes and eats his way through New Orleans, a city well-known for indulgence. He starts by making Doberge cake, a Big Easy cult-classic that’s a tower of custard, cake, buttercream and chocolate. Then he heads to Gendusa Bakery to bake French bread for some of the city’s best sandwiches, like the fried shrimp po’ boy at Zimmer’s Seafood. At Cochon Butcher, Tom tries a Cajun pork dog on a pretzel bun, and at SoBou, beignets get a sweet and savory makeover with sweet potato in the batter and coffee ganache glaze on top. Finally, Tom heads to Cafe Reconcile, where they help at-risk kids while serving up warm, gooey slices of bananas Foster bread pudding.

Online, find out where you can taste Tom Papa’s favorite bites. Plus, watch video highlights of the some of the most Instagram-worthy dishes you’ve ever seen. Share your food beauty shots using #Baked.

Beat Bobby Flay
Premiering Thursday, September 6th at 10pm – “Skating By”
Las Vegas chef Nicole Brisson rolls the dice against Chef Adam Greenberg for the chance to beat the house. It’s up to Worst Cooks in America‘s Anne Burrell and TV host Jaymee Sire to play their cards and choose a contender to go all in against Bobby Flay.
Premiering Thursday, September 13th at 10pm – “Feel the Judgment”
The tables are turned when past Beat Bobby Flay judges Christian Petroni and Leah Cohen return to the kitchen to take matters into their own hands. Laura Vitale and Jet Tila judge the judges to deliver the verdict on who will serve Bobby Flay justice.
Premiering Thursday, September 20th at 10pm – “Chop of the Mornin’ To Ya”
There’s expertise in spades when Chopped‘s Amanda Freitag and Laura Vitale arrive in Bobby Flay‘s arena. They’re bringing in the heavy hitters with India native Asif Syed and New York’s own Jordan Frosolone to teach the master a lesson in defeat.
Premiering Thursday, September 27th at 10pm – “Shucking the Competition”
French chefs Laurent Zirotti and Eric Damidot go head to head in the arena, and Food Network‘s Geoffrey Zakarian and Damaris Phillips choose the chef who has what it takes to say au revoir to Bobby Flay.

Online, find out what it takes to Beat Bobby Flay, where Food Network’s own chefs reveal the skills and tactics needed to defeat Bobby. You can also check out behind-the-scenes photos and videos, relive highlights, tour the set and much more. Join the conversation with #BeatBobbyFlay.

Big Food Truck Tip – Premiering Wednesdays at 10pm

Andrew Zimmern travels the United States in search of passionate food truck entrepreneurs who are chasing the American dream of being their own boss and sharing their food with the public. What they don’t know is that Andrew is going to reward one deserving culinary dreamer with $10,000 to help them take their food truck to the next level.

Online, keep up with all the action using #BigFoodTruckTip and see insider photos and highlights. Head to Food Network’s Facebook and Instagram pages all season long to catch behind-the-scenes moments.

Bite Club – Premiering Thursday, September 6th at 9pm – SERIES PREMIERE!

Tyler Florence brings together five of a city’s most talented chefs to battle it out in a restaurant they’ve never cooked in before. Through a game of chance, two of these local chefs become the judges and the other three compete to become the hometown champ. The competing chefs must incorporate secret ingredients into their dishes, and they also have access to whatever else they can find in the restaurant’s kitchen. When five of the hottest chefs from the same city are pitted against each other, the result is fierce competition, explosive rivalry and intense hometown pride in the quest to be named their city’s Bite Club Champ.
Premiering Thursday, September 6th at 9pm – “Alligator Blows into the Windy City”
Tyler Florence brings together five of Chicago’s most acclaimed chefs to compete in an Italian restaurant. The first round throws them for a loop when they’re presented with alligator meat. They take advantage of the kitchen’s powerful pizza oven with the hope of cooking it just right and moving on to the final round that decides the Windy City’s Bite Club Champ.
Premiering Thursday, September 13th at 9pm – “Georgia Peach Lamb Slam”
In Savannah, Tyler Florence brings together five of the city’s best chefs to compete in a modern diner. In the first round, they have to pair local staples like peaches with any other ingredients they can find in the restaurant’s kitchen. In the final round, the remaining chefs encounter rack of lamb for the first time, and they must make use of the traditional diner flattop to cook the meat perfectly and create the best dish possible to become Bite Club Champ.
Premiering Thursday, September 20th at 9pm – “A Wok on the Wild Side”
In a town famous for spicy Southern cooking, Tyler Florence brings together five of Nashville’s best chefs to compete in a modern Chinese restaurant. Creative chops are put to the test with their first-ever experiences using massive woks and steam baskets. In the final round, things get wild when the two remaining chefs must impress the judges by mixing creamy dairy with fiery Asian ingredients to become the city’s Bite Club Champ.
Premiering Thursday, September 27th at 9pm – “Japanese Hibachi Grill Thrills”
Tyler Florence brings together five of the best chefs in Indianapolis to compete outside of their comfort zones in a Japanese hibachi restaurant. Using this unique style of grill for the first time, they’re pushed to the limits with secret ingredients like sweet bourbon and fruity guava paste. In the final round to determine the Bite ClubChamp, the two remaining chefs must combine crawfish tails, Yukon gold potatoes and anything else they can find in the best dish possible.

Online, meet the chefs competing for hometown glory. Plus, watch videos of some of our favorite finds in each city and follow the action on social media using #BiteClub.

Chopped
Premiering Tuesday, September 4th at 9pm – “Whiz Kid Cooks”
Kids who love to cook take over the Chopped Kitchen to prove they are forces to be reckoned with in the culinary world. The young competitors focus on finding creative ways to prepare ground chicken in round one. Both fries and sprouting cauliflower are found in the tricky entrée basket. And not everything goes according to plan when the final two kids take on desserts made from a fermented beverage and a sweet novelty item.
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian
Premiering Tuesday, September 11th at 9pm – “Under the Cuban Sun”
Four chefs with personal connections to Cuba are treated to ingredient baskets filled with a variety of Cuban foods. But which competitor will best represent the country’s cooking traditions? In the appetizer round, butchering a whole fish gives one chef a whole lot of trouble. The chefs are less than thrilled to find a jarred version of a favorite Cuban sauce in the entrée basket, and the two who make it to the dessert round must piece together a culinary puzzle that includes a cocktail and a fruit.
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Maneet Chauhan, David Guas, Chris Santos
Premiering Tuesday, September 18th at 9pm – “Wellington Woes”
The competitors bring their best to the Chopped kitchen to impress judge Martha Stewart. In the appetizer round, they face a modern take on beef Wellington and an iconic canned meat, and one chef’s ambitious plans force him to rush to beat the clock. In the entrée round, Martha is excited to see what the chefs create with one of her favorite ingredients. The final two competitors have the same idea about what to make for dessert, but whose dish will be better?
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Chris Santos, Martha Stewart, Geoffrey Zakarian
Premiering Tuesday, September 25th at 9pm – “Tacos and Tequila”
It’s fiesta time and the chefs are taking on tacos and tequila-themed baskets. Each competitor must make taco-inspired dishes that include a delicious delicacy in the blanco tequila-spiked first round. Two out of the three remaining chefs feel the meat grinder is a must in the second round. Then, a sweet take on taco shells keeps the theme going into the dessert round.
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Jordan Andino, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

Online, get to know the competitors, browse photos of the action, and watch video highlights at FoodNework.com/Chopped. Tell us your ideas for grilling with the mystery basket ingredients using #Chopped.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives & Triple D Nation
Premiering Friday, September 7th at 9pm – “Culinary Journey”
Guy Fieri is hitting the road for on an off-the-chain culinary journey. On the Big Island, a Filipino-Hawaiian mashup is making a name for leaving diners speechless. In Chicago, there’s a Spanish-style spot serving off-the-hook seafood that just might surprise you. And, in Ashland, Oregon, Guy visits a funky joint cooking up incredible Indonesian specialties.
Premiering Friday, September 14th at 9pm – “Triple D Nation: Dough Delights”
Guy Fieri is going downright dough crazy over new recipes from old joints. A noodle shop in Portland, Oregon, is churning out thousands of dumplings a week these days, and a Hawaiian hideaway in Seattle has branched out to serve sweet island treats. Plus, in Jackson, Wyoming, Guy is giving his two cents as he taste-tests new pizzas for an ever-expanding menu.
Premiering Friday, September 21st at 9pm – “From Pork to Pasta”
Guy Fieri is digging into everything from pork to pasta on this trip. In Chicago, Guy stops at a real-deal Italian spot with righteous ravioli and dynamite deep dish. Plus, there’s an authentic Hong Kong barbecue experience served alongside all the classics. And in Spokane, Washington, he visits a local joint with killer culinary, like carnitas fries and a twist on gnocchi.
Premiering Friday, September 28th at 9pm – “Sandwiches, Southern and South of the Border”
This trip, Guy Fieri is diving into sandwiches, Southern eats and south-of-the-border specialties. In Spokane, Washington, there’s a lights-out food truck smoking up real-deal barbecue. In Ashland, Oregon, Guy visits a Mexican joint putting a tasty twist on tamales and crushing their carnitas torta. And in Bozeman, Montana, he stops at a fried chicken haven serving up the bomb bird on the bone and in the bun.

Online, go behind-the-scenes with Guy, check out full recipes and scan the best diners, drive-ins and dives across the country. Hop along for the ride on Twitter with #DDD.

Guy’s Grocery Games
Premiering Wednesday, September 5th at 9pm – “Everything From Scratch”
Making an entire meal from scratch is a challenge, now imagine doing it in only 30 minutes! Four chefs who specialize in scratch cooking take on two grueling rounds, making everything from the bottom up. First, the chefs have to make a sandwich and side incorporating ingredients from Guy Fieri‘s grocery list. Then, in the final round, the chefs have a $20 budget to make their best pasta dish out of practically nothing to win a shopping spree worth up to $20,000.
Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Aaron May, Damaris Phillips, Carl Ruiz
Premiering Wednesday, September 12th at 9pm – “Global Grocery Games”
Four chefs representing cuisines from around the world take on Guy Fieri‘s global-themed games. First, the chefs make their childhood favorite featuring a handpicked ingredient from Guy. Then, they have to make their best rice dish while shopping with a tiny bag. Finally, the remaining two chefs must fuse their native cuisine with their opponent’s for a shot at a shopping spree worth up to $20,000.
Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Brian Malarkey, Aarti Sequeira, Jet Tila
Premiering Wednesday, September 19th at 9pm – “GGG Winners vs. Judges”
Who knows Guy Fieri‘s grocery games the best — the winners or the judges? Three GGG winners team up to take on a trio of Flavortown’s finest judges, Antonia Lofaso, Carl Ruiz and Jet Tila, to see who comes out on top of Guy’s devious games. Before each round, teams must choose one member to compete for an advantage in the next round, and the final game decides which team wins $15,000. First, Guy has them make their best bacon dish using only ingredients that start with a single letter of the alphabet. Then, the chefs have to make an all-American dinner using unlabeled canned goods. Finally, the chefs have to make their signature dish using only one ingredient from each aisle.
Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Richard Blais, Catherine McCord, Justin Warner
Premiering Wednesday, September 26th at 9pm – “First Round Redemption”
Four GGG competitors who previously checked out early return to Flavortown to try their luck again. In each round, Guy Fieri hits them with his Wheel of Redemption, which features the games that the chefs went out on. In order to earn redemption and a shot at up to $20,000, these chefs must face their earlier shortcomings and beat the games — and the competition — once and for all.
Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Carl Ruiz, Aarti Sequeira, Justin Warner

Online, learn more about your favorite judges, see photo highlights and test your knowledge of Flavortown Market. Tell us which games are your favorite using #GroceryGames.

Halloween Baking Championship – Premiering Monday, September 24th at 9pm – SEASON PREMIERE!

The country’s top bakers battle it out to create Halloween’s spookiest and most irresistible treats. From creepy-crawly desserts to towering confections of terror, these bakers must prove their skills to host John Henson and judges Carla Hall, Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young in order to land the $25,000 prize and the title of Halloween Baking Champion!
Premiering Monday, September 24th at 9pm – “Hidden Halloween Horrors”
The competition begins with a deliciously difficult pre-heat as the eight Halloween bakers weave spider web desserts with creatures trapped inside. In the main heat, wily witch hunter host John Henson and judges Carla Hall, Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young challenges the bakers to create melting desserts that reveal a Halloween item inside.

Online, get inspired by photo galleries of the contestants’ tastiest treats and browse the judges’ most-elaborate costumes. Weigh in on the competition and share your own sweet creations on social media using #HalloweenBakingChampionship.

Halloween Wars – Premiering Sunday, September 30th at 9pm – SEASON PREMIERE!

Hosted by Jonathan Bennett, Halloween Wars is back for the most thrilling, chilling and mouth-watering season yet! Six teams each made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master will battle it out as they create frighteningly fun Halloween-themed edible displays that are as scary as they are delicious. Their creations will be judged by award-winning cake decorator Shinmin Li and horror film special effects master Todd Tucker. One team will be eliminated at the end of each episode until the last team standing takes home a grand prize of $50,000.
Premiering Sunday, September 30th at 9pm – “The Boogeyman’s Nightmare”
Six teams, each consisting of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master, dive into the first battle of the season. They have to create mind-blowing and yummy Halloween-themed displays that depict a monstrous creature so scary that it’s the Boogeyman’s greatest nightmare. Actor Sean Gunn of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie franchise joins host Jonathan Bennett and judges Shinmin Li and Todd Tucker.

Plus, don’t miss Halloween Wars specials:

Road to Halloween Wars – Premiering Sunday, September 30th at 8pm – SPECIAL PREMIERE!

Halloween Wars is back with more aspiring Halloween warriors looking to join the battle than ever before! The kitchen is set, the judges are ready. Now all they need are 18 of the best pumpkin carvers and cake and sugar artists in the world. In the weeks and months before they ever set foot in the Halloween Wars kitchen, these gleefully ghoulish geniuses hone their crafts with dreams of victory and a $50,000 grand prize. Follow the Halloween Wars crew as they travel coast to coast — and even out of the country — to find the artists who have what it takes to compete.

Even More Monstrous Scares – Premiering Sunday, September 30th at 10pm – SPECIAL PREMIERE!

Every Halloween for nearly a decade, the world’s greatest pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar artists have joined forces to bring to life the most terrifying Halloween creations imaginable as they compete for a $50,000 Halloween Wars grand prize. It’s time to dig up even more of the creepiest ghosts, scariest witches, wooliest werewolves, yummiest treats and most mind-blowing displays in the history of Halloween Wars.

Online, browse photo galleries of the spookiest creations and meet the teams. Tell us what you think of the competition with #HalloweenWars.

Kids Baking Championship

Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman lead nine talented young bakers through seven weeks of difficult challenges designed to show off techniques and baking chops like gravity-defying cakes and outrageous ice cream sandwiches. One lucky kid baker will walk away with $25,000, a spot in Food Network Magazine and the title of Kid Baking Champion!
Premiering Monday, September 3rd at 9pm – “You’re in the Ballpark”
Thirteen-year-old singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne and her puppet Petunia hang out at the ballpark with Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman while they enjoy their favorite stadium snack of all — popcorn! This buttery treat inspires the Big Bake challenge where the kid bakers are tasked with making over-the-top popcorn desserts.
Premiering Monday, September 10th at 9pm – “Bite-Sized Birthday Party”
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman love birthday parties at the park so they’re taking this inspiration to the Big Bake Challenge. The kid bakers are tasked with creating bite-sized birthday party desserts for an outdoor birthday party and serving them on mini picnic tables!
Premiering Monday, September 17th at 9pm – “Winning Colors” – SEASON FINALE!
Thunder claps and lightning strikes greet the bakers but when the storms pass, a rainbow appears and inspires the final challenge — rainbow cakes! Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman want cakes that have rainbows on the inside and outside. Whoever has the best rainbow cake will win $25,000, a spot in Food Network Magazine and the title of Kids Baking Champion!

Online, fans can join the baking banter using #KidsBakingChampionship, plus they can relive the most creative and adorable moments with video and photo highlights. Go behind-the-scenes with Duff and Valerie and discover more baking tips.

Worst Cooks in America
Premiering Sunday, September 2nd at 9pm – “The Ick Factor”
The kitchen can be a scary place and this week, with the help of Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine, the recruits must learn to face their fears in boot camp. In the Skill Drill, the recruits are forced to expand their palates with some unusual ingredients in a Cake Walk-inspired game that proves to be anything but a cakewalk. Then the recruits get up close and personal with some creatures of the sea, harvesting ink to make fresh squid ink pasta. The brave recruits who conquer their fears will continue on, but those who struggle will be doomed.
Premiering Sunday, September 9th at 9pm – “Piece of Cake”
Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine leave the recruits to their own devices for this week’s Skill Drill, asking them to work in teams to recreate a dish by taste alone. Unbeknownst to the recruits, the chefs secretly watch their every move over CCTV and are shocked by what they see. For the Main Dish Challenge, the recruits have to bake a multi-tiered cake to suit the interests of two very special guest judges: Gesine Prado and Jason Smith. In the end, Anne and Robert must decide which recruits satisfy their sweet tooth, and which ones leave them with a toothache.
Premiering Sunday, September 16th at 9pm – “Duck, Duck…”
With only one more week until the winner is crowned, the final four recruits must start thinking about life after boot camp. For the Skill Drill, the recruits learn their way around a grocery store when boot camp is transformed into “Worst Cooks General Market.” For the Main Dish Challenge, the recruits are reunited with their loved ones and asked to make them a dish to show off their new skills. Anne Burrell and Robert Irvineteach their ducklings how to make duck two ways, a dish sure to impress their nearest and dearest. After, the loved ones taste each of the dishes in a blind taste test, and those that fail to impress risk being eliminated.
Premiering Sunday, September 23rd at 9pm – “Finally the Finale” – SEASON FINALE!
The remaining recruits face off in one last Skill Drill to determine who will compete in the finale. To see how far they have come, the recruits recreate their baseline dishes using all the techniques they have learned since entering boot camp. After, Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine teach their final two recruits how to prepare a three-course, restaurant quality meal. For the final Main Dish Challenge, the two finalists put all their newly learned culinary skills to the test in order to impress a panel of culinary experts. Judges David Burtka, Daphne Oz and Melba Wilson taste the recruits’ dishes in a blind taste test and determine the winner of the $25,000 prize.

Online, check out more from culinary boot camp and browse photo highlights, watch funny videos and catch behind-the-scenes moments. Who’s your best of the worst? Use #WorstCooks to weigh in.

DAYTIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Let’s Eat – Premiering Sundays at 11am

Let’s Eat is a celebration of all things food with each half-hour episode action-packed and accompanying digital content! From cooking up flavorful dishes to learning the secrets behind the most popular restaurants and food fads, hosts Brandi Milloy, Stuart O’Keeffe and Jamika Pessoa break it all down with delectable recipes, simple tips and tricks, and special guests. The fun doesn’t stop at the end of each episode. Food Network’s Facebook and Instagram pages will introduce followers to the hosts in a series of original behind-the-scenes clips, where they will share their insider takes on the latest trending food debates, so fans can take Let’s Eat on the go!

Online, access all the recipes from the hosts, collect their culinary hacks, browse behind-the-scenes photos and videos plus much more. Weigh in on your favorites with #LetsEat.

The Kitchen – Premiering Saturdays at 11am

Spend a fun and food-filled morning in The Kitchen with a group of talented food experts, hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian, who bring fun conversation and delicious recipes into your kitchen every week. From simple supper ideas to the latest food trends, to the “Cookbook Club,” we’ll cover all things fun in food. Pull up a stool at the counter and join us in The Kitchen. Everybody knows every great party ends up in The Kitchen!
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 11am – “Last Call for Summer”
The Kitchen is savoring one last bite of the flavors of the summer, starting with Katie Lee‘s French Onion Burgerand Jeff Mauro‘s Whole BBQ’d Cauliflower. Food writer Alison Roman bakes Pistachio-Plum Crisp, and then Katie throws an Ice Cream Party. Geoffrey Zakarian and Sunny Anderson team up for a hot dog duo with his Spiralized Pineapple Relish Hot Dog and her Jalapeno Popper Dog. Finally, summer finishes off with Geoffrey’s Bacon Wrapped Pineapple and Sparkling Pineapple Punch.
Premiering Saturday, September 8th at 11am – “Freshen Up Your Favorites”
The Kitchen is stirring up weeknight favorite recipes, like Geoffrey Zakarian‘s Mediterranean Steak and Potatoes. Jeff Mauro steps up the classic red sauce routine with a One Pot Super Easy Fusilli, and cookbook author Gaby Dalkin takes over taco night with a Taco Skillet Bake. Sunny Anderson spices up chicken and rice with some Grilled Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs and Rice, and Katie Lee adds a surprise to her dessert with Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. Finally, the hosts predict the coolest items to freshen up the freezer.
Premiering Saturday, September 15th at 11am – “Supper in a Snap”
The Kitchen has quick and easy meals tailor-made for a busy schedule, like Sunny Anderson‘s Garlic Knots and Easy Pasta Bake and Katie Lee‘s Curried Shrimp and Corn Chowder. Vegetable side dishes get amped up with Geoffrey Zakarian‘s Honey-Miso Sauce and Jeff Mauro‘s Romesco Sauce. Food blogger Deb Perelman drops by to whip up a Smoky Sheet Pan Chicken with Cauliflower, and then the hosts throw a German Pub Party. Finally, Katie and Geoffrey go head-to-head in a Dessert Dash.

Online, access all the co-hosts’ cooking short-cuts, recipes and tips. Whether you need menu inspiration for an upcoming party or want to remake the ingredients already stowed in your pantry, FoodNetwork.com has you covered. Also, bookmark new recipes and advice, browse behind-the-scenes photos, take audience polls and much more. Join the conversation in #TheKitchen.

The Pioneer Woman

Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 10am – “To the Nth”
Ree Drummond is taking some of her favorite recipes over the top! Her Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers are beer-battered and served with Cilantro Lime Cream and her Grilled French Toast is finished with Grilled Strawberries and a fabulous range of epic toppings. Then two fast food favorites star in a spectacular Fried Chicken Pizza with Slaw and a freaktastic Funnel Cake Sundae gets piled high with the good stuff.
Premiering Saturday, September 8th at 10am – “Celebrating Nan”
Ree Drummond and her family are mourning the loss of Ladd’s mother so she begins preparing lunch while the family works on tidying the ranch cemetery. There’s a build-your-own BLT Bar — Nan’s all-time favorite where the ‘T’ is an Heirloom Tomato — Watermelon Salad with Feta, Homemade Mayo and Quick Pickles just like Nan’s mom taught her how to make. On the side, there’s a Skillet Corn Casserole made from Nan’s classic recipe and Nan’s Blackberry Cobbler is for dessert.
Premiering Saturday, September 15th at 10am – “One-Pot Wonders”
Ree Drummond cuts down on the cleanup with four one-pot recipes. The non-stick skillet is perfect for Breakfast Hash with fried eggs and a multi-pasta pot is all you need for Loaded Veggie Pasta. A Dutch oven is the ideal choice for making Sweet Heat Chicken Thighs — an incredibly easy all-in-one super supper. Finally, an old favorite gets a new role for a Shortcut Cast Iron Pizza that’s off-the-scale delicious.
Premiering Sunday, September 16th at 10:30am – “Best of 16-Minute: Chicken Dinners”
Ree Drummond is handpicking three of her best 16-minute chicken dinners from over the years, all with an Italian vibe. Lighter Chicken Parmesan has all the yumminess of the classic dish, and her Pepperoni Chicken is absolutely unbeatable fast food for Todd and his friend — and it’s even better when they pitch in to help make it. Then Ree makes Chicken Piccata and decadent Buttery Lemon Noodles.
Premiering Saturday, September 22nd at 10am – “Father and Daughter”
Ree Drummond is busy working on a mom-made lunch for her father-daughter duo on the farm. Her menu includes a classic Cowboy Quiche, Paige’s favorite Italian Salad, some very green, cold and delicious Honeydew Melon Gazpacho and a berry-tastic Raspberry Lemonade Freezer Pie.
Premiering Saturday, September 29th at 10am – “College Rivals”
Ree Drummond shares awesome football food inspired by her college rival daughters. She’s aiming for a Texas touchdown with Lone Star Fries — a dream-team mashup of nachos and double-fried potatoes with Texas Baked Bean Dip. Then there’s an Arkansas University mascot-inspired duo featuring crowd-pleasing Honey Ham Sandwiches and Pig Pickin’ Cake.

Online, find all Ree’s recipes, watch exclusive video tours of the Drummond ranch and town, peek inside her kitchen and watch full episodes. Join the conversation with #PioneerWoman.

Trisha’s Southern Kitchen
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 10:30am – “Family Reunion”
After being on the road performing for more than three years, Trisha Yearwood is ready to spend some time with her family. She throws a big family reunion to catch up with everyone and share some great food. Her menu includes Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette, Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburgers and Crispy Onion Blossoms. The day ends with Chocolate Cherry Icebox Cake for dessert and the family gathered for a song.
Premiering Saturday, September 8th at 10:30am – “Afternoon Escape”
Trisha Yearwood plans a fun day for her friends by taking them to an escape room! But first, they fuel up with Coconut Vodka Cocktails, Cornbread Panzanella, Roasted Cajun Nuts and Oven Beer Can Chicken. Will Trisha and her friends ever escape and get their dessert of No Fuss Cocoa Mousse? Or will they be trapped forever?
Premiering Saturday, September 15th at 10:30am – “Stargazing”
Growing up, Trisha Yearwood‘s mom would wake up Trisha and her sister, Beth, in the middle of the night to stargaze in their cow pasture. With this memory in mind, Trisha and Beth spend the afternoon making a quick and easy dinner of Bacon Wrapped Dried Apricots, Grilled Garlic Caesar Salad and Grilled Summer Veggie Pasta. After a little Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake Parfait for dessert, they head outside to watch Mother Nature’s stunning spectacle.
Premiering Saturday, September 22nd at 10:30am – “Love for Loveless Cafe”
One of Trisha Yearwood‘s favorite spots in Nashville is The Loveless Cafe. She spends the day putting a spin on her favorite dishes from the restaurant with recipes like Cheesy Angel Biscuits, Cornbread Crusted Fried Pork Chops and Buttermilk Chess Pie with Georgia Peach Topping. She invites her friends Callie and Bryan to sip Over the Lemon Basil Moon drinks and share the love.
Premiering Saturday, September 29th at 10:30am – “Harlem Globetrotters”
Trisha Yearwood and her friend, Glenda, welcome a trio of Harlem Globetrotters — Hoops, Bull and Moose — for lunch in exchange for some famous Globetrotter trick lessons. Trisha’s concession-style menu includes Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Grilled Corn on a Stick, Smothered Chicken Waffle Sandwiches and Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Online, find all Trisha’s southern-style recipes, watch highlights from the show, tour her Nashville kitchen and go behind the scenes. Join the conversation on Twitter using #SouthernKitchen

THEMED WEEKENDS

Labor Day Grilling/BBQ Weekend – Saturday, September 1st 7am-1pm & Sunday, September 2nd 7am-2pm

The barbecue and grilling finale of the summer season has arrived and Food Network brings the best tips to the table. Premiere episodes include
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 10am – The Pioneer Woman – “To the Nth”
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 10:30am – Trisha’s Southern Kitchen -“Family Reunion”
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 11am – The Kitchen – “Last Call for Summer”
Premiering Sunday, September 2nd at 11am – Let’s Eat

Quick & Easy Weekend – Saturday, September 15th 7am-1pm and Sunday, September 16th 7am-2pm

Join Food Network’s cooking experts for a full weekend of hints, tip and tricks for saving time in the kitchen. Premiere episodes include:
Premiering Saturday, September 15th at 10am – The Pioneer Woman – “One-Pot Wonders”
Premiering Saturday, September 16th at 10:30am – Trisha’s Southern Kitchen – “Stargazing”
Premiering Saturday, September 16th at 11am – The Kitchen – “Freshen Up Your Favorites”
Premiering Sunday, September 15th at 11am – Let’s Eat

Tailgate Weekend – Saturday, September 29th 7am-1pm and Sunday, September 30th 7am-2pm

There is only one way to plan your next blowout tailgate party and it’s with the help of your favorite Food Network chefs. Premiere episodes include:
Premiering Saturday, September 15th at 10am – The Pioneer Woman – “College Rivals”
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 10:30am – Trisha’s Southern Kitchen – “Harlem Globetrotters”
Premiering Saturday, September 1st at 11am – The Kitchen – “Summer in a Snap”
Premiering Sunday, September 2nd at 11am – Let’s Eat

DIGITAL CONTENT

Fall Entertaining Guide

Entertain with ease this fall with Food Network chefs’ best dinner-party recipes using comforting fall ingredients, including Alex Guarnaschelli‘s Apple Crisp and Alton Brown‘s Baked Apples. Also check out new Fall grilling recipes Smoked Apple Cobbler and Orange Peel Campfire Brownies.

Fall Produce Guide

Apples, butternut and acorn squash, pears, carrots and cauliflower are in season! Check out FoodNetwork.com’s guide to find the best recipes and tips for using up in-season produce.

Family & Kids

Check out FoodNetwork.com’s kid-friendly weeknight dinners, recipes kids can make, family weekends, snacks, back to school and more.

Labor Day

Savor the end of summer with an all-star Food Network potluck, plus steaks, burgers on the grill and fruit crumbles.

Back to School

Everyone knows a home cook’s toughest critics are the kids. So FoodNetwork.com is going back to basics with Back to School fare that’s simple, wholesome and 100% kid-approved! Food Network’s top talent share healthy, hearty meals to make the morning fuel-up fun, like open-faced banana cinnamon toasts, egg-in-a-hole, and spiced apple cider muffins.

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