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All times are Eastern.
+Sunday+
7:00 AM Rachael Ray's Week in a Day
Budget Minded
Host: Rachael Ray
The only thing better than a meal that saves time is a meal that saves money, and Rachael Ray is here to show you a week's worth of meals that do both! It's five budget-friendly dishes that you can make in a single day! Dish one is Parsnip and Potato Soup, dish two is Baked Beans and Knockwurst. For dish three, it's Bean Ragu With Linguini, dish four is a killer Chicken and Green Bean Soup With Tarragon and dish five is Croque Monsieur Pie, a bubbly cheesy casserole you don't want to miss!
8:00 AM Barefoot Contessa
Eat Like a Local
Host: Ina Garten
After making Tomato Crostini and Whipped Feta for lunch, Ina learns the secrets of Thomas Keller's Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Thyme Roasted Marcona Almonds are the perfect snack for Cocktail Time, but will Ina have mixologist Jon Gasparini's Napa Spritz or Basil Gimlet?
8:30 AM Heartland Table
On the Ice
Host: Amy Thielen
In Northern Minnesota, where Amy Thielen and her family lives, locals learn to live with snow and ice from December through late spring. Today's menu combats the fierce temperatures, starting with buttery Monkfish Almondine, Chestnut-Wild Rice Pilaf, Cast Iron Curried Carrots and Vintage Toffee Bars.
9:00 AM The Pioneer Woman
Horsing Around
Host: Ree Drummond
It's time to saddle up for a big day of horse riding on the ranch. Ree's handing out Granola Bars to the kids as they set off on horse back for a riding lesson with Josh and his uncle Lee. To say thank you, Ree's making a care package for Lee with a seriously good homemade ready-meal, Sloppy Joes and a tasty Carrot Cake for dessert.
9:30 AM Trisha's Southern Kitchen
Movie Night
Host: Trisha Yearwood
Trisha, along with her sister Beth and friend Karri, prepare a feast in homage to their favorite movie, Steel Magnolias. Taking their menu from food found in the film, they make Jalapeno Poppers, Low Country Boil and Red Velvet Cake with Grey Cream Cheese Frosting.
10:00 AM Daphne Dishes
Comfort for a Friend
Daphne invites her friend, actress Molly Culver, over for a welcome home dinner. For the main dish, Daphne makes Pan-Roasted Chicken With a Creamy Mustard Sauce. She's also making comforting Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, plus incredible crispy Brussels Sprouts and a classic Brogdon family dessert, Cafe Bengali.
10:30 AM Giada at Home
Friends for Lunch
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis's daughter, Jade, has invited some friends over for an after-school lunch, so Giada is whipping up a fun kid-friendly menu with a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Creamy Cucumber Salad and Fluffy Chocolate Peanut Butter Sundaes.
11:00 AM Guy's Big Bite
Guy's German Grill
Host: Guy Fieri
Whatever the weather, Guy Fieri loves to grill. Join Guy as he shares tips and stories about grilling, while preparing mouthwatering recipes like Grilled Beer Brats With Peppers and Onions, Grilled Apple and Cabbage Sauerkraut and Herbed Spaetzle.
11:30 AM The Pioneer Woman
Shakespeare Movie Night
Host: Ree Drummond
Ree's hosting a movie night for her daughter's classmates and preparing a Roman-inspired menu to accompany Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Steaming pans of Supreme Pizza Lasagna, crisp Julius Caesar Salad and Neapolitan Ice Cream comprise the perfect feast before a tale of Roman intrigue and assassination.
12:00 PM Southern at Heart
Bourbon, Bacon, Boots Up!
Damaris Phillips prepares a Kentucky-inspired meal to share with her friend, Nikki, before the two take in all of Damaris's favorite downtown attractions. On the menu are Kentucky BLTs topped with a Bourbon Tomato Aioli, served up alongside a bright, flavorful Stewed Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad. For dessert, a Grilled Peach and Bourbon Crisp.
12:30 PM Farmhouse Rules
Jam-Packed Meal
Nancy Fuller is visiting her friend Beth to taste and pick up some of her famous jams! Then she takes them back in the kitchen to put her Farmhouse Rules to the test, using them in her recipes, making Sage-Rubbed Chicken with Peach Jam Glaze, Spinach Salad, Roasted Turnips, and Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Parfait with Frozen Yogurt and Toasted Walnut Brittle!
2:00 PM Chopped
Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi
Host: Ted Allen
3:00 PM Chopped
Amateurs' Brawl
Host: Ted Allen
Four fearless home cooks put their pride on the line in the Chopped Kitchen. In the first basket, this group of awesome amateurs must transform spinach vinaigrette and chicken truffle sausages. Then in the entree round, will the chefs endeavor to be wildly creative with wild boar roast? And the finalists utilize some interesting techniques to makes something new from marshmallow chocolate cookies.
4:00 PM Chopped
First Responders
Host: Ted Allen
Police officers and paramedics with culinary chops are in the Chopped Kitchen. In the first round, the contestants respond to a basket with hummus chips and ground bison. In the second round, they must jump into action and figure out how to make fiery jawbreakers work with rotisserie chicken. And angel food cake in the final basket is apropos.
5:00 PM Chopped
Fabulous Baker Boys
Host: Ted Allen
You can put all your bread on a bet that a baker is going to take the $10,000 prize in this competition. In the first round, the competitors must bake focaccia and figure out how to make a rich fish work with rice pudding. The ingredients in the second basket strongly hint at a particular recipe: Is it a trap? The two bakers to make it to the dessert round consider themselves lucky, until they are stymied by an alarming candied ingredient.
6:00 PM All-Star Academy
The Finale
Three home cooks remain, with one last chance to win the $50,000 grand prize! The cooks must make it through three intense rounds of culinary challenges, all representing a meal in the life of your typical home cook; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, the contestants will get to cook side-by-side with their world-class mentor!
7:00 PM Guy's Grocery Games
James Beard Nominees on Triple G
Host: Guy Fieri
Four James Beard-nominated chefs use their exceptional culinary skills to make an hors d'oeuvre featuring instant ramen noodles. Then, these high-end chefs have to make a five star seafood dinner with a ridiculously low budget. The finalists learn that creating a dish featuring one ingredient, prepared two different ways, using items from three aisles, is not as easy as 1, 2, 3. The winner is awarded up to $20,000 in the Triple G Shopping Spree.
8:00 PM Guy's Grocery Games
Battle America!
Host: Guy Fieri
Chefs from four distinct American regions vie for culinary supremacy. First up, turning a hometown hit into a homerun when you only get five ingredients. Next, it's sink or swim when chefs make a seafood supper using nothing but frozen food. Then, how do you prepare one protein two different ways when you can only use items from three aisles? The winning chef wins bragging rights for his region plus big bucks in the Shopping Spree worth up to $20,000.
9:00 PM Spring Baking Championship
Spring Bounty
Eight of America's best bakers are ready to prove their skills in the first two challenges of the Spring Baking Championship. First, they'll have to make their best flower-inspired cupcake and in the main heat challenge, they must use farm-fresh ingredients to win over the judges with their most impressive upside-down cake.
10:00 PM Cutthroat Kitchen
Evilicious: Frying First Class
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to make stir-fry while sitting in airline seats. Then, two chefs have to work as good neighbors to make chicken fried steak. Finally, one chef has to shop for their cobbler ingredients blindfolded.
11:00 PM Cutthroat Kitchen
Who Tarted?
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to dig for clams in a clam bed to make a dish that impresses special guest judge, Valerie Bertinelli. One chef has to make turkey burgers while wearing arm weights. Finally, one chef has to make a fruit tart with vegetables that are actually fruits.
12:00 AM Spring Baking Championship
Spring Bounty
Eight of America's best bakers are ready to prove their skills in the first two challenges of the Spring Baking Championship. First, they'll have to make their best flower-inspired cupcake and in the main heat challenge, they must use farm-fresh ingredients to win over the judges with their most impressive upside-down cake.
1:00 AM Cutthroat Kitchen
Evilicious: Frying First Class
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to make stir-fry while sitting in airline seats. Then, two chefs have to work as good neighbors to make chicken fried steak. Finally, one chef has to shop for their cobbler ingredients blindfolded.
2:00 AM Cutthroat Kitchen
Who Tarted?
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to dig for clams in a clam bed to make a dish that impresses special guest judge, Valerie Bertinelli. One chef has to make turkey burgers while wearing arm weights. Finally, one chef has to make a fruit tart with vegetables that are actually fruits.
3:00 AM Guy's Grocery Games
Battle America!
Host: Guy Fieri
Chefs from four distinct American regions vie for culinary supremacy. First up, turning a hometown hit into a homerun when you only get five ingredients. Next, it's sink or swim when chefs make a seafood supper using nothing but frozen food. Then, how do you prepare one protein two different ways when you can only use items from three aisles? The winning chef wins bragging rights for his region plus big bucks in the Shopping Spree worth up to $20,000.
+Monday+
9:30 AM Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics
Bobby's Basics: New Grilling Classics
Host: Bobby Flay
10:00 AM Sandwich King
Dixie Delights
Host: Jeff Mauro
The po' boy is one of the greatest members of the sandwich pantheon, and Jeff Mauro knows exactly where to find the real deal in Chicago, so he heads to Poor Phil's to get up close and personal with their blackened catfish po' boy, then heads back to his own kitchen to whip up some down home classics of his own. He stuffs fat shrimp, battered and fried, into a crusty roll slathered with remoulade for his tangy authentic Shrimp Po' Boy, and pairs them with the cheesiest grits you've ever tasted. Then he finishes his tour below the Mason-Dixon with spicy Louisiana Hot Sauce Chicken Sandwich With Cajun Ranch Dressing. It's a show full of sandwiches that'll bring out the Southerner in everyone!
10:30 AM Rewrapped
Now Krimpet! Krimpet Good!
In this episode of Rewrapped, contestants must take on the spongy and sweet icing goodness of the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet. During the Recreate Challenge, one contestant runs into a "sticky" problem with the icing. When the competitors move on to the Innovate Challenge, will one contestant's Butterscotch Krimpet Chicken and Waffles idea pan out? You'll have to tune in to Rewrapped to find out!
11:00 AM Cupcake Wars
Cupcakes on Parade
'Tis the season for cupcakes as four bakers compete for the opportunity to serve their cupcakes at a VIP party for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade in Chicago.
12:00 PM Chopped
A Nori Story
Host: Ted Allen
1:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
Kitchen Confessional: Dinner Through the Decades
Host: Ree Drummond
Ree Drummond is confessing all about her life on a plate, from a fabulous retro Beef Stroganoff that she loved as a child of the 70s to the Pasta ai Quattro Formaggi that defined her student life in Los Angeles. She's also spilling the beans on the crisp Chicken Nuggets she's been making since becoming a mom and the fantastic Coconut Curry Shrimp that's a real favorite today.
1:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Fruit All Ways
Host: Ina Garten
Sweet and savory, this is fruit all the way and anything goes. Ina is pushing the fruit boundaries by shaking up the classics, getting the scoop on fruit desserts like French Nougatine from local Chef Laura Donnelly and finding interesting new ways to cook with fruit, with Wild Rice Salad and Apple Chutney.
2:00 PM Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
The Secret to Seared Cod with Blood Orange Glaze
Host: Anne Burrell
Chef Anne Burrell proves with a few tips and tricks, healthy meals can be delicious and satisfying. Her Seared Cod with Blood Orange Glaze is vibrant alonside fresh Blood Orange and Red Onion Salad. Israeli Couscous with Celery, Scallions and Cranberries adds bulk to the meal, not your waistline. Crispy Kale is an addicitive snack any time of day. Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
2:30 PM 30 Minute Meals
Big Bold BLD
Host: Rachael Ray
Big bold flavors highlight a meal that's perfect for any night of the week...or one of those mornings after a big night out. Hot Italian Sausage; Peasant Bread with Chili Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers and Eggs; Bacon and Green Beans.
3:00 PM Giada at Home
Big Game
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada and Todd have friends over to watch the big game. Giada serves up a playful menu in the backyard.
3:30 PM Giada at Home
Friends for Lunch
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis's daughter, Jade, has invited some friends over for an after-school lunch, so Giada is whipping up a fun kid-friendly menu with a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Creamy Cucumber Salad and Fluffy Chocolate Peanut Butter Sundaes.
4:00 PM Barefoot Contessa
Eat Like a Local
Host: Ina Garten
After making Tomato Crostini and Whipped Feta for lunch, Ina learns the secrets of Thomas Keller's Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Thyme Roasted Marcona Almonds are the perfect snack for Cocktail Time, but will Ina have mixologist Jon Gasparini's Napa Spritz or Basil Gimlet?
4:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Perfect Dinner Party
Host: Ina Garten
It's back to basics on how to throw the perfect dinner party. The secret is a meal in three acts with a perfect candy happy ending. To start, easy store-bought appetizers, then Bay Scallop Gratins and to end, two delicious homemade candies: White Chocolate Bark and Fleur De Sel Caramels.
5:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
Breakfast for Dinner
Host: Ree Drummond
Ree Drummond's putting a breakfast spin on four dinners starting with sensational Sausage Kale Strata, a real make-ahead wonder. Wild Rice Pancakes get flipped to dinnertime for the girls, while the boys enjoy Breakfast Quesadillas, packed full of bacon and eggs, and for herself, Potato Hash with a fried egg makes a super supper.
5:30 PM Farmhouse Rules
Jam-Packed Meal
Nancy Fuller is visiting her friend Beth to taste and pick up some of her famous jams! Then she takes them back in the kitchen to put her Farmhouse Rules to the test, using them in her recipes, making Sage-Rubbed Chicken with Peach Jam Glaze, Spinach Salad, Roasted Turnips, and Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Parfait with Frozen Yogurt and Toasted Walnut Brittle!
6:00 PM Guy's Grocery Games
Bold Tastes and Big Laughs
Host: Guy Fieri
It's a night of memorable characters and mouthwatering food in the market. Chefs have to spellcheck the ingredients for breakfast when Guy Fieri plays ABC. Next, competitors keep their eye on the ounces when they're forced to weigh their steakhouse dinner. Then, our last two chefs mix luxury ingredients with low-priced fare in a funny and unforgettable finale.
7:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Comfort Food Classics
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri travels the whole country for homemade comfort food: In Charlotte, N.C., a neighborhood favorite doing chicken and dumplings; in Providence, a diner doing a local classic called a Johnnycake. And in San Jose, Calif., a garage turned restaurant making burgers, ketchup, and fries from scratch.
7:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Timeless
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's rolling out for some timeless traditions. In Cambridge, Mass., a Greek joint where two brothers are serving the same spit-roasted lamb they loved growing up. In Nashville, a Cajun joint doing a classic bayou crawfish boil with house smoked sausage. And in Silver Spring, Md., a 19th century post office turned restaurant cranking out American standards like corndogs and chicken 'n waffles.
8:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Bringin' It Home
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy visits local joints doing favorites from someplace else. In Kenwood, Calif., a family restaurant cooking up homemade, Tuscan-style Italian. In Charlotte, N.C., a neighborhood favorite serving California fish tacos. And in Honolulu, the local bar turned Irish pub where the stout's poured right and the Shepherd's Pie is scratch-made.
8:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Home And Away
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri tries out favorites from around the corner and around the globe. In Chicago, a Peruvian joint serving classic lomo saltado (sauteed rib eye with French fries mixed right in) and beef heart; in Oklahoma City, a local institution where the bread's baked fresh daily and the schnitzel's done like back in Germany; and in South Buffalo, N.Y., a pub making the home town favorite, a sandwich called "beef on weck."
9:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Big Time Bites
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's rolling up to some joints pullin' out all the stops. In New York's East Village, the neighborhood spot plating up a standout burger worthy of a four star review. In Eureka, Calif., the popular hangout servin' up all kinds of local favorites fired up in the righteous oven, from roasted oysters to wild mushroom cobbler. And in Ridgewood, N.Y., the rocking Vietnamese joint in an obscure industrial park kickin' out authentic dishes like banh xeo and suon nuong xa.
9:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
To Bakersfield and Beyond
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's giving some love to a little town with a lot of flavor. In Bakersfield, Calif., the landmark Basque spot serving a four-course meal including outrageous oxtail and garlic fried chicken. Across town, the Greek place cooking up authentic specialties like cabbage dolmades and braised beef over pasta. And west of town in Taft, Calif., the funky Asian joint dishing out killer pad Thai and a favorite called tom yum kung.
11:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Kickin' It in Key West
Host: Guy Fieri
11:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Streamlined Sammies
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's pullin' right up to the window and digging in. In Austin, Texas, the tiny trailer serving up scratch-made sammies to customers on the street and in the bar next door. In Minneapolis, a food truck cranks out fresh lobster rolls that do double duty in a dive bar. And in Dallas, a side-of-the-road joint focuses on one thing only: burgers.
12:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Big Time Bites
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's rolling up to some joints pullin' out all the stops. In New York's East Village, the neighborhood spot plating up a standout burger worthy of a four star review. In Eureka, Calif., the popular hangout servin' up all kinds of local favorites fired up in the righteous oven, from roasted oysters to wild mushroom cobbler. And in Ridgewood, N.Y., the rocking Vietnamese joint in an obscure industrial park kickin' out authentic dishes like banh xeo and suon nuong xa.
12:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
To Bakersfield and Beyond
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's giving some love to a little town with a lot of flavor. In Bakersfield, Calif., the landmark Basque spot serving a four-course meal including outrageous oxtail and garlic fried chicken. Across town, the Greek place cooking up authentic specialties like cabbage dolmades and braised beef over pasta. And west of town in Taft, Calif., the funky Asian joint dishing out killer pad Thai and a favorite called tom yum kung.
2:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Kickin' It in Key West
Host: Guy Fieri
2:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Streamlined Sammies
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's pullin' right up to the window and digging in. In Austin, Texas, the tiny trailer serving up scratch-made sammies to customers on the street and in the bar next door. In Minneapolis, a food truck cranks out fresh lobster rolls that do double duty in a dive bar. And in Dallas, a side-of-the-road joint focuses on one thing only: burgers.
3:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Bringin' It Home
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy visits local joints doing favorites from someplace else. In Kenwood, Calif., a family restaurant cooking up homemade, Tuscan-style Italian. In Charlotte, N.C., a neighborhood favorite serving California fish tacos. And in Honolulu, the local bar turned Irish pub where the stout's poured right and the Shepherd's Pie is scratch-made.
3:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Home And Away
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri tries out favorites from around the corner and around the globe. In Chicago, a Peruvian joint serving classic lomo saltado (sauteed rib eye with French fries mixed right in) and beef heart; in Oklahoma City, a local institution where the bread's baked fresh daily and the schnitzel's done like back in Germany; and in South Buffalo, N.Y., a pub making the home town favorite, a sandwich called "beef on weck."
4:00 AM Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell
Mediterranean Madness
Host: Anne Burrell
The owner of Tapenade, a chic Mediterranean hot spot in Los Angeles struggles to keep up with his growing clientele and seeks a Chef de Cuisine to run his busy kitchen.
+Tuesday+
9:30 AM Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics
Fresh and Fit Grilling
Host: Bobby Flay
Always keeping health and fitness in mind, Bobby Flay creates a menu for the barbecue that's delicious and guilt-free. This fresh and fit menu includes Grilled Trout With Grilled Radicchio and Orange-Almond Vinaigrette, Grilled Tuna With Grilled Ratatouille Couscous With Deconstructed Pesto, Fresh Peach and Tomato Salad With Sweet Southern Dressing, Pecans and Farmer's Cheese and to drink, a refreshing White Peach Iced Tea cocktail!
10:00 AM Alex's Day Off
Dinner with Friends
Host: Alex Guarnaschelli
Making dinner for a group of friends doesn't have to sap you of all your time and energy. Alex shows how pork tenderloin with "built in" vegetables can be quick and delicious. Gooey cheese sandwiches, a wilted bourbon salad, and a simple, but beautiful pear dessert finish the meal perfectly.
10:30 AM Mexican Made Easy
Cinco de Mayo
Host: Marcela Valladolid
Marcela and Margaritas? That's right, it's Cinco de Mayo! To kick off the party, Marcela's making a delicious Spiced Chicken coated in a luxurious Chocolate Pasilla Sauce. Then, a dish best made with extra sets of hands -- cheesy Tamales stuffed with Kale. Good thing she has friends coming over! Next, Marcela fries up the perfect party food to be passed around: Chorizo and Potato Flautas. Let's not forget the cocktail! As the guests mingle, Marcela mixes a Cucumber and Strawberry Margarita that is sure to get the masses cheering!
11:00 AM Cupcake Wars
Aloha Cupcakes
Four bakers will have to "lei" it all on the line if they want to win the chance to serve their cupcakes at the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in Oahu.
12:00 PM Chopped
Tapas Time
Host: Ted Allen
Time to shake things up in a big/small way as the chefs find out that this competition has a tapas theme. In the first round, the baskets contain some beautiful Spanish ingredients, including gazpacho. In the entree round, one chef makes an alarming choice after accidentally starting a small fire. And the two competitors who move on to the dessert round, featuring catalan creme, try to make mini creations bursting with flavor.
1:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
Family Favorites
Host: Ree Drummond
Ladd and the kids have been up since first light shipping cattle, and Ree's rustling up a rib-sticking lunch of the kids' favorite foods. For Bryce, Salisbury Steak in tasty gravy. For Alex, Fettuccine Alfredo, and delicious sauteed sweet Peas and Carrots for Paige. Last but not least, for Todd, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie it is. For a fun finale everyone has to guess which dish has their name on it -- will they get it right?
1:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Cooking with Wine
Host: Ina Garten
Ina reveals the secrets of cooking with wine with recipes for Beef Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Fresh Raspberry Gratins, and gets the low down on cheese and wine pairings from her friend and wine expert Martine Warner. Then Ina is tackling everyone's wine questions in Ask Ina.
2:00 PM Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
Secret to Wild Boar Ragu
Host: Anne Burrell
Chef Anne Burrell shows how to stir up a stress-free pasta dinner entirely from scratch. Wild Boar Ragu is rich and satisfying, the perfect chunky sauce to cling to her lovingly homemade Pappardelle pasta ribbons. Make the Italian experience complete with a glass of Chianti wine.
2:30 PM 30 Minute Meals
Lively and Light
Host: Rachael Ray
A light and elegant supper that'll soothe your mind, body and soul in less than 30 minutes. Sliced Poached Chicken With Light And Lemony Gravy; Egg Pasta With Leeks.
3:00 PM Giada at Home
Giada's Kidz Kitchen
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada spends an afternoon teaching kids how to cook a simple meal at a local cooking school.
3:30 PM Giada at Home
Girls Rock
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis and a few of her girlfriends take a rock-climbing lesson at Point Dume outside of Malibu. Giada makes a picnic that includes an Israeli Couscous Salad, Chicken and Honey Mustard Pinwheels and Fig, Almond and Orange Bars for everyone to enjoy after a great day on the rocks.
4:00 PM Barefoot Contessa
Good Stuff
Host: Ina Garten
For lunch alfresco, Ina's made Roasted Asparagus and Proscuitto With Easy Hollondaise. Then there's a date with Tyler Florence, who's sharing the secret making a perfectly cooked Porterhouse Steak. Then she's heading to San Francisco to shop for everything she needs for a sunset picnic with Jeffrey.
4:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Chicken Story
Host: Ina Garten
It all starts with one lemon and garlic roast chicken served with baby leaf with crispy bacon and parmesan salad which lives on to become chicken stock and chicken tabbouleh salad. Ina invites her garden designer friend to decorate the garden.
5:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
16 Minute Meals Around the World Host: Ree Drummond
Ree Drummond is going around the world with 16-minute meals. First stop is India with Easy Mulligatawny Soup for sharing with a friend. Then, for a solo meal, Thai Beef With Peppers. For dinner with the family, it's off to Italy for Chicken Piccata and delicious Buttery Lemon Parsley Noodles.
5:30 PM Trisha's Southern Kitchen
Comfort to the Max
Host: Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood brings comfort to the next level, as she and her sister, Beth, cook up some of their most indulgent comfort food dishes; like Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk Chive Dressing, Cowboy Lasagna, and Venita's Chocolate Chip Cookies. After the food is prepared, they change into their pajamas and hop back into bed to eat this incredible feast, creating the ultimate day of comfort.
6:00 PM Chopped
Belly Dance!
Host: Ted Allen
When the chefs confront the first basket, their degrees of expertise with tuna belly comes into play. Lamb top round is round two's mystery protein, and it's a mystery whose dish the judges like least, until the cloche is lifted. With cayenne pepper and canned pumpkin desserts in the works, one chef has some serious difficulties and races to get everything onto the plate.
7:00 PM Chopped
Without Missing a Beet
Host: Ted Allen
With a pre-grilled protein and a dried fruit in the appetizer basket, the chefs attempt to make an amazing first impression in the first round. Jitters in the second round cause one chef to drop something on the floor: Will she be able to pull herself together to put together a decent entree? In the final round, the last two chefs are in a hurry to make curry desserts that the judges will love, but one chef runs into serious trouble in the final seconds.
8:00 PM Chopped
Bizarre Baskets!
Host: Ted Allen
Guest judge Andrew Zimmern is on hand in this competition filled with bizarre surprises in all the baskets. The chefs have to contend with an offbeat ice cream flavor and an unusual meat in the appetizer round. In the entree round, a shocking-looking protein must be combined with a pink veggie. And the dessert basket contains some odd eggs and a peculiar Turkish treat.
9:00 PM Chopped
Reality TV Stars
Host: Ted Allen
Reality stars Renee Graziano (Mob Wives), Travis Lofland (Deadliest Catch), Amy Roloff (Little People, Big World) and Kathy Wakile (Real Housewives of New Jersey) are ready for battle in the Chopped Kitchen. They'll have to tackle biscuit dough, vegetable cream cheese and cherry pie filling if they're going to take home $10,000 for their favorite charity.
10:00 PM Chopped
All-Stars Tournament: Part 1
Host: Ted Allen
All-Star chefs Madison Cowan, Eric Greenspan, Brian Malarkey and Art Smith converge in the Chopped Kitchen to fight it out for a spot in the $75,000 finale. In the first round, a slimy ingredient provokes some disgusted reactions from the competitors and judges. In the entree round, the beautiful fish in the basket leads the chefs to make some surprising mistakes. And when the two finalists go in totally different directions with their desserts, it's up in the air which approach will be more pleasing to the judges.
11:00 PM Chopped
Cool, Palm and Perfected
Host: Ted Allen
The chefs find blowfish tail in the first basket and hope they can stay cool as they cook up an amazing appetizer in a hurry. Then in the entree round, the competitors find a can of something orange and a jar of something rather unusual: date palm. And when the two finalists take on dessert, aiming for perfect final plates, they must work with basil juice.
12:00 AM Chopped
Reality TV Stars
Host: Ted Allen
Reality stars Renee Graziano (Mob Wives), Travis Lofland (Deadliest Catch), Amy Roloff (Little People, Big World) and Kathy Wakile (Real Housewives of New Jersey) are ready for battle in the Chopped Kitchen. They'll have to tackle biscuit dough, vegetable cream cheese and cherry pie filling if they're going to take home $10,000 for their favorite charity.
1:00 AM Chopped
All-Stars Tournament: Part 1
Host: Ted Allen
All-Star chefs Madison Cowan, Eric Greenspan, Brian Malarkey and Art Smith converge in the Chopped Kitchen to fight it out for a spot in the $75,000 finale. In the first round, a slimy ingredient provokes some disgusted reactions from the competitors and judges. In the entree round, the beautiful fish in the basket leads the chefs to make some surprising mistakes. And when the two finalists go in totally different directions with their desserts, it's up in the air which approach will be more pleasing to the judges.
2:00 AM Chopped
Cool, Palm and Perfected
Host: Ted Allen
The chefs find blowfish tail in the first basket and hope they can stay cool as they cook up an amazing appetizer in a hurry. Then in the entree round, the competitors find a can of something orange and a jar of something rather unusual: date palm. And when the two finalists take on dessert, aiming for perfect final plates, they must work with basil juice.
3:00 AM Chopped
Bizarre Baskets!
Host: Ted Allen
Guest judge Andrew Zimmern is on hand in this competition filled with bizarre surprises in all the baskets. The chefs have to contend with an offbeat ice cream flavor and an unusual meat in the appetizer round. In the entree round, a shocking-looking protein must be combined with a pink veggie. And the dessert basket contains some odd eggs and a peculiar Turkish treat.
4:00 AM Restaurant Stakeout
Little Place, Lotsa Drama
Willie helps first-time owner, Michael, fix his struggling Mexican restaurant, Taqueria Autentica, in Bloomfield, N.J. Opening just one year ago, Michael's restaurant has wrestled with novice mistakes, botched food orders and a young staff behaving inappropriately. Now, a wave of negative customer reviews is seriously threatening the restaurant's bottom line. If things don't change fast, the restaurant may have to close its doors for good.
+Wednesday+
9:30 AM Throwdown with Bobby Flay
Fried Green Tomato BLT
Host: Bobby Flay
Nick Melvin is an Atlanta based chef with some New Orleans twists up his sleeve when it comes to cooking, and his fried green Tomato BLT is no exception. But do not be fooled by this dish's Southern charm, it packs a flavorful punch! As Nick likes to say, he "Can make anything your mama made, but better" and that sounds like a challenge for sure! Will Bobby Flay's sandwich be built BLT-tough or will it end up a fried green flop?
10:00 AM Sandra's Restaurant Remakes
Big Flavor Heavy Hitters
Host: Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee is showing you the most over the top recipes for Big Flavor Heavy Hitters. First up Sandra Lee makes her Unbelievable Meatball Burger, which is her version of the famous Truffled Meatball on Brioche Toast at Valbella. Then she bakes an Ultimate Layer Cake based on the 24 Layer Chocolate Cake from The Strip House. At Cocktail Time Sandra Lee finds the secret, back-alley bar Apotheke, and rewards herself with a drink.
10:30 AM Ten Dollar Dinners
Back in Tucson
Host: Melissa d'Arabian
Melissa d'Arabian shares some of her favorite recipes from her childhood in Tucson. Her Arroz Con Pollo features juicy chicken cooked on a bed of seasoned rice with tender onions and sweet bell peppers. For dessert, Applesauce Empanadas are a hit with kids and adults alike. To drink, a pitcher of Garden Iced Green Tea, infused with fresh herbs and lightly sweetened with a touch of honey.
11:00 AM Cupcake Wars
Renaissance Faire
It's a blast from the past as four cupcake bakers fight for a place at the VIP party for the 50th anniversary of the Renaissance Faire in Los Angeles.
12:00 PM Chopped
Yuzu Never Know
Host: Ted Allen
Does yuzu juice go with sturgeon? That's part of the first-round riddle that the competitors face. One chef's recollection of what he did with a mystery ingredient comes into question when facing the judges. In the second round, something orange and something green color the chefs' choices. And the two finalists find a spicy surprise in the dessert basket.
1:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
The Sleepover Six
Host: Ree Drummond
It's a Drummond cousin sleepover at the lodge and Ree's making a finger food feast of Crispy Chicken Strips, Sweet Potato Fries, Honey Mustard and Kickin' Mayo dips, and fun Individual Fruit Pizzas. Then there's mayhem, Messy Sleepover Snacks and a prank on an unsuspecting Cowboy Josh.
1:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Market Day
Host: Ina Garten
Inspired by local food producers Ina is creating delicious recipes celebrating the incredible ingredients she can find right on her doorstep. First using Long Island honey there's Honey Vanilla Pound Cake, and then cheese from award winning Mecox Diary is the star in Mache With Warm Brie and Apples. And ideas to preserve flavor, homemade Vanilla Extract, raspberry vodka and Garlic and Lemon Oil inspired by local company East End Foodies. Local ingredients and seasonal produce get tackled in Ask Ina.
2:00 PM Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
The Secret to Chicken Noodle Soup
Host: Anne Burrell
Anne shares her chef secrets to the best Chicken Noodle Soup.
2:30 PM 30 Minute Meals
Hot Or Not
Host: Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray shares a meal that's irresistible at any temperature. With recipes for Reverse Marinade Hot And Sweet Pepper Chicken And Shrimp; Green Rice And Peas
3:00 PM Giada at Home
Picnic in the Park
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada prepares a picnic that she and Todd will enjoy at an outdoor concert. The menu is both portable and delicious, offering a fun and unexpected twist on the typical picnic fare with Devilled Eggs With Crab, Caponata Panini and Chocolate Honey Almond Tart.
3:30 PM Giada at Home
Picnic At The Getty
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada takes Jade and a friend to the famous Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The group enjoys the spectacular art, followed by a homemade picnic lunch of Penne With Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese, Salmon Cakes With Lemon-Caper Yogurt Sauce and Apple and Mint Punch, in the Getty's majestic gardens.
4:00 PM Barefoot Contessa
Jeffery Dinner
Host: Ina Garten
It's Friday night and Ina is cooking up a delicious steak dinner for Jeffrey with a twist. This time Jeffrey's making his own supper on the grill. There's Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta, Grilled Steak and Arugula all washed down with Watermelon Mojitos. Then everyone gets the chance to ask Ina their dinner party dilemmas.
4:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Canapes and Canvases
Host: Ina Garten
Ina's friend is hosting an art exhibition and needs a menu that can stand the test of time and can be eaten from a napkin. Grilled lemon chicken with a satay dip, cheese straws, cheese platter and spanokopita and edible topiaries.
5:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
Shakespeare Movie Night
Host: Ree Drummond
Ree's hosting a movie night for her daughter's classmates and preparing a Roman-inspired menu to accompany Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Steaming pans of Supreme Pizza Lasagna, crisp Julius Caesar Salad and Neapolitan Ice Cream comprise the perfect feast before a tale of Roman intrigue and assassination.
5:30 PM Southern at Heart
Bourbon, Bacon, Boots Up!
Damaris Phillips prepares a Kentucky-inspired meal to share with her friend, Nikki, before the two take in all of Damaris's favorite downtown attractions. On the menu are Kentucky BLTs topped with a Bourbon Tomato Aioli, served up alongside a bright, flavorful Stewed Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad. For dessert, a Grilled Peach and Bourbon Crisp.
6:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Po' Boys, Pasta And Pork
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's heading all over the country for comfort food. In New Orleans, Guy stops by a Po' Boy Shop with New Orleans legend Emeril Lagasse to sample the Big Easy's favorite sandwich. In Spokane, an old pharmacy turned restaurant serving up their own pancetta with scratch made pasta, and a pulled pork sandwich with an Asian twist. And in Champlin, Minn., a bunch of Triple D fans show off their favorite barbecue joint.
6:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
You Called It
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's headed where you sent him. In Frankfort, Ky., an old diner where a high-end chef is scratch-baking French bread for his Oyster Po' Boy. In Cloquet, Minn., a burger joint that's been making their hand-pattied Double Cheeseburger the same way for 50 years. And in Fountain Valley, Calif., a coffee shop run by a former Marine where they're serving up a mess hall favorite on an actual mess hall tray.
7:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Homestyle
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri checks out homestyle cooking in Seattle, where a southern chef is bringing southern classics to the northwest; In Arizona,aclassical musician who is serving up native Italian recipes; And in Santa Fe, the adobe diner where corned beef hash gets a southwestern spin.
7:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Diners Times Three
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri hits nothing but diners on this trip. In Santa Cruz, Calif., where east coast diner meets Vietnamese cooking for everything from Reubens to spring rolls; In Peabody, Mass., an old lunch car turned diner where the locals pile in for home made favorites like Boston Baked Beans; And in Norman, Okla., a beloved local landmark serving award winning chili on everything from fries to burgers and hot dogs.
8:00 PM Mystery Diners
Vintage Scams
Jimmy, owner of Rockabillies in Arvada, Colo., is concerned about a dip in sales, especially during his restaurant's summer vintage car show. Charles sends in Mystery Diners Amber and Kyle to investigate and discovers that his staff is breaking multiple rules.
8:30 PM Mystery Diners
Catch of the Day
After noticing a recent unusually low haul in crab claws, Luis, owner of Garcia's Seafood in Miami, Fla., contacts Charles for help. Mystery Diners Harry and Carlos go undercover and discover where the seafood is going missing.
9:00 PM Mystery Diners
Barrel of Monkeys
Damian, owner of Doffo Winery in Temecula, Calif., contacts Charles after noticing missing wine barrels. Mystery Diners Jamie and Kendall go undercover to see which employees are responsible.
9:30 PM Mystery Diners
Dusting for Prints
After noticing over $4,000 missing from her office safe, Keeli, owner of Fuzion in Huntington Beach, Calif., believes one of her managers is responsible. Mystery Diners Kiel and Kendall go undercover to collect fingerprint samples from all the suspects.
10:00 PM Restaurant: Impossible
Going Down with the Ship
Host: Robert Irvine
Three years ago, Gigi opened Gigi's Music Cafe in Sunshine, Fla., but now, her bad business decisions are bringing down the business and taking her daughter Semone with it. Chef Robert Irvine has his hands full, between the books being a complete mess, the lackluster service, the reliance on the microwave in the kitchen and an owner who doesn't seem to realize that her business is failing. An unexpected boat trip may be what Gigi needs to wake up and turn her sinking ship around.
11:00 PM Food Fortunes
Appetite for Affluence
Investors determine their interest in a cake company that has everyone buzzing, a health bar for a charming life, a liquid sweetener that aims to replaces sugar, an Americanized Indian eatery, and the golden egg of kitchen devices.
12:00 AM Mystery Diners
Barrel of Monkeys
Damian, owner of Doffo Winery in Temecula, Calif., contacts Charles after noticing missing wine barrels. Mystery Diners Jamie and Kendall go undercover to see which employees are responsible.
12:30 AM Mystery Diners
Dusting for Prints
After noticing over $4,000 missing from her office safe, Keeli, owner of Fuzion in Huntington Beach, Calif., believes one of her managers is responsible. Mystery Diners Kiel and Kendall go undercover to collect fingerprint samples from all the suspects.
1:00 AM Restaurant: Impossible
Going Down with the Ship
Host: Robert Irvine
Three years ago, Gigi opened Gigi's Music Cafe in Sunshine, Fla., but now, her bad business decisions are bringing down the business and taking her daughter Semone with it. Chef Robert Irvine has his hands full, between the books being a complete mess, the lackluster service, the reliance on the microwave in the kitchen and an owner who doesn't seem to realize that her business is failing. An unexpected boat trip may be what Gigi needs to wake up and turn her sinking ship around.
2:00 AM Food Fortunes
Appetite for Affluence
Investors determine their interest in a cake company that has everyone buzzing, a health bar for a charming life, a liquid sweetener that aims to replaces sugar, an Americanized Indian eatery, and the golden egg of kitchen devices.
3:00 AM Mystery Diners
Vintage Scams
Jimmy, owner of Rockabillies in Arvada, Colo., is concerned about a dip in sales, especially during his restaurant's summer vintage car show. Charles sends in Mystery Diners Amber and Kyle to investigate and discovers that his staff is breaking multiple rules.
3:30 AM Mystery Diners
Catch of the Day
After noticing a recent unusually low haul in crab claws, Luis, owner of Garcia's Seafood in Miami, Fla., contacts Charles for help. Mystery Diners Harry and Carlos go undercover and discover where the seafood is going missing.
4:00 AM Iron Chef America
Garces vs. Casella
Host: Alton Brown
Iron Chef Jose Garces takes on master Italian Chef Cesare Casella in a seafood duel.
+Thursday+
9:30 AM Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics
Southern Style Barbecue
Host: Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay celebrates one of his favorite regional American cuisines in this Southern barbecue menu that includes BBQ Ribs With a Root Beer BBQ Sauce, Grilled Shrimp With Tomato-Bacon-Scallion Vinaigrette, Smoked Sausage With Green Tomato Relish and Mississippi Mud Pie Milkshakes.
10:00 AM Food Court Wars
Sabor de San Miguel vs. Ramen Bar
Host: Tyler Florence
Brother and sister Juliano and Noris dream of taking their Guatemalan family recipes to a wider market. Best friends Holly and David hope their concept, Ramen Bar, will allow them to follow their dreams of owning a restaurant. Only one team can win a spot in the Newark, Calif., food court.
11:00 AM Cupcake Wars
Blue Man Group
Former baker's assistants will be returning to take their place in the spotlight as they battle it out for the chance to have their cupcakes featured at a VIP Las Vegas party for the world renowned Blue Man Group. Phil Stanton, Creator of the Blue Man Group, serves as the guest judge.
12:00 PM Chopped
Chewing the Caul Fat
Host: Ted Allen
As the clock ticks down on the first round, one chef gets into a pickle with the pickle juice. Then in the entree round the chefs must figure out something savvy to do with Savoy cabbage and a curious web of fat. And a very competitive final round -- featuring edible flowers -- results in a daring dash for the ice cream machine.
1:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
All Work and Some Play
Host: Ree Drummond
A rancher's work is never done, especially when there's fence to fix, and today the crew needs some serious sustenance. Ree fixes them Homemade Glazed Doughnuts and later she delivers a rib-sticking lunch of Ranch Chicken Sandwiches to the workers. After the day of hard work, the family enjoys a well-deserved evening of fun and fishing at the pond, where Ree serves up the perfect refreshment: Raspberry Lemonade.
1:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Keep It Sweet
Host: Ina Garten
Ina says that no one ever remembers what they ate for the main course but they always remember dessert. Ina shares her ideas and recipes for the perfect way to end a meal -- sweet and savory, this really is a case of saving the best for last. Recipes include Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, Lime Meringue Tart and Peach and Blueberry Crumbles.
2:00 PM Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
The Secret to Fish Tacos
Host: Anne Burrell
Chef Anne Burrell prepares a meal that always earns raves from kids and adults alike. Her Fish Tacos are light and refreshing, filled with baked flaky fish, tangy cabbage slaw, and a grilled Corn Salsa. For dessert, Sour Cream Cupcakes are moist, tender, and slathered in homemade buttercream frosting.
2:30 PM 30 Minute Meals
Tex-Mex Steak Dinner
Host: Rachael Ray
A Tex-Mex take on a steak dinner -- without the big price tag. Skirt Steak with Ancho-Onion Steak Sauce; Orange Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Garlicky Creamed Corn and Spinach
3:00 PM Giada at Home
Backyard Campout
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis and Todd host a twilight party in their Malibu backyard, complete with fun camp-style food! Todd sets up a tent, pillows and sleeping bags for Jade and Julian, as Giada prepares a campy menu of Lamb Sliders, Penne With Roasted Vegetables and Prosciutto, and to stay warm, White Hot Chocolate With Marshmallow Stirrers.
3:30 PM Giada at Home
Food and Fashion
Host: Giada De Laurentiis
Giada combines her love of fashion and food by hosting a trunk show that highlights the work of three of her favorite designer friends. Since the clothing is a mix, the menu also includes an eclectic blend of flavors. Plus, the food that Giada makes is really easy to eat while walking around the house and mingling with guests ... it's also stylish, creative and artfully presented.
4:00 PM Barefoot Contessa
Perfect Cocktail Party
Host: Ina Garten
Ina shares her foolproof formula for the perfect cocktail party. There are canapes -- homemade, store bought and assembled, cocktails with the help of cocktail expert and friend Glenn Laughton from Red Bar and tips on setting up a cocktail bar at home. Then it's time for cocktails in Ask Ina when she answers everyone's cocktail party dilemmas. Recipes include Blinis with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon, Turkey Tea Sandwiches, Grilled Lemon Chicken and an Ina-Tini.
4:30 PM Barefoot Contessa
Tex Mex
Host: Ina Garten
Tonight Ina's swapping her traditional roast for chicken with attitude in a Tex Mex feast in the garden. On the menu -Tequila lime chicken cooked on the grill served with guacamole, Sagaponack corn pudding and a stunning frozen key lime pie for dessert.
5:00 PM The Pioneer Woman
Horsing Around
Host: Ree Drummond
It's time to saddle up for a big day of horse riding on the ranch. Ree's handing out Granola Bars to the kids as they set off on horse back for a riding lesson with Josh and his uncle Lee. To say thank you, Ree's making a care package for Lee with a seriously good homemade ready-meal, Sloppy Joes and a tasty Carrot Cake for dessert.
5:30 PM Trisha's Southern Kitchen
Movie Night
Host: Trisha Yearwood
Trisha, along with her sister Beth and friend Karri, prepare a feast in homage to their favorite movie, Steel Magnolias. Taking their menu from food found in the film, they make Jalapeno Poppers, Low Country Boil and Red Velvet Cake with Grey Cream Cheese Frosting.
6:00 PM Chopped
Thirsty for Victory
Host: Ted Allen
The chefs start off moving very fast in the appetizer round, trying to make stellar dishes from lump crabmeat and ice cream cones. But in the rush, one competitor forgets something important in the oven. Then thirsty for victory, the chefs find a sports drink in the basket in the entree round. And with carob syrup and spaghetti squash, what unusual dessert recipes will the final two competitors create on the fly?
7:00 PM Chopped
Heads Up!
Host: Ted Allen
The chefs are alarmed to see one of the ingredients in the appetizer basket staring back at them. Yet, that "heady" ingredient is not the challenging item for some of the competitors. Then in the entree round, one chef finds himself unexpectedly playing with fire, creating a dangerous situation. In the end, two finalists must find a way to combine yellow rice and persimmon.
8:00 PM Chopped
Family Food Fight
Host: Ted Allen
It's four chefs, one family in a Chopped first when a mother, father, daughter and son who run a restaurant together compete to see who will become the Chopped Champion. The family opens up the first basket to find a flatbread and a strong citrus. Then with three family members left in the entree round, there is fish to de-bone and tofu to flavor. The last two chefs proudly fight for the title as they create desserts using lobster tail pastries and cinnamon chips.
9:00 PM Chopped
All-Stars Tournament: Part 1
Host: Ted Allen
All-Star chefs Madison Cowan, Eric Greenspan, Brian Malarkey and Art Smith converge in the Chopped Kitchen to fight it out for a spot in the $75,000 finale. In the first round, a slimy ingredient provokes some disgusted reactions from the competitors and judges. In the entree round, the beautiful fish in the basket leads the chefs to make some surprising mistakes. And when the two finalists go in totally different directions with their desserts, it's up in the air which approach will be more pleasing to the judges.
10:00 PM Beat Bobby Flay
Out on a Limb
Breaking News: NBC's Tamron Hall and Chopped's Ted Allen are in the arena and Bobby is in their sights! They've brought two talented chefs to take him down; whiz kid Katherine Humphus gets into a culinary slugfest with the no-nonsense John Wassil, but who will make the headlines?
10:30 PM Beat Bobby Flay
Culinary Validation
Puerto Rican chef Jose Adorno brings his Latin style against Italian chef Adam Halberg, with both fighting to make their mark, while news anchor Natalie Morales and Chopped judge Scott Conant revel in making Bobby sweat.
11:00 PM Cutthroat Kitchen
Evilicious: Frying First Class
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to make stir-fry while sitting in airline seats. Then, two chefs have to work as good neighbors to make chicken fried steak. Finally, one chef has to shop for their cobbler ingredients blindfolded.
12:00 AM Chopped
All-Stars Tournament: Part 1
Host: Ted Allen
All-Star chefs Madison Cowan, Eric Greenspan, Brian Malarkey and Art Smith converge in the Chopped Kitchen to fight it out for a spot in the $75,000 finale. In the first round, a slimy ingredient provokes some disgusted reactions from the competitors and judges. In the entree round, the beautiful fish in the basket leads the chefs to make some surprising mistakes. And when the two finalists go in totally different directions with their desserts, it's up in the air which approach will be more pleasing to the judges.
1:00 AM Beat Bobby Flay
Out on a Limb
Breaking News: NBC's Tamron Hall and Chopped's Ted Allen are in the arena and Bobby is in their sights! They've brought two talented chefs to take him down; whiz kid Katherine Humphus gets into a culinary slugfest with the no-nonsense John Wassil, but who will make the headlines?
1:30 AM Beat Bobby Flay
Culinary Validation
Puerto Rican chef Jose Adorno brings his Latin style against Italian chef Adam Halberg, with both fighting to make their mark, while news anchor Natalie Morales and Chopped judge Scott Conant revel in making Bobby sweat.
2:00 AM Cutthroat Kitchen
Evilicious: Frying First Class
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to make stir-fry while sitting in airline seats. Then, two chefs have to work as good neighbors to make chicken fried steak. Finally, one chef has to shop for their cobbler ingredients blindfolded.
3:00 AM Chopped
Family Food Fight
Host: Ted Allen
It's four chefs, one family in a Chopped first when a mother, father, daughter and son who run a restaurant together compete to see who will become the Chopped Champion. The family opens up the first basket to find a flatbread and a strong citrus. Then with three family members left in the entree round, there is fish to de-bone and tofu to flavor. The last two chefs proudly fight for the title as they create desserts using lobster tail pastries and cinnamon chips.
4:00 AM Ace of Cakes
Pasta, Pizza and Pastry
Host: Duff Goldman
This week's cakes feature a gondola in Venice and a pizza pie full of Italian monuments with a gangster theme. The bakery is overrun with the usual craziness of stormtroopers, dog walkers and cake orders. And Geof responds when the pasta machine that drives everyone crazy suddenly goes missing.
4:30 AM Ace of Cakes
Yankee Stadium
Host: Duff Goldman
Elena tunes up her music skills by making a unique bass guitar for a client with a special story. Erica is overwhelmed with the challenges of doing a cake for the Mummers in Philadelphia and Duff, Geof and Mary head up to New York to celebrate the Yankees new stadium and meet some very big names in baseball.
+Friday+
9:30 AM Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics
Backyard Mexican Food Fest
Host: Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay takes us way beyond the burrito with his culinary tour of the diverse and delicious cuisine of Mexico. He starts off with a citrusy street food from the country's west coast: Charcoal Grilled Chicken Sinaloa Style. He serves it with a smoky, refreshing Grilled Green Onion, Quinoa and Corn Relish. Next up, we head to the heartland of Mexican food on the strength of Chef Flay's Oaxaca Burger topped with Manchego cheese, Avocado and Spicy Pickled Red Onions. Grilled Mango tricked out in the traditional way with Lime, Salt and caliente Ancho Chile Powder teases and tantalizes; and a Raspberry Peach Aqua Fresca puts out the fire. Que rico!
10:00 AM The Kitchen
Fresh Fix-Ins
The gang has fast and easy weeknight meals using only one pan and tips for making the perfect kabob with two complementing sauces. There's two ways to bomb your grilled cheese with flavor and how bad are your kitchen do's and don'ts? Plus, a lemon-inspired cocktail.
11:00 AM Save My Bakery
Viking Pastries
Viking Pastries of Ardmore, Pa., was the most successful game in town, but that all changed when the owners were struck by a family tragedy. Since then, the bakery has lost its heart and soul and the family has been relying on aging clientele and old school recipes to keep in business. On the brink of closing, Kerry Vincent swoops in to give Viking Pastries' products a facelift that will appeal to the local college community, glittery sprinkles and all.
12:00 PM Chopped Canada
All's Fair in Cooking and War
A seafood laden basket forces the chefs to shuck against time in the appetizer round. Things take flight after that, when the quail hits the floor. It's ice cream vs. ice cream in the dessert round as one chef's shot at $10K melts away.
1:00 PM Chopped
Chopped All-Stars: Food Network vs. Cooking Channel
Host: Ted Allen
In this first competition of the celebrity tournament, fans of Food Network and Cooking Channel get to see some of their favorite stars in action in the Chopped Kitchen. One chef's dash to deliver a creative appetizer before the clock runs makes for a very exciting first round. Then in the second round, something's fishy in the basket, and one chef's dish is at risk when two competitors bump into each other. And with a spot in the $50,000 All-Stars finale and a favorite charity on the line, two finalists go head-to-head in the dessert round. Will their creations from marshmallow and coconut flakes make the judges happy?
2:00 PM Chopped
Chopped All-Stars: Mega Chefs
Host: Ted Allen
In this second fight of the All-Stars $50,000 tournament, contenders with considerable competitive prowess take each other on in the Chopped Kitchen. The judges are eager to see what the chefs can do with sea bass and cream soda in the first round. Then in the entree round, the competitors must get their tails in gear to make oxtail and labaneh into delicious dishes. And it is no piece of cake for the finalists, figuring out how to transform a classic snack cake into an elegant dessert.
3:00 PM Chopped
Chopped All-Stars: Judges
Host: Ted Allen
What will happen when the tables are turned and four friends and colleagues compete in the Chopped Kitchen? In the first round, the judges-turned-competitors must crack the code of the basket after cracking open diver scallops. Then in the entree round, can the chefs make a beautiful bird fly with canned pizza sauce? And with bragging rights and a shot at making it to the $50,000 finale on the line, the last two chefs bravely tackle the dessert basket.
4:00 PM Chopped
Chopped All-Stars: Celebrities
Host: Ted Allen
Four celebrities with different backgrounds, and a shared love of cooking, charge into the Chopped Kitchen. Plain vanilla is something that none of the competitors can relate to, but can they skillfully use vanilla cupcakes to create appetizers as one-of-a-kind as they are? Then something crispy and something jiggly make the main course a study in contrasts. And when two entertaining cooks proceed to the final round, they put on a performance with circus peanuts and curry powder.
5:00 PM Chopped
Chopped All-Stars: Finale!
Host: Ted Allen
Four returning All-Stars champs compete for $50,000 for charitable causes that are very meaningful to them. Two of the surprises in the first basket are a super salty veggie and a super fresh seafood item. Then cheddar-filled pretzels help make it a fun-filled entree round. And the judges cannot wait to taste a couple of creative desserts made from freeze dried grapes and marcona almonds.
6:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Funky Joints
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri chases down some funky joints doing serious cooking: Near Fort Worth, Texas, a gas station with a menu -- where they're making duck l'orange; in Seattle, a cafe where former circus performers are serving up home made pasta with elk; and in Sacramento, Calif., a dive bar doing prime rib -- in a smoker.
6:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Go-To Joints
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri checks out some beloved local places: In San Rafael, Calif., a Puerto Rican restaurant serving an adobo steak sandwich and a kind of lasagna made with plantains; in Connecticut, a pub on a beached barge where bar food means steak au poivre and clams casino; and in Portland, Ore., a family-owned meat market and deli where they're making hot dogs from scratch.
7:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Blast From the Past
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri checks out some joints where things are still done the old-fashioned way. In Oklahoma City, a steak house that's been serving the same steaks, desserts and even salad dressing for more than 80 years; In Los Angeles, a 1940s diner brought back to life by a chef doing mac and cheese, fried catfish, and donuts her way; And in Boston, three brothers carry on 40-year-old family tradition -- making clam chowder like Dad -- and chipotle/pastrami sandwiches.
7:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Triple D Goes Hawaiian
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy checks out the hot spots in Hawaii. A third-generation, family-run joint doing plate-lunch Hawaiian style. A restaurant by the water, where the daily special really is the catch of the day. A hot dog place serving everything from Chicago dogs to homemade lobster dogs. And an authentic luau, where the centerpiece of the full Hawaiian spread is a whole roasted pig.
8:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Farm To Table
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's getting it straight from the farm ... and the ocean. In Midway, Kentucky, a sandwich joint putting local flavor into their home made bread. On Saint Simons Island, Georgia, a vacation hot spot serving the low-country catch and Cajun coastal favorites. And in Washington, DC, a pizza joint/ping pong parlor where folks can hit the tables for a quick game and order pizza with red sauce that's straight off the vine.
8:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Sweet 'n Savory
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's rolling out for all kinds of flavor. In Duluth, a local favorite where they're scratch baking banana cream pie and serving grass-fed, bison pot roast. In Arlington, Va., a diner home-cooking the classics from French toast to leg of lamb. And in Berkeley, Calif., a neighborhood cafe seasoning pork with coconut curry and making pie with apples and grapes.
9:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Global Traditions
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's tasting all kinds of international comfort classics. In Santa Barbara, Calif., the authentic British fish 'n chips joint known for keepin' it real -- from the haggis to the toad in the hole. And in New York, the legendary century-old red sauce joint servin' up Italian staples like meat sauce with homemade pappardelle.
9:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Homemade & Homebrewed
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's mixin' his love of home cooking with his appreciation of homebrew. In Chicago, a dive refines small plate Mexican with dishes like shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas with homemade queso fresco. In Mooresville, Ind., a New Orleans native is scratch cookin' hometown favorites like jambalaya and blackened catfish. And in Tampa Bay, Fla., the brew is flowing outside the tap and into the kitchen on favorites like meatloaf with homebrewed demi glace.
10:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Driving Through Charlotte
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy Fieri's checkin' out high octane joints in Charlotte, N.C., with NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer. First, the relocated Triple-D alum dishing out dynamite burgers and a unique spin on shrimp. Then, the go-kart track serving revved-up sandwiches like steak with fig preserves and smoking hot chicken. And parked at the Charlotte Speedway, the funky food truck firing up tasty flavors like chana masala tacos and buffalo cauliflower sliders.
10:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Soup, Salad and Seafood
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's diving into all kinds of classic comfort foods. In Kansas City, Mo., the real deal chef serving up his dressed-up version of comfort food with dishes like chicken pot pie and steamed mussels. In Franklin, Tenn., the southern spot crankin' out comfort food favorites like jambalaya, chargrilled oysters and the regional favorite hot chicken. And near the airport in Nashville, the food truck turned deli keepin' it funky with all kinds of homemade soups, salads and even some graffiti.
11:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Pizza, Pancakes and Pork
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, triple D is all over the triple P. In Detroit, a pizza joint crankin' out pies with totally homemade toppings, and a unique crepe-filled lasagna. In Virginia Beach, Va., a beachside breakfast favorite the locals come running to for their citrus orange glazed pancakes and innovative benedicts. And in Chicago, the tiny dive servin' up flavor in massive proportions, like the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly sandwich.
11:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Long Standing Legacies
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy discovers a slice of history all over the country. In Annapolis, Md., two Irish brothers servin' up food from their homeland with a twist, like Guinness fried oysters with homemade coleslaw. In Brooklyn, New York, the ages-old, family run sandwich joint crankin' out tons of fresh sammies, like the steak pizzaiola with homemade gravy. And in Charleston, S.C., a couple of fine dining chefs are turnin' out low country classics like crispy chicken legs and the smoked pork loin po' boy.
12:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Global Traditions
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's tasting all kinds of international comfort classics. In Santa Barbara, Calif., the authentic British fish 'n chips joint known for keepin' it real -- from the haggis to the toad in the hole. And in New York, the legendary century-old red sauce joint servin' up Italian staples like meat sauce with homemade pappardelle.
12:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Homemade & Homebrewed
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's mixin' his love of home cooking with his appreciation of homebrew. In Chicago, a dive refines small plate Mexican with dishes like shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas with homemade queso fresco. In Mooresville, Ind., a New Orleans native is scratch cookin' hometown favorites like jambalaya and blackened catfish. And in Tampa Bay, Fla., the brew is flowing outside the tap and into the kitchen on favorites like meatloaf with homebrewed demi glace.
1:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Driving Through Charlotte
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy Fieri's checkin' out high octane joints in Charlotte, N.C., with NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer. First, the relocated Triple-D alum dishing out dynamite burgers and a unique spin on shrimp. Then, the go-kart track serving revved-up sandwiches like steak with fig preserves and smoking hot chicken. And parked at the Charlotte Speedway, the funky food truck firing up tasty flavors like chana masala tacos and buffalo cauliflower sliders.
1:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Soup, Salad and Seafood
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's diving into all kinds of classic comfort foods. In Kansas City, Mo., the real deal chef serving up his dressed-up version of comfort food with dishes like chicken pot pie and steamed mussels. In Franklin, Tenn., the southern spot crankin' out comfort food favorites like jambalaya, chargrilled oysters and the regional favorite hot chicken. And near the airport in Nashville, the food truck turned deli keepin' it funky with all kinds of homemade soups, salads and even some graffiti.
2:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Pizza, Pancakes and Pork
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, triple D is all over the triple P. In Detroit, a pizza joint crankin' out pies with totally homemade toppings, and a unique crepe-filled lasagna. In Virginia Beach, Va., a beachside breakfast favorite the locals come running to for their citrus orange glazed pancakes and innovative benedicts. And in Chicago, the tiny dive servin' up flavor in massive proportions, like the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly sandwich.
2:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Long Standing Legacies
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy discovers a slice of history all over the country. In Annapolis, Md., two Irish brothers servin' up food from their homeland with a twist, like Guinness fried oysters with homemade coleslaw. In Brooklyn, New York, the ages-old, family run sandwich joint crankin' out tons of fresh sammies, like the steak pizzaiola with homemade gravy. And in Charleston, S.C., a couple of fine dining chefs are turnin' out low country classics like crispy chicken legs and the smoked pork loin po' boy.
3:00 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Farm To Table
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's getting it straight from the farm ... and the ocean. In Midway, Kentucky, a sandwich joint putting local flavor into their home made bread. On Saint Simons Island, Georgia, a vacation hot spot serving the low-country catch and Cajun coastal favorites. And in Washington, DC, a pizza joint/ping pong parlor where folks can hit the tables for a quick game and order pizza with red sauce that's straight off the vine.
3:30 AM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Sweet 'n Savory
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip Guy's rolling out for all kinds of flavor. In Duluth, a local favorite where they're scratch baking banana cream pie and serving grass-fed, bison pot roast. In Arlington, Va., a diner home-cooking the classics from French toast to leg of lamb. And in Berkeley, Calif., a neighborhood cafe seasoning pork with coconut curry and making pie with apples and grapes.
4:00 AM Iron Chef America
Zakarian vs. Casanova
Host: Alton Brown
In his debut battle, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian takes on Challenger Chef Victor Casanova. Judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Jill Zarin. Chef Casanova is Executive Chef at Culina, an Italian restaurant at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills.
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7:00 AM The Best Thing I Ever Ate
Street Food
7:30 AM Guy's Big Bite
Backyard Bites: Turkey Enchiladas
Host: Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri serves up some of his favorite Mexican flavors in this crowd-pleasing menu. Turkey Enchiladas are super rich and bubbling over with cheese and Guy's Fire Roasted Tomatillo Sauce. Black Bean Avocado Salsa with Corn goes over the top to add fresh bite, and Spicy Micheladas wash it all down.
8:00 AM Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics
Backyard Barbacoa
Host: Bobby Flay
8:30 AM Southern at Heart
Taco Tuesday
Inspired by a margarita at one of her favorite bars, Damaris invites the mixologist back to the kitchen with Mexican Food on the brain. On the menu: easy-to-make spicy, homemade "Fauxrizo" Taco Filling, Coconut Lime Black Beans and to finish the plate off, a simple, aromatic Jicama and Cilantro Creme Slaw. Damaris's fiery menu is cooled down with a Blackberry and Sage "Heart of Darkness" Margarita.
9:00 AM Farmhouse Rules
Poker Night with Aunt Jean
Nancy's Aunt Jean is in town from Las Vegas and has developed a love for Mexican food. Nancy is putting together a small poker night with a Southwestern flair, with Chorizo Quesadillas With Easy Homemade Salsa, Buffalo Shrimp Skewers, Nancy's Pomegranate Guacamole and Sparkling Vodka Margaritas, made with apple vodka from a nearby orchard.
9:30 AM The Pioneer Woman
Tex-Mex for Cowboys
Host: Ree Drummond
It's a frontier style Tex-Mex feast for the whole Drummond crew after a big day working cattle. There's a pre-dawn start so they're going to be hungry for a rib sticking spread with delicious Chicken and Beef Fajitas packed with grilled meat and fixin's, Fiesta Beans and Cinnamon Ice Cream With Cinnamon Chips.
10:00 AM The Pioneer Woman
Friendship Fiesta
Host: Ree Drummond
Ree Drummond's daughter Alex and her best friends are heading to college, and while they have a dorm room craft day, Ree's cooking up a Tex-Mex feast with juicy marinated Green Chile Chicken, spicy Taco Potatoes, a layered Mexican Salad and a real showstopping finale, Key Lime Pie.
10:30 AM Trisha's Southern Kitchen
Knockout Dishes
Host: Trisha Yearwood
Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, make a hearty Italian feast to refuel after a sisterly sparring session at the boxing gym. On the menu are Penne with Spicy Sausage Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Orange and Almond Biscotti for dessert. Trisha's also mixing up a special cocktail she calls Knockout Punch.
11:00 AM The Kitchen
Spicy Favorites
The heat is on in The Kitchen with the spicy southern classic dish, hot chicken. Try three spicy ingredients in your everyday recipes and learn the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican tacos. Chef Marc Murphy serves up a spicy skirt steak, plus delicious spicy sweets and a mouthwatering spicy margarita.
12:00 PM Spring Baking Championship
Spring Bounty
Eight of America's best bakers are ready to prove their skills in the first two challenges of the Spring Baking Championship. First, they'll have to make their best flower-inspired cupcake and in the main heat challenge, they must use farm-fresh ingredients to win over the judges with their most impressive upside-down cake.
1:00 PM Beat Bobby Flay
East Coast's Finest
Celebrity chef and author Curtis Stone teams up with Michael Symon to rattle Bobby. Rhode Island's Chef Antonio Franco goes head-to-head against New York Chef Luke Venner for the chance to take on Bobby Flay.
1:30 PM Beat Bobby Flay
To Contend and Serve
Naval chef Carla Harris brings her grit against seriously competitive chef Noah Schwartz, while Food Network's Anne Burrell and Geoffrey Zakarian use their expertise to determine who has the arsenal to beat Bobby.
2:00 PM Restaurant: Impossible
Prescription for Failure
Host: Robert Irvine
Chef Robert Irvine is in for a taste of nostalgia when he's challenged to fix an old fashioned lunch counter, located inside a family-owned pharmacy. Purchased by Tony more than 50 years ago, Lyon's Pharmacy of Elkton has been a staple in the tight-night Maryland community, but Tony's daughter Marybeth, a pharmacist by trade, has been struggling to keep it afloat since her father passed away last year. With old, rotted floors and hours needed to restock the pharmacy shelves, Robert needs the full support of the community to pitch in and save a piece of their town's history.
3:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Big Time Bites
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's rolling up to some joints pullin' out all the stops. In New York's East Village, the neighborhood spot plating up a standout burger worthy of a four star review. In Eureka, Calif., the popular hangout servin' up all kinds of local favorites fired up in the righteous oven, from roasted oysters to wild mushroom cobbler. And in Ridgewood, N.Y., the rocking Vietnamese joint in an obscure industrial park kickin' out authentic dishes like banh xeo and suon nuong xa.
3:30 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
To Bakersfield and Beyond
Host: Guy Fieri
This trip, Guy's giving some love to a little town with a lot of flavor. In Bakersfield, Calif., the landmark Basque spot serving a four-course meal including outrageous oxtail and garlic fried chicken. Across town, the Greek place cooking up authentic specialties like cabbage dolmades and braised beef over pasta. And west of town in Taft, Calif., the funky Asian joint dishing out killer pad Thai and a favorite called tom yum kung.
4:00 PM Guy's Grocery Games
Battle America!
Host: Guy Fieri
Chefs from four distinct American regions vie for culinary supremacy. First up, turning a hometown hit into a homerun when you only get five ingredients. Next, it's sink or swim when chefs make a seafood supper using nothing but frozen food. Then, how do you prepare one protein two different ways when you can only use items from three aisles? The winning chef wins bragging rights for his region plus big bucks in the Shopping Spree worth up to $20,000.
5:00 PM Cutthroat Kitchen
Evilicious: Frying First Class
Host: Alton Brown
Three chefs have to make stir-fry while sitting in airline seats. Then, two chefs have to work as good neighbors to make chicken fried steak. Finally, one chef has to shop for their cobbler ingredients blindfolded.
6:00 PM Chopped
All-Stars Tournament: Part 1
Host: Ted Allen
All-Star chefs Madison Cowan, Eric Greenspan, Brian Malarkey and Art Smith converge in the Chopped Kitchen to fight it out for a spot in the $75,000 finale. In the first round, a slimy ingredient provokes some disgusted reactions from the competitors and judges. In the entree round, the beautiful fish in the basket leads the chefs to make some surprising mistakes. And when the two finalists go in totally different directions with their desserts, it's up in the air which approach will be more pleasing to the judges.
7:00 PM Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Real Deal Mexican
Host: Guy Fieri
Some of the tastiest stops on Guy's DDD road trip have been at Mexican joints, where generations-old family recipes and totally fresh ingredients combine to create incredible food. Coast to coast, from Chicago to Salt Lake City to San Diego, new twists on old classics are keeping tradition alive. From the chicken stuffed sopapilla at Salsa Brava to the pozole at La Texanita and the outta bounds smoked trout at Momocho, this one-hour special is stuffed to the brim with south of the border stunners.
Episode Extras:
Best Mexican Dishes from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
8:00 PM Chopped
Take Heart
Host: Ted Allen
In the appetizer round, the chefs discover various creative ways to combine peppers and pork, and the judges wonder why one competitor makes a strange, last-minute decision. Then in the entree round, the chefs must wrestle with a heart-stopping protein. And the challenge in the dessert basket seems to be taming some super sweet ingredients.
9:00 PM Chopped
Tapas Time
Host: Ted Allen
Time to shake things up in a big/small way as the chefs find out that this competition has a tapas theme. In the first round, the baskets contain some beautiful Spanish ingredients, including gazpacho. In the entree round, one chef makes an alarming choice after accidentally starting a small fire. And the two competitors who move on to the dessert round, featuring catalan creme, try to make mini creations bursting with flavor.
10:00 PM Chopped
Say Cheese!
Host: Ted Allen
Cheese is not just a key ingredient for many comfort food classics, it's also the theme for this competition. In the first round, the chefs must make creative use of blue cheese and goats cheese in their appetizer plates. In the entree round, two French cheeses must be used with chicken thighs and garlic scapes. Two ferocious competitors fight the final cheesy course to the very end.
11:00 PM Chopped
Double Trouble
Host: Ted Allen
Eight chefs comprised of cooking duos have been invited to the Chopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, the couples learn to navigate the space together as they make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coated peas. For the entree round, there is a lively sea critter in the basket as well as some sweet potato patties. And the two cooking couples who make it to the dessert round must come up with some fresh ideas for creme fraiche and port wine.
12:00 AM Chopped
Tapas Time
Host: Ted Allen
Time to shake things up in a big/small way as the chefs find out that this competition has a tapas theme. In the first round, the baskets contain some beautiful Spanish ingredients, including gazpacho. In the entree round, one chef makes an alarming choice after accidentally starting a small fire. And the two competitors who move on to the dessert round, featuring catalan creme, try to make mini creations bursting with flavor.
1:00 AM Chopped
Say Cheese!
Host: Ted Allen
Cheese is not just a key ingredient for many comfort food classics, it's also the theme for this competition. In the first round, the chefs must make creative use of blue cheese and goats cheese in their appetizer plates. In the entree round, two French cheeses must be used with chicken thighs and garlic scapes. Two ferocious competitors fight the final cheesy course to the very end.
2:00 AM Chopped
Double Trouble
Host: Ted Allen
Eight chefs comprised of cooking duos have been invited to the Chopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, the couples learn to navigate the space together as they make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coated peas. For the entree round, there is a lively sea critter in the basket as well as some sweet potato patties. And the two cooking couples who make it to the dessert round must come up with some fresh ideas for creme fraiche and port wine.
3:00 AM Chopped
Take Heart
Host: Ted Allen
In the appetizer round, the chefs discover various creative ways to combine peppers and pork, and the judges wonder why one competitor makes a strange, last-minute decision. Then in the entree round, the chefs must wrestle with a heart-stopping protein. And the challenge in the dessert basket seems to be taming some super sweet ingredients.
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