STEAK OUT WITH KIX BROOKS Among Cooking Channel's November Highlights

By: Sep. 25, 2014
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Cooking Channel kicks off the month with the premiere of Steak Out with Kix Brooks on Sunday, November 2nd at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT, featuring country star Kix Brooks hitting the road on a culinary quest to discover the secrets and success stories of America's steakhouses. Then, it is Thanksgiving Italian-style with the premiere of special Extra Virgin: A Tuscan Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 9th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT. Everyone is invited, as Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos head from the city to the country to prepare, cook and celebrate their perfect Thanksgiving with friends and family. November also brings Veteran's Day special A Hero's Welcome, when Food Network's Robert Irvine, HGTV's Genevieve Gorder, and Gary Sinise, award-winning actor, humanitarian, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, make dreams come true for a deserving veteran and his family on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT. November offers a buffet of premiere episodes of fan-favorite series including Best in Chow, Carnival Eats, Donut Showdown, Eat St., Restaurant Redemption, Robert Earl's Be My Guest, Simply Laura, Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food, UNIQUE SWEETS and more. Plus, CookingChannelTV.com deconstructs Thanksgiving with recipes, tips and tricks for planning the perfect holiday. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter and Facebook.

PREMIERE EPISODES

Best in Chow
Premiering Wednesday, November 5th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Hot Dog Wars San Francisco"
Host Cris Nannarone travels to San Francisco to find the best hot dogs in the city. Will the prize-winning dog be the Zilla Dog from 4505 Burgers and BBQ, the aptly-titled Underdog from Underdog or the Lamb Merguez from Show Dogs? It is a hot dog battle in San Francisco!
Premiering Wednesday, November 12th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "BBQ Wars Nashville"
Cris travels to Nashville, Tennessee to find the best 'cue in the Athens of the South. Will it be dry ribs from Peg Leg Porker, the hand-pulled pork sandwich from Hog Heaven or the hickory-smoked ribs from the Wildhorse Saloon? The most lip-smacking BBQ will win the battle of BBQ Wars Nashville.
Premiering Wednesday, November 19th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Burger Wars San Francisco"
Cris travels to San Francisco to find the best burgers in the city. Will the favorite be the Bula Burger from Pearl's Deluxe Burgers, the Tejano Burger from Roam Artisan Burger or the Lamb Burger from Dear Mom? The most scrumptious burger will win the battle of Burger Wars San Francisco!
Premiering Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Turkey Wars"
Online, check out the country's best pizza, burgers, tacos and more at CookingChannelTV.com and tweet at #BestInChow.

Carnival Eats
Premiering Thursday, November 6th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Illinois State Fair/ Erie County Fair"
Host Noah Cappe gets lucky in Illinois with the Horseshoe Sandwich, and gets hot for buffalo chicken pizza in New York.
Premiering Thursday, November 13th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Ohio State Fair/ NC Potato Festival"
In Ohio, Noah gets pulled in by the pulled pork donut, and goes fishing in North Carolina for Calabash Flounder.
Premiering Thursday, November 20th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Canadian National Exhibition/ Prairie Fest"
Noah shows his deep appreciation for the Thanksgiving Waffle in Toronto, and learns that an old dog can learn new tricks in Illinois with the Korean Kimchi Dog.

Online, flip through photos of the world's most insane edible carnival creations. Get on the ride with #CarnivalEats and #IdFryThat.

Compete to Eat
Premiering Wednesday, November 5th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Across the Water"
Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta travel to houses accessible only by boat to prepare a meal with two teams: Mary Ann and Kelly, a socialite mother and her daughter, and Bruce and Keltie, an active husband-and-wife team. They must whip up a gourmet three-course meal in just one hour using only the ingredients and tools on hand. Aldo thinks he has hit the jackpot with Mary Ann and Kelly's high-end kitchen, but is his watermelon salad and a poor man's pudding too much of a gamble? Jo loves Bruce and Keltie's energy, but will her lamb chops with Asian marinade and coconut milk crème anglaise make the judges jump for joy?
Premiering Wednesday, November 12th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "City Mouse vs. Country Mouse"
It is a culinary fight-to-the-finish as Jo Lusted works with city girl Samara, while Aldo Lanzillotta cooks with Italian mother Mary Lou, to create a three-course meal in just one hour using only the ingredients and tools they find in the kitchen. Can Jo win over the judging panel of friends and family with her prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates and a boozy parfait with berries and homemade coffee cake? Or will Chef Aldo blow them away with his butter-poached lobster with pickled beets?
Premiering Wednesday, November 19th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Cop vs. Klutz"
It is cop vs. klutz, as Aldo works with retired detective Pete, while Jo cooks with butterfingered Barb to best impress the judging panel of family and friends. Will a butter tart with pecan vanilla ice cream and berries take the cake? Or can Chef Jo save the day with an herb-roasted chicken with a beet purée and grilled vegetables?
Premiering Wednesday, November 26th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "No Power, No Problems"
Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta go 'glamping' to create a gourmet three-course meal using only the ingredients and tools they can find in rural cabins that have no power or running water. Jo cooks a Morrocan-seared tuna with avocado purée and toasted hazelnut inspired by her team. Aldo reluctantly shows his nature-loving side in a cabin without walls to make smallmouth bass with tomato curry and roasted prawns, and a strip loin with grandma's zucchini, roasted pepper and garlic chips. Our judges of friends and family gather to taste the food and decide which team prepared the best menu!

Online, check out the three-course meals that can be created with sparse ingredients found in the pantry. Get in on the action at #CompeteToEat.

Donut Showdown
Premiering Thursday, November 6th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Bejeweled"
A quirky cowgirl from Toronto, Ontario, an executive pastry chef from New York City and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America from Durham, North Carolina compete in a speedy elimination round with bran and raisin cereal as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a bejeweled DONUT SHOWDOWN hosted by Daryn Jones.
Judges: Duff Goldman, Eden Grinshpan, Zane Caplansky
Premiering Thursday, November 13th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Luau"
A newly-minted shop owner from Columbus, Ohio, a historical guide from Edmonton, Alberta and a culinary doughnut-maker from Key West, Florida compete in a speedy elimination round with root beer as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10, 000 in a luau-themed DONUT SHOWDOWN hosted by Daryn Jones.
Judges: Duff Goldman, Eden Grinshpan, Maggie McKeown
Premiering Thursday, November 20th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Football"
A motorcycle mama from Englewood, California, an ex-PR gal from Toronto, Ontario and a deli owner from Waterloo, Ontario compete in a speedy elimination round with fruit leather as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a football-themed DONUT SHOWDOWN hosted by Daryn Jones.
Judges: Duff Goldman, Eden Grinshpan, Zane Caplansky

Online, watch web-exclusive video of the judges dishing on the best donut they ever ate, and find out what makes a great donut on CookingChannelTV.com. Join the sprinkled and powdered sugar-covered conversation at #DonutShowdown.

Eat St.
Premiering Friday, November 7th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Dead Beetz"
First up, host James Cunningham rolls to Phoenix, Arizona for first class dogs with the Frank Truck, where dogs are kicked up with inventive ingredients like lobster mac and cheese! Next, he cruises to Austin, Texas for all things barbecue at the Micklethwait Craft Meats trailer for 16-hour smoked beef brisket. Then, he is curbside in Victoria, BC for chef-driven burgers and more at the Deadbeetz truck, dishing up custom creations like a ribeye steak sandwich with house-made chimichurri sauce. Finally, he rolls to San Antonio, Texas for Cajun and Creole cuisine like a Cajun crawfish stew served in a crispy fried roll at the Lagniappe Today truck!
Premiering Friday, November 7th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Serial Grillers"
This trip, host James Cunningham trucks to Houston, Texas for phenomenal Asian Fusion at the Kurbside Eatz truck for inventive creations including the Triple Cheese Curry Beef Burger with a fried egg. Next, he cruises to New Orleans, Louisiana for authentic Latin American cuisine with some Creole flair, at the La Cocinita truck for signature dishes including a Venezuelan slow-braised beef pita with cilantro avocado sauce. Then, he is seaside in Portland, Maine for fresh, fabulous lobster rolls and more at the Bite Into Maine trailer! Finally, James rolls to Tucson, Arizona for frighteningly fantastic burgers and sandwiches at the Serial Grillerz trailer, like The Psycho Cheesesteak with pepper jack cheese and jalapeño!
Premiering Friday, November 21st at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Seoul Food"
Host James Cunningham is curbside in Orlando, Florida at the Sushi and Seoul On A Roll truck, for dishes including the Holy Goat Roll with seared yellow fin tuna, tiger shrimp and goat cheese. Next, he cruises to Denver, Colorado for authentic New Zealand cuisine at the Big Kiwi's Gourmet Eats truck! Then, he rolls to Austin, Texas for sizzling Southern-style sliders and tacos with an Asian flair at the Peached Tortilla truck! Finally, he trucks to Los Angeles, California for savory sandwiches stacked with coleslaw and fries at the Steel City Sandwiches truck!
Premiering Friday, November 21st at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Rule Brittania"
Host James Cunningham trucks to Toronto, Ontario for the best in British fare at the Feisty Jack truck, including favorites like a scotch egg made with a quail's egg and lemon sage-ground pork! Next, he cruises to Nashville, Tennessee for fine French cuisine at the Crepe A Diem truck! Then, he rolls to Phoenix, Arizona to tangle with the Luncha Libre truck and their gourmet Latin Asian cuisine! Finally, he is curbside in New Orleans, Louisiana for Southern-style sandwiches at the Lola Deux truck! Locals love their Hot Mess sandwich featuring house-made pimento cheese, baked ham and creole mayonnaise.
Premiering Friday, November 28th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "The Spice is Right"
First up, host James Cunningham trucks to New Orleans, Louisiana for gooey gourmet grilled cheese and more at the Frencheeze Food Truck! Next, he rolls to San Antonio, Texas for sensational spicy seafood, at the Spice Sea truck with hot ticket items like seared scallops dressed with a pomegranate and sambal chili sauce! Then, we are curbside in Denver, Colorado, for the tastiest and messiest street fare in town, with the Street Eats truck to sample best-sellers like a fried green tomato BLT with candied bacon! And finally, James bites into San Antonio's craziest burgers and sandwiches at the Crazy Carl's truck, where locals go mad for their 8-hour hickory-smoked turkey breast and house-made pesto.

Online, find a nearby food truck with CookingChannelTV.com's map of trucks from the show. Tweet at #EatSt.

Extra Virgin: A Tuscan Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 9th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!
Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos are getting out of Brooklyn and heading upstate to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Gabriele wants the ultimate Thanksgiving experience, so he takes Debi, the girls and Robert to a local turkey farm where they can pick out the perfect bird for their table. Before they head home to start cooking, they pick some apples, test their aim with the apple gun and Robert learns what a corn maze is. It is a big, delicious Thanksgiving Tuscan meal - Extra Virgin-style!

A Hero's Welcome
Premiering Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - SPECIAL!
A Hero's Welcome aims to honor one of our nation's most deserving heroes in the biggest, most emotional, most memorable way imaginable. After serving his country for over 25 years and recovering from life-threatening injuries, Staff Sergeant Tony Woods is preparing to retire from the military. He will return home to discover, with the help of Food Network's Robert Irvine, HGTV's Genevieve Gorder and Gary Sinise, award-winning actor, humanitarian, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, a completely renovated house for Tony and his family to retire comfortably. Airing on Veteran's Day across Food Network, HGTV, Cooking Channel, DIY, Travel Channel and GAC, witness all of the surprises and emotions, as the team races around the clock to make sure they are ready to say "Welcome Home!"

MasterChef Canada
Tuesday, November 4th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Meals on Wheels"
The final eight home cooks arrive at Toronto's City Hall for a team challenge that will test their culinary skills and entrepreneurship. The red and blue teams must run their own food truck during the busy lunch RUSH in Nathan Phillips Square, creating and selling one delicious crowd-pleasing dish to the masses. After the public votes with their wallets, the shockingly close results are revealed and the losing team faces the most difficult Pressure Test yet in the MASTERCHEF CANADA Kitchen: an intimidating classic dessert that will leave one of them out in the cold.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung
Tuesday, November 11th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Claws Out"
The final seven home cooks face a Mystery Box challenge that pits them against a teeming tank of NOVA Scotia lobsters. The competitor who gets the most creative with their crustaceans wins not one, but two huge advantages in a unique Elimination Challenge. Skill is paramount, but so is communication in a tense tag-team with surprising results.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung
Tuesday, November 18th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Line of Fire"
The final six home cooks are confronted with a classic MasterChef team challenge: the Restaurant Takeover. The pressure is raised considerably when the red and blue teams learn that the professional kitchen they will be taking over belongs to one of the MasterChef judges! In the Pressure Test, the losing team must master a beloved and deceptively difficult Canadian classic dessert.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung
Tuesday, November 25th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Family Style"
The final five home cooks are tasked with preparing a special family reunion dinner to be served in the MasterChef Banquet Room. Then, in the dramatic Pressure Test, the home cooks have to work on the most difficult challenge they have ever faced, requiring perfect instinct and timing.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung

Offbeat Eats with Jim Stacy
Premiering Friday, November 7th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Game On"
Jim Stacy grew up with kitschy retro games, from video games to pinball to mini-golf. Now, he visits three fantastic restaurants that cater to button-mashing nostalgia fans with places and menus that mix gourmet grub and games for a truly memorable dining experience. In San Francisco's Mission district, Jim heads to Urban Putt, an indoor mini-golf course that features incredibly intricately designed holes and some fantastic finger food designed for on-the-go snacking. At Seattle's Rhein Haus, Jim discovers a Bavarian beer hall that seems ripped out of the old word, with some of the best sausage he has ever had, and discovers he is a savant at bocce ball! At Louisville Zanzibar, a combination old-school arcade and gastro-pub, Jim cooks up dishes inspired by classic arcade favorites.
Premiering Friday, November 14th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Rock and Rebels"
Along with food, Jim Stacy's greatest passion will always be music; he has been in bands, plays multiple instruments and owned one of Atlanta's iconic music venues. Now he is heading out on a tour to rock out in the kitchens of three eateries that have music and food at their heart. In Louisville, he heads to Silver Dollar, homage to old Bakersfield honkey-tonks, where Jim pairs modern reinventions of Dust Bowl cuisine with some of his favorite vinyl classic country music. Then, it is on to a place inspired by the rebelliousness of punk rock, Boca Raton, Florida's Rebel House, which rocks the sleepy Miami suburb with super inventive, rule-breaking cuisine and quirky dishes like the Mother Love Bone-In Lamb and Iggy Popcorn. Finally, Jim heads to Washington D.C.'s Dangerously Delicious Pies, where he meets his old touring mate, FOOD NETWORK STAR Season 9 competitor Rodney Henry, at his pie shop to make several of his famous sweet and savory pies, and then play with his band The Glenmont Popes.
Premiering Friday, November 21st at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Day at the Beach"
Tiki huts, '50s beach parties, and surf rock - Jim Stacy is all about America's nostalgia for beach and island culture, and the amazing food and drinks that come with it! Jim heads to three quirky eateries with amazing dishes and epic beach experiences that transport people to a day at a faraway beach. In Falls Church, Virginia, Jim heads to Clare & Don's Beach Shack, which serves up classic Florida beach fare in a flip-flop friendly love letter to beaches 800 miles away. In Louisville, Kentucky, Jim discovers a pitch-perfect Baja California beach eatery in El Camino, whose patios and fire-pit tables are always filled to the brim with fans of their inventive cocktails and artistic Southern California fare. At Ft. Lauderdale, Florida's iconic Mai Kai, Jim is taken away to a Tahitian beach and Tiki heaven with their eye-popping décor, inventive cooking techniques, and of course, flaming drinks.

Online, check out roundups of the weirdest circus-themed food, coolest video game-themed food, craziest cheese creations and more. Follow the journey at #OffBeatEats.

Restaurant Redemption
Premiering Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmET - "Joey Thai"
Ching-He Huang's dishing out culinary therapy at a Thai restaurant in Montclair, New Jersey. After their first restaurant in Manhattan failed, ex-husband and ex-wife team Joey and Jumi Yuwprayowg had hoped for better luck opening their business. Sadly, after only one year they have found themselves struggling to make more than $100 a day. Now the stresses of operating a failing restaurant are taking a toll. Jumi has a full-time day job to save money, and rushes to the restaurant at night to make deliveries. Joey runs the business like a dictatorship doing everything from cooking to serving, with a temper so unpredictable that no one wants to work with him. With stressed out owners at the helm, can Ching turn this restaurant around, or is a change of ownership what is really needed?
Premiering Tuesday, November 18th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmET - "Fusion Fire"
Ching-He Huang's next restaurant seems like a lost cause from the get-go. Hidden in a nondescript mall in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania with no obvious signage, it is a challenge to even find this restaurant. Frank and Vivian Dominick gave up their careers to run Fusion Fire with no prior restaurant experience. To add to their difficulties, the head sushi chef quit, taking three other staff employees with him. With every penny they own invested in the business, Frank and Vivian refused to give up. Frank immediately jumped into the role of head chef and added menu items in an attempt to draw more customers. Unfortunately, more choices have meant more confusion and fewer customers. Can Ching give them the direction they need before they lose their livelihood?
Premiering Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmET - "Kirakuya Sake"
New York City's Koreatown is the location for Ching-He Huang's next struggling restaurant. Run by fun-loving owner May Insook Sterling, Kirakuya Sake used to be the place to drink and party for the Korean and Japanese communities; with May at the center of the fun. Unfortunately, these days the party appears to be over. Business has declined, as fewer and fewer customers come in to eat, drink or socialize with May. With a personal investment in the business, she is too scared to look at her numbers, and does not know the true extent of the difficulties, but an empty restaurant is a sure sign that things are bleak. Is it May's big personality, or her big menu that is turning people off? Is it too late for Ching to rein in May's party-girl ways and to focus her on running a restaurant rather than having fun?

Online, find Ching's web-exclusive guides to Chinese cooking. Ching has helped dozens of professional chefs revitalize their Asian food and run-of-the-mill establishments; imagine what she can do for you! Join the conversation at #RestaurantRedemption.

Robert Earl's Be My Guest
Premiering Monday, November 3rd at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"The Lap of Luxury"
Robert Earl takes luxury to a new level. In South Beach, Norman Van Aken, known as the founding father of new world cuisine, gives his thoughts on The Restaurant at The Setai, which is known for intimacy, serenity, and of course, luxury. Then, MISS USA and MISS UNIVERSE join Robert in the vibrant SoHo district of Manhattan at Costata, one of New York's finest Italian steak houses. In Las Vegas, Robert ditches his trademark shirt and gets all dressed up for the ultimate French fine dining experience as he hosts the cast of Million Dollar Quartet from the chef's table at Guy Savoy.
Premiering Monday, November 10th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"Robert's Catch of the Day"
This episode is all about the best seafood dishes in Robert's culinary quest for greatness. In the heart of New York's Meatpacking District, Catch features new twists on classic seafood dishes prepared by Executive Chef Hung Huynh. While he entertains the lovely ladies of Knicks City Dancers at his table, Robert tastes their Spicy Tuna Tartar on Crispy Rice Cake, Hamachi Cucumber with Scallions, Wasabi and Pine Nuts, lobster mac and cheese and their signature dish - Cantonese Lobster. Next stop is Orlando, where Robert visits Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, which was awarded the Foodies Award Critics Choice for best seafood restaurant. Robert joins owner Bobby Moore for incredible dishes including blackened grouper, jerk-seared scallops with Arroz con Gris, the Big Fin Shellfish Platter and more. Finally, Robert heads to South Beach to the Traymore restaurant in the Metropolitan by Como. Robert and Chef Jonathan create succulent dishes including grilled octopus with potatoes, mussels with Spanish chorizo, Hog Snapper whole-roasted with fresh kale, and the incredible Passion Fruit Cannelloni. Robert finishes off his meal by the pool with their absinthe and gin cocktail.
Premiering Monday, November 17th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"Robert's Latin Favorites"
Simply Laura
Premiering Saturday, November 1st at 1:30pmET/10:30amPT - "Family Style" - SEASON FINALE!
Entertaining friends and family should be fun and relaxing, but busy hosts know that is not always the case! Laura shares her secrets to creating a meal that will impress a crowd and not stress the chef. She starts off with crispy Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Loin with creamy Polenta Parmigiano. She then whips up a refreshing Roasted Fennel Salad with Oranges and Baby Arugula. For a sweet finale, she prepares a silky Gingerbread Tiramisu; the perfect end to a mouthwatering meal for sitting back and enjoying the party!

Online, watch Laura make her favorite recipes for every occasion in web-exlusive videos for fans at CookingChannelTV.com. Join the conversation at #SimplyLaura.

Steak Out with Kix Brooks
Premiering Sunday, November 2nd at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - SPECIAL!
Legendary country music star Kix Brooks is following his longtime passion of opening a steak restaurant in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. Now, Kix is hitting the road on his tour bus to discover all the incredible steak restaurants and stories this country has to offer. This wildly entertaining culinary road trip promises to deliver on big steaks, big laughs and a prime cut of Americana.

Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food
Premiering Saturday, November 1st at 11:30amET/8:30amPT -"Family Food"
Tom shares his version of family favorites inspired by the food he enjoyed growing up made with simple ingredients. He prepares a delicious version of the humble Omelet with Smoked Haddock and Parmesan Cheese, his own proper version of Baked Beans on Toast which is served on a simple, homemade Soda Bread. To keep it fun for the kids and satisfy the grown-ups, he puts his spin on a regular bird with Roast Chicken Baked in Hay and Cider for a farmyard flavor, served with Roast Celeriac. He takes the family favorite, Apple Toffee Crumble Pie, to another level with a crispier, crumblier and tastier crust. Feeding a family, keeping it simple, affordable, tasty and interesting can be a tough gig, but these dishes are sure to please everyone around the table including the cook.
Premiering Saturday, November 8th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT -"Celebratory Food"
Tom reveals how to cook dishes inspired by food ordered in a decent British pub to celebrate a special occasion! These dishes are slightly showy, decadent and indulgent, yet still simple to make. He shares an elegant starter of Asparagus with Tom's Ultimate Salad Dressing, and Slow-Roast Duck with Potato Pancakes and Braised Lettuce that makes a real show-stopping main. From seaweed collected from the beach in Whitstable, he prepares Deep-Fried Oysters with Seaweed Mayonnaise, and Spiced Monkish with Smoked Aubergine Purée for a romantic dinner. A boozy Gin and Tonic Granita is the perfect end to a special meal.

Online, find Tom Kerridge's classic pub recipes at CookingChannelTV.com to experience his Michelin-rated food. Follow the fun with #ProperPubFood.

Unique Sweets
Premiering Sunday, November 2nd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Cute and Sweet"
Sometimes good things come in small packages, and we visit three locations that pack big-time flavors in small servings. First stop is Cake Monkey Bakery in Los Angeles, where mini layer cakes allow for enjoying not just a slice, but an entire cake! Next stop is Tiny Pies in Austin, Texas, where a mother-daughter duo are making tasty pies that fit in the palm of your hand. Finally, it is a twist on some classic French pastries at Canelé by Celine, where delectable canelé come bite-sized in a rainbow of flavors!
Premiering Sunday, November 9th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Excellent European Sweets"
Some of the best European sweets can be found right in the heart of New York City! Breads Bakery shares their sweet, pillowy marzipan challah and Lezettli Turkish Ice Cream, serving delicious and chewy ice cream that will challenge everything you know about this frozen treat. At A.B. Biagi, the ice cream sandwich is elevated to new heights using authentic gelato and artisanal breads.
Premiering Sunday, November 16th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Chicago's Coolest Doughnuts"
The Windy City is home to some of the coolest doughnuts around! One hotspot specializes in huge, super fluffy doughnuts that are so good, they sell out fast. Then, a full-service restaurant has doughnut and coffee service every morning, and has invented a unique and delicious hybrid called the "doughscuit." Finally, at the last doughnut destination, mini doughnuts are fried fresh all day and can be topped any which way- or even crumbled into a milkshake!
Premiering Sunday, November 23rd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Colorado Sweets"
Colorado has it all: mountains, lakes and sweets! High Point Creamery in Denver, Colorado dishes out unusual ice cream flavors like lemon ice pop with raspberry swirl, and Earl Grey tea with shortbread. In Boulder, Colorado, Pizzeria Locale finishes off their dinner menu with three desserts done simply and perfectly. Also in Denver is the restaurant Glaze, which dishes out German layered cakes called baumkuchen that amaze and delight the eyes and THE TASTE buds.
Premiering Sunday, November 30th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Savory Sweets"
Opposites attract, which must be why sweet and savory flavors are such an irresistible combination! At Aiko Pops in Denver, Colorado, ice pops come in radical flavors like Raspberry and Sweet Corn, Mango and Green Chile and Grapefruit Rosemary. At New York City's 24-hour Empire Biscuits, perfect flaky Southern biscuits are slathered with out-of-the-box spreads like roasted duck fat-thyme butter and apricot-Cape gooseberry jam (all on one biscuit!). Finally we visit Cacao Sweets and Treats outside Chicago for the artfully-salted decadence of the Luxe Brownie and the Chocolate Caramel Spice Cake, and the genre-bending Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing.

Online, flip though a gallery of the most mouth-watering desserts around and share sweet sentiments with #UniqueSweets.

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