CHOPPED GRILL MASTERS Among Food Network's July Highlights
By: Caryn Robbins May. 29, 2015
Summer sizzles on Food Network with new primetime series, an epic stunt and not-to-be missed premieres! First up, primetime gets a bit sweeter with new series Cake Wars premiering on Monday, June 29th at 8pm hosted by Jonathan Bennett, with four bakers competing in two rounds for the chance to unveil their unbelievable cake creation at a big event and earn a cash prize of $10,000!
Premiering Thursday, July 2nd at 10pm - "Stars and Stripes"
Fireworks arise when competitive chefs, Brian Cartenuto and Matthew O'Neil, flex their culinary know-how. Only victory will satisfy in this Independence Day battle, as RACHAEL RAY and cookbook author Jessica Seinfeld set their sights on beating Bobby.
Premiering Thursday, July 9th at 10pm - "Rollin' Deep"
The killer combo of Katie Lee and Geoffrey Zakarian arrive in the arena set to take Bobby down. Skills are in abundance when veteran chefs Linda Harrell and Kenny Johnson battle for the chance to show their worth against Bobby Flay.
Premiering Thursday, July 16th at 10pm - "Worst-Case Scenario"
The range heats up when fierce New York locals and CHOPPED judges Amanda Freitag and Alex Guarnaschelli bring in their heavy-hitters to battle Bobby. Chicago's Jared Case tests his skills against the Greek-inspired chef Kouri Killmeier in this battle for bragging rights.
Premiering Thursday, July 23rd at 10pm - "Rise to the Occasion"
Things boil over as CHOPPED host Ted Allen and Cooking Channel host Debi Mazar are primed to take down their friend Bobby. The deck is stacked when golden boys Gio Osso and Mike Friedman arrive with fire in their eyes.
Meat lovers rejoice! Michael Symon is taking a summer road trip to taste the best of the American classics: burgers and BBQ. Whether it is mouth-watering, mile-high cheeseburgers or slow-smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs, Michael is going to eat and meet his way through some of the best All-American spots to get your grub on. What better way to wash it all down than with local beers and brew - sure to make any meal a perfect ten. So, get ready to get full because you do not want to miss the delicious flavors of Burgers, Brew & 'Que. Online, flip through photos and restaurant listings to find out more about Michael's favorite destinations for (that's right!) burgers, beer and barbecue. Join the banter with #BurgersBrewQue Cake Wars - Premiering Monday, June 29th at 8pm
In this new series all about cakes, four bakers compete against each other in two grueling rounds to determine who will get to take their magical cake creation to a big event and take a giant leap in their career as a baker. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett and judged by master pastry chefs Ron Ben-Israel, Waylynn Lucas and special guest judges, each episode puts one cake artist on the map and stuffs their pockets with a $10,000 cash prize. This is war so it will not be a pretty battle, but in the end, the cakes will be eye-popping and amazing. Not to mention yummy!
Premiering Monday, June 29th at 8pm - "The Simpsons" - SERIES PREMIERE!
One of the biggest television families ever is airdropping into Cake Wars -- The Simpsons. They are throwing a huge bash to celebrate their success, and one of our cake MAKERS will have their winning creation front and center at the event -- and walk out $10,000 richer. Executive Producer of THE SIMPSONS Matt Selman will help determine which baker wins, and which will be left saying "D'oh!?"
Premiering Monday, July 6th at 8pm - "DC Comics"
The creators of some of the most popular Super Heroes in the world are coming to Cake Wars as DC Comics is looking for the best cake maker to create a centerpiece for their celebration. It will be two harrowing rounds to see who will win the $10,000 and take their jaw dropping cake creation to the event. DC Entertainment executives Dan DiDio, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee will help determine who will take home the grand prize.
Premiering Monday, July 13th at 8pm - "The Knot"
Today, a Cake Wars contestant's cake is getting whisked off to a wedding. Theknot.com has provided the couple with everything for their dream wedding - except the cake. Samantha Carisch and Taylor Sinclair, the winning bride and groom of The Knot Dream Wedding help judge which baker will take home the $10,000 and have their cake present when the couple says, "I do?"
Premiering Monday, July 20th at 8pm - "Nintendo"
It is everyone's favorite video game -- Super Mario Bros. Now, Mario is getting turned into cake when four bakers compete in a cutthroat competition to see who will accompany their cake to the massive celebration for Nintendo's Mario Maker and walk home with $10,000. Krysta Yang, from Nintendo of America, is on hand to help decide whose efforts are enough to save the Princess and which bakers are "game over."
Premiering Monday, July 27th at 8pm - "Hello Kitty"
She is cute, iconic and world famous. Only one baker's breathtaking cake creation will be worthy enough to attend the celebration for the launch of Hello Kitty's North American Tour. Actress Katherine McNamara guest judges the cute cakes made as the bakers battle to the bitter end. Chopped
Premiering Tuesday, July 7th at 10pm -"Tendon Intentions"
The chefs get beef tendon balls in the appetizer basket, a very tough ingredient -- literally. In the entree round, fresh vermicelli noodles seem to get the best of some smart competitors. Caramelized onions do not SCREAM dessert, but shouting out for more time in the final round is not an option for the last two chefs.
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian Online, catch behind-the-scenes photos, plus video previews and highlights. Join the conversation at #Chopped. Chopped Grill Masters - Premiering Tuesday, July 14th at 10pm
Chopped Grill Masters returns featuring sixteen off-the-hook pitmasters and grilling pros in a five-week tournament event. These competitors, who share a passion for high heat, big meat, and cooking over an open flame, take the competition, hosted by Ted Allen, outside to compete for a spot in the Grill Masters grand finale for a chance at the grand prize of $50,000!
Premiering Tuesday, July 14th at 10pm - "Grill Masters: Episode One" - TOURNAMENT PREMIERE!
In this explosive first Grill Masters battle, big personalities and old rivalries create a firestorm in the al fresco kitchen. In the first round, the chefs have two different proteins to prepare: pork chops and sausages. Exercising restraint with a sweet basket ingredient in the entree round is a challenge for some of the chefs. A cheese and a starch are two of the items that the finalists must make sing on the grills in their desserts.
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Scott Conant, Amy Mills, Chris Santos
Premiering Tuesday, July 21st at 10pm - "Grill Masters: Episode Two"
In the first round, the Grill Masters find grilling-classics hot dogs and hamburgers in the same basket. Rack of elk is a welcome ingredient in the second basket, but the 30-minute time limit presents some issues. The final two chefs have high hopes for what they can accomplish in the dessert round featuring chocolate cupcakes.
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Tim Love
Premiering Tuesday, July 28th at 10pm - "Grill Masters: Episode Three"
Two of the competitors in this Grill Masters fight are engaged to be married -- can they both make it to the final round? In the first round, a succulent seafood and an odd ice cream are two of the surprises in the mystery basket. Then in the second round of live-fire cooking, the chefs are shocked to find a live ingredient. When a delicate ingredient flames up on the grill in the final round, can it be salvaged?
Host: Ted Allen Judges: Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Tim Love Online, meet the competitors and find exclusive content including a fan poll, winner interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, highlights and photo galleries of top moments. Join the grilling fun with #Chopped. Craziest Restaurants in America - Premiering Wednesdays at 10pm
Craziest Restaurants in America host Graham Elliott counts down the most unique, most outrageous, most outstanding, and even the most bizarre food establishments from coast to coast that dish out delicious meals and memorable dining experiences. From an underwater cafe to a zombie-themed bistro, these are the restaurants that leave customers saying, "Wow!" Online, check out the restaurants with the most OUTRAGEOUS meals and memorable dining experiences across the country, and find the locations of the restaurants featured on the show. Join the crazy conversation with #CraziestRestaurants. Cutthroat Kitchen
Premiering Sunday, July 5th at 10pm -"Circus Spectacular"
It is big top fun when host Alton Brown has chefs make corn dogs in a clown car. Then, a RING OF FIRE drives somebody nuts. Finally, a chef goes three-wheeling while making funnel cake.
Host: Alton Brown Judge: Simon Majumdar
Premiering Sunday, July 12th at 10pm -"Meanwhile, Back on the Huevos Rancheros..."
Host Alton Brown has the chefs facing off in an intense egg soccer match. Then, two chefs cannot get off each other's backs. One chef is hounded by a bad memory while making blondies.
Host: Alton Brown Judges: Bobby Hansen, Antonia Lofaso
Premiering Sunday, July 19th at 10pm -"My Kitchen for a Horse"
A gang of chefs on bouncy horses bestowed by host Alton Brown face a biscuit breakfast challenge. Then, it is two on a stroller making chicken nuggets. Finally, two chefs battle with long tools and short legs.
Host: Alton Brown Judge: Jet Tila
Premiering Sunday, July 26th at 10pm -"I Know Who Kilt Me"
One chef gets hassled by haggis. Then, host Alton Brown presents a pair of chopsticks which becomes a huge obstacle for someone. Finally, a chef finds that they are not so sweet on key lime pie.
Host: Alton Brown Judge: Jet Tila Online, go behind-the-scenes with an on-set tour video featuring host Alton Brown sharing his secret strategies for success, plus original series Testing the Sabotagesand new episodes of Alton's After Show. Follow the mischief and strategy on Twitter using #CutthroatKitchen. Food Network Star
Premiering Sunday, July 5th at 9pm - "The Perfect Match"
Familiarity with a wide variety of ingredients and culinary styles and the ability to blend them with your own repertoire is important for a Food Network Star. The finalists must swap their favorite ingredients and use them to make a dish for Bobby and Giada. The contestants are then paired up to blend their styles and collaborate on dishes to serve 40 first-time daters from Match. Anne Burrell and Joachim Splichal, Master Chef of Patina Group, join Bobby and Giada to decide who will be going home.
Premiering Sunday, July 12th at 9pm - "Improv"
The finalists need to be ready for anything and learn to expect the unexpected. Each is tasked with creating and presenting an enticing pizza with "kicked up flavors" for Bobby, Giada and guest judges Duff Goldman and CEO of Cici's Pizza Darin Harris, and the winner's pizza will inspire an item to be featured on an upcoming Cici's menu. Then guest emcee David Alan Grier joins Bobby to randomly assign dish requirements to finalists, who must then perform a four-minute live demo for food and comedy fans. Bobby and Giada are joined by Bob and Susie to determine who will stay and who will go home.
Premiering Sunday, July 19th at 9pm - "Food Truck Throwdown"
Social media is very important to a Food Network Star, and is also used extensively in the food truck business. The remaining finalists create and present a portable version of their favorite dish to Bobby and Giada, and then guest judge Richard Blais pairs them up to operate their own food truck. Each duo must create a social media promo video to be screened by food truck enthusiasts, who will use the videos to decide which team's dish to sample. The most successful contestants will be safe, and one finalist will be eliminated.
Premiering Sunday, July 26th at 9pm ET/PT - "Lifestyle Brand"
Today more than ever, it is important for stars to create a lifestyle brand based on their style and culinary point of view. In the first challenge, the finalists must do a video presentation showcasing a dish that can easily be recreated by a home cook in a short amount of time. Then guest Damaris Phillips directs the finalists in a holiday-themed, on-camera presentation that reflects their point of view. Damaris also joins Bobby, Giada, Bob and Susie at the judging table. Online, find the FOOD NETWORK STAR online headquarters with weekly photo galleries, exit interviews, finalists' journals, exclusive video interviews with guest judges and winning recipes. Watch full episodes of the premiere, the episodes leading up the finale and the finale itself online and on mobile the day after they premiere on FoodNetwork.com. Don't miss original web series Star Salvation premiering Sundays. The winner of this series, hosted by Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and FOOD NETWORK STAR Season 7 Winner and co-host of THE KITCHEN Jeff Mauro, will re-enter the competition on August 9th for a second chance at stardom. Also check out the Fan Favorite Sweepstakes where can vote online for their favorite finalists all season long, and have a chance to enter a sweepstakes with weekly prizes and a cash grand prize. Join the conversation with #FoodNetworkStar. Guy's Grocery Games
Premiering Sunday, July 5th at 8pm - "Battle America II: Cook or Be Cooked"
Four chefs proudly represent their regions in the return of a Triple G favorite, Battle America. Making a regional feast without meat sounds odd, but that is what happens when all the even aisles, including the meat department, are off limits. Next, the chefs have to make an all-American burger and fries without any of the classic ingredients. In the final showdown, the chefs try to sweeten the pot by making a presidential dinner featuring a Red Light Special: jelly beans.
Judges: Richard Blais, Catherine McCord, Aida Mollenkamp
Premiering Sunday, July 12th at 8pm - "Music and Mayhem in the Market"
The chefs must make their best dish using only ingredients that start with the letter S and it is not that simple! Next, they must prepare a lavish lunch that will not break their $10 budget. Then, the last two chefs standing must shop to make a comfort meal while trading carts in a chaotic game of Musical Carts.
Judges: Troy Johnson, Beau MacMillan, Aida Mollenkamp
Premiering Sunday, July 19th at 8pm - "Cruisin' Though the Express Lane"
A flip of the coin determines how four chefs must make their best dish using only ingredients from the even-numbered aisles. Next, chefs get to show off their culinary muscles with an international dish featuring items from the store's sample tables. Finally, a dinner party plate sounds easy enough, until the chefs are forced to go through the express lane.
Judges: Melissa d'Arabian, Brian Malarkey, Kiet Philavanh, Aarti Sequeira
Premiering Sunday, July 26th at 8pm - "High-Steak Hijinks"
There is nothing comforting about making a comfort meal with five ingredients, but that is what the chefs have to do. Then, they must make an upscale dinner using a grocery list that includes ketchup and pretzels! The final face-off gets odder when chefs are asked to make a steak sandwich with no bread because they cannot shop the odd aisles.
Judges: Richard Blais, Troy Johnson, Catherine McCord Online, catch interviews with host Guy Fieri, photo galleries with episode recaps and highlights; plus find ongoing blog coverage. Follow the games on Twitter using #GroceryGames. Mystery Diners
Premiering Wednesday, July 1st at 9:30pm - "Extracurricular Activities"
Fearing that their cooking instructors are going off curriculum, Arthur and Maria, owners of The Real Food Academy in Miami Shores, Florida, contact Charles to investigate. MYSTERY DINERS Eliot and Domenica enroll as students and discover the classroom is being used for personal business.
Premiering Wednesday, July 8th at 9:30pm - "Hamburger Burglar"
Michell and Bella, owners of Latin House in Miami, fear someone at their offsite warehouse is giving away the recipes to their award-winning burgers. Charles sends in Jamie and Estefanie to find out if there are any moles inside their organization.
Premiering Wednesday, July 15th at 9:30pm - "Unhappy Hour"
Jorge, owner of Moreno's Cuba Cafe and Riviera Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, believes his staff is sneaking their friends into the hotel's free happy hour. Charles sends in Patrick and Tina to see how the uninvited guests are gaining access.
Premiering Wednesday, July 22nd at 9:30pm - "Missing Links"
Jeff, general manager of Emerald Hills Golf Course in Hollywood, Florida, contacts Charles after fielding complaints about non-members playing for free. MYSTERY DINERS Jamie and Brianna go undercover and discover a bigger problem inside the dining room. Southern Fried Road Trip - Premiering Monday, July 13th at 10pm - SERIES PREMIERE!
Southern pride and southern food go together like biscuits and gravy. No one knows the south and good ol' southern cooking quite like Bobby Deen and Jamie Deen. Now, they are going on a Southern Fried Road Trip to find the best of what America has to offer. From shrimp and grits on the Gulf coast to collard greens in Carolina and to beignets on Bourbon Street, the Deen brothers will get a taste of the south while celebrating all the people and places that put the pride of Dixie into all that they do. Online, relive the Deen Brothers' road trip with photo highlights and look up the restaurant listings to discover more about the key southern spots they visited. Join the journey with #SouthernFriedRoadTrip. Top 5 Restaurants - Premiering Mondays at 10:30pm
For the first time ever, Food Network is naming America's top five burger spots, the ultimate five steakhouses, the best five BBQ joints and more! From pizza and ice cream to tacos and fried chicken, each episode is taking on one of America's favorite foods and telling you exactly where to get the best. We'll meet the MAKERS and culinary masterminds behind these ultimate food creations as the battle for top spot is finally crowned. Online, check out America's top steakhouses, burger spots, BBQ joints and more. Look for photo galleries showcasing the locations featured in each episode and polls on FN Dish encouraging viewers to weigh in on their favorite spots. Join the Top 5 Talk with #Top5Restaurants
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