New Season of RESTAURANT REDEMPTION Among Cooking Channel's October Highlights
By: Caryn Robbins Sep. 05, 2014
Ching-He Huang returns to the PRIMETIME lineup to whip restaurants into shape, giving much-needed makeovers to struggling businesses in a new season of RESTAURANT REDEMPTION Tuesday, October 14th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmET.
Then, host Jim Stacy hits the highway to find quirky roadside gems and meet the chefs and owners dishing out delicious grub off the beaten path in new series Offbeat Eats with Jim Stacy Friday, October 17th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT. In daytime, host Tom Kerridge gives his secrets to elevating classic pub fare, sharing recipes inspired by beloved British classics in his new series Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food premiering Saturday, October 4th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT. Cooking Channel offers up premiere episodes of fan-favorite series all month long including Best in Chow, Bite This with Nadia G, Carnival Eats, Donut Showdown, Eat St., My Grandmother's Ravioli, Robert Earl's Be My Guest, Simply Laura, UNIQUE SWEETS and more. Plus, CookingChannelTV.com is the spot for fall recipes and entertaining ideas for every occasion, whether it is an Oktoberfest bash, Halloween soirée, or simple weeknight dinner with friends! Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter and Facebook.Premiering Wednesday, October 1st at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Pizza Wars Regina"
Cris Nannarone travels to Regina, Saskatchewan to find the best pizza in the Queen city of the Prairies. Will it be the All Dressed from Tumblers, the BBQ Pork and Apple from Bushwakkers, or the Buffalo Chicken Pizza from La Bodega? Who will be crowned pizza king of Pizza Wars Regina?
Premiering Wednesday, October 8th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Crab Cake Wars Baltimore"
Cris travels to Baltimore, Maryland in search of the best crab cakes in the city. Will it be Faidley's Jumbo Lump Cake from Faidley's Seafood, Pappas Crab Cake from Pappas Restaurant, or the Pounder Plus from Crackpot Restaurant? Who will be crowned champion of Crab Cake Wars Baltimore?
Premiering Wednesday, October 15th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Hot Dog Wars Nashville"
Cris travels to Nashville, Tennessee to find the best hot dog in Music City. Will it be The Tennessee from Cori's Dog House, the Local Chorizo from I Dream of Weenie or The Barnyard from the Dog of Nashville? The the spot with the most delicious hot dog of them all will be declared winner of Hot Dog Wars Nashville!
Premiering Wednesday, October 22nd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Great American Doughnut Wars: DC"
Cris travels to Washington, D.C. in search of the capital city's best doughnut. Will it be the Fresh Fried Tabard Donut from the Tabard Inn, the Doissant from Chocolate Crust, or the Jefferson Doughnut from Farmers, Fishers, Bakers? It is a sugary showdown with Doughnut Wars Washington!
Premiering Wednesday, October 29th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Carnival Wars: Calgary Stampede"
Cris travels to Calgary, Alberta to visit the world-renowned Calgary Stampede. He is on a mission to find the best carnival food at the greatest outdoor show on earth. Will it be the Crusty Cowboy from Avatara Pizza's food truck, the Papri Tot from the Naaco Truck, or the VICIOUS Fish Taco from Joey's Urban? The victor will be crowned champion of Carnival Food Wars Calgary Stampede!
Premiering Thursday, October 2nd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Palm Springs"
This trip, Nadia G and the gang head to Hollywood's playground: Palm Springs. First up is King's Highway at the Ace Hotel, where she shkoffs "Green Eggs and Ham." Then, Nadia visits Workshop Kitchen and Bar where she discovers impeccable duck confit cannelloni. For a sweet treat she heads over to Rainbow Cupcakes for a 'Nachos Del Rey' cupcake loaded with chipotle buttercream and cheddar cheese ganache!
Premiering Thursday, October 9th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Silicon Valley"
Nadia is in SILICON VALLEY to check out how the locals satisfy their foodie cravings. First up, Nadia samples Japanese-style bacon pancakes at Bushido in Mountain View. Then, she heads to Cupertino, where Ike's Place has been satisfying tech entrepreneurs' appetites for fantastical sandwich creations for years, and where Nadia tastes their "We're Just Friends" chicken and avocado sandwich. Lastly, Nadia heads to Back-a-Yard Grill, "shkoffing" a next-gen Jamaican Goat Curry!
Premiering Thursday, October 16th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Reno" - SEASON FINALE!
Nadia and her misfit crew head to Reno, Nevada to sample chile relleno and eggs benedict at Peg's Glorified Ham n Eggs. Then across town at Brasserie St-James, Nadia digs into some braised-oxtail and short ribs. Finally, Nadia heads over to Campo for a taste of their rigatoni with Marguez wild boar sausage and broccoli rabe. Online, check out web-exclusive video of Nadia G's favorite things about Los Angeles and her favorite food fads. Follow the journey with #BiteThis. Carnival Eats
Premiering Thursday, October 2nd at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Miami Dade/Sarasota "
Carnival Eats celebrates today's modern gastronomy and takes you on an international, food-frenzied roller coaster of culinary delights, to the new epicenter of carnival life - food! Food of every imaginable shape, size, color and taste are being created specifically for the connoisseurs who ply midways and fairgrounds, and CARNIVAL EATS and host Noah Cappe is there for every delicious bite.
Premiering Thursday, October 9th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Stanislaus/Texas Crab "
Host Noah Cappe arrives at the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock, California. He gets his hands on homemade fries topped with lobster meat, and devours a delicious donut ice cream sandwich. Finally, he sizes up an 18" corn dog big enough to feed a family, and tries deep fried frog legs, before heading to the Gulf Coast for the Texas Crab Fest in Crystal Beach, Texas. There, Noah savors a soft shell crab taco, coconut encrusted shrimp and gooey Grasshopper pie.
Premiering Thursday, October 16th 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 at the North Carolina Potato Festival.
Premiering Thursday, October 23rd at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Indian State Fair/Old Canal Days"
Noah Cappe visits the Indiana State Fair and devours a colossal grilled cheese sandwich. Next, he takes the classic elephant ear to the next level by filling it with fruit filling before frying it up. Finally, it's YaYa's Greek Tomato Balls for the final dish of the day. Noah then travels to neighboring Illinois for Old Canal Days in Lockport where he samples some loaded potato bites before chowing down on Chicago-style pizza pie. A uniquely sweet donut treat rounds out another day of carnival eating. Online, flip through photos of the world's most insane edible carnival creations. Get on the ride with #CarnivalEats and #IdFryThat. Chuck's Eat the Street
Premiering Friday, October 17th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Planet Portland" - SEASON FINALE!
Portland's food culture is famous for being casual, quirky and totally amazing. The street that Chuck visits is called Division, but the good food just keeps on multiplying. Despite the notorious rain, Chuck and every Portlander find sunshine every day in the form of a deep-fried Monte Cristo sandwich with an egg on top at chef Jenn Louis' Sunshine Tavern. At Sen Yai, chef Andy Ricker specializes in busting Americans' myths about Thai food with a quintessential Thai breakfast with jok, or rice porridge, and pork balls, crispy rice noodles, and a soft egg. Next, Chuck stops in at Woodsmen Tavern to sample chef Andrew Gregory's lamb skewers with romesco and pea salad. Chuck's last stop is at Block + Tackle, where chef Robert Lucas makes delicious old-fashioned Oregon seafood dishes like crispy fried cod sandwiches with tartar sauce and brioche buns. Online, watch web-exclusive video featuring Chuck's favorite Vietnamese coffee in Austin, Mexican hot chocolate in Houston and more. Tweet at #EatTheStreet. Compete to Eat
Premiering Wednesday, October 1st at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Game On!"
Chefs Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta travel to island homes only accessible by boat to cook three-course meals using only what they can find in the homes they visit. Jo finds a fridge full of wild game, and Aldo uses an antique stove to attempt to make an impressive meal.
Premiering Wednesday, October 8th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Sous Chef Showdown!"
Chefs Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta visit home kitchens and try to prepare gourmet three-course meals using only what the homeowners have on hand. Aldo has his hands full with a wannabe-chef, and Jo is challenged by a rustic kitchen in this culinary fight-to-the-finish.
Premiering Wednesday, October 15th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Plants vs. Animals!"
Chefs Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta surprise homeowners with a cooking competition to create a three-course meal using only what they already have on hand. Can a vegetarian meal top a meat-lovers menu?
Premiering Wednesday, October 22nd at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "RV Gourmets!"
Chefs Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta bring their expertise to an RV Park where they compete to create a three-course meal out of only what they find in the coolers and kitchenettes of the RV's. Jo encounters a skinny-dipper, while Aldo is asked to do yoga before cooking in this mobile feast.
Premiering Wednesday, October 29th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "BFFs vs. Rock Stars!"
Chefs Jo Lusted and Aldo Lanzillotta must create a gourmet three-course meal using only the ingredients and tools they can find in the cottage. Can Chef Jo and life-long friends Lisa and Vanessa impress the judges with a menu of stuffed pork tenderloin and strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake? Or will Chef Aldo, bushwhacking cook Deb, and rock star Matt triumph with a glazed maple soy salmon with fresh salad and blueberry crumble? 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, October 2nd at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Jungle"
An ex-lawyer running the family donut business from Nashville, Tennessee, a hipster from Decatur, Georgia and the "pop" in a "mom and pop" shop from Redding, California compete in a speedy elimination round with fried chicken as the mystery ingredient. Under the watchful eye of host Daryn Jones, the last two standing compete for $10,000 in a jungle-themed Donut Showdown.
Judges: Elizabeth Falkner, Duff Goldman, David Rocco
Premiering Thursday, October 9th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Circus"
A culinary arts teacher from Newfoundland, an ex-daycare owner from Ottawa and a third-generation donut-maker from Cincinnati compete in a speedy elimination round with pink peppercorns as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a circus-themed Donut Showdown.
Judges: Duff Goldman, Eden Grinshpan, David Rocco
Premiering Thursday, October 16th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Fiesta"
An ex-architect from Sherman, Texas, a bread and dough expert from Montclair, New Jersey and a molecular gastronomist from Ottawa, Ontario compete in a speedy elimination round with licorice as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a fiesta-themed Donut Showdown.
Judges: Zane Caplansky, Eden Grinshpan, David Rocco
Premiering Thursday, October 23rd at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Masquerade Ball"
A vegan rebel from Toronto, Ontario, an executive pastry chef from Sunrise, Florida and a beer aficionado from Cleveland, Ohio compete in a speedy elimination round with wasabi as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a masquerade ball-themed Donut Showdown.
Judges: Zane Caplansky, Eden Grinshpan, David Rocco
Premiering Thursday, October 30th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Paris"
The "donut king" of Hawaii, a best-friend duo from Hamilton, Ontario and a member of a donut legacy from Kalamazoo, Michigan compete in a speedy elimination round with peanut butter as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Paris-themed Donut Showdown.
Judges: Zane Caplansky, Duff Goldman, Eden Grinshpan Online, watch web-exclusive video of the judges dishing on the best donuts they have ever eaten, 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, October 17th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "You Don't Know Jak"
Host James Cunningham is trucking to Los Angeles, California for the El Nosh truck, Houston, Texas for the Muiishi Makirritos truck, Nashville, Tennessee for the Delta Bound trailer and finally to Phoenix, Arizona for the Saffron Jak trailer.
Premiering Friday, October 17th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese"
It is a food truck fiesta in Phoenix, Arizona at the Rock-a-Belly truck, in Victoria, British Columbia at the Hungry Rooster truck, in Montreal, Quebec at the Boit a Fromage truck and at the Biscuit Love Truck in Nashville, Tennessee.
Premiering Friday, October 24th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Viva La Waffle!"
First up, host James Cunningham cruises to Lafayette, Louisiana for the Viva La Waffle Truck. Next, he is curbside in Hamilton, Ontario for the Johnny Blonde truck. He travels to Columbus, Ohio with the Challah truck and finally rolls to Denver, Colorado for the El Toro the Tot truck!
Premiering Friday, October 24th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Planet of the Crepes"
Host James Cunningham is sampling delicious street food in Houston, Texas at the Flip 'n Patties Truck, in Los Angeles, California at the Moe Deli truck, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the BrazBQ truck and finally in Tucson, Arizona at the Planet of the Crepes trailer. Online, find a nearby food truck with CookingChannelTV.com's map of trucks from the show. Tweet at #EatSt. Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food
Premiering Saturday, October 4th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Bake It"
Lorraine Pascal knows baking is not just about breads and cakes! Lorraine takes baking to the next level with Crunchy Crackle Top Bread, baked Sticky Asian BBQ Chicken Wings, and Sweet Corn Rice and Red Cabbage Slaw. Lorraine prepares sweet Jammy Tarts, succulent Slow Roast and Leg of Lamb with Aussie Chardonnay, Rosemary, Sage and Bay Leaf. She then sweetens things up with delicious Dulce & Banana Cake, Rum Punch Roast Pears, Figs and Peaches with Toasted Hazelnuts and Vanilla Crème Fraiche and gorgeous Strawberry and Cream Mini-Cakes with Chocolate Drizzle Strawberries. Lorraine finishes things off with a baking master class in making an authentic Austrian Apple Strudel from two street food vendors.
Premiering Saturday, October 11th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Posh Nosh"
Lorraine is sharing time-saving tips and easy, delicious recipes for effortless entertaining. She serves up Pancetta and Parmesan Puffs, and French Onion and Sage Soup with Gruyere and Mustard Croutons that impress without the fuss. She conjures up gorgeous White Chocolate Lollipops with Dried Cranberries and White Chocolate-Dipped Cherries. Plus, Lorraine learns the secret to making the best Spanish Doughnuts from a cook who has mastered the art of street food.
Premiering Saturday, October 18th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Everyday Easy"
Lorraine makes easy, delicious dishes that can be rustled up every day. She prepares Pan-Fried Pork Chops, and Watercress, Peach and Stilton Salad with a Lemon Ginger Dressing and a simple Malaysian "Net Bread." Lorraine also gives her simple take on Chicken Tikka Masala with Fluffy Basmati Rice and effortlessly perfect little bite size treats, Peanut Butter Squares. Online, find Lorraine's clever and simple weeknight recipes and follow the fun at #FastFreshandEasy MasterChef Canada
Tuesday, October 7th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Edible Art"
At Toronto's historic Distillery District, the home cooks compete in a team challenge catering an exclusive art gallery event, where the food must look as incredible as it tastes. After the judges make a nail-bitingly difficult decision, the losing team has to bake for their lives.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung
Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Brains Before Beauty"
The 11 finalists face an emotional Mystery Box challenge that takes them back to their roots, and the winner gets a compelling strategic advantage in the Elimination Challenge. The theme is nose-to-tail Alberta beef, and some parts of the cow are definitely more challenging than others. Will the home cooks who get assigned tongue and brain be fatally undermined?
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung
Tuesday, October 21st at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Major Steaks"
The top ten home cooks face their biggest team challenge yet at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Using pop-up army field kitchens, they must prepare a delicious steak dinner for 151 troops. Battling unfamiliar equipment, inclement weather, and each other, teams fight to avoid the dreaded pressure test. But back at the Masterchef Canada kitchen, the losing team must once again go to war, facing a classic, technique-driven fish dish that will send at least one of them home.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung
Tuesday, October 28th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Great Canadian Bake Sale"
The home cooks raise their Mystery Boxes to reveal a jaw-dropping array of rare and challenging ingredients: a selection of the judges' favorite food culled from their own restaurant kitchens. The home cooks get creative with durian, sea urchin, squab and kimchi. Then in the Elimination Challenge, they must prepare elevated versions of common Canadian bake sale fare.
Judges: Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung My Grandmother's Ravioli
Premiering Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Corn Star"
George Martin, 79, is a Native American grandfather of the Ojibwe Nation and lives in Hopkins, Michigan. George teaches Mo Rocca how to make a big pot of corn soup, and Mo thinks he is going to have it easy in THE KITCHEN until he learns the first step in the recipe is to light a fire without a match. George teaches Mo that handy skill, along with many beautiful traditions of his people, and even a thing or two on the miniature golf course.
Premiering Wednesday, October 8th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Great Gams Almighty!"
In the tradition of Hollywood's glitziest leading ladies, Thelma Brelesky, 90, of Waterford, Connecticut is ready for her close-up. Mo and Thelma prepare a true New England dish of jumbo shrimp stuffed with scallops and breadcrumbs. For dessert, Thelma shows Mo a bit of her Greek heritage by making traditional almond cookies called Kourabiedes. In addition to cooking, Thelma teaches Mo how to swing dance, and stars in her very own pantyhose commercial!
Premiering Wednesday, October 15th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Dane Cook"
Grethe Petersen, 73, of Bloomington, Minnesota has been called the Julia Child of Danish cooking. Grandma Grethe, Mo and her family are hosting a delightful, multi-course luncheon at the Danish Center with traditional dishes of chicken soup with dumplings, different varieties of herring with curry and cream sauces, and for dessert, Aebleskiver, delicious pancake balls covered with sugar and dipped in strawberry sauce. Mo's newly learned Aebleskiver skills will be pitted against Grethe's grandkids in a sweet showdown.
Premiering Wednesday, October 22nd at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Tater Tot Hot Dish by the Lake"
Joenie Haas is an energetic, amiable grandmother who cooks delicious and comforting dishes, straight from her log cabin on Milles Lacs Lake in Minnesota. The food she makes is quite different from some of the things her son-in-law, Andrew Zimmern, is used to eating on his Travel Channel series Bizarre Foods. When coming home after one of his crazy culinary adventures, there is nothing Andrew likes more than to sit down with a plate of Joenie's tater tot hot dish. Joenie will introduce Mo to the art of the "hot dish," as well as a delicious jello salad and her traditional Christmas Jesus cake.
Premiering Wednesday, October 29th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Ice Ice Granny"
Aslaug Warmboe, 86, of Hastings, Minnesota is originally from Iceland, and on a recent trip to her homeland, she brought back some culinary specialties for Mo to taste. Mo samples traditional smoked lamb called hangikjot, and some pickled shark with a chaser of the national liquor, Brennivin. Aslaug also teaches Mo how to make creamed potatoes, and a brown bread that in Iceland is traditionally baked for over two days with the heat of a natural spring. His visit culminates with a lovely family dinner complete with some traditional Icelandic outfits. Online, watch web-exclusive deleted scenes of Mo and the grandparents. Tweet at #Ravioli and #GrandmasRule. Offbeat Eats with Jim Stacy
Premiering Friday, October 17th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - SERIES PREMEIRE!
Offbeat Eats is a celebration of America's roadside rebel chefs, the people who create quirky eateries that are off the beaten path and serving up deliciously offbeat food and experiences. From hidden local gems to restaurants doing surprising new things where you least expect it, host Jim Stacy charts a roadmap to restaurants that are a little hard to find, but always worth the journey. 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, October 14th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmET - SEASON PREMIERE!
Changing the face of Asian food in AMERICA one menu at a time, Ching He-Huang travels across the country to help struggling restaurants update and revitalize their menus and make over their run-of-the-mill establishments. 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, October 6th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"Robert's Perfect Meal"
Host Robert Earl travels to Las Vegas to select his perfect meal from his favorite restaurants, and this trip, Robert adds sous chef to his resume! First up, is the eggplant stack appetizer at Martorano's in the Rio that Robert enjoys while also sampling each appetizer they offer at the restaurant. For the main course, Robert enjoys teppanyaki-style Chilean sea bass and Maine lobster with red onion shiso salsa at Nobu in Caesar's Palace. Rounding off the perfect meal is an outrageous treasure chest of desserts including cakes, ice cream, milkshakes and more at Serendipity 3 with the beautiful showgirls of Jubilee.
Premiering Monday, October 13th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"Family Friendly"
Robert Earl visits the world famous Pink's Hot Dogs in Hollywood and samples their most popular creations, while he constructs a signature hot dog bearing his name. In Orlando, Robert hosts two very special families from Give Kids the World at his Buca di Beppo restaurant for a meal they will not soon forget! Finally, Robert shares the secrets of his most favorite pasta dishes including frutti di mare, spaghetti bolognese, and baked rigatoni.
Premiering Monday, October 20th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"Cross-Country Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner"
Robert Earl visits his three favorite locations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, he stops at the Sugar Factory in Las Vegas with the humorous characters of the hit show Absinthe as his guests. In the kitchen, Robert creates the Fat Elvis Waffle and then joins his guests for banana bread French toast, chocolate French toast, and carrot cake pancakes. In Orlando, he goes behind-the-scenes for lunch at his own restaurant, The Earl of Sandwich, and showcases his most famous sandwiches which feed a group of very hungry construction workers. Later for dinner, Robert heads to the AAA Four Diamond Award recipient Scarpetta, in the famous Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach with Chef Marlen, where local snapper with fregola is the choice of the evening. As a special surprise, Robert takes a private tour of "waterworld" to discover the secret to the freshness of their seafood.
Premiering Monday, October 27th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT -"Mangia Italiano"
Robert Earl treks to Las Vegas, New York and Orlando to some of his favorite Italian restaurants. In New York, three of the NYPD's finest join Robert at Trattoria Il Mulino for ricotta meatballs, beef short ribs ravioli, chicken in crosta, and Mediterranean sea bass. In Las Vegas, Robert gets in THE KITCHEN at the legendary Rao's to learn the secret behind their signature dish. Finally, Robert visits Enzo's on the Lake in Orlando, in which Robert tussles with their chef in the kitchen; and in the dining room, Robert enjoys exquisite table-side service and dishes including Antipasto Della Casa, Pappardelle Alla Farnese, and Bucatini Alla Enzo. Simply Laura
Premiering Saturdays at 1:30pmET/10:30amPT
Web sensation and online super star Laura Vitale brings her take on American mealtimes to television. Although Laura's roots are in Italian food, she is first and foremost an all-American girl. With an emphasis on seasonal and simple, Laura's blend of easy but enticing recipes and girl next-door charm will make for meals that AMERICA will adore. It's Simply Laura! Online, watch Laura make her favorite recipes for every occasion in web-exlusive videos for fans at CookingChannelTV.com. Join the conversation at #SimplyLaura. Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food- Premiering Saturday, October 4th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT
Tom Kerridge, the only chef in the UK to run a pub with two Michelin stars, wants to show how to cook dishes inspired by British pub classics. Throughout the series, Tom visits some of his favorite suppliers, and he will visit some pubs in the country that are pushing the boundaries when it comes to food.
Premiering Saturday, October 4th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT - "Outdoor Food" - SERIES PREMIERE!
Tom Kerridge shares his secrets to cooking outdoor food with the same love and attention towards cooking in the kitchen. He pays homage to the retro classic Chicken in a Basket cooked with his Southern fried twist, and then heads to Cornwall to make a Fish Burger with freshly caught mackerel, pollack and lobster. Tom dishes up some EXTRA special sticky Barbecued Beef Ribs cooked in a barbecue sauce with a delicious Warm Tomato Salad, and sweetens things up with a delicious Maple Cake baked right on the barbecue.
Premiering Saturday, October 11th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT - "Sunday Lunches"
Sundays are a time to relax over cooking and enjoy a hearty lunch with family and friends, and Tom shares recipes to make Sunday roasts a bit more special. Tom is cooking up a classic
Roast Beef marinated in treacle to give it a sensational flavor, and serves the dish up with
Yorkshire Pudding. For an alternative to the classic meat roast, Tom heads to Cornwall to get hold of the king of fish - turbot. He cooks his showy Turbot in Puff Pastry, for an inventive alternative to Beef Wellington. Tom prepares a lazy Sunday brunch of Scrambled Eggs and English Truffle, and because Sundays are special he saves room for two puddings - a Lemon Posset and a Chocolate and Ale Cake.
Premiering Saturday, October 18th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT - "Pub Classics"
Tom shows some of the nation's favorite, classic pub meals can be made right at home. He dishes up a classic Caesar Salad and some quirky beer snacks, including Pickled Eggs, Spicy Nuts and
"Pork Scratchings." Tom also shares his version of the popular dish Pork Belly with Lentils and Cabbage Salsa. He heads to Suffolk to cook Fish and Chips with fresh local fish from a van in a pub then cooks one of Britain's favorite desserts - a Date and Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce full of dark, sticky, caramelized flavors.
Premiering Saturday, October 25th at 11:30amET/8:30amPT - "Food for Friends"
Tom serves up hearty, casual dishes meant for sharing, that means less time fussing in THE KITCHEN and more time spent tucking in to great food with friends. He prepares a Slow-Cooked Shoulder of Lamb, Mussels Cooked in Ale for a barbecue night at Tom's local brewery, a Salt Beef Bagel inspired by a trip to a great salt beef and pastrami stand at Maltby Street market, and a Pollack, Chorizo and Chickpea Stew that is a hearty one pot wonder. A light creamy Plum Fool
is the perfect finish to the casual and delicious 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 Saturday, October 12th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Austin Sweet Freeze" - SEASON PREMIERE!
Premiering Saturday, October 19th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Sweet Mornings in Sunny L.A."
Premiering Saturday, October 26th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Old is New Again"
Online, flip though a gallery of the most mouth-watering desserts around and share sweet sentiments with #UniqueSweets. DIGITAL CONTENT Get Creepy in THE KITCHEN This Halloween
Your Halloween party could use some spider cakes, Zombie Gut Punch and salted caramel popcorn balls. Get a DIY voodoo cocktail party guide and check out galleries of the best vintage candy, costumes for foodies, the creepiest candy you can buy and the worst treats to give out this year on CookingChannelTV.com. Oktoberfest
When that beer goes down a bit too easy at your Oktoberfest party, you need CookingChannelTV.com's easy recipes for authentic German food like schnitzel, brisket and dumplings in the back pocket of your lederhosen! Simple Cooking
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