**COOKING CHANNEL JUNE 2013 HIGHLIGHTS**

SERIES PREMIERES OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS AND TRIPPING OUT WITH ALIE & GEORGIA
Plus: New Seasons of ‘Man Fire Food’ AND Recipes for All Things Summer on CookingChannelTV.com

NEW YORK – May 20, 2013 – Cooking Channel kicks off June with new series The Freshman Class, a docu-series following four culinary school freshmen as they embark on their journey to gain a culinary degree that will change their lives, on Monday, June 10th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT. Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark are going on a culinary journey of their own in new series Tripping Out with Alie & Georgia premiering Friday, June 21st at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT, as they travel the country in search of new adventures and then share their experiences with their beloved friends over travel-inspired drinks and dishes. Roger Mooking is back for a second season of Man Fire Food showcasing one-of-kind ways to cook meals over fire beginning on Monday, June 3rd at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT. Also on the June menu are new episodes of Road Trip with G. Garvin, Pizza Cuz and other fan-favorite series. CookingChannelTV.com celebrates 100 Ways to Love Summer featuring recipes, tips and tricks to celebrate the summer months. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter and Facebook.
SERIES PREMIERES

The Freshman Class

Cooking Channel follows four aspiring chefs as they try to earn a degree at the Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge. Follow four freshmen, over the course of eight episodes, as they make the journey from the first day of school to final exams at the end of the first semester. The series chronicles the challenges each student faces with their varying backgrounds as they pursue their dream of becoming a professional chef. Culinary school is difficult and offers no guarantees, and these students all desperately want to do well at the institute to better their lives.

Premiering Monday, June 10th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT -”Meet the Freshmen” – SERIES PREMIERE!

The new class of incoming students arrives at Louisiana Culinary Institute, where they’re drilled in the school’s strict policies. They immediately prepare for a make-or-break test on sanitary practices. Meanwhile, Tiffany’s husband shocks her with his extreme reaction to her starting school, as Jared wonders whether he should reveal his disabilitiesfrom PTSD, and Ben frets about disappointing his family. Jasmine also reveals a surprising secret about her full time job.

Premiering Monday, June 17th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT -”Jasmine’s Secret”

The FreshmanClass at Louisiana Culinary Institute learns the history of cooking. Outside of class, Tiffany has to make a painful change to her family in order to keep on track at school. Ben has to swallow his pride and lean on his in-laws for financial help, while Jasmine tries to tell her mom the truth about her job.

Premiering Monday, June 24th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT -”Jared’s Burden”

The Freshman Class at Louisiana Culinary Institute learns knife skills and then are thrown into the kitchen for their first big cooking test. With Jared’s PTSD beginning to undermine his work in class and Ben’s stress going through the roof when he has to take on more responsibility at home, how will the students fare? Meanwhile Tiffany’s daughter, April, considers dropping out of the program, while Tiffany starts a conflict with one of the school’s toughest instructors.
Watch exclusive web-only videos for every episode to get more of Jared, Tiffany, Jasmine and Ben’s stories on CookingChannelTV.com. Stream the season premiere in full on the site for free. Plus, find out the unique background of the aspiring chefs and why they’re risking so much to attend culinary school in Cooking Channel’s Meet the Freshman Class gallery.

Tripping Out with Alie & Georgia

Cooking Channel’s favorite Classy Ladies Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark hit the road in search of adventure, hidden gems and a delicious cocktail in Tripping Out with Alie & Georgia. With vintage suitcases in hand, this witty duo embarks on a road trip not to be missed and tops off each episode with a party and an original cocktail inspired by their travels. From mud baths in the California desert to synchronized swimming in Miami, Alie and Georgia leave no stone unturned as they tour the country in style with a healthy shot of humor.

Premiering Friday, June 21st at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT – “Las Vegas” – SERIES PREMIERE!

Best friends and mixologists, Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark travel to Las Vegas with the goal of “doing Vegas” with pride, dignity and a healthy dose of humor. From super-sized pancakes at a classic diner to bacon martinis at an off-the-strip dive bar, Alie and Georgia are “tripping out” in Vegas with hilarious consequences. Along the way, Alie realizes her childhood dream of learning how to walk a tight rope under a circus tent in one of her signature vintage dresses, and Georgia shows her competitive side when the girls use their feminine wiles to bluff the boys at the poker table. Then, they head home to LA, where they throw a party for friends that reflects their Vegas experience.

Premiering Friday, June 28th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT – “California Desert”

It’s a “groove and rejuve” weekend for Alie and Georgia as they hit the dusty trail and head to Joshua Tree in the California desert. Georgia is skeptical, as she remembers many unpleasant family camping trips to the desert as a kid. Alie, on the other hand, loves to camp and convinces Georgia that this time things will be different. Throughout their trip, they sample some local food, like the date shake and date burger, and sip beet and carrot juice as they plunge neck deep into a mud bath. Back home in LA, the girls throw a party inspired by their desert adventure.

Let Alie & Georgia find the perfect drink for you with our interactive Alie & Georgia cocktail generator on CookingChannelTV.com. Plus stream the season premiere in full for free and watch dozens of episodes of Cooking Channel’s web-only series with Alie & Georgia, Classy Ladiesand Drinks with Alie & Georgia.

SEASON PREMIERES

Man Fire Food

Premiering Monday, June 3rd at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT – “South Carolina Surf and Turf” – Season Premiere!

Roger heads to South Carolina in search of traditional whole hog barbecue and low-country oyster roasts. Hemingway, a small town outside Charleston, is home to Scott’s Bar-B-Q. Roger meets pit master Rodney Scott who has been cooking whole hog since he was eleven years old. His smoke-filled pit room cooks up to fourteen hogs at a time. Next stop is fishing town, McClellanville, where Roger meets Oliver Thames who invented a unique oyster roaster. The duo pile local cluster oysters on a metal sheet positioned over a firebox, and then blankets of wet burlap rest on top to help them steam open.

Premiering Monday, June 10th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT – “Smoke and Steam”

Hawaiian island, Oahu, is known to locals as the “gathering place,” and Roger is invited to two community gatherings abundant with local food. On the east side of the island, local chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi teaches Roger how to prepare a traditional Hawaiian imu -a whole pig prepared with local starches and lau lau (packages of cubed pork and salmon). Later, at a farmer’s market at Kapiolani Community College, Roger meets Scott Shibuya who smokes pork, chicken, and turkey tails with guava and kiawe woods in a unique smoker he cleverly built out of an Air Force cargo container, an airplane food cart, and a computer fan.

Premiering Monday, June 17th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT – “Feasts Over Fire in Hawaii”

Right off of Nimitz Highway in Honolulu, Roger stops by Koala Moa, famous for whole chickens roasted over fire right in their parking lot. Roger joins owner Chris Shimabukuro as he cooks 140 seasoned chickens low and slow to perfection in metal baskets. Later, at Ma’O Organic Farms in Waianae, Roger meets local chef Bob McGee, who roasts half a cow over a custom-built six-by-six foot metal grill.

Premiering Monday, June 24th at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT – “Mediterranean Seafood Feasts”

Roger explores two spectacular wood-fired Mediterranean seafood feasts in the heart of Northern California. In Napa Valley, the Seltzner family is famous for their wines and their towering outdoor oven called the Infiernillo. In Tomales Bay, caterer Tom Meckfessel takes surf-and-turf to another level as he prepares a Spanish-inspired paella over a wood fire right on the water. Roger harvests local clams with John Finger, owner of Hog Island Oyster Farm, which is one of the key ingredients for the mouthwatering paella.

Flip through a gallery of Roger’s own behind-the-scenes photos from the shoots. Watch videos of some of the most amazing ways to cook with fire in our Coolest Cookouts video channel.

PREMIERE EPISODES

America’s Best Bites

Premiering Saturday, June 8th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT – “FARMbloomington”

Host Natalie Forte goes to school in Indiana’s biggest college town, where Chef Daniel Orr does more than talk the farm-to-table talk at his eclectic antique-filled restaurant. With produce from his mom’s nearby farm and a dessert based on his grandmother’s biscuit recipe, food and family make viewers feel right at home.

Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT – “Frontier”

Host Natalie Forte goes big-game hunting on the streets of Chicago and discovers Frontier, a cross between rustic lodge and sports bar. New Orleans born Chef Brian Jupiter brings Cajun flavors to some of his exotic offerings.

Premiering Saturday, June 22nd at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT – “Vin De Set”

Host Natalie Forte discovers an almost-downtown St. Louis rooftop gem sitting on the third floor of a restored malt house. Chef Ivy Magruder creates upscale, yet approachable fare that boasts an American twist on Southern French cuisine.

Premiering Saturday, June 29th at 4:30pmET/1:30pmPT – “Trattoria Stefano”

Host Natalie Forte finds herself in the bratwurst capital of Sheboygan, Wisconsin experiencing authentic Italian cooking. Chef Stefano Viglietti has combined his grandmother’s recipes with a lifetime of trips to Italy in order to produce mouth-watering food that transports you to the Italian countryside.

Eat St.

Premiering Tuesday, June 18th at 8pmET/5pmPT – “Getting Lucky”

Lucky’s Puccias in Austin, Texas, features yummy Italian sandwiches like their Hot Pastrami and Puccia Contadina stuffed with turkey provolone, arugula, tomato and a house made olive tapenade. Then, it’s off to the Honey Pot truck in Portland for some sweet and savory pies. Next is a trip to San Francisco to the Phat Thai truck for authentic Pad Thai, Som Tum Salad and Pad Kee Mao. Finally, it’s all aboard Puckett’s Trolley in Nashville for some Southern-style comfort food.

Premiering Tuesday, June 25th at 8pmET/5pmPT – “Gorillas, Dogs, Balls and More”

First up, the Gorilla Cheese truck in New York serves up their ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches. In Phoenix, the Short Leash truck cooks up some gourmet hot dogs like The Aiko, a naan wrapped sausage topped with mango chutney. Next stop is Las Vegas for some tasty meatballs at the Haulin’ Balls truck. Finally in Nashville, the Mas Tacos Por Favor truck dishes out anything but ordinary taco treats.

Find the best street food near you with our interactive food truck map. Plus, flip through mouthwatering photos of the best food truck dishes around.

Pizza Cuz

Premiering Monday, June 3rd at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Girl Power”

Francis and Sal visit some of the most successful women in pizza, starting with Jennifer Stark and Maureen McNamara at Amici’s Pizza in Michigan where they serve a Spicy Jerk Chicken Pizza. Then in Portland, the Minnick sisters share their Salted Cod Pizza from Lovely’s Fifty Fifty. Sal and Francis head to Philadelphia, where two mini-moguls, Valerie Safran and Marcie Turner, share a taste of their Guanciale and Truffled Farm Egg Pizza that has helped them take over an entire city block.

Premiering Monday, June 10th at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Unexpected”

The cousins seek out the experimental and unconventional, as Sal and Francis enjoy Indian Tandoori Chicken Pizza at Zante in San Francisco. If a delectable wood-fired Truffle Oil Pizza from a tiny food cart in Oregon doesn’t sound appealing enough, Francis and Sal then get their taste buds wet on a smoked brisket pie, followed by an ice cream-topped slice in a wacky pizza museum in Philadelphia.

Road Trip with G. Garvin

Premiering Tuesday, June 11th at 9pmET/6pmPT -”Oakland”

In Oakland, G. Garvin visits the Chop Bar where he samples a hearty and delicious meatloaf dish. On his trip, he also stops by the home kitchen of Jaynelle from the popular shop Pietisserie and whips up an apple pie. Then G. hits the streets on a walking tour and samples everything from chicken and waffles to ceviche and ends the day with a wine sampling – all while getting a taste of the Oakland food scene.

Premiering Tuesday, June 18th at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Louisville”

G. Garvin heads to Louisville, Kentucky to visit Magnolia 610, where the chef is bringing his diverse roots to the South. G then heads to Hammerheads where two young chefs are making a name for themselves with an eclectic menu including a PBLT – pork belly, lettuce, and tomato – a unique twist on the traditional sandwich. He checks out Juanita’s Burger Boy Diner, where he cooks and samples some classic diner fare. Finally, it’s off to Rudyard Kipling, affectionately called “The Rud,” where G tastes burgoo, a meat and veggie stew that’s a Louisville favorite.

Premiering Tuesday, June 25th at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Down Home”

In search of down home goodness, G. Garvin heads to Noble Springs Dairy farm in Franklin, Tennessee to get a lesson on how to make goat cheese. Then it’s on to Louisville, Kentucky to Hillbilly Tea where tea is the star of the show but the Big Earls Lamb Shank is not to be missed. Then, it’s off to the Barton Distillery for a tasting of their famous bourbon and a lesson on how they use it in a popular dessert.

Watch web-only deleted scenesfrom each episode of G. uncovering more of the country’s best Southern food. Plus, get G.’s web-only travel tipsfor every city he stops in on the show. Then flip through photos and get recipes of some of the ofthe country’s best Southern food.

DIGITAL CONTENT

100 Ways to Love Summer

Cooking Channel is serving up 100 amazing ideas to squeeze every last drop of fun out of summer! May kicks off the grilling season, and Cooking Channel has some of the easiest and most delicious burgers, sides, BBQ and desserts from fan-favorite chefs including G. Garvin, Roger Mooking, Chuck Hughes and more. Plus get tips, how-to’s, party ideas and inspiration to make this your most flavorful summer yet.

100 Ways to Love Summer: Barbecue

When it comes to barbecue, wait patiently and you’ll be rewarded – with tender ribs, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork and smoky meats. Try Cooking Channel’s recipes for classic American barbecue, internationally inspired twists and hearty Southern sides.

100 Ways to Love Summer: Burgers

Cooking Channel has a burger recipe for everyone, whether you crave a classic, all-beef cheeseburger, or want to mix it up with a bison burger, a veggie patty or a bite-sized chicken slider. Set your burgers apart with clever toppings from Cooking Channel chefs and learn secrets from the pros on turning out great grilling recipes.

100 Ways to Love Summer: Sides

Upstage grilled mains with an array of side dishes, like potato and pasta salads, slaw recipes, corn, grilled vegetables and more recipes from Cooking Channel. With our perfect party appetizers and dips, you’ll be ready for every summer holiday.

100 Ways to Love Summer: Desserts

Satisfy your warm-weather cravings with fruit-filled desserts, no-bake treats and frozen summer sweets.

100 Ways to Love Summer: Healthy

Eat smart this summer with simply grilled mains, plenty of produce and fresh fruit desserts. These healthy recipes from Cooking Channel chefs will keep you feeling great all swimsuit season long.

100 Ways to Love Summer: Parties

Make the most of summer’s unbeatable produce with 1, 2 and 3 ingredient appetizers, perfectly portable picnic recipes and crowd-pleasing potluck sides. Plus get unique party ideas that your friends will be talking about for summers to come.

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**FOOD NETWORK JUNE 2013 HIGHLIGHTS**

FOOD NETWORK KICKS OFF JUNE WITH SEASON PREMIERE OF FOOD NETWORK STAR AND FINALE OF IRON CHEF AMERICA: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

PLUS: New Seasons of ‘The Pioneer Woman’, ‘Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction’, and ‘Barefoot Contessa’ AND Summer Grilling Tips from FoodNetwork.Com

NEW YORK – May 22, 2013 -. Food Network jumps into June with the season nine premiere of Food Network Star Sunday, June 2nd at 9pm directly followed by the season finale of Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions at 10pm. Daytime programming also boasts three season premieres including The Pioneer Woman on Saturday, June 1st at 10am, Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction on Sunday, June 16th at 11:30am and Barefoot Contessa on Saturday, June 29th at 10am. With June comes grilling, and Food Network dedicates a whole weekend to grilling and barbecue with a themed weekend on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd from 7am-12pm featuring premiere episodes of daytime favorites. Celebrating fathers, Food Network serves all things Dad in a themed weekend on Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16th from 7am-12pm. FoodNetwork.com’s Grilling Central is the hottest roundup of seasonal recipes and entertaining tips to make summer sizzle. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

SEASON PREMIERE

Food Network Star

Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 9pm -”Are You Ready for Prime Time?” – SEASON PREMIERE!

In the premiere episode of Food Network Star, twelve hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles to compete for the ultimate prize: their own show on Food Network. The finalists meet mentors Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, who help prepare the finalists for the biggest audition of their lives. In the Mentor Challenge, each finalist films a pitch tape, hones in on their personal hook and explains why they are the best person for the job. Then, in the Star Challenge, each contestant must prepare and present one dish to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson and a focus group of Food Network viewers who help decide who has a shot at becoming a Food Network Star. One contestant’s dream ends here, and the remaining eleven continue their Star journey.

Premiering Sunday, June 9th at 9pm – “Burger Bash”

A Food Network Star must be able to do entertaining demonstrations and cook for a crowd. This episode pays homage to the Food Network Wine and Food Festival with its very own “Burger Bash,” an over-the-top burger competition. The finalists create the best burger of their lives and present it to 100 burger enthusiasts and after which, the burger fans decide whose creation they want to try solely based on their presentation. After a vote on which burger has the best flavor, the least successful finalist is sent home.

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 9pm -”A Star is Chopped”

A Food Network Star must have the knowledge and ability to use a wide range of ingredients and be able to take any combination to new culinary heights. Each of the ten remaining finalists is given an exotic ingredient and under Alton and Bobby’s guidance, must identify and use their ingredient successfully in a dish. The top two win a seat at the judge’s table in the next challenge, while their competitors battle it out in the kitchen, Chopped-style. The eight finalists compete and make a dish with four mystery basket ingredients, to be critiqued by Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli. The least successful competitor hits the road, and the remaining nine finalists continue their journey.

Premiering Sunday, June 23rd at 9pm -”Big Screen Bites”

From food to products to restaurants, Food Network Stars have to be informed on the latest culinary trends. The movie theater experience is being transformed with luxury cinemas popping up all over the country, and in the Mentor Challenge, the contestants are put into teams of three to create a menu and a movie trailer for a focus group of movie enthusiasts. They then compete at one of these extravagant cinemas, preparing the meal they proposed in their movie trailer. The focus group decides which meal they want to try based on the trailer, and then vote on which menu they liked the best. Whose concept will be a hit at the box office and who will go home?

Premiering Sunday, June 30th at 9pm -”Fourth of July Live”

Food Network Stars are required to think on their feet and react to any situation thrown at them, especially live television events. The finalists cook with special guest Terrence Jenkins, co-anchor of E! News, in a live cooking demo where each contestant faces a series of untimely curveballs. The winner of this challenge gets an advantage in the next one, as the finalists participate in a Fourth of July-themed show designed to help viewers with must-have recipes and tips for summer parties. Each finalist is assigned a different live post such as barbequing, crafting drinks, or reporting from the field, and they must tackle their task while fielding interactive elements such as video calls, web questions and tweets.Bob Tuschman, accompanied by Bobby and Giada, watch the action remotely through a live feed and determine who will continue on.

For more Food Network Star, fans can visit www.foodnetwork.com/star for on-set video, exclusive interviews and insider blogs, behind-the-scenes footage, photo galleries, peeks into finalists’ personal journals, online polls, interactive quizzes, sweepstakes and more. Launching Memorial Day Weekend, fans can vote in the “Summer Showdown,” pitting summer recipes from Star winners and mentors against recipes from Chopped judges. Fans can also connect with one another and the show’s stars on Facebook at Facebook.com/foodnetwork and on Twitter with the hashtag #FoodNetworkStar, as well as at the Food Network Star Fan Feed – a one-stop shop for the best Star tweets, public Facebook posts, and Instagram uploads.

All season long, Food Network will offer the Food Network Star TV SYNC EXPERIENCE. Partnering with Yahoo!’s second-screen mobile application, IntoNow, Food Network is creating a custom experience that will bring fans into the world of Food Network Star like never before. This unique two screen offering will allow viewers access to exclusive content from the set including commentary, photos, exclusive video, behind the scenes details, live polls, interactive trivia and special culinary tips. Fans can download the IntoNow app from the Itunes App Store or Google Play, then sync the app with the broadcast. The experience will also work when synced with encores and when watching the episode on DVR, VOD or online streaming.

FEATURED FINALE

Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions

Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 10pm – “Finale”

The winning Iron Chefs battle for the tournament championship. Judges Donatella Arpaia, Karine Bakhoum and Iron Chef Bobby Flay determine who will become Grand Champion.

DAYTIME SEASON PREMIERES

Barefoot Contessa

Premiering Saturday, June 29th at 10am – “Old New York” – SEASON PREMIERE!

It’s all about learning from New York’s food greats today. After a smoked salmon and bagel master class at a legendary Jewish store, a lesson in steak from a legendary butcher and the scoop on an amazing coffee roastery in Queens, it’s back home for Grilled Double New York Strip With Spice Rub, Garten Spice Sweet Potato Fries and Coffee Granita.

Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 11:30am – SEASON PREMIERE!

Quintessential grill master, Bobby Flay takes outdoor grilling to a whole new level in this high-impact cooking series. Bobby pulls out all the stops and delivers a one-two culinary punch, showcasing his expert grilling techniques in surprising new ways. Using abundant, flavor-packed ingredients and the grilling tools he loves most, Bobby transforms a backyard into a Mecca of barbecue deliciousness. The grilling maestro steps up his game–from charcoal, to smoke, to the global Q–and proves why he’s truly addicted to barbecue.

The Pioneer Woman

Premiering Saturday, June 1st at 10am – “Old Friends, New Friends” – SEASON PREMIERE!

Ree’s throwing a welcome home dinner for friends moving back to her town. She whips up Peppercorn Roasted Beef Tenderloin with fabulous Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and the two ingredient wonder dubbed The Bread. For dessert, she serves a show-stopping four layer Chocolate Strawberry Cake.

Premiering Saturday, June 8th at 10am – “Pickup Picnic”

Ree’s spreading out a pickup picnic for the family and cowboys working on a bunch of spring calves. The hearty tailgate has Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs, the classic Cowboy Bacon Beans, Deviled Eggs and Mocha Brownies with a thick, delicious frosting for dessert.

Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 10am – “Feeding Cows, Feeding Cowboys”

Calves, cowboys and kids are all getting fed today at the ranch. For breakfast, Ree serves French Breakfast Puffs, which she prepares the night before. For lunch it’s stick-to-your-ribs Drippy French Dip Sandwiches and for dessert, Baked Fudge.

Premiering Saturday, June 22nd at 10am – “The Building”

Ree’s pulling together a boxed lunch for a meeting at an old building that the family is renovating. Everyone’s getting a Colossal Club Sandwich, an individual portion of Easy Greek Salad, Homemade Black Pepper Potato Chips and Chocolate Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies to chew on while they look over plans for the building.

Premiering Saturday, June 29th at 10am – “4th of July Special”

Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, Drummond style! Hundreds of guests are invited to the ranch, and Ree’s keeping it effortless and easy. She whips up Perfectly Baked Beans and a fabulous Caprese Salad, which are the perfect sides for Ladd’s Fourth of July Steaks. Ree’s Peach Crisp With Maple Cream is the perfect dessert to eat while watching the fireworks display.

PRIMETIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Cupcake Wars

Premiering Sunday, June 9th at 8pm – “Fran Drescher”

Four vegan competitors will battle it out for the opportunity to serve their cupcakes at an exclusive party for iconic television star – and guest judge – Fran Drescher’s charity, Cancer Schmancer.

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 8pm – “Comedy Cupcakes”

Four bakers are going to have to bring the funny – and the tasty – if they want to be front and center at a celebrity- packed VIP party for Variety’s Power of Comedy. Celebrity publicist Jennifer Styles guest judges.

Premiering Sunday, June 23rd at 8pm – “Cupcakes R Us”

Four imaginative bakers must unleash their inner child as they compete for the chance to serve their creations at a black tie awards gala for the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Toy inventor Nancy Zwiers serves as the guest judge.

Premiering Sunday, June 30th at 8pm – “Taylor Dayne 80′s Party”

It’s going to be, like, totally awesome when four bakers go back in time and battle it out for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a VIP kid’s birthday party for 80′s pop music icon, and guest judge, Taylor Dayne.

Giving You The Business

Premiering Thursday, June 6th at 10pm – “Fit to Win”

Four top managers from Muscle Maker Grill are secretly tested and the grand prize could change their lives forever. In this episode, a group of picnickers refuse to leave the restaurant, an injured senior needs plenty of attention and so does a choking customer.

Premiering Thursday, June 13th at 10pm – “Salad Days”

Four of Saladworks’ top employees are pushed to the limit in a series of outrageous challenges. A new employee lovingly hand-feeds a customer, one of the managers leaves the building, and the store is overwhelmed by a food fight and noisy group of seniors,

Premiering Thursday, June 13th at 10:30pm – “War and Pizza”

Four of the best employees at Topper’s Pizza are secretly put to the test in a series of outrageous challenges as the new delivery guy disappears, an indecisive mom asks for some unusual favors and a lovers’ quarrel wreaks havoc on the restaurant.

Chopped

Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 8pm – “Fry, Fry Again”

The chefs are given pots of bubbling oil, so that they can create crispy, delicious additions to their dishes, and catfish catches the chefs by surprise in the first round. In the entrée basket, the competitors find a cheese and a cherry preserve. Will the mandate to make a fried dessert unnerve the two finalists?

Premiering Tuesday, June 4th at 10pm – “Better Saffron Than Sorry”

The chefs show off in the appetizers round by creating four unique interpretations of mussels with saffron. Then in the entrée round, the baskets contain a particularly daunting protein, and pasta sheets make for a good blank canvas for dessert.

Premiering Thursday, June 6th at 9pm – “Take Heart”

In the appetizer round, the chefs discover creative ways to combine peppers and pork. Then in the entrée round, the chefs must wrestle with a heart-stopping protein, and the challenge in the dessert basket seems to be taming super sweet ingredients.

Premiering Tuesday, June 11th at 10pm – “Cleaver Fever”

All too aware that “cleaver fever” will be the fate of three out of the four of them, the competitors open the appetizer basket to find bacon popcorn. In the entrée round, an injury causes one chef to lose some time in preparing his lamb dish, and a mashed treat meets floral syrup in the dessert basket.

Premiering Thursday, June 13th at 9pm – “Mix and Mache”

An odd mix of ingredients in the first basket, including mache and pickled sausage, has the four chefs working hard to complete unique appetizer plates. Then in the entrée round, the chefs must make squid dishes that impress the judges, and a hard-to-pronounce ingredient in the final basket is hard to incorporate into desserts.

Premiering Tuesday, June 18th at 10pm – “Wheatgrass Roots”

The chefs’ first challenge is to see what they can do with a very earthy first basket, including chia seeds and dandelion greens. Then in the entree round, tempeh is the tempting center of every plate, and the two finalists get a local sweetener and a fresh berry to make delicious desserts.

Premiering Tuesday, June 25th at 10pm – “Gyro We Go Again”

Another intense competition in the Chopped Kitchen starts when the chefs get gyro meat and hearts of palm in the first basket. Then in the second round, the remaining three chefs must make doughnuts belong with steak. When the finalists find a classic American finger-food and a sticky surprise in the last basket, what will they put together?

Premiering Thursday, June 27th at 9pm – “Big Fish, Small Basket”

The competitors leap into action and come out strong with four impressive appetizers made with seitan and mezcal. Then in the second round, premade sauce and a sizable fish are in the basket, and when the two finalists proceed to dessert, they must make a pastry and a pork product play nicely on their plates.

Don’t miss Chopped After Hours, a new web series on FoodNetwork.com, where the Chopped judges step out from behind the chopping block to put their own spin on some of Chopped’s toughest and strangest baskets.

Webisodes include:

Premiering Tuesday, June 13th at 11pm – “Mix and Mache”

Chopped judges Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus Samuelsson must conquer a basket featuring squid and leeks for guest host Amanda Freitag.

Premiering Tuesday, June 18th at 11pm – “Wheatgrass”

How will Chopped judges Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc Murphy transform a basket of vegetarian ingredients for guest host Aarón Sánchez.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Premiering Monday, June 17th at 10pm – “A Festival of Flavor”

This trip, Guy’s pullin’ over for the bounty of the county. In Denver, a throwback bar goes gangster on a short rib burger and a savory apple strudel. In Tempe, Ariz., a Pakistani spot serves up authentic goat and Tandoori chicken. Finally in Philadelphia, a local joint cranks out chicken pie without the pot and awesome grilled octopus.

Premiering Monday, June 24th at 10pm – “Timeless Traditions”

This trip, Guy gets the lowdown on some longstanding traditions. In Philadelphia, the Jamaican joint goes all-out authentic with the jerk chicken. In Scottsdale, Ariz., the decades-old family joint serves all kinds of sandwiches and a time-tested sausage recipe. In Denver, Guy dives into some serious soul food.

Iron Chef America

Premiering Sunday, June 30th at 10pm – “Flay vs. Voltaggio”

Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Michael Voltaggio. Chef Voltaggio is the Owner/Executive chef of ink. in Los Angeles. Mario Rizzotti, Karine Bakhoum and Hal Rubenstein are the judges for this battle.

Mystery Diners

Premiering Friday, June 7th at 10pm – “No Laughing Matter”

Keith, the owner of Deanie’s Seafood in New Orleans, is concerned that his manager is more focused on his amateur comedy career than managing the restaurant. Mystery Diners Andrew and Deanna discover that another employee may be taking advantage of the situation.

Premiering Friday, June 14th at 10pm – “Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen”

After hearing complaints about constant fighting between the cooks and a bartender who brings wild animals into the restaurant for entertainment, the owner of Poppy’s The Crazy Lobster in New Orleans calls Charles for help. Mystery Diners Nicole and Amber discover a waitress may be causing all the drama.

Premiering Friday, June 21st at 10pm – “Off the Menu”

When Francesco, owner of Zio Cecio in Dallas, starts hearing rave reviews about Tex-Mex food being served in his Italian restaurant, he calls in Charles to investigate. Mystery Diners Tracy and Justin go undercover and discover that a few employees are running a side business when Francesco isn’t there.

Premiering Friday, June 28th at 10pm – “Chop Shop”

After noticing a drop in revenue at his Dallas restaurant, Stroker’s Ice House, Rick needs to convince his retired mother to resume her position as manager. Charles sends in Mystery Diners Hollie and Justin who discover the revenue drop may be related to Rick’s motorcycle shop.

Restaurant: Impossible

Premiering Sunday, June 9th at 10pm – “Lost in the Woods”

After losing his successful corporate job, Roger, who has no previous restaurant experience, purchased the Pinehurst Country Lodge in Greeley, Pa. with his family. Now, a mere six months later, the restaurant is failing and is $350,000 in debt. Robert has just two days to give Roger the tools and authority to lead his staff towards success.

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 10pm – “Sink or Swim”

Robert is off to Twin Lakes, Wis., to Pier West Restaurant, which has a scenic view and a boatload of problems. Chip is the restaurant owner but his father, Woody, is his landlord. As Chip’s restaurant falls deeper and deeper into debt, his family is getting angrier and angrier. Mom wants Chip out, dad is ready to cut Chip off financially and big brother, Brian, wants to take the restaurant over. Robert has just two days to give Chip the tools he needs to run this restaurant and reunite the family or this restaurant will sink.

Premiering Sunday, June 23rd at 10pm – “It’s All Greek to Me”

In the quaint town of Woodstock, Ill., comes the story of cousins Angelo and Angelo and their diner, Angelo’s. Their fathers started the restaurant 40 years ago, but every day over those four decades has been the same – the same menu, the same décor and the same family drama. Robert has two days to unravel the issues of this Greek-influenced restaurant and figure out why the cousins are dangerously close to ruining their namesake restaurant.

Restaurant Stakeout

Premiering Wednesday, June 5th at 10pm – “This Place is a Ghost Town”

After 20 years of hard work and chasing the American dream, going from dishwasher to owner, Juan opened Roasted Peppers in Mamaroneck, N.Y., with his business partner and co-chef Darrell. No matter how hard they try, they can barely make ends meet. Complicating matters, Juan’s 11-year-old son was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Desperate for help, Juan turns to Willie to save his restaurant and keep his dream alive.

Premiering Wednesday, June 12th at 10pm – “Tuscan Tumbleweeds”

Joe, the owner of The Venetian Grille in Somerville, N.J., grew up in the business and took over the family restaurant eight years ago. After an unsuccessful attempt at opening a new restaurant, Joe returned to The Venetian Grille and found business had disappeared. Willie quickly discovers that an unprofessional staff, confused identity and frustrated manager are just a few of the problems that need to be fixed.

Premiering Wednesday, June 19th at 10pm – “What Would Your Father Do”

Frank, owner of Michael’s Roscommon House in Belleville, N.J., inherited the restaurant from his late father and is struggling to keep things afloat. Willie soon finds that an untrained staff, lack of structure and an unruly chef are only part of Frank’s problem: Frank himself must learn to step up and lead as his father once did.

Premiering Wednesday, June 26th at 10pm – “What are You Servin’ Here?”

Willie comes to the aid of Rene, co-owner of Barzola Restaurant in Flushing, N.Y. Rene inherited the restaurant from his parents but is now struggling, and has no idea what needs fixing. Willie’s surveillance uncovers a lack of knowledge on the menu, bad attitudes and a serious lack of inventory may be dragging the restaurant down.

DAYTIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Giada At Home

Premiering Saturday, June 1st at 11:30am – “Coast to Coast BBQ”

Giada takes viewers on a coast-to-coast adventure with unexpected flavors like Pork Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce; Grilled Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Butter; Spiced Beef Brisket with Smoky Barbecue Sauce and Grilled Apple Slices with Caramel-Mascarpone Cream.

Premiering Saturday, June 8th at 11:30am – “An Apple A Day”

Giada shares three amazing recipes with America’s favorite fruit. The menu includes Apple Chips with Sweet Yogurt Dip; Grilled Chicken with Apple-Mango Chutney; and an Apple Galette With Goat Cheese, Sour Cherry and Almond Topping.

Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 11:30am – “Father’s Day Pasta”

Giada makes a special Father’s Day dinner while Jade spends a fun day with dad. Giada creates dishes the whole family will love including Bacon and Cheese Manicotti, Spicy Red-Wine Spaghetti and Meaty Penne.

Premiering Saturday, June 22nd at 11:30am – “Muffin Mania”

Giada is always on the hunt for the perfect corn muffin. In this episode, she makes an easy and delicious muffin and transforms it into different flavors like Blueberry Buttermilk and Bacon and Scallion Corn Muffins and serves them up with perfect companions like Pea, Lettuce and Fennel Soup and a Homemade Chai Latte.

Premiering Saturday, June 29th at 11:30am – “Happy Birthday Raffy”

Giada’s Aunt Raffy turns 60 and the family celebrates with a big birthday bash spearheaded by Giada. She serves a family feast of Turkey-Stuffed Vegetables and Gnocchi with Tomato, Basil and Olives with a special birthday cake.

Guy’s Big Bite

Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 10:30am – “On the Dean’s List”

Guy and Dean McDermott are in the kitchen making Grilled Hanger Steak with Flambéed Green Peppercorn Sauce. Next, Dean makes his signature New Old Fashioned Cocktail – a solid, fresh take on the old classic. Then, Guy shows Dean his Brussels Sprout Gratin and for dessert, it’s a Grilled Caramel Apple Brioche Sundae.

Premiering Sunday, June 9th at 10:30am – “Smoked Chicken Two Ways”

Guy cooks with his son Hunter, teaching him how to smoke a chicken in a roasting pan. The duo cook up Smoked Chicken Minestrone Soup and Smoked Chicken Cannelloni:

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 10:30am – “Nomadic Dishes”

It’s boys night at the Fieri house as Guy cooks with his sons, nephew and dad. The menu features old favorites with new flavors, like golden potato cakes infused with Middle Eastern spices and baked pita wedges, seasoned with herbs, sesame seeds and sumac. He also makes a Cucumber Mint Raita, a Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion Jam and Spicy Chorizo Meatballs.

Premiering Sunday, June 23rd at 10:30am – “A Lobster Tale”

Guy recreates a dish that wowed friends and family at a recent holiday dinner: Lobster Ravioli. To serve alongside, he whips up a Warm Lentil and Acorn Squash Salad.

Premiering Sunday, June 30th at 10:30am – “Simply Sicilian”

Guy invites his sports expert and friend Jay Glazer over for Jay’s favorite food – lamb. Guy’s makes Sicilian Lamb and a Basmati Rice Pilaf loaded up with prosciutto, garbanzo beans, sweet bell peppers, carrots and orzo. For something sweet, Jay helps Guy make roasted apricots topped with whipped Mascarpone cheese and chopped pistachios.

Home for Dinner with Jamie Deen

Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 10am – “Fired Up”

Jamie heads over to the volunteer firefighter station to hang with his buddies and fire up some tasty food. Jamie makes Grilled Pizza Two Ways, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Grilled Hearts of Romaine for the firefighters and their families.

Premiering Sunday, June 9th at 10am – “Kiddie Camping”

Jamie cooks a delicious and nutritious meal to take camping with his son, Jack. On the menu for the backyard campout are Homemade Peanut Butter Energy Bars, Roasted Carrot and Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Dunkers and Oven Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries. For dessert, it’s Fresh Strawberry Popsicles.

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 10am – “Dad Food”

Jamie cooks all of his favorites for Father’s Day, while Brooke and the kids are secretly putting his gifts together. Jamie cooks up Grilled and Sliced Flank Steak, Roasted Balsamic Red Onions, Broccoli and Slivered Parmesan Salad and a Brownie Sundae.

Premiering Sunday, June 23rd at 10am – “Taco Night Done Right”

Jamie and his family are having a weeknight Mexican meal with some Southern twists. Jamie makes Turkey Tacos, a Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole, Grilled Corn Salsa, 7-Layer Bars and Mexican Spiced Boiled Peanuts.

Premiering Sunday, June 30th at 10am – “Win or Lose You Gotta Eat”

Jamie makes a meal fit for champions to serve The Lady & Sons softball team. Smoked Pork Butt, Brunswick Stew, Vinegar Cole Slaw and From Scratch Baked Beans are the perfect crowd pleasers.

Sandwich King

Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 11am – “Burgers are Boss”

The Mauro family pays a visit to their favorite neighborhood joint, Burger Boss, to sample their special all-beef bologna burger. Back at home, Jeff makes his own Bologna Burger. Next up is a tasty Portobello Burger and for dessert, Lorenzo helps Jeff create a Biscuit and Jam Shake with vanilla ice cream.

Premiering Sunday, June 9th at 11am – “Taste of the South Side”

Jeff celebrates the South Side of Chicago by exploring its regional specialties. He visits Calabria Imports, which invented “The Freddie” – the ultimate Southside sandwich – and then returns home to make his own version with a broccoli rabe spread and a fresh tomato relish. Jeff cooks up another South Side classic – The Mother-in-Law and tops his with homemade chili and a side of Escarole Salad.

Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 11am – “Chicago Street Food”

Taking a walk down memory lane, Jeff and his dad visit Jim’s Original, home of the classic bone-in pork chop sandwich. Jeff then returns to the kitchen to show off his own Pork Loin Sandwich with pickled fresnos and caramelized onions. Nothing says Chicago street food like a Fish Dog, so Jeff’s frying up his cod and layering it on a hotdog bun with a homemade tartar sauce.

Premiering Sunday, June 23rd at 11am – “Comfort Food Classics”

Jeff heads to Chicago’s comfort food institution, Silver Cloud, for a lesson in the sloppy Joe. Jeff remakes this classic in a healthier, kid-friendly sandwich he calls the Sloppy Lorenzo. Jeff makes over another comfort food classic with his Chicken Pot Pie Sandwich, and rounds out the meal with Parmesan Tots with a side of buttermilk dipping sauce.

Premiering Sunday, June 30th at 11am – “Gone Fishwiching”

Jeff has never fished a day in his life, so he goes to Chicago’s hottest seafood restaurant, Fish Bar, for his seafood sandwich fix. Inspired, he makes delicious Crab Cake Sliders with a blood orange aioli, and smoked salmon is the secret for his mouthwatering SS B.L.T. If that wasn’t enough, his Cha Cha Chowder is a twist on the classic seafood corn chowder, served up party-style in shooter glasses.

Trisha’s Southern Kitchen

Premiering Saturday, June 1st at 10:30am – “Graduation Picnic”

It’s a family get-together to celebrate the graduations of Trisha’s niece and nephew. Trisha gets the kids in the kitchen to whip up Broccoli Salad, Pimento Cheese Spread, Cheese-Stuffed Burgers and Cold Oven Pound Cake with Fruit Compote – all perfect picnic dishes in honor of the big day.

Premiering Saturday, June 8th at 10:30am – “Staycation”

Trisha and her agent and friend Julie Colbert are making a vacation at home with a menu featuring some of their favorites: Avocado Salsa, Pad Thai, Hawaiian Fruit Salad and an Old Yeller Cocktail.

Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 10:30am – “Guy Food”

Garth’s friends Chris and Joe are giving Trisha some help around the ranch, so she recruits their help in cooking up some “manly” food. The Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Bean Casserole and Sweet Potato Salad are just what they need after a hard day’s work, and the day ends with a group campfire and Samoa S’mores.

Premiering Saturday, June 22nd at 10:30am – “Z-Girls”

After a tough workout, Trisha and her Zumba friends get together for a Latin-themed feast. Trisha’s instructors become the students in her kitchen, where they help her put together Lory’s Ranchera Salsa, Chicken Tortilla Casserole, Cheater Beans and Frozen Sangaritas.

Premiering Saturday, June 29th at 10:30am – “Poker Night”

It’s ladies night at Trisha’s house. Her friends Kim and Lisa come over to make some finger-friendly party food – Meatballs, a Cheeseboat, Spicy Edamame Hummus and a Lipstick Mandarin Cocktail – to enjoy while playing poker.

ON-AIR THEME WEEKENDS AND MARATHONS

Grilling/BBQ Weekend – Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd from 7am-12pm

Join your favorite Food Network chefs for a full weekend of their best grilling and BBQ recipes.

Premiere episodes include:

The Pioneer Woman: Premiering Saturday, June 1st at 10am – “Old Friends, New Friends”
Trisha’s Southern Kitchen: Premiering Saturday, June 1st at 10:30am – “Graduation Picnic”
Giada At Home: Premiering Saturday, June 1st at 11:30am – “Coast to Coast BBQ”
Home for Dinner with Jamie Deen: Premiering Sunday June 2nd at 10am – “Fired Up”
Guy’s Big Bite: Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 10:30am – “On the Dean’s List”
Sandwich King: Premiering Sunday, June 2nd at 11am – “Burgers are Boss”

Father’s Day / Dad Food Weekend – Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16th from 7am-12pm

It’s a family affair on Food Network when the chefs serve up some Dad food favorites.

Premiere episodes include:

Paula’s Best Dishes: Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 9:30am – “Dad Food”
The Pioneer Woman: Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 10am – “Feeding Cows, Feeding Cowboys”
Trisha’s Southern Kitchen: Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 10:30am – “Guy Food”
Giada At Home: Premiering Saturday, June 15th at 11:30am – “Father’s Day Pasta”
Home for Dinner with Jamie Deen: Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 10am – “Dad Food”
Guy’s Big Bite: Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 10:30am – “Nomadic Dishes”
Sandwich King: Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 11am – “Chicago Street Food”
Bobby Flay’s BBQ Addiction: Premiering Sunday, June 16th at 11:30am – “TBD”

DIGITAL CONTENT

Memorial Day
Celebrate the start of summer with a Memorial Day feast of burgers, salads and patriotic desserts from Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and more.

Breakfast for Dinner
Move rise-and-shine favorites to the evening timeslot for a fun dinner. Try easy, family-favorite recipes from Alton Brown, Ree Drummond and Tyler Florence.

Grilling Central

Beginning May 13th, make your summer sizzle with the hottest roundup of grilling recipes around. In the only digital destination you need, you’ll find the top burgers, real-deal barbecue, a whole summer’s worth of cool-off sides plus where to go around the country for the season’s must-taste treats. Plan the ultimate cookout with Bobby Flay, Trisha Yearwood and Ree Drummond. Get in on our Summer Showdown featuring Melissa D’Arabian, Jeff Mauro, Justin Warner and other Food Network Star alums, along with your Chopped favorites like Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli and Aarón Sánchez. We’ll be celebrating summer big this year with lots of great entertaining tips, party-planning ideas and easy menus.

Father’s Day

Celebrate Father’s Day with friends, family and great eats from Food Network dads Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay.

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