Food Network September 2024: New Series, Halloween Specials, & Returning Favorites

This September, Food Network will be serving up a thrilling lineup with the debut of *Last Bite Hotel* and the return of fan favorites like **Halloween Baking Championship**, **Halloween Wars**, and **Outrageous Pumpkins**. The excitement kicks off on Monday, September 2nd at 10 PM with the season finale of *BBQ Brawl*, where team captains **Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson**, and **Michael Voltaggio** lead their teams in a fiery showdown to crown the next *Master of 'Que*. On Tuesday, September 3rd at 8 PM, the action continues with the **Chopped: Legends** tournament, where renowned judges **Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli**, and **Chris Santos** bring back their favorite champions to compete for the coveted title of *Chopped Legend*.

On Wednesday, September 4th at 9 PM, **Guy Fieri** launches the biggest team competition yet on **Guy's Grocery Games**, where two all-star chef trios go head-to-head in a tag-team battle for the Relay Rumble Championship trophy and a $60,000 grand prize. The Halloween festivities begin on Monday, September 16th at 9 PM with the return of the **Halloween Baking Championship**, where 10 bakers create spooky desserts inspired by a haunted science lab. Host **John Henson** presides over the eerie proceedings, while judges **Stephanie Boswell**, **Carla Hall**, and **Zac Young** determine who will earn the title of *Halloween Baking Champion*.

The Halloween excitement will continue with the **Road to Halloween Wars** special on Sunday, September 22nd at 8 PM, followed by the new season of **Halloween Wars** at 9 PM. **Jonathan Bennett** hosts as eight teams of pumpkin carvers, cake bakers, and sugar artists compete to create monstrous displays that will awe judges **Shinmin Li** and **Aarti Sequeira**. On Tuesday, September 24th at 9 PM, *Last Bite Hotel* premieres, with host **Tituss Burgess** challenging eight chefs to survive in a remote hotel where creativity and resourcefulness are key to advancing.

Finally, on Sunday, September 29th at 10 PM, **Damaris Phillips** will return to host the new season of **Outrageous Pumpkins**, featuring an all-star cast of 14 top carvers competing for the first-ever title of *Outrageous Pumpkins All-Stars Champion*. Primetime also features new episodes of **Alex vs America**, **Bobby's Triple Threat**, and **Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives**, while daytime premieres include a new season of **Be My Guest with Ina Garten** on Sunday, September 29th at noon, alongside fresh episodes of **The Kitchen**, **The Pioneer Woman**, and **Symon's Dinners Cooking Out**.

FOOD NETWORK PRIMETIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Alex vs America

- Premiering Sunday, September 1st at 9 pm - *"Alex vs Eggs"*
Host **Eric Adjepong** challenges Chef **Alex Guarnaschelli** with one of the most versatile ingredients as three egg-loving chefs from Kansas, Washington DC, and California hope their skills with eggs will crack Alex's competition prowess. In a blind judging, **Brooke Williamson** and **Michael Voltaggio** see if any of the challengers can leave Alex feeling scrambled in her own kitchen.

- Premiering Sunday, September 8th at 9 pm - *"Alex vs Rice"*
Host **Eric Adjepong** invites three chefs representing California, Washington, and New York to tackle one of the most difficult foods to pull off in competitions - rice! They will have to prove their skills with rice can compete with **Alex Guarnaschelli's** knowledge of intense competition as judges **Jet Tila** and **Claudette Zepeda** decide who has a chance at the money round.

- Premiering Sunday, September 15th at 9 pm - *"Alex vs Southwest"*
Host **Eric Adjepong** welcomes three award-winning chefs from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to show Chef **Alex Guarnaschelli** the best of the Southwest. While they use their seasoned cooking skills to outcook the Iron Chef, noted Southwestern judges **Beau MacMillan** and **Maria Mason** determine which chef can handle the heat in two spicy rounds of competition.

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how Alex prepared for the competition at FoodNetwork.com/AlexVsAmerica. Plus, follow along with the cooking battles on social media, check out exclusive content with Eric, and get a tour of the set using #AlexvsAmerica.

BBQ Brawl

- Premiering Monday, September 2nd at 9 pm - *"I Do ‘Cue"*
Team captains **Bobby Flay**, **Sunny Anderson**, and **Michael Voltaggio** bring in a soon-to-be bride and groom to serve as clients for the semi-finalists. If the Brawlers manage to impress them with a cocktail hour appetizer and reception dinner, they'll earn a ticket to the finale.

Judges: **Carson Kressley**, **Rodney Scott**, **Brooke Williamson**

- Premiering Monday, September 2nd at 10 pm - *"Mission ‘Cue"* - SEASON FINALE
Team captains **Bobby Flay**, **Sunny Anderson**, and **Michael Voltaggio** prepare for the showdown of the season, and the Brawlers are on a mission to showcase their best flavors as well as their range. As if that's not enough pressure, precious time is on the line in the advantage challenge.

Judges: **Carson Kressley**, **Rodney Scott**, **Brooke Williamson**

For exclusive barbecue how-tos with **Bobby**, **Sunny**, and **Michael**, and to get the captains' best cookout recipes, visit FoodNetwork.com and Food Network's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter platforms. Join the conversation all season using #BBQBrawl.

   
Bobby's Triple Threat

- Premiering Tuesday, September 3rd at 9 pm - "Titans vs Katsuji Tanabe"  
Chef Katsuji Tanabe's bravado is as big as his desire to take down Bobby Flay's Titans! Calling himself the "bridesmaid" of cooking competitions, he is desperate for his first big win, and it's up to judge Judy Joo to decide if it's his turn for victory.

- Premiering Tuesday, September 17th at 9 pm - "Titans vs Ashleigh Shanti"  
Bobby Flay invites rising star Chef Ashleigh Shanti to face off against the Titans. She keeps the Titans guessing with her unique mix of Appalachian and Southern cooking, while the leader in molecular gastronomy, Chef Wylie Dufresne, doles out his discerning criticisms.

- Premiering Tuesday, September 17th at 10 pm - "Titans vs Michael Jenkins"  
Bobby Flay's Titans think they're ready to go up against Alex Guarnaschelli's protégé, Chef Michael Jenkins. Michael has judged each of the Titans before and uses that knowledge to his advantage, while famed judge Amanda Freitag does not make this easy for anyone.  
   
Check out the digital-exclusive Meet the Titans video series on Food Network's social pages to get brand-new recipes from Brooke, Michael, and Tiffany, and learn about their unique culinary points of view. Plus, join Bobby inside Club 3 for an all-access look at the making of the show. Fans can keep up with the conversation using #BobbysTripleThreat.

    
Chopped

- Premiering Tuesday, September 3rd at 8 pm - "Legends: Scott Conant"- TOURNAMENT PREMIERE  
Four Chopped champions are asked back to the kitchen via a personal invitation from legendary judge Scott Conant and will face off to see who is most worthy of returning to represent Scott in the finale. On the line: a $25,000 cash prize, $25,000 for charity and legendary status. All of the ingredients are selected by Scott himself, and a certain notorious vegetable is a true test in the appetizer basket. In the second round, one champion hits a major hurdle when an ingredient falls to the floor. Will there be enough time to pull a great plate together? And a simple pantry staple is part of the basket inspiration in the dessert round. The winner will get to cook with Scott as their sous chef in the finale fight!

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy

- Premiering Tuesday, September 10th at 8 pm - "Legends: Chris Santos"  
Four extraordinary champions, invited back to the kitchen by legendary judge Chris Santos, relish the chance to be put to the test. The winner of this preliminary competition will go to the grand finale, with Chris as their sous chef, to compete for $25,000 cash, $25,000 for charity, and legendary status! A beautiful ode to bacon is one of the ingredients in the appetizer basket designed by Chris himself. A soup and a boozy trend are two of the items the chefs must include in their entrées. Finally, the dessert basket contains something super spicy and something very sweet.

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Tiffani Faison, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

- Premiering Tuesday, September 17th at 8 pm - "Legends: Alex Guarnaschelli"  
Four champions return to the kitchen as favorites of legendary judge Alex Guarnaschelli. The winner will return for the tournament's grand finale, with Alex as their sous chef. In the first round, a French pastry and a richly flavored fish are two pieces of the culinary puzzle that Alex has devised for her special group of competitors. A lowbrow, universally beloved item is in the entrée basket. Then, the two chefs who make it to the dessert round have ambitious plans for some of Alex's favorite sweet ingredients, but only one champ can advance in this Chopped Legends tournament!

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Eric Adjepong, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson

- Premiering Tuesday, September 24th at 8 pm - "Legends: Maneet Chauhan"  
Four incredible competitors return to the stoves after being hand-picked as favorites by legendary judge Maneet Chauhan. The winner gets to compete with Maneet as their sous chef in the tournament's grand finale, with $25,000 cash and $25,000 for charity at stake -- plus legendary status! The baskets that Maneet selects for this battle include a signature Nashville flavoring, an Indian dessert, and a frozen cocktail. Who will earn the respect of a legend and advance to the finale, and who will be chopped?

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Eric Adjepong, Maneet Chauhan, Amanda Freitag

Hear from all the judges competing in the Chopped Legends tournament in exclusive one-on-one interviews. #Chopped

    
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

-Premiering Friday, September 6th at 9 pm - "Grand Slam Sammy"  
This trip, Guy Fieri's hittin' the road for serious sammys and more! First, a vegan joint in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey is plating plant-based perfection with the-bomb beet burgers and a top-notch tempeh melt. Then, Tournament of Champions champ Tiffani Faison's bringin' Southern barbecue to Boston with fired-up fried chicken, Mom's broccoli, and out-of-bounds brisket. Finally, it's craveable comfort in Cali at a San Luis Obispo family spot mixin' it up with lights-out lamb kofta and a prime-time tri-tip.

-Premiering Friday, September 13th at 9 pm - "Triple D Nation: All Dough'ed Up"  
This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into dynamite doughs overflowing with flavor! First in Colorado Springs, a funky family joint is plating a killer classic burger on homemade focaccia and a gobble-gobble turkey burger. A San Antonio spot is serving up a taste of Argentina with their chorizo and chimichurri sandwich, plus a decadent dulce de leche-coconut cookie combo. Then in Gilbert, Arizona, a taste of Sicily is still going strong with their next-level Grandpa pie and Godmother sandwich.

-Premiering Friday, September 20th at 9 pm - "Coast-to-Coast Comfort"  
This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' killer culinary from coast to coast! First, a family-run diner in Columbus, Ohio, is whippin' up legit Greek-style lasagna and the-bomb baklava cheesecake. Then, in Grover Beach, Calif., a husband-and-wife joint is bringing fine dining flair to comfort food with an out-of-bounds bologna on brioche and top-notch chicken and dumplings. And big-deal BBQ at the Jersey shore is throwin' heat at smoked-and-fried chicken thighs, plus pork and brisket piled high.

-Premiering Friday, September 27th at 9 pm - "Triple D Nation: Flavors from Afar"  
This trip, Guy Fieri's checking in with flavors packing a punch! First, a funky Atlanta joint is now a franchise, serving up Korean-Mexican fusion like a pork and kimchi quesadilla and a killer crispy shrimp taco. Then, a Thai spot in Dallas has expanded its menu but is still dishing out authentic flavors with its chicken platter and ground pork bowl. Then in Phoenix, real-deal Italian is going strong with elevated plates like homemade squid ink pasta with shellfish

Online, go behind the scenes with Guy, check out full recipes, and scan the best diners, drive-ins, and dives across the country. Hop along for the ride on Twitter with #DDD.

Guy's Grocery Games

- Premiering Wednesday, September 4th at 9 pm - "All-Star Relay Rumble: Part 1" - TOURNAMENT PREMIERE

Guy Fieri kicks off GGG's biggest and wildest team tournament, where two trios of all-star chefs face off in a tag-team competition. First up, it's TOC Champs vs. Culinary Giant Slayers! The teammates work alone in 10-minute shifts to create a sweet and savory duo that must include items on Guy's grocery list, but only the first chefs in the kitchen know the dish, and they head straight into a soundproof "ice box" after their shift. The team that successfully picks up on the culinary clues their teammates leave behind and makes the winning dish will move one step closer to the $60,000 championship.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Stephanie Izard, Jet Tila, Michael Voltaggio

- Premiering Wednesday, September 11th at 9 pm - "All-Star Relay Rumble: Part 2"  
In the second heat of Guy Fieri's wild team tournament, the Culinary Award Winners take on the Competition All-Stars. Each team must make a vegetarian version of a classic food duo, but since only the first chefs in this tag-team competition know what they're making, their teammates must study the culinary clues left behind to figure out the dish! The addition of a red light special from the clearance shelves only adds to the confusion. The team with the winning dish will move one step closer to the $60,000 championship.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Stephanie Izard, Jet Tila, Michael Voltaggio

- Premiering Wednesday, September 18th at 9 pm - "All-Star Relay Rumble: Part 3"  
In the third and final qualifying heat of Guy Fieri's tag-team tournament, the GGG Judges take on Team Next Gen. The first chef on each team searches the market for a shopping cart containing a combination of mandatory global ingredients and a specific food adjective they think they can turn into a winner-winner chicken dinner. Their teammate must then incorporate a second global ingredient, while the third chef must bring it all together. The winning team will move one step closer to the $60,000 championship.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Stephanie Izard, Marcus Samuelsson, Michael Voltaggio

- Premiering Wednesday, September 25th at 9 pm - "All-Star Relay Rumble: Part 4"  
While the team that won their initial heat gets an automatic free pass to the tournament finale, the winners of the other two heats must face off in a semifinal event to determine who will move on. The teams create a party platter featuring something raw, something fried, and something cheesy. The first chefs in the relay can't shop for more than eight pounds of ingredients, and the second chefs get to grab an additional item, only to be told they must swap! Then, the third chef plates and presents the finished platters in hopes of moving on to the big $60,000 finale!

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Stephanie Izard, Marcus Samuelsson, Michael Voltaggio

Online, fans can learn more about the judges, see photo highlights, and test their knowledge of Flavortown Market. Fans can share which games are their favorite using #GroceryGames.

   
   
Halloween Baking Championship - Premiering Monday, September 16th at 9 pm - SEASON PREMIERE

Ten intrepid bakers explore the steampunk vibes of the haunted science lab known as Henson Laboratories. With its faulty wiring, bubbling beakers, and industrial machinery, this dark and creepy lab is haunted by spirits who can only be appeased by freshly baked sweet treats. For the first time ever, the stakes are sky high in the Thriller Heat as the advantage for winning is immunity in the Killer Heat! Immunity is important because eliminated bakers face a trip to the Cryo Chamber where they are flash frozen -- mid-scream. Host and lab owner John Henson cheekily chairs the chaos, while judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell evaluate the sweets -- for science, of course. At the end of this grand experiment, one baker will win the title of Halloween Baking Champion and earn the $25,000 prize.  

- Premiering Monday, September 16th at 9 pm - "Laboratory Story"  
Ten bakers explore the Chemistry Laboratory at Henson Labs, where the safety rating is negative 35. Lately, the spirits who haunt the lab have been demolishing all the beakers and Petri dishes, so host John Henson leans into this devastation and tasks the bakers with creating broken glass desserts that feature sugar glass. Then, there's been a horrible spill in the Chem Lab, so John has a little fun with it and asks the bakers to create sinister bubbling desserts inspired by the toxic mess. Judges Carla Hall, Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell test their poison tolerance before sending one baker to the cryo-freeze.

-Premiering Monday, September 23rd at 9 pm - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"  
John Henson has a problem in the haunted Paranormal Research Lab, and he's hoping to summon the spirit of Beetlejuice to help broker a deal with the other spirits. To butter up the ghost with the most, John asks the bakers to make black and white desserts using black and white ingredients. Then, John challenges the bakers to create Shrinker desserts that feature a tiny dessert on top and large dessert on the bottom. In the end, judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell banish one baker to the cryo-chamber.

-Premiering Monday, September 30th at 9 pm - "Mad Mutations and Transformations"  
Things keep turning into other things in the Research and Development Lab, and it's disturbingly delicious. John Henson pairs up the bakers into research teams, and they use exotic candy corn flavors as inspiration for lab specimen-stuffed desserts decorated with tongues, eyeballs, noses, or toes. With elimination looming, the bakers serve judges Carla Hall, Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell a mad menagerie of cutesy-to-creepy desserts by turning an adorable stuffy into a delicious, mutated monster.

Meet this year's cast of bakers and tour the all-new ghostly carnival kitchen on Food Network's social pages. Plus, head to FoodNetwork.com/HalloweenBakingChampionship to learn more about the judges. Fans can follow along using #HalloweenBakingChampionship all season long.  
 

Halloween Wars - Premiering Sunday, September 22nd at 9 pm - SEASON PREMIERE  
Host Jonathan Bennett takes scary to a whole new level as he celebrates the most iconic and classic Halloween characters of all time -- the monsters! Alongside judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira, Jonathan challenges eight teams of the best cake, sugar and pumpkin artists in the world to create mind-blowing monster-themed displays complete with mouthwatering treats. For the first time ever, each team will be captained by a former champion! In the end, only one team will walk away Halloween Wars Champions with the grand prize of $25,000.

- Premiering Sunday, September 22nd at 9 pm - "Classic Halloween Horrors"  
Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes four teams to the first of two qualifying rounds, where each team of talented cake, sugar and pumpkin artists must create a scene depicting a monster from a specific historical period. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which three teams move onto the main round of competition and which team is history.

-Premiering Sunday, September 22nd at 10 pm - "As the Monster Turns"  
Four new teams face off in the second qualifying round, where host Jonathan Bennett challenges them to depict the moment a person transitions into a horrifying Halloween monster. Then, judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira move three more teams through, and one team is left in the dust.

-Premiering Sunday, September 29th at 9 pm - "What Nightmares Are Made Of"  
With qualifying rounds now completed, six remaining teams of amazingly talented cake, pumpkin, and sugar artists face off against one another for the first time! Host Jonathan Bennett tasks the teams with creating a scene showing what it would look like if a nightmare came to life, and judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which teams will continue living the dream.

Before the Halloween Wars thrills kick off, see how the competitors were selected in a special Road to Halloween Wars 2024 on Sunday, September 22nd at 8 pm on Food Network.

Over on Food Network's social platforms, host Jonathan Bennett will attempt mini Halloween challenges and judge Shinmin Li will share scary-good tips and tricks for easier home baking. Join the conversation using #HalloweenWars.

Last Bite Hotel - Premiering Tuesday, September 24th at 9 pm - SERIES PREMIERE

Eight chefs have been invited to a remote hotel for a game of resourcefulness and creativity. Tasked by the hotel manager to meet the culinary demands of the hotel's VIP guests, each chef may only bring 13 ingredients for their entire stay. Cooking skills won't be enough to get them to the finish line, as ingenuity and calculated risks are needed to survive and cook another day. Tituss Burgess is the hotel manager who delivers quips and challenges as only he can. As the game proceeds, each challenge completed means precious ingredients are dwindling, and, for the competitors, the chance of being banished to the dreaded Room 13 is increasing. As competitors are eliminated, they bequeath their remaining ingredients to chosen remaining challengers, making strategy and alliances a crucial part of surviving the competition.

-Premiering Tuesday, September 24th at 9 pm - "The First Bite"  
Eight chefs make the journey to a remote hotel with their trunks full of their 13 ingredients - the only things they'll have to cook with for the entirety of their stay. Host Tituss Burgess puts them to work making a welcome bite for VIP guest Marcus Samuelsson and wastes no time eliminating one chef immediately after the first challenge, sending them directly to the dreaded Room 13. The remaining chefs are then divided into teams and tasked with re-creating items from the hotel's 100-year-old menu: either beef Wellington or cassoulet. Before the night's end, another chef will be sent to Room 13.

Follow #LastBiteHotel to chat about the show with fellow fans and get an insider interview with host Tituss Burgess.

Outrageous Pumpkins - Premiering Sunday, September 29th at 10 pm - SEASON PREMIERE

Host Damaris Phillips is back with an all-star cast of 14 of the country's best carvers matched up in teams. These dazzling duos create the most over-the-top pumpkin creations ever seen, from gravity-defying structures to mechanical monsters with unbelievable special effects. The stakes have never been higher and the prizes never bigger as the winners take home the first-ever title of Outrageous Pumpkins All-Stars Champions, the coveted championship belt, and a jaw-dropping $50,000.

-Premiering Sunday, September 29th at 10 pm - "All Stars: Haunted Halloween Nightmares"  
Host Damaris Phillips teams up with 14 of the world's top carvers to compete in an epic battle of creating larger-than-life masterpieces that defy imagination.  The carvers pursue their dreams by bringing terrifying nightmares to life: being chased, losing teeth, falling, naked in public, feeling lost, being trapped, and being covered in bugs. Impressing the panel of elite judges, Imagineer Terri Hardin and world-renowned pumpkin sculptor Deane Arnold will put the teams one step closer to the title of All-Stars Champion and a whopping $50,000 prize.   

Fans can get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the set with host Damaris Phillips and get her reaction to past pumpkin creations at FoodNetwork.com/shows/Outrageous-Pumpkins. Follow along with the competition on social media and tell us which pumpkin masterpieces are worthy of winning using #OutrageousPumpkins.

   
FOOD NETWORK DAYTIME PREMIERE EPISODES  
   
Be My Guest with Ina Garten - Premiering Sunday, September 29th at 12pm - SEASON PREMIERE

-Premiering Sunday, September 29th at 12pm - "Bobby Flay"  
It's a dream come true for Ina Garten when chef, restaurateur, and fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay comes to spend an amazing day at the barn. She welcomes her fabulous guest with Cherry Pistachio Biscotti and shows Bobby how to make a quick Irish Coffee Affogato before digging deep into his amazing career, from the mentor who changed his life to make-or-break restaurant reviews. Then, it's Bobby's turn as he teaches Ina how to make his favorite fast pasta dish, Fresh Fettucine with Anchovy Butter and Chives, garnished with incredible garlic lemon breadcrumbs.

Fans can follow #BeMyGuest for highlights and recipes from the show.

The Kitchen

-Premiering Saturday, September 7th at 11 am - "For the Table"  
The Kitchen hosts order for the table, and everyone's digging into Sunny Anderson's indulgent Smoked Gouda Skillet Mac and Cheese, Jeff Mauro's Ultimate Sausage Board, and Geoffrey Zakarian's Blistered Shishito Peppers with Black Lava Salt and Hot Honey. Then, Katie Lee Biegelserves her Fully Loaded Fried Deviled Eggs, and the whole crew shares a decadent Hummingbird Waffle.

-Premiering Saturday, September 14th at 11 am - "Snack Attack!"  
The Kitchen is ready for the ultimate snack attack with a menu full of favorite munchies! Jeff Maurogets cheesy with his Cheddar Jalapeno Popper Dip, Geoffrey Zakarian bakes up Grape and Olive Flatbread and Katie Lee Biegel brings back a classic with Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats. Then, Sunny Anderson prepares two viral treats, an Easy Brie Brittle with Fig Dip and her Crispy Cheese Wrapped Pickle Spears.

-Premiering Saturday, September 28th at 11 am - "Trick Out Your Tailgate"  
The Kitchen kicks off winning recipes that are a touchdown for the taste buds. Sunny Anderson rises and shines with Tex-Mex Desayuno Potato Bites, and Katie Lee Biegel gets an early start on her make-ahead Cheesy Dill Pickle Dip. Then, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian get creative with Greek-style and Italian-style nachos, and Geoffrey mixes up a Grapefruit Tequila Sunrise while the crew shares their tailgating tips.

Online, access all the co-hosts' cooking shortcuts, recipes, and tips. Whether fans need menu inspiration for an upcoming party or want to remake the ingredients already stowed in the pantry, FoodNetwork.com has everyone covered. Also, bookmark new recipes and advice, browse behind-the-scenes photos, take audience polls, and much more. Join the conversation in #TheKitchen.  
 

The Pioneer Woman

-Premiering Saturday, September 14th at 10 am - "Paige on the Ranch"  
Ree Drummond is making a well-earned lunch for Ladd and his new cowgirl Paige, who are out shipping cattle. There's amazing Pasta with Pancetta & Corn, perfect for their pasta-loving daughter who has just joined the family business. On the side, there's delicious Lemon Pepper Chopped Salad and fantastic Individual Skillet Focaccias. For dessert, there's rancher-approved Easy Chocolate Orange Ice Cream.

-Premiering Saturday, September 21st at 10 am - "Positively Potluck 4 Ways"  
Ree Drummond is taking potluck classics to the next level. First, she's making Chorizo Baked Beans that are a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Second, she's elevating an awesome Napa Cabbage Salad into a buffet must-have. Third, she's putting a whole new spin on a favorite with Smashed Potato Salad, then fourth there's an updated Lemon Blueberry Ice Box Cake to take to a girls' get-together and guaranteed to be the star of any spread.

-Premiering Saturday, September 28th at 10 am - "Glorious Grilling"  
Ree Drummond is grilling a whole meal over the fire along with a little get-ahead indoor prep. There's surf and turf with spectacular Herby Grilled Shrimp & Scallop Skewers, and juicy, marinated Savory Grilled Steak Skewers. On the side, there's an amazing Charred Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad plus great Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with spicy butter. Finally, a Coconut Cream Ice Box Pie with Grilled Pineapple makes a super special dessert.

Online, find all of Ree's recipes, watch exclusive video tours of the Drummond ranch and town, and peek inside her kitchen. Join the conversation with #PioneerWoman.  
 

Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

-Premiering Saturday, September 7th at 12pm - "Cheese the Day"  
Michael Symon is all about that cheesy goodness, starting with a Crispy Grilled Cheese with Blueberry Jam and Mushrooms that's a delightful combination of melty, earthy, and sweet. Then, he whips up a dairy-free No Cheese Mac and Cheese before satisfying his sweet cravings with a rich and creamy Double Chocolate Cheesecake.

-Premiering Saturday, September 14th at 12pm - "Grill and Chill Cleveland Style"  
Michael Symon gets ready for a barbecue encore, Cleveland style. He brings back the Italian Sub Burger, a classic Ohio favorite that hits the spot any time of day, and pairs it with Waffle Fries dipped in Cleveland Beer Cheese Sauce, a delightful combo of crunch and creaminess. For dessert, he whips up easy-to-make and even easier-to-carry Apple Hand Pies.

-Premiering Saturday, September 21st at 12pm - "Turn Up the Heat"  
Michael Symon explores the world of bold and spicy flavors! First on the menu is Spicy Smoked Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Glaze featuring Michael's favorite cut of chicken. Then, he dives into the iconic Barberton Hot Sauce, a regional treasure, before indulging in Spicy Molten Chocolate Cake, a chocoholic's dream with a delightful twist of subtle heat. Finally, the Symons add an extra kick of spice with a hot sauce taste-off.

Stay tuned to Food Network's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages for the first look at what Michael's cooking each week and get his all-new tips and tricks for easy summer cooking. #SymonDinners.

   
FOOD NETWORK DIGITAL CONTENT

Dig In With  
Join fan-favorite food personalities as they give a peek into their favorite dishes and routines, like how they like to cook their breakfast eggs, along with other new topics such as favorite lazy dinners, hyper-regional foods, nostalgic meals, and the first thing they ever learned to cook.  
   
Food Network Obsessed (Podcast)  
Each week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with fan-favorite chefs, food influencers, and Food Network personalities to dish on all things delicious in the food world. From exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, first (and worst) jobs in food, to cooking fails and culinary triumphs, no topic is off the menu.

Back to School  
Need some fresh inspiration for packable lunches and lunchbox cookies? Maybe a few kiddo-friendly nut-free snack ideas or a family chicken dinner or two. Help is here! From must-know lunchbox hacks to all the best back-to-school recipes, fans are sure to ace this school year.   
   
Fall Weeknight Dinners  
From oven-baked pastas and sheet-pan pork chops to stuffed peppers and chili, these simple dinners are perfect for the change of season. 

All Things Pumpkin  
Whether looking for the best recipes featuring this seasonal favorite, a go-to pumpkin bread recipe, homemade latte-inspired treats or a roundup of all the best pumpkin spice groceries on the market, Food Network has got it covered! 

Hispanic Heritage Month  
Look for lots of great recipe roundups from Mexico, the Caribbean, and more - and shop Hispanic-and Latino-owned food businesses. 

Rosh Hashanah  
The Jewish New Year is approaching and fans can check out all the recipes needed for gatherings large or small, including plenty of ways to cook a brisket and sweet ways to bake with honey.  
   
   
COOKING CHANNEL PREMIERE EPISODES

   
Carnival Eats

-Premiering Sunday, September 1st at 9 pm - "Pizza Mac and Me"  
Noah Cappe ventures to the Gulf Coast to check out the Florida State Fair. Dessert is served for breakfast with the Wake Up Waffle Pizza -- stacked with strawberries, waffles, and whipped cream -- and Banana Cream Pie Nachos. For the savory savants, there's Conch Fritters drizzled with spicy lobster jerk sauce and the Seasoned Green Crunchadilla -- a grilled tortilla folded around cashew mac n' cheese, jerk vegan chicken, and a crunchy tostada. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Noah checks out the Washington Spring State Fair in Puyallup, where poké gets wrapped in seaweed cones and corn on the cob on a stick gets coated in sour popping candy. Lastly, Noah treks to New York state, where the Rochester Lilac Festival is in full bloom and creamy Pizza Mac is on the menu.

-Premiering Sunday, September 8th at 9 pm - "Banh Mi, Myself and Irene"  
Noah Cappe takes his taste buds on an international tour. First, Noah heads to the center of the country at the Taste of Omaha for a taste of the Elote Corn Dog that tops a chorizo corn dog with corn salsa and Banh Mi Fries loaded with juicy marinated steak and tangy pickled vegetables. Then at the Rochester Lilac Festival in New York, Noah samples Birria Torta -- a Mexican sandwich stacked with delicious layers upon layers of slow-braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, and avocado -- and Korean Tacos that pile soy-braised pork and gochujang crema on top of wonton nachos. For something closer to home, Noah tries a riff on a local Rochester delicacy, Garbage Rolls, that fries hamburger meat, meat sauce, macaroni salad, and fries in an eggroll. Finally, its strawberry season at the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, where Brody's BBQ Lasagna grills up a Southern take on a classic lasagna with layers of noodles, barbecue sauce, cheese, pulled pork and chicken. Plus, there's the Strawberry Cheesecake Calzone for dessert, fried fresh and loaded with local strawberries and sweet cream cheese.

-Premiering Sunday, September 15th at 9 pm - "Crab Rangoonies"  
Noah Cappe makes a trip to New England for a wicked cool visit to the Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival! Nothing says Rhode Island more than this seafood-stacked menu with decadent Lobster Pizza and creamy Crab Rangoons. Noah sees a scallop get shucked before indulging in the Scallop Roll, but he saves room for New England Nachos that dress up pita chips with legendary seafood chowder, lobster, and oyster crackers. Then, country roads take Noah on a trip to Buckhannon, West Virginia, where the Reuben Tot Taco mashes up the Reuben sandwich, tater tots, and a taco, while fried chicken and waffles get a berry delicious spin with strawberries and spicy maple syrup.

-Premiering Sunday, September 22nd at 9 pm - "The Big Chili"  
Noah Cappe heads to the Pacific Northwest for the Washington State Spring Fair to take in the seafood scene with the Seattle Crabby Dog loaded with cream cheese, sauteed onions, and native Dungeness crab, plus Bowtie Prawn Pie -- an alfredo prawn pizza topped with farfalle pasta. Then, Noah stops and smells the flowers at the Meriden Daffodil Festival in Connecticut. Local Italian Americans carnival-fy family recipes to create perfect comfort foods like the Italian Chili Dog that tops a classic Italian sausage with pasta e fagioli and Lasagna Nachos that deep fry lasagna sheets covered in parmesan, mozzarella, and marinara. For dessert, Noah grabs the Lemon Meringue Funnel Pie, a classic funnel cake loaded with tart lemon curd, buttery shortbread, and crunchy meringues. Finally, it's off to the Four States Fair in Texarkana, Arkansas, for rocky road-ified fries and the Mud Bug Roll -- a sushi roll stuffed with local crawfish wrapped into a spring roll and deep fried.

-Premiering Sunday, September 29th at 9 pm - "2 Fast 2 Furikake"  
Noah Cappe heads to the Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup for the Wake n' Bacon Fry Pie -- a breakfast bonanza of eggs, bacon, and hash browns rolled into a hand pie -- and the Hapa Dog -- a Hawaiian-inspired Portuguese sausage topped with creamy coleslaw and furikake. In the cornhusker state of Nebraska, the Taste of Omaha makes good on the maize with The Firecracker -- a deep-fried corn on the cob rolled in hot cheese puffs and spicy blue tortilla chips. The heat gets turned up for the Fiery Frank Roll -- an egg-rolled sausage covered in queso and jalapenos -- and The Snoop -- a chicken and waffle-stuffed wrap with jalapeno-bacon jam and maple syrup. Then, it's off to Arizona for the Pima County Fair, where a savory cake surprises with layers of rice, seaweed, pineapple, and canned meat, and a divisive dessert known as The Pickle Split tickles every taste bud with its giant dill pickle-wrapped in fruit leather and topped with pineapple soft serve and tamarind candy string.  
   
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