Alex's Day Off

Pop culture, comedy and plain good eating: Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs, and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form.

The Barefoot Contessa is back, and this time she is teaching viewers how to cook like a pro. You've been invited to all of her fabulous parties, and now America's hostess with the mostess, Ina Garten, lifts the veil on all her tips, sharing techniques and professional strategies along with incredibly elegant and easy recipes.

Are you a food lover looking for a weekend getaway? Then join Giada De Laurentiis as she heads to ideal locales for three-day, food-filled weekends. From LA to NYC, Seattle to Cabo, Jackson Hole to Miami, Giada is searching for the inside scoop on local activities and must-try eats in each town.

The Bocuse d'Or is one of the most prestigious cooking competitions in the world - it combines haute cuisine with political intrigue, drama and tension as 24 of the world's best chefs vie for the coveted golden statue. Years of all-consuming and dedicated practice culminate in just five hours of competition, when in front of a huge public audience, candidates must produce two platters for twelve - one featuring Beef; the other Norwegian Fjord Trout. For The Bocuse d'Or Part - A Chef's Dream, DV Cuisine goes behind the scenes of the competition and follow the USA, Canada, Iceland and France.

George Duran travels the streets exploring a different food subject each week. Each episode includes facts, cooking, and interviews about the episode's main theme.

In his Emmy-winning Food Network series, chef Michael Chiarello helps viewers take the stress out of entertaining & allow the host time to enjoy the party, too. With specific advice and kitchen techniques, he shows how to develop a theme, break down menus, prep dishes in advance, cook gourmet recipes like a pro, and make creative presentations to pull it all together. From intimate weeknight dinners to large celebrations, Michael teaches how to make every meal not just delicious but memorable.