Cooking Channel Announces March 2015 Highlights

Cooking Channel offers special invitations in March to some of the most coveted kitchens around! First up, Michelin three-star chef, author and TV personality Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City, gives a behind-the-scenes look into his professional life and culinary adventures in Avec Eric on Saturdays at 9:30amET/6:30amPT. Join him as he explores the people, places, cultures and ingredients that influence his cooking style and inspire dishes prepared from his home kitchen.

Then, host Tiffani Thiessen continues to impress in Dinner at Tiffani's, with special guests including Sharif Atkins, Lance Bass, Elizabeth Berkley, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson and Jason Priestley dropping by Wednesdays at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT for fun, food and great times. Also ON THE MENU in March are premiere episodes of Brunch @ Bobby's, Eat St., Emeril's Florida, Extra Virgin, Rebel Without a Kitchen, Robert Earl's Be My Guest and Unwrapped 2.0. Plus, CookingChannelTV.com has gone mad for March Madness, recreating the best food around campuses across the country, and sharing coveted recipes that score every time. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitterand Facebook.

PREMIERE EPISODES

Avec Eric- Premiering Saturdays at 9:30amET/6:30amPT

Hosted by Michelin three-star chef, author and TV personality Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City, Emmy® award-winning series Avec Eric offers an insider's view of the professional life and culinary adventures of Ripert, who travels the globe for creative inspiration. The newly revamped series traces Ripert's journey as he explores the people, places, cultures and ingredients that influence his cooking style and directly inform simple, accessible dishes prepared from his home kitchen.

Online, get master chef Eric Ripert's very best recipes. Join the culinary conversation with #AvecEric.

Brunch @ Bobby's

• Premiering Saturday, March 7th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT - "Big Apple Brunch"

Host Bobby Flay takes a little inspiration from his hometown to create a versatile and delicious "Big Apple" brunch. His apple-themed menu features irresistible Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Sauce Parfaits with Yogurt and Crispy Quinoa, Eggs Benedict with Apple Sausage and Mustard Hollandaise and a smooth Apple Comfort to drink. How do you like them apples for brunch?!

• Premiering Saturday, March 14th at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT - "Irish Style Brunch"

Host Bobby Flay showcases his Irish pride in this festive and colorful brunch menu including a Bangers and Egg Sandwich with Irish Cheddar and Tomato Jam, Irish-Style Potato Pancakes with Mustard-Chive Crème Fraiche and Smoked Salmon, Toasted Oats With Honey and Whiskey Cream and aHomemade Irish Cream to finish it all off.

• Premiering Saturday, March 21st at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT - "Brunch in Bloom"

Host Bobby Flay prepares a garden-fresh menu using his favorite fruits, vegetables and herbs likeStrawberry Waffles with Lemon Curd Cream, an Open-Faced Omelet with Herb Cream Cheese with Smoked Salmon and Grilled Asparagus, Sweet Potato Ebelskivers with a zesty Herb Buttermilk Dip and a refreshing herbal Orange Vodka Cooler.

Online, find out Bobby Flay's picks for favorite brunch music, advice for brunch emergencies and more with new web-exclusive video featuring brunch secrets. Join thebrunch banter at #BrunchatBobbys.

Dinner at Tiffani's

• Premiering Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Girls Night In"

Girls just want to have fun, so Tiffani Thiessen invites her friends Elizabeth Berkley and Emily Procter over to the house for some delicious dinner and, of course, drinks! Tiffani will be makingGrilled Ciabatta with Ricotta and Snap Peas, and Chicken with Orange Glaze served with refreshing sides of Orzo Salad with Corn, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus. No girls night would be complete without a fun cocktail, so Tiffani prepares sweet, pink and bubblyWatermelon and Champagne cocktails.

• Premiering Wednesday, March 11th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Big Ol' Texas Feast"

Nothing says Texas like barbecue, and that is exactly what Tiffani Thiessen brings to the table for her WHITE COLLAR co-stars Sharif Atkins, Tim DeKay and Willie Garson. Tiffani starts with a refreshing Tequila Peach Tea and Pimento Cheese Spread and serves up fall-from-the-bone BBQ Ribs that have been rubbed and sauced to perfection. Alongside she serves Southern Greens with Bacon and Spicy Vinaigrette, and to finish off the meal, Tiffani tops one of her favorite pecan pies with her Homemade Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.

• Premiering Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Bubbly Brunch"

Dinner at Tiffani's is about to get even better with her good friends Bree Turner, Lance Bass and his husband, Michael Turchin. Who said you cannot have breakfast for dinner?! It is never too late for bacon, especially when it is coated in a Maple Fennel Glaze. Tiffani also prepares Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Frittatas, and a light Plum Caprese Salad. Plus, every brunch needs bubbles, so Tiffani's pairing all of this with one of her favorite cocktails, a Cranberry Prosecco Fizz.

• Premiering Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Wedding Night Favorites"

Love is in the air as Jason Priestley and his wife, Naomi Priestley, join Tiffani Thiessen and her husband Brady Smith for a menu torn from the pages of their own fairy tales! For the first course, Tiffani prepares Arugula Salad Topped with Parmesan Cheese, Marcona Almonds and Truffle Oil. Then, Tiffani prepares juicy Steaks in a Garlic and Shallot Sauce served with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes. For a twist on dessert, Tiffani says "I do" to an elaborate cheese plate with all the pairings.

Online, find host Tiffani Thiessen's dinner party tips, her favorite restaurants and more onCookingChannelTV.com. Join the party with #DinnerAtTiffanis.

Eat St.

• Premiering Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Swede as Can Be"

Host James Cunningham samples gourmet burgers in Houston, Texas at the Bernie's Burger Bus, fiery Latin American sandwiches in Phoenix, Arizona at the Aji Mobile truck, great and green cuisine in Columbus, Ohio at the Green Meanie truck, and savory Swedish fare fit for a Viking at the Swede Dish truck in Orlando, Florida.

• Premiering Tuesday, March 10th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Foodie Call" -SEASON FINALE!

Host James Cunningham experiences some curbside cravings grazing on Asian-American burgers in Los Angeles at the Meso Hungry truck, sensational southern cuisine in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Foodie Call truck, comfort food with global flair in Houston, Texas at the Ladybird truck and unique Portuguese Fusion fare in Orlando, Florida at the Bem Bom truck.

Online, find local food truck eats around the neighborhood with CookingChannelTV.com'sinteractive food truck map. Join the truck chatter with #EatSt.

Emeril's Florida

• Premiering Sunday, March 1st at 2:30pmET/11:30amPT - "South Walton"

This trip, Emeril travels to South Walton in the Florida Panhandle. The first stop is The Bay, owned by local chef favorite Jim Shirley, featuring Southern Gulf cuisines and sushi. Next, Emeril visits Vin'tij Wine Boutique & Bistro for their eclectic menu and outstanding wine list. Then, Emeril takes a tour of the many events held in South Walton throughout the year, including a wine and food festival, a fashion week, road races, a film festival and a beer fest. Emeril finishes his trip in South Walton by grilling fresh-caught red snapper for a fresh and healthy salad.

• Premiering Sunday, March 8th at 2:30pmET/11:30amPT - "Family Owned & Operated"

Emeril visits restaurants and a farm that are all family-owned and operated. He begins his trip in Key Largo to meet a family that decided to move to Florida and open a restaurant, even though they had never been in the business! Emeril's next destination is The Cellar in Daytona Beach, a labor of love for the couple that owns it, and it is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Then, Emeril heads to Homestead in South Florida to meet a mother and son that own and operate one of the best farms around. Inspired by his visits, Emeril prepares one of his favorite farm-to-table dishes, Leek and Potato Soup.

• Premiering Sunday, March 15th at 2:30pmET/11:30amPT - "Kissimmee"

Emeril begins his tour of Kissimmee at Reunion Wyndham Grand Golf & Spa Resort, a premier tourist destination in Kissimmee, especially for golfers. After touring the resort, Emeril meets with Executive Chef Etienne Jehl at his restaurant Eleven to sample some of his signature dishes. Emeril's next stop is the Lakeside Grill at the Bohemian Hotel in Celebration, where Emeril visits a chef he mentored at his restaurant in New Orleans. Next up, Emeril visits a local's favorite for authentic Mexican food. Emeril ends his tour by preparing a dish inspired by his visit to Kissimmee, Fried Catfish Po'Boys.

• Premiering Sunday, March 22nd at 2:30pmET/11:30amPT - "Veteran Owned & Operated"

Emeril salutes veteran-owned and operated restaurants and craft breweries in Florida. His first stop takes him to the east side of the state to Malabar. There, Emeril meets United States Army veteran Stuart Borton, who along with his wife, owns the Yellow Dog Café. Next, Emeril meets Ron Gamble, a Navy fighter pilot who along with other military friends opened one of the hottest craft breweries in the Jacksonville area. Next, Emeril meets Tom Rice, a United States Army veteran who owns Magnolia Grill, a successful restaurant in Fort Walton Beach; but that is only part of the story. Tom spends a great deal of time, effort and resources through his restaurant to help support military veterans and their families. As a tribute to his dad, who also served in the military, Emeril prepares one of the dishes his father made when Emeril was a youngster: Mr. John's Meatloaf.

• Premiering Sunday, March 29th at 2:30pmET/11:30amPT - "South Florida Favorites"

Emeril travels to the southern part of Florida to visit some of his favorite restaurants he has discovered over the years. He first visits his long-time friend and James Beard Award winner Michelle Bernsteinat her famous restaurant Michy's, in downtown Miami. Next, Emeril crosses the bridge to Miami Beach to meet the owners of the hottest gastropub in Miami: Pubbelly. Emeril then travels to the Florida Keys for a stop at the historic Cheeca Lodge and their signature restaurant, Atlantic's Edge. Emeril finishes things off by preparing one of his favorite Florida seafood dishes, Yellowtail Snapper with a ClassicMeunière Sauce.

Online, get Emeril's top recipes from his travels through the best of the Sunshine State's food scene. Join the journey with #EmerilsFlorida.

Extra Virgin

• Premiering Wednesday, March 4th at 9:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Tools of the Trade"

Every good chef needs a good set of tools. When Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos are in Tuscany, they try to cook with unique Tuscan tools whenever possible. Like any chef, they are always looking to add to their arsenal. They take the kids and their friend Robert to a flea market, and go on THE HUNT for traditional cooking utensils after a picnic at the local zip line adventure park. Back home, they cook a delicious dinner using the day's finds.

• Premiering Wednesday, March 11th at 9:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Livorno"

Debi, Gabriele and the girls need a break from the intense July heat in Tuscany so Gabriele decides to take them to the Mediterranean coastal town of Livorno for some fun in the breezy sea air and some fresh, light seafood. They stop at a local restaurant for traditional cuisine, take in the boardwalk scene and then visit the big fish market to buy some fresh seafood to take home and cook the next day. For dinner, they make a Livorno-inspired meal with Gabriele's signature Tuscan twist.

• Premiering Wednesday, March 18th at 9:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "A Day of Food and Beauty"

One of Debi's favorite places to go in Florence is the 400-year-old Pharmacy at the Santa Maria Novella. Part museum, part store selling traditional and modern elixirs, oils, soaps and perfumes, Debi has been visiting for years. She and Gabriele decide to spend the day showing the girls all of the different ways that the herbs from their land can be used to make fun beauty treatments and delicious food. Debi gives her friend Robert and the girls a "spa day" in their kitchen, then Gabriele cooks a dinner using recipes that highlight the same local Tuscan herbs.

• Premiering Wednesday, March 25th at 9:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Tuscan Safari"

Tuscany is full of wild game: deer, rabbit, pheasant and, of course, boar. One of Gabriele's friends runs a Tuscan safari, a trip through the wilderness that gives visitors an up-close look at some of that Tuscan wildlife, and Gabriele decides to take Debi and the girls on safari. Then for dinner, they cook some delicious recipes that feature the most celebrated local wild game, the mighty boar.

Online, catch behind-the-scenes and find out how Gabriele and Debi keep the passion in and out of THE KITCHEN on CookingChannelTV.com. Join the Tuscan tattle at #ExtraVirgin.

Rebel Without a Kitchen

• Premiering Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Do It Yourself"

Host Matt Basile heads down to Detroit to check out the exploding street food scene. Matt has been invited to take part in the DIY Street Fair, an event with a do-it-yourself approach to revitalizing the city. Tasting his way through classic Detroit comfort street food, Matt comes up with a dish that is sure to impress the locals.

• Premiering Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Poutine Pop Up"

Always looking to challenge himself, Matt decides to do an after-hours takeover of a popular Montreal pizza joint for a one-night pop up event. Cooking rebel versions of Montreal classics, Matt tests his pop-up prowess as he attempts a guerilla-style pop up in a brand new city. Feeling as if it were his first pop up all over again, Matt hopes he can draw in Montreal's late night foodies to his event and impress them with his late-night nosh.

• Premiering Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Rodeo Rebel"

Matt's headed to the barbecue capital of the world: Texas. He has been invited to the Cowboy Classic, located just outside of Austin. It is Matt's first rodeo, and he is determined to learn the craft of barbecuing from the professionals. With mouth-watering barbecue available on every corner, Matt hopes to impress the hardcore BBQ lovers of the south with some daring flavors that might just break some barbecue traditions.

• Premiering Tuesday, March 24th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Later Alligator"

Matt explores the Cuban food scene of South Florida in preparation for Miami's Burgerliscious Burger Competition. Meeting a famous chef, tasting amazing street food, and even befriending some alligators along the way, Matt is inspired to Fuse his love of burgers with everything he has learned in the city. He hopes to push the envelope by serving up an unconventional burger at the competition, and can only hope the risk will pay off.

• Premiering Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Mystery Mirliton"

Matt is invited to participate in the New Orleans Mirliton Festival. The challenge? It is a vegetable he has never heard of. A real fish out of water, Matt must eat his way through the streets of New Orleans, learning what it is and how the locals eat and cook with the vegetable. Hopefully in the end, he can come up with a dish that will have the locals seeing the vegetable in a whole new light.

Online, find web-exclusive videos of Matt Basile showing his friends how to make some of the coolest street food around. Join the street-food movement with #RebelWithoutaKitchen.

Robert Earl's Be My Guest - Premiering Mondays at 12:00pmET/9:00amPT

Entrepreneur and restaurateur Robert Earl is a man on a culinary quest. Come along for the ride as Robert experiences new delicious finds at four star restaurants, food trucks and other hidden food gems. He shares all his best secrets so you, as his personal guest, can have the ultimate dining experience. Robert's infectious personality and love of food will invigorate a passion for food that you never knew you had!

Online, check out Robert Earl's amazing food experiences at CookingChannelTV.com. Join the conversation with #BeMyGuest.

Unwrapped 2.0

• Premiering Monday, March 2nd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Game Day Munchies"

Host Alfonso Ribeiro serves up a fantasy league of snacks! Clear off the coffee table for Home Run Inn's Meat Lovers Pizza and the cheese and caramel popcorn mix from Garrett's in Chicago. Also on the lineup, Alfonso find out the secrets behind Jaxn's Twice Baked Cheddar Bacon Potato Stix, and gets his game on with Rudolph Foods' BBQ Pork Rinds.

• Premiering Monday, March 9th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Secret Center"

Join host Alfonso Ribeiro as he explores foods with secret centers. From the gooey middle of the Mallo Cup to the creamy goodness of a peppermint cream or the surprisingly complex filling in a Mini Beef Wellington, UNWRAPPED 2.0 gets the inside scoop. Alfonso also finally settles how many licks it takes to get to the center of the iconic Tootsie Pop.

• Premiering Monday, March 16th at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Go Nuts"

Tumbled in sugar, nestled in chocolate...it is hard to go wrong with nuts. Host Alfonso Ribeiro goes nuts for nuts, and finds out how one candy bar did active military duty in World War I, how the French Burnt Peanut gets its unique bumps, and why there is nothing quite like a warm praline right off a marble slab. Finally, peanut butter and chocolate combine to make a truly Tasty Kake!

• Premiering Monday, March 23rd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT - "Cheese Glorious Cheese"

Host Alfonso Ribeiro proves that no matter how you slice it, cheese just makes everything better. Find out how TGI Fridays' Cheddar Bacon Potato Skin appetizer gets turned into a yummy chip and how Mom Made Cheesy Mac tastes so decadent, but still makes moms feel good. Granny Goose Cheese Puffs get showered in cheesy goodness and delectable cheesecake takes a dip in chocolate!

Online, flip through CookingChannelTV.com's gallery of fascinating food factory facts. Share sticky, sweet and salty sentiments with #Snacktion.

DIGITAL CONTENT

Best College Eats
Competition is not just on the court during March Madness! Cooking Channel recreated the best food around campuses across the country and shares the coveted recipes for all of the dishes on CookingChannelTV.com.

Game Day

Make sure your food is as important as the football game with CookingChannelTV.com's super game-day foods, including the best chili recipes, nachos, new combinations of chips and dip, clever takes on wings and an all-star round-up of favorite finger foods. Hosting a party? CookingChannelTV.com offers a step-by-step guide to victory, with clever décor and easy, crowd-pleasing group ideas. Find recipes from varsity all-stars, including Kelsey Nixon and Chuck Hughes. Do not miss roundups of best-ever SUPER BOWL food commercials, edible stadium constructions and special video content on why you are eating foods wrong.

Ultimate Comfort Food

Hunker down with CookingChannelTV.com's guide to ultimate comfort food like creamy casseroles, steaming soups, melted sandwiches, gooey dessert therapy and more nostalgic recipes like Mom used to make to warm up the winter.

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