Food Network is a Holiday Destination This December

Food Network is serving up fresh and fun holiday episodes this December all month long. On Sunday, December 16th at 9pm, the gingerbread artists of Holiday Gingerbread Showdown pull out all the stops for the exciting season finale, and HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP crowns the most impressive festive baker on Monday, December 17th at 9pm. Then, at 10pm competitors wow host Eddie Jackson and the judges with 3D displaysin hopes of winning the ultimate prize on the season finale of Christmas Cookie Challenge. The edible architecture is next level at the 25th annual National Gingerbread Competition as seen on the holiday special Gingerbread Giants 2 premiering Sunday, December 23rd at 9pm. On Monday, December 24th at 9pm, former HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP competitors return for redemption on the "Homecoming Special"episode. Also in primetime, don't miss premieres and themed episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple-D Nation. In daytime, Ina Garten invites special guests Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall and John DeLucaover for a special Mary Poppins episode of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro on Sunday, December 9th at 12:30pm. Also catch premieres and holiday episodes including Crazy Christmas Cakes, Giada's Holiday Handbook, Girl Meets Farm, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, Martina's Table, THE PIONEER WOMAN and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com is serving up holiday recipes, videos and how-tos that will help you impress your guests. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

PRIMETIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Beat Bobby Flay

Premiering Thursday, December 6th at 10pm - "Wrapping Up Victory" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

In the spirit of the holidays, Food Network's Amanda Freitag invites actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler to bring some cheer to the arena. They ho-ho-ho-hope that either Chef Ron Duprat or Chef Gabriel Pascuzzi can slip in Grinch-style to steal the win from Bobby Flay.

Premiering Thursday, December 13th at 10pm - "Oh Brother"

It's a case of sibling rivalry as brothers and chefs Steve and Brian Redzikowski go head-to-head for the chance to take down Bobby Flay. Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy and Alex Guarnaschelli decide which brother is the chosen one to face Bobby.

Premiering Thursday, December 20th at 10pm - "Sweet, Sweet Revenge!"

Brooklyn pastry chefs Clarice Lam and Caroline Schiff are back in THE KITCHEN for revenge after Bobby Flay beat them with something sweet. This time, they have chefs Michael Symon and Josh Capon on their side to help make Bobby Flay crumble.

Premiering Thursday, December 27th at 10pm - "Heavy Lifting"

Food Network's Alton Brown and Jet Tila know that to beat Bobby Flay, they're going to have to bring in the heavy-hitters! With two James Beard Award-winning chefs, Cleveland's Jonathon Sawyer and New York City's Mark Ladner, this one is destined to be an uphill battle for Bobby.

Online, find out what it takes to Beat Bobby Flay, where Food Network's own chefs reveal the skills and tactics needed to defeat Bobby. You can also check out behind-the-scenes photos and videos, relive highlights, tour the set and much more. Join the conversation with #BeatBobbyFlay.

Chopped

Premiering Tuesday, December 4th at 9pm - "Holly Jolly Grandmas" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Four grandmas bring their homey cooking styles to the CHOPPED Kitchen and give the judges a holiday dining experience to remember. In the first round, the matriarchs cook appetizers with love, care and some unusual candy canes. A gilded surprise is the centerpiece of the second basket. Finally, the two grandmas who move on to the dessert round are delighted to find a selection of holiday cookies -- but will they know what to make with them?

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag

Premiering Tuesday, December 11th at 9pm - "Ultimate Redemption"

Four chefs who didn't make it in high-stakes tournaments return IN SEARCH OF redemption. The competitors face goat chop appetizers in the first round. A breakfast cereal is the crunchy curveball in the entrée basket. The remaining chefs then open their final basket to find a cookie behemoth and a strange soda.

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Maneet Chauhan, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

Premiering Tuesday, December 18th at 9pm - "Breakfast Battle"

The chefs get bountiful breakfast foods in every basket and are asked to stretch the most important meal of the day into three indulgent courses. They even get to work with farm fresh eggs direct from the chicken coops of judge Martha Stewart! A series of mishaps plagues one of the competitors in the second round, and then in the dessert round, French toast and Chinese porridge must find a place in the remaining chefs' final dishes.

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Martha Stewart

Premiering Tuesday, December 25th at 9pm - "Rocky Mountain Masters"

Right out of the gate, the chefs are surprised by a bold delicacy that is seafood in name only. Will they know how to turn Rocky Mountain oysters into a tasty appetizer? A soda shop treat is a sweet hurdle for the entree-round competitors, and the finalists find a jackfruit in the Round Three dessert box.

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Chris Santos

Online, get to know the competitors, browse photos of the action, and watch video highlights. Tell us your ideas for cooking with the mystery basket ingredients using #Chopped.

Christmas Cookie Challenge

Premiering Monday, December 3rd at 10pm - "Christmas Comes in All Sizes"

Host Eddie Jackson loves traditional nesting dolls because they're the kind of Christmas gift that keeps on giving. So for this decorating challenge, he asks five of America's finest cookie MAKERS to whip up six cookies of the same design that get progressively smaller. It's a tall order for judges Stephanie Boswell, Ree Drummond and Molly Yeh to decide which two cookie MAKERS come up short in the first round. The task gets even tougher in the display challenge as the three remaining cookie MAKERS must craft a Christmas village completely out of cookies. It's mayhem on Main Street as the bakers compete with $10,000 on the line.

Premiering Monday, December 10th at 10pm - "Mr. and Mrs. Claus"

Everyone knows how Santa Claus spends Christmas Eve, but for this decorating challenge, host Eddie Jackson asks five talented cookie MAKERS to imagine what Christmas Eve looks like for Mrs. Claus. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Ree Drummond and Molly Yeh know that Santa's better half deserves the very best, so only the top three move on to the display challenge, where they have to craft gorgeous fireplace mantels out of cookies with ingredients like Brazil nuts, hazelnuts or macadamia nuts. It's one tough nut to crack, but one cookie maker's fireplace scene will outshine the rest for a $10,000 prize.

Premiering Monday, December 17th at 10pm - "Colorful Christmas" - SEASON FINALE!

Traditional Christmas colors are red and green, but festive foodies have been lighting up social media with hip ombre hues, too. For the decorating challenge, host Eddie Jackson asks five trendy cookie MAKERS to create cookies that feature at least four shades of a color. Judges Ree Drummond, Jordan Pilarski and Gesine Prado determine which three bakers have the color palette and palate worthy of moving on to the display challenge, when the remaining competitors make the workshop glow with 3D cookie creations that actually light up! They must incorporate invigorating ingredients like coffee, chai or matcha tea, and the cookie maker that shines the brightest becomes a Christmas Cookie champion.

Online, find Food Network's most creative holiday cookies ever. Go behind the scenes of the series on Food Network's Instagram and Facebook pages and watch Eddie, Ree and the other judges take on culinary challenges, including a race to cut out cookies! Fans can weigh in on their favorite cookies and challenges using #ChristmasCookieChallenge.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives & Triple D Nation

Premiering Friday, December 7th at 9pm - "Triple D Nation: Stuffed Stuff"

Guy Fieri knows it's what's on the inside that counts, and these top spots in the TRIPLE D NATION really know how to stuff the good stuff in. Like in Eureka, California, where a chef is cramming calamari with shrimp and leeks. In Denver, the Empress of Empanadas is showcasing some of her newest creations. And as a bonus, Guy's introducing the Pastrami Zombie in Ashland, Oregon, whose sandwiches are the bomb.

Premiering Friday, December 14th at 9pm - "Regional Recipes"

On this trip, Guy Fieri is diving into dishes with righteous regional flavor. In San Antonio, an East Coast-Texas deli mashup is piling up smoked meat sensations, an inspiring Creole spot serving legit gumbo and fried pork chops, and in Santa Rosa, California, a real-deal Mexican spot is dishing out Michoacan specialties, like the blazing hot molcajete.

Premiering Friday, December 21st at 9pm - "Triple D Nation: Fried and Smoked"

Sometimes it's not what you're cooking but how you're cooking it. Outside San Antonio, Guy Fieri checks in on the O.G. Triple D, and she's blowing his mind with her new fried food. Things are smoking in Miami, with an appetizer made with smoked fish, and a chef in Des Moines is serving up smoked duck. Plus, in Omaha, Guy pays tribute to a chef who will always be part of the Triple D Nation.

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.

Gingerbread Giants 2 - Premiering Sunday, December 23rd at 9pm - SPECIAL PREMIERE!

Taking cookie architecture to the next level, five gingerbread artists from across the country go head to head at the 25th annual National Gingerbread House Competition at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. The competitors, including the returning champ, the rival and the newbie, vie for top honors at one of the nation's most celebrated and competitive holiday events.

Online, check out more from the series and join the conversation with #GingerbreadGiants.

Guy's Grocery Games

Premiering Wednesday, December 5th at 9pm - "GGG Winners' Holiday Extravaganza" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Four previous GGG winners are back for the holidays to take on more of Guy Fieri's games. First, the chefs must shop for ingredients using nothing but oversize stockings. Then, they're each given a gingerbread house that they must flip into a fine dining holiday dinner. When the snow settles, only one chef will get to taste Flavortown victory again and shop its aisles for up to $20,000.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Rocco DiSpirito, Carl Ruiz, Aarti Sequeira

Premiering Wednesday, December 12th at 9pm - "Ultimate Beef Battle"

Four meat-loving chefs step into Flavortown to compete in three beef-inspired rounds. First, Guy Fieri asks them to shop for, prepare and plate their best beef burger, and then he gives them scratch-off budget cards with the amount they can spend on their next beef dish. Finally, the remaining chefs roll DICE to determine their dinner details. In the end, only one chef will put the others out to pasture and earn a shopping spree worth up to $20,000.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Antonia Lofaso, Aaron May, Justin Warner

Premiering Wednesday, December 19th at 9pm - "$12 Meal Showdown"

Guy Fieri pushes the culinary limits of four Flavortown rookies by challenging them to cook a day's worth of meals with a budget of just $12 for each round. From brunch to hot lunch to family dinner, one chef's budgeting skills will outshine the others and earn a big money shopping spree worth up to $20,000.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Traci Des Jardins, Eric Greenspan, Justin Warner

Premiering Wednesday, December 26th at 9pm - "Clash of the Vegetarians!"

When four veggie masters compete in three veggie-inspired rounds, they prove that leafy greens and nutrient-packed beans have more protein than meets the eye. First, Guy Fieri gives them a list of key ingredients they must feature, and then a diner-style order wheel determines the classic meat dishes the chefs must make vegetarian. Finally, Guy takes away the chefs' carts before they shop for their guilty pleasure dishes. One vegetarian chef will juice the competition and go on to shop Flavortown for up to $20,000.

Host: Guy Fieri Judges: Richard Blais, Damaris Phillip, Aarti Sequeira

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

Holiday Baking Championship

Premiering Monday, December 3rd at 9pm - "Light and Inspiring"

The Festival of Lights ignites creativity in the pre-heat, when the five bakers have to update traditional rugelach with unexpected new flavors like cardamom, grapefruit, guava paste, peanut butter or chai. For the main heat, host Jesse Palmer and judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale are craving their favorite ingredients in the form of a light and creamy tiramisu.

Premiering Monday, December 10th at 9pm - "New Family Classics"

The remaining four bakers are going cocoa-loco for the holiday season in the chocolaty pre-heat, when they have to combine common pantry ingredients like balsamic vinegar, potato chips, oatmeal, red wine, olive oil and more in a new version of a classic holiday dessert. For the main heat, the bakers must use two key fruitcake components in a new dessert to impress host Jesse Palmer and judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale.

Premiering Monday, December 17th at 9pm - "Gifts of Greatness" - SEASON FINALE!

Three bakers remain in the competition, and in the pre-heat, they have to create a beautiful edible holiday ornament display. For the final main heat, the bakers channel holiday gift shopping by creating a cake that is decorated like a gift on the outside and reveals a surprise inside when sliced. For one talented baker, the ultimate gift will be $25,000 and the title of Holiday Baking Champion!

Premiering Monday, December 24th at 9pm - "Homecoming Special" - SPECIAL PREMIERE!

Six previous HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP winners step back into THE KITCHEN for a new competition judged by Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale. Competitors Maeve Rochford, Jason Smith, Jen Barney, Jordan Pilarski, Nacho Aguirre and Michelle Antonishek bring their very best for a shot at a second Holiday Baking Champion title. In the pre-heat, the bakers are teamed up to turn the lightest of all pastries -- pate a choux -- into eclair holiday light strings. For the main heat, the teams take on the metallic trend with stunning monochromatic gold and silver Christmas cakes.

Online, meet the newest batch of contestants and find everything you need to bake all season long. Check out Food Network's Instagram and Facebook pages to see our collection of decadent holiday creations. What's your favorite holiday dessert? Tell us using #HolidayBakingChampionship. After the HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP finale, watch out for an exclusive baking video with the winner!

Plus, don't miss digital series: Undercooked which launches November 5th. James Briscione invites a special guest to a culinary cook-off with a twist. Each chef is assigned a kitchen novice that they have to walk through a holiday recipe - sight unseen! Their only form of communication is a microphone directly in the ear of their teammate. Watch as the culinary experts compete to see who can best pass on their knowledge and help their kitchen novice avoid those classic kitchen mistakes we all make during the holidays.

Holiday Gingerbread Showdown

Premiering Sunday, December 2rd at 9pm - "Naughty or Nice"

Three bakers run the gamut from naughty to nice as they vie to create the definitive gingerbread showpiece. The competitors receive a competition curveball mid-challenge that requires them to switch gears from assembling gingerbread to creating delicious holiday treats to act as functional parts of their final pieces. When the time runs out, the bakers must face host Marcela Valladolid and judges Kerry Vincent, Molly Yeh and Adam Young, who will penalize the naughty, praise the nice and send one contestant on to the grand finale for a chance at $25,000.

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 9pm - "Elf"

Three bakers are challenged with creating a gingerbread scene inspired by the classic holiday movie "Elf." Host Marcela Valladolid throws a wrench in the works by challenging the bakers to create quick holiday treats for the judges to sample. The contestants scramble to serve up Elf-inspired goodies but it's not all gumdrops and candy canes when the clock is counting down and their dreams of winning $25,000 begin to crumble. The contestant that keeps their spirits high during this sweet cinematic challenge will secure a spot in the finale!

Premiering Sunday, December 16th at 9pm - "Ultimate Holiday Celebration" - SEASON FINALE!

Our three finalists go all out to see who can create their biggest "Ultimate Holiday Celebration" scene. Each baker pulls out all the stops and incorporates their own personal touches to their elaborate creations as well as holiday treats for the judges. The competitor that wows the judges the most will walk away with the grand prize of $25,000 and will be featured in Food Network Magazine as the first Holiday Gingerbread Showdown Champion!

Online, find your ultimate gingerbread destination this season, complete with everything you need to know to bake unforgettable gingerbread cookies, houses, loaves and more all season long. Don't miss Food Network's Instagram and Facebook posts showcasing the latest in can-do baking hacks for a holiday spread that's both creative and classic. Join the conversation using #GingerbreadShowdown.

DAYTIME PREMIERE EPISODES

Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 12:30pm - "Cook Like a Pro: Celebration Sides" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Ina Garten is shaking up the classics and sharing a fresh look at side dishes for a stunning holiday meal. Her centerpiece is a foolproof English Rib Roast, and she reveals her tricks for getting it right every time. Her sides include Orange Braised Carrots and Parsnips, Roasted Broccoli with Panko Gremolata, make-ahead Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta.

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 12:30pm - "Cook Like a Pro: Mary Poppins Show" - SEASON FINALE!

Ina Garten hosts an incredible Mary Poppins reunion sharing cooking SECRETS and making a British-style Sunday lunch for her friends who produced, directed and acted in the new movie. She shows Emily Blunt her foolproof Roasted Capon recipe and Emily shows her how to make her Perfect Roast Potatoes. There's a Roasted Haricots Verts master class for Lin-Manuel Miranda who's helping Hollywood director and producer duo Rob Marshall and John DeLuca mix up Pomegranate Gimlet cocktails. Dessert Meringue Clouds round off a magical Mary Poppins-inspired table setting.

Online, browse Ina's top recipes, watch videos and brush up on your entertaining skills. Share photos of your best kitchen creations inspired by Ina using #BarefootContessa.

Crazy Christmas Cakes - Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 3pm - SPECIAL PREMIERE!

It's time to deck the halls with outrageous cakes that celebrate the holiday season! Five amazing cake artists from across the country bake up some Christmas cheer that will impress even Santa himself. One elaborate cake is inspired by the world-famous decorated windows at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City, and other impressive cakes are in the shape of a 5-foot-tall snowman and a sweet Christmas tree for a performance of The Nutcracker. Finally, an ugly sweater party cake magically floats, and oversized ornaments are the perfect edible decorations for a downtown holiday party.

Giada's Holiday Handbook

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 11:30am - "Name That Holiday Tune Party"

Giada De Laurentiis hosts a party where guests are asked to come dressed as their favorite holiday song. While everyone has fun trying to guess the name of each song, they enjoy Giada's festive menu that includes a Mozzarella Bar, Chicken Piccata Skewers, Slow Roasted Mustard Salmon and a Sparkling Cosmo Punch.

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 11:30am - "Winter Wonderland Party"

Giada De Laurentiis hosts a holiday party for kids and transforms the house into a winter wonderland complete with snow globes and snowflakes. Her young guests get to make their own snow globes and enjoy a menu of Creamy Tomato Soup, Triple Chocolate Hot Cocoa, Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Italian Flag Cookies.

Premiering Sunday, December 16th at 11:30am - "Family Christmas Dinner" - SEASON FINALE!

Giada De Laurentiis is hosting her FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS dinner, and she's pulling out all the stops with a fun gift exchange and an elegant menu. She makes a Simple Standing Rib Roast, Blistered Baby Pepper Salad, Cavatelli with Gorgonzola and Tomatoes and for dessert, a Panettone Trifle.

Online, get Giada's best tips for holiday entertaining and browse her tried-and-true recipes. Tell us what dish your family can't live without during the holiday season using #HolidayHandbook.

Girl Meets Farm - Premiering Sundays at 11am

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 11am - "Holiday Spirit" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Molly Yeh celebrates her favorite time of the year by making a festive buffet for three generations of the family. There are Pastrami Meatballs, Brussels Sprouts Latkes, rolled Potato Flatbreads and her speculoos-inspired Airline Cookie Sheet Cakes. Finally, there's Molly's Mini Marzipan Treats -- a delicious edible gift idea perfect for going under the Christmas tree!

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 11am - "Apple Harvest"

Molly Yeh's blogging friends are flying in from the west coast to help her pick apples on the farm. She's making the ultimate campfire supper for them that includes Fried Cheesy Pickles and a Butternut, Bacon and Apple Hotdish. There's also Creamed Spinach with Crispy Cheese and Creamy Butterscotch Pudding.

Online, try all of Molly's recipes and watch video exclusives from her kitchen. Over on Food Network's Facebook and Instagram pages, hear from Molly and get an insider's look behind the scenes. Weigh in on your favorite dishes using #GirlMeetsFarm!

Guy's Ranch Kitchen

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 12:30pm - "Christmas at the Ranch" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring some yuletide joy to the ranch. Marc Murphy makes a rich Braised Endive with Chestnuts in Brown Butter and cooks Lobster Americaine with the Christmas spirits of brandy and vermouth. Carl Ruiz makes it a Feliz Navidad with Arena Rue Sandwiches and Fufu, a Cuban delicacy of pork, bacon and plantains. Jonathan Waxman keeps tradition alive with Roasted Root Vegetables and a Steam- and Fire-Roasted Goose with Blood Orange Sauce. Then, he keeps it classy with Red Pepper Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Chive Cream Sauce. Finally, Damaris Phillips takes a traditional dish to the next level with Roasted Sweet Potato Coins with Port Salute cheese, Marcona Almonds and Bourbon-Spiced Cranberries, before finishing off the meal with a Hot Buttered Rum Cake.

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 12:30pm - "Sunday Supper"

Guy Fieri has invited some of his best chef friends to the ranch to share their favorite homestyle recipes for an old-fashioned Sunday supper. Alex Guarnaschelli starts the meal off right with a pitcher of Lemony Negronis, and she cooks up a crowd-pleasing Black Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef and Gravy served alongside Sautéed Spinach with Pancetta and Crispy Garlic. Michael Voltaggio makes Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs and surprises his fellow chefs by preparing Swordfish Milanese with Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce. Marc Murphy makes a savory Pork Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini and taps into his French roots with delicate Frisee aux Lardons. Finally, Eric Greenspan braises a succulent Beef Short Rib Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles and Lemon Creme Fraiche and wows the other chefs with his Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese and Maple Whipped Cream.

Premiering Saturday, December 15th at 12:30pm - "Celebration Dinner Party"

When Guy Fieri's chef friends visit the ranch, it's an occasion worth celebrating -- especially when they're cooking. Alex Guarnaschelli puts a twist on Caesar Salad with Spicy Pancetta and Cornbread Croutons, and she gives a kick to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pink Peppercorn Caramel. Jonathan Waxman's cheesy Lobster Fonduta on Sautéed Baguette is only the warm-up to his Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust and Lamb Jus, and he also whips up a Frozen Rum Cordial. Finally, Marc Murphy elevates the meal with a black truffle-covered Filet of Beef with Sauce Perigourdine and simple but elegant Oven Roasted Beets with Fresh Horseradish and Herbs.

Premiering Saturday, December 22nd at 12:30pm - "Southern Spread"

Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring the heartwarming hospitality of the South to the ranch. Marc Murphy puts his delicious spin on two Southern classics, Shrimp and Grits and Charred Corn Salad with Andouille Sausage and Red Onion. Carl Ruiz mixes up a pitcher of strong Gary's Pop Cocktails, and he slathers Redneck Fries with chili and pulled pork. Jonathan Waxman puts a healthy spin on Southern cuisine with Collard Greens Roasted with Garlic, Peanuts, Turnips and Sweet Potatoes, served alongside a Whole Snapper with Pearl Onion and Chilies. Finally, Kentucky's own Damaris Phillips bakes Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Biscuits and Salted Peanut Butter Pie.

Premiering Saturday, December 29th at 12:30pm - "Easy Norcal Brunch"

Guy Fieri is having his chef friends over to the ranch for a 5-star weekend brunch. Alex Guarnaschelli prepares sinful Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Hot Sauce and bakes flaky Biscuits with Apple Crisp Jam, plus she makes a pitcher of Greyhound cocktails. Justin Warner puts a breakfast twist on a Korean rice dish with Brunch Bi Bim Bap and makes a booze-filled Pancake Napoleon with Berries and Tarragon Whip. Marc Murphy uses seared sweet potato slices to take the bread out of Avocado Toast, and he makes an authentically delicious French Toast filled with sweet custard. Finally, Eric Greenspan serves up both savory Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Rye Toasts, Scallion Whipped Cream Cheese and Marinated Veggies, and a creamy Greek Yogurt Parfait with Ginger Candied Pumpkin, Berries and Pumpkin SEED Pecan Granola.

Online, browse behind-the-scenes photos of your favorite chefs, watch video extras and get the recipes. Use #GuysRanchKitchen to tell us which dishes are your favorite.

Martina's Table

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 12pm - "Christmas Brunch with Friends" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Martina McBride hosts a Christmas brunch to reconnect with friends during the busy holiday season. Her guest list includes Faith Hill, Karen Fairchildand Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town, and Sheryl Crow -- and her menu is equally star-studded! There's Red Pepper Quiche, Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Warm Bacon Dressing, creamy Yogurt Parfaits and County Fair Orange Cake. And it wouldn't be a proper brunch without a DIY Mimosa Bar!

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 12pm - "On the Road"

Martina McBride and her road crew park the buses to have a mid-tour cookout. While the guys grab the fixin's and man the grill, Martina prepares Smoked Pimento Cheese and Crackers, tasty All-American Burgers with Grilled Red Potatoes and Broccoli-and-Cauliflower Salad. For dessert, she makes the road crew's all-time favorite, No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies.

Premiering Sunday, December 16th at 12pm - "Listening Party"

Martina McBride makes a buffet of delicious dishes to accompany a listening party for her latest album. She's making Pot Roast Sliders and Garlic Roasted Shrimp with Green Goddess Dressing and Mashed Potato Salad -- one of Martina's favorite family recipes. For dessert, the appropriately named Peanut Butter Incredibles complete the evening full of great music and food.

Premiering Sunday, December 30th at 12pm - "New Mom Brunch Basket" - SEASON FINALE!

Martina McBride is putting together a basket full of great food for a family friend who just had her first baby. This tasty basket of treats includes Hashbrown Casserole with Tomato Gravy, Cheddar and Bacon Biscuits, Classic Green Salad with Vinaigrette and individual Chocolate Cherry Cheesecakes.

Online, go behind the scenes with Martina and some famous friends in a series of exclusive Q&As and trivia challenges on Food Network's Facebook and Instagram pages. FoodNetwork.com will have all of Martina's must-try recipes and insider videos to bring you closer to Martina's Table in Nashville. Join the conversation anytime using #MartinasTable.

The Kitchen

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 11am - "Holiday Show-Stopping Spread" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

The Kitchen cooks up a show-stopping spread for the holidays beginning with Geoffrey Zakarian's Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin. Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee wow the crowd with two takes on polenta -- a Four Cheese Creamy Polenta and a Creamy Lemon Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes. Cookbook author Elizabeth Heiskell serves up some sweet holiday gifts with her Bourbon Balls and Salted Caramel Pecan Bites, then we put a modern spin on the Yule Log with a Stump de Noel Cake. Amanda Freitag makes a show-stopping Kabocha and Acorn SQUASH side dish. Finally, Katie creates a Caprese Wreath topped with all the tasty trimmings and we toast to the holiday with a Big Batch Pomegranate Cocktail.

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 11am - "Perfect Plate of the Holidays" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Dinner is ready and THE KITCHEN is serving up the Perfect Plate for the holidays! Jeff Mauro's Stuffed Beef Tenderloin kicks things off before Sunny Anderson brings in her Maple and Lemon Pan Roasted Carrots. Geoffrey Zakarian is on THE SOUP course with a Warm Chestnut Bisque and Katie Lee makes her Melting Potatoes with Herbs. Finally, Nancy Fuller joins in on the fun to bake a Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake before helping Sunny make a Cheeseball Tree.

Premiering Saturday, December 29th at 11am - "Countdown to New Year's Brunch" - NEW YEAR'S EPISODE!

The Kitchen is counting down to New Year's brunch starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's BAKED Eggs with Kale, Green Chiles and Feta. Jeff Mauro pops some bubbly for his Strawberry and Prosecco Scones with Sparkling Lemon Icing and Chef Eden Grinshpan joins the celebration with her Cardamom Waffles. Katie Lee cooks up a brunch mash-up with her Smoked Salmon and Avocado Everything Pizza and we ring in a sweet New Year with some special treats. Finally, Jeff serves up a Lucky New Year Crostini and we count down to the best Kitchen recipe of 2018.

Online, access all the co-hosts' cooking short-cuts, recipes and tips. Whether you need menu inspiration for an upcoming party or want to remake the ingredients already stowed in your pantry, FoodNetwork.com has you 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, December 1st at 10am - "Cowboy Cookie Swap" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Ree Drummond gets ready for a cookie swap where there's no actual swapping -- just four awesome cowboys swinging by to fill up their cookie plates with festive treats! There will be Cinnamon Roll Cookies, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, no-bake Cornflake Wreaths in super seasonal colors, quick Holiday Haystacks and Shortcut Peppermint Bark.

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 10am - "Easy Comfort"

Ree Drummond makes comfort food the easy way starting with Carrot Cake French Toast -- a tasty combo of two comforting classics in one make-ahead breakfast. There's also Corn and Green Chili Chowder made fast in a multi pot, a Butterscotch Lava Cake test and a Fried Red Tomato Sandwich perfect for a solo treat.

Premiering Saturday, December 15th at 10am - "Night Out Night In"

With the kids out on the town at a street party, Ree Drummond and Ladd enjoy a night in. They're cooking Surf and Turf Skewers with Cajun Hollandaise, a Romaine Wedge Salad with Loaded Ranch Dressing and Rummy Pineapples and Cream to keep things sweet.

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

Trisha's Southern Kitchen

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 12pm - "Naughty or Nice Holiday Party" - HOLIDAY EPISODE!

Trisha Yearwood and her friends are getting dressed up to celebrate the holidays, but have they been naughty or nice? They play up the contrast in everything from their wardrobe to Fallen Angel Cocktails to Trisha's menu of Spicy Meatballs with Sweet Tomato Chutney, a Duo of Naughty and Nice Dips, Deviled Ham Finger Sandwiches and a Spicy or Sweet Dark Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cupcake Tower. In the end, everyone gathers around to sing a Christmas carol.

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 12pm - "Back to Your Roots"

Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, are exploring some family history and recipes that go BEYOND their Southern heritage. The sisters cook their own versions of traditional English, Irish and Scottish recipes while reminiscing about their trip to England and the cool things they learned about their ancestors. Their menu, which has a Southern spin, includes Savory Cheddar, Tomato and Herb Popovers, Cast Iron Roast Beef with Veggies and Sauce, Braised Red Cabbage, Apples and Bacon and, finally, Homemade Raspberry Shortcake.

Premiering Saturday, December 15th at 12pm - "Lazy Saturday"

During the winter months, Trisha Yearwood loves to settle in by the fire and hang with her best gal pals, Beth, Glenda and Julie. She invites her friends over for a cozy weekend and treats them to Easy Cheese Danish, comforting Wild Mushroom Soup with Creme Fraiche, Inside Out Gooey Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Carrot Fries. The ladies sip Homemade White Cardamom Hot Chocolate with Chocolate-Covered Marshmallows as Beth knits, Trisha crochets and they all enjoy each other's company.

Premiering Saturday, December 29th at 12pm - "Soul-Full Brunch"

Trisha Yearwood loves a good brunch, so she's preparing a spread that features a twist on brunch classics. She makes Muffin Tin Veggie BAKED Eggs with Roasted Red Pepper, Kale and Scallions, plus Fried Chicken and Cornmeal Pancakes and Black Pepper Bacon. For something sweet, she whips up Pecan and Spiced Honey Fruit Salad. Trisha tops off her brunch with some inspirational music as she's joined by her backup singers, THE WALL of Sound.

Online, find all Trisha's southern-style recipes, watch highlights from the show, tour her NASHVILLE kitchen and go behind the scenes. Join the conversation on Twitter using #SouthernKitchen

ON-AIR THEMED WEEKENDS

Holiday Weekends - Saturday, December 1st 7am-1pm & Sunday, December 2nd 7am-2pm; Saturday, December 8th 7am-1pm & Sunday, December 9th 7am-2pm; Saturday, December 15th 7am-2pm & Sunday, December 16th at 7am-2pm

For three festive weekends in December, Food Network shares holiday entertaining tips and recipes from your favorite stars. Premiere episodes include:

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 10am - THE PIONEER WOMAN - "Cowboy Cookie Swap"

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 11am - THE KITCHEN - "Holiday Show-Stopping Spread"

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 12pm - Trisha's Southern Kitchen - "Naughty or Nice Holiday Party"

Premiering Saturday, December 1st at 12:30pm - Guy's Ranch Kitchen - "Christmas at the Ranch"

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 11am - GIRL MEETS FARM - "Holiday Spirit"

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 11:30am - Giada's Holiday Handbook - "Name That Holiday Tune Party"

Premiering Sunday, December 2nd at 12pm - Martina's Table - "Christmas Brunch with Friends"

Premiering Sunday, December 2ndat 12:30pm - Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro - "Celebration Sides"

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 10am - THE PIONEER WOMAN - "Easy Comfort"

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 11am - THE KITCHEN - "Perfect Plate of the Holidays"

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 12pm - Trisha's Southern Kitchen - "Back to Your Roots"

Premiering Saturday, December 8th at 12:30pm - Guy's Ranch Kitchen - "Sunday Supper"

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 10:30am - THE PIONEER WOMAN - "Best of Drummond Family Favorites"

Premiering Sunday, December 9that 11am - Girl Meets Farm

Premiering Sunday, December 9that 11:30am - Giada's Holiday Handbook - "Winter Wonderland Party"

Premiering Sunday, December 9that 12pm - Martina's Table - "On the Road"

Premiering Sunday, December 9th at 12:30pm - Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro - "Mary Poppins Show"

Premiering Saturday, December 15th at 10am - THE PIONEER WOMAN - "Night Out Night In"

Premiering Saturday, December 15th at 12pm - Trisha's Southern Kitchen - "Lazy Saturday"

Premiering Saturday, December 15th at 12:30pm - Guy's Ranch Kitchen - "Celebration Dinner Party"

Premiering Sunday, December 16th at 10:30am - The Pioneer Woman

Premiering Sunday, December 16th at 11am - Girl Meets Farm

Premiering Sunday, December 16th at 11:30am - Giada's Holiday Handbook - "Family Christmas Dinner"

Premiering Sunday, December 16that 12pm - Martina's Table - "Listening Party"

Brunch Weekends- Saturday, December29th 7am-1pm & Sunday, December 30th 7am-2pm

Food Network brings the beloved weekend meal of brunch to you with premiere episodes of:

Premiering Saturday, December 29th at 11am - THE KITCHEN - "Countdown to New Year's Brunch"

Premiering Saturday, December29th at 12pm - Trisha's Southern Kitchen - "Soul-Full Brunch"

Premiering Saturday, December29th at 12:30pm - Guy's Ranch Kitchen - "Easy Norcal Brunch"

Premiering Sunday, December 30th at 11am - Girl Meets Farm

Premiering Sunday, December 30th at 12pm - Martina's Table - "New Mom Brunch Basket"

DIGITAL CONTENT

Holiday Central

FoodNetwork.com will be serving up holiday recipes all December long, including the popular Holiday Appetizers guide, which will feature brand-new starters perfect for winter get-togethers.

How to Win the Holidays - NEW SERIES!

Plan the most festive holiday party ever with these clever appetizer, drink and dessert ideas.

Top Holiday Cookies

Spread holiday cheer with sugar, spice and lots of frosting, with these top cookie recipes from Food Network personalities. Recipes include Gingerbread Man Hanging off Cocoa, Tri-Color Spritz Cookies and Brownie Swirl Cookies.

Don't Miss New Holiday Recipes including:

Stuffed Artichoke Casserole, Gigantic Standing Snowman, BAKED Antipasto Cheese Bread, Pizza Candy Cane Crescent, Millionaire's Ham, Individual Meringue Swan Lakes, Giant Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie, Christmas Cookie Cheesecake, Cheese-Stuffed Pepper Christmas Tree, Pasta Christmas Present, Christmas Tree Cake, Santa Claus Cranberry Punch, Snowman BANANA Nog, Figgy Pudding, Marshmallow Dreidels

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