New Series HOW TO BE A BETTER COOK Among Cooking Channel's May Highlights

Lorraine Pascale comes to the rescue in May when she returns to Cooking Channel's lineup on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30amET/7:30amPT with new series Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook. She packs her bags and hits the road to help struggling amateur cooks, giving them much-needed advice and the confidence to conquer the kitchen, and impress their family and friends with flavorful recipes and meals. May means the start of grilling season, and Cooking Channel is celebrating with a week dedicated to grilling, kicking off the party with special Big Bad BBQ Battle on Sunday, May 31st at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT.

Pitmaster Shannon Ambrosio conquered the New York barbecue scene, and now travels to the South to see if he and his friends can measure up against the masters in an epic and delicious barbecue battle. Host Haylie Duff continues to share her busy Hollywood lifestyle, and favorite recipes, featuring special guests including Beverley Mitchell Saturdays at 1:00pmET/10:00amPT, and Rev Run, Justine Simmons and Tia Mowry pack Wednesdays with fun, family and food with Rev Run's Sunday Suppers at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT, followed by Tia Mowry at Home at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT. Plus, CookingChannelTV.com shares 101 Ways to Love Summer and recipes for tips to celebrate the season! Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter and Facebook.

PREMIERE EPISODES

Avec Eric
Premiering Saturday, May 2nd at 9:30amET/6:30amPT - "Tasmania - Invite the World to Dinner"
To showcase their local produce, exotic foods and great wine, three of Australia's most esteemed chefs, Ben Shewry, Neil Perry and Peter Gilmore, hold a dinner for the world's culinary elite. Honored to be a featured guest, Eric attends the gala along with familiar faces such as Alice Waters, Jonathan Waxman and Australian chefs he has met during his travels. This culinary celebration, coupled with his excursions in and around Tasmania, inspire Eric to prepare Seared Tasmanian Sea Trout with Watercress, Finger Lime and Trout Roe Sauce Vierge.
Premiering Saturday, May 9th at 9:30amET/6:30amPT - "Puerto Rico III"
Premiering Saturday, May 16th at 9:30amET/6:30amPT - "DMZ - Food Under Fire"
Tensions run high along the border between two nations that used to be one. Eric visits the Korean Demilitarized Zone, where he explores Unification Village, an area where war, nature and people cohabitate. Eric visits with local farmers who harvest an abundance of amazing produce from the fertile land that sits perilously close to the divided nations. Eric's adventure to the DMZ truly illustrates the power of food to bring people together inspiring him to prepare Poached Daikon with Radish Salad and Kimchi Chicken Broth.

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

Big Bad BBQ Battle - Premiering Sunday, May 31st at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - SPECIAL!
When New York-based Shannon Ambrosio became a chef, he traveled the South to learn everything he could about traditional southern BBQ. Now that Shannon has conquered the BBQ scene in New York, he and his boys are hitting the road to see if he can measure up against the best pit masters in the south.

Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook - Premiering Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30amET/7:30amPT
Lorraine Pascale is out of THE KITCHEN and on the road, as she helps reluctant cooks create memorable meals for family and friends. With delicious, easy recipes and fantastic tips, Lorraine is on a mission to give amateur cooks the confidence they need to surprise and delight their loved ones.
Premiering Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Tony Sartori" - SERIES PREMIERE!
Premiering Saturday, May 9th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Bryony Crutcher"
Premiering Saturday, May 16th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Sonia Harwood"
Premiering Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Neil Forster"
Premiering Saturday, May 30th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Travis Francis"
Online in May, find Lorraine's recipes to help pull off an impressive meal for friends and family even without any kitchen confidence! Join THE KITCHEN conversation with #HowtoBeaBetterCook.

The Real Girl's Kitchen
Premiering Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00pmET/10:00amPT - "A Sweet and Salty Shower"
Haylie is throwing a baby shower for her good friend Beverley Mitchell. With a group of pregnant women cravings abound, so Haylie throws a sweet and salty shower accommodating ever-changing appetites. At Sweet! Candy, Haylie makes her own custom hard candy, while in THE KITCHEN she prepares Olive Tapenade and Chicken and Waffles with a Maple Mustard Sauce. It is a menu meant to celebrate babies, but one that suits any party!
Premiering Saturday, May 9th at 1:00pmET/10:00amPT - "Yo Mama"
Haylie and her friends put beloved family recipes to the test for a potluck inspired by childhood favorites. With the help of her mother, Haylie whips up her finest Turkey Chili, plus a side of Beer, Bacon and Cheese Cornbread before helping her friends prepare their Yaya's Greek Meatballs. Around a table full of friends and a delicious dinner tasting like childhood, everyone raises a glass to mom.
Premiering Saturday, May 16th at 1:00pmET/10:00amPT - "The H Word"
Cooking healthy dishes for kids is not easy. So when Haylie's friend enlists her expertise to prepare a meal for kids at The Gentle Barn, Haylie jumps at the challenge. Over Barbecue Pineapple Pizza with fresh veggies and Sliced Apple Cookies with Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Butter and toppings galore, Haylie and the kids discover that the "H" word is not necessarily a bad thing.
Premiering Saturday, May 23rd at 1:00pmET/10:00amPT - "Save the Date"
Haylie would do just about anything to help her friends. So when her friend Jimmy Ruggiero comes to Haylie in a panic because he promised a girl a fancy home-cooked meal, Haylie jumps in to save the day (or date!). With friend Kurt Finney by her side in the kitchen, Haylie prepares an Asian-inspired feast and a dessert of Brownies with Raspberry Coulis to set Jimmy up as a master chef.
Premiering Saturday, May 30th at 1:00pmET/10:00amPT - "Italian Initiation"
Online, check out Haylie Duff's favorite places to eat in Los Angeles and New York City, and watch bloopers from the show on CookingChannelTV.com. Get real with #RealGirlsKitchen.

Rev Run's Sunday Suppers
Premiering Wednesday, May 6th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Rev's Pulled Pork Perfection"
It is Justine's birthday, and Rev is ready to celebrate his queen. Justine's love for a local barbecue joint inspires Rev to take over THE KITCHEN and create a romantic dinner for two. That means juicy Pulled Pork made with a special Rev Rub, and a classic side of tender Collard Greens. For dessert he whips up a perfectly sweet BANANA Bread to honor the taste buds of the love of Rev's life.
Premiering Wednesday, May 13th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Aunt Chelle's Surprise Supper"
Justine's sister, Aunt Chelle, is the family's favorite chef, and when they hear she is coming to make supper, no one can decide which of her recipes they like best. While the family debates what she should make, Aunt Chelle decides she will cook something new! With Justine's help they prepare an irresistible meal of Sizzling Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, buttery Mexican Grilled Corn and surprise Empanadas. These fresh recipes will soon become new family favorites.
Premiering Wednesday, May 20th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Grandma Simmons' Shrimp and Rice"
Sunday suppers have become a tradition in the Simmons household and Rev is yearning to pass down his own family traditions to his daughter Miley. Rev teaches Miley a special recipe from his childhood: his mother's savory Shrimp and Rice. To complete the meal, Justine serves up a side of her Cheddar and Chive Biscuits and a Chocolate Fondue dessert that would have made Momma Evelyn proud.
Premiering Wednesday, May 27th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Butter in the Gutter"
It is Sunday Funday and Rev is ready to break in his brand new bowling alley with his longtime friend, Perry; all they are missing is the snack bar! Rev and the family strike at the opportunity to put an upscale spin on some old-school bowling alley favorites by preparing sizzling Sirloin Sliders, Top Hat Potato Tots with Homemade Ranch Dressing, and their twist on pigs in a blanket, Pigs in a Throw with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. It is a fun night with bowling and food that will leave no room to spare.

Online, find Rev Run's web-exclusive grilling tips and take a virtual tour of his kitchen. Plus, find out hip hop legends' favorites foods and check CookingChannelTV.com's picks for the best food moments in hip hop. Join the fun with #SundaySuppers.

Tia Mowry at Home
Premiering Wednesday, May 6th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Girls' Night"
Tonight is girls' night, and Tia has asked her friends to send her their favorite pictures of when they were kids for a walk down memory lane. To get everyone in a playful mood, she puts a twist on the traditional cosmopolitan, adding raspberry liqueur and fresh raspberries. She also prepares a cheese presentation that uses fig preserves and honey in a unique way. Cooking for people she loves pleases Tia the most, so she prepares some of her favorite foods, including Collard Greens with a ham hock and bacon, and roast Cornish Hens on a bed of carrots and potatoes. For dessert, she whips up creamy, sweet Chocolate BANANA Almond Milk-less Milkshakes. As a final surprise, Tia reveals that she has found matching grown-up outfits so they can replicate their childhood pictures as adults.
Premiering Wednesday, May 13th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Best Morning Ever"
Tia enjoys starting her day with yoga in the park overlooking the ocean, and today she brings deliciously healthy Fresh Fruit Smoothies to her friends, and invites them over for brunch. First ON THE MENU are fluffy flourless BANANA Pancakes with Blistered Berries, topped with toasted coconut and maple syrup. Next, she serves a super healthy spicy Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Crispy Kale Chips that Tia pumps up with slices of Parmesan and splashes of hot sauce. Before they can dig in, it's a special toast to the beauty of the morning and their friendship with Mango Bellinis.
Premiering Wednesday, May 20th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "Working Actors Eat Too"
Tia has to balance a very hectic schedule as a full-time mom, working actress and business woman, so she often preps dinner before heading to work. Today, Tia makes a homemade salad dressing for a kale, pomegranate and tangerine salad that she will whip together after work. She also sets the slow cooker with delicious Lentil Beef Stew, adding in her V-6 Season Spice Mix. Since her on-set family is important to her, she also bakes her irresistible Almond Butter Brownies to bring to her glam squad. In exchange for the treats, they dish on the latest trends of the season revealing the perfect lip color that looks good on every woman.
Premiering Wednesday, May 27th at 9:00pmET/6:00pmPT - "A Slam Dunk of a Day"
Tia has a ball arranging a play date for her son, Cree, and she has a couple of surprises in store for the kids and adults alike. First, Tia makes Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs that are packed not only with flavor, but with healthy ingredients such as rolled oats softened with whole milk, and minced spinach leaves. It is another winning surprise when the kids get an impromptu basketball lesson from NBA all-star Metta World Peace. While they continue to play ball, Tia makes an easy, inexpensive marinara sauce for the kids, and a bumped up version for the adults. For dessert, she prepares fluffy Marshmallow and Chocolate-Filled Crispy Rice Treats.

Online in May, find Tia's best hacks and tips for busy moms. Join the conversation with #TiaMowryatHome

DIGITAL CONTENT

Cinco De Mayo
It takes just cinco ingredients to throw the ultimate Cinco de Mayo party with the best Mexican recipes anywhere. Find perfectly-mixed Margaritas, creamy guacamole, spicy salsa, easy tacos, plus enchilada and fajita recipes that can't be beat on CookingChannelTV.com/cincodemayo. Trying to stay slim for summer? CookingChannelTV.com has recipes to keep your fiesta full of flavor while cutting down the calories.

Mother's Day
If a mom in your life is into seasonal fruits and fresh flavors (she is), CookingChannelTV.com's top 30 spring desserts will let you show your appreciation of Mom.

101 Ways to Love Summer
CookingChannelTV.com heats things up with 101 reasons to love summer. We mix up the ideal formula for relaxed, easy entertaining with recipes for your summer party menu, complete with themes, decorating ideas and more. Fire up the grill for classics like burgers, dogs, grilled chicken and ribs, along with new ideas like grilled pizza, as well as grill-ready desserts. We pay tribute to the country's top regional summer foods with the best summer dishes from each of the fifty states. Planning a picnic? Get our most popular portable dishes, like easy pasta salad and Kelsey Nixon's peach pie. Take the worry out of weeknight meals with quick and easy healthy recipes. CookingChannelTV.com serves up top barbecue recipes from Bobby Flay, Roger Mooking, Rev Run and other Cooking Channel all-stars, as well as tips for making your own spice rub. Get top party-ready recipes that take advantage of seasonal favorites, like Chuck Hughes' tomato cheese tart and our ever-popular no-bake strawberry cheesecake to keep friends and family happy through Labor Day.

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