New Series TASTE IN TRANSLATION Among Cooking Channel's January Highlights

Cooking Channel jumps into January with two new series, three season premieres and three fresh on-air specials. Aarti Sequeira takes a journey around the globe searching for iconic foods unique to specific countries and learns the meaning behind cultural food traditions in Taste in Translation premiering Friday, January 4th at 9pmET/6pmPT.

Emeril Lagasse then takes a state-side journey through Florida uncovering some of what makes the Sunshine State a popular destination for visitors and residents alike in Emeril's Florida premiering Sunday, January 6th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT. Cooking Channel also serves up season premieres of Not My Mama's Meals, Brunch @ Bobby's and Drop 5 lbs with Good Housekeeping. Peppering the primetime lineup, Cooking Channel dishes out three on-air specials including How to Live to 100, Giada in Paradise: Monte Carlo, and Food Crawl with Lee Anne Wong. From New Year's party planning to healthy recipes for any occasion, CookingChannelTV.com offers up tricks, tips, and guides to make 2013 the best year yet. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter and Facebook.

SERIES PREMIERES

Taste in Translation - Premiering Friday, January 4th at 9pmET/6pmPT
Aarti Sequeira explores the most popular dishes from around the world as well as the history and cultural significance behind every bite in Cooking Channel's original series Taste in Translation. Each country has its own unique and delicious way to celebrate a holiday, commemorate a special moment, or even satisfy a ravenous craving. From the number one comfort food in America to the most popular first date dinner in Thailand, Aarti not only tastes her way from dish to dish but also discovers how they became iconic from both local cooks and culinary experts. Get the most popular recipes from around the world on CookingChannelTV.com.

Premiering Friday, January 4th at 9pmET/6pmPT - "Birthday Treat" - SERIES PREMIERE!
This episode is steeped in worldly tradition and a few surprises. Aarti discovers what's considered the most popular birthday dish in five different places around the world. She chows down on a symbolic spicy soup from China and a brightly colored, bite-size sweet from Brazil. She also checks out the favorite birthday dish from Honduras and Italy. Coming back home to America's number one birthday treat, Aarti visits the Vanilla Bakeshop in Los Angeles and reminisces about childhood birthdays.

Premiering Friday, January 11th at 9pmET/6pmPT - "Lunch on the Go"
When there isn't time for an extended lunch, people around the world turn to delicious favorites for an on-the-go meal that will leave them full and satisfied. In this episode, Aarti explores Greece for a wrap filled with a few ingredients that's packed with flavor, and she presents a Middle Eastern favorite, which is both portable and healthy. Throughout the episode she also tries India's spin on a lunch box meal and the Vietnamese go-to favorite - a Bahn Mi sandwich. Plus what's America's favorite speedy lunch dish? Aarti reveals the scrumptious answer!

Premiering Friday, January 18th at 9pmET/6pmPT - "Comfort Food"
What's better than comfort food? In this episode, Aarti Sequeira dives into the number one global comfort foods starting with a unique Scandinavian family classic-hint: it's not meatballs. Aarti then introduces a Senegalese chef cooking up a scrumptious hot stew. She discovers the British idea of comfort food with a sticky sweet dessert and the world tour ends when Aarti reveals the all-time favorite American comfort food dish served with a twist.

Premiering Friday, January 25th at 9pmET/6pmPT - "Game Day"
Whether it's a soccer game in Peru, a baseball game in Japan, or a Rugby match in Australia, a global love of sports goes hand in hand with a love for mouth-watering stadium snacks and finger foods. Rugby matches in Australia can get messy, so reaching for a compact and savory meat pie is a must. While in the Philippines, it's all about a spicy siopao steamed bun when taking in a boxing match, and Aarti introduces chef Dale Talde who demonstrates the recipe. Aarti also tracks down Peruvian favorites at Amaru in New York City while patrons chow down on their favorite soccer match sandwich. Finally, what would an American football game be without its very own favorite game day treat? Aarti presents the touchdown winner.

Emeril's Florida - Premiering Sunday, January 6th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT

Emeril Lagasse uncovers the authentic cuisine and unbeatable scenery that make the Sunshine State a hotspot for travelers and locals alike in his new series. Covering the state from Northwest Florida to Orlando and St. Petersburg-Clearwater to Miami and Palm Beach, Emeril not only reveals the delicious local cuisine, but steps into the kitchen and whips up the house specialties as well as some dishes of his own. As a side dish, Emeril will also highlight the beaches, agriculture, festivals and sporting events that make Florida a one-of-a-kind destination. From unrivaled college football tailgates and airboat rides in Kissimee to sandy South Walton beaches and nightlife in South Florida, Emeril leaves no stone unturned as he highlights some of what makes Florida a coveted vacation destination. Get Emeril's top recipes from his travels through the best of the Sunshine State's food scene on CookingChannelTV.com.
Premiering Sunday, January 6th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Dining and Entertainment in Orlando" -

SEASON PREMIERE!

In the premiere episode, Emeril heads to Orlando making his first stop at The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park to whip up a delicious cobia dish with chef and owner James Petrakis. Then, he stops in at his own restaurant, "Emeril's Orlando," for a surprise visit and heads to the kitchen, where he and the Culinary Director, Bernard Carmouche, prepare black grouper with sofrito, rock shrimp and avocado toast. After uncovering some of the freshest seafood in Orlando, Emeril explores the nightlife and entertainment that locals rave about including a stop at Vines Grille & Wine Bar, one of the best establishments for wine in the city. From there he visits Orlando Brewing to taste organic beers with owner, John Cheek.He then escapes the Florida heat at ICEBAR Orlando where the temperature inside is 20 degrees Fahrenheit - the coldest place in Florida to get a cocktail. No trip would be complete without dessert, so Emeril makes his last stop at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort where he and Executive Pastry Chef David Ramirez sample some creative and delicious chocolates to round out a day of delicious food and drink exploration.

Premiering Sunday, January 13th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "South Walton Beaches"
Emeril visits the world famous beaches of South Walton in the Florida Panhandle. His first stop is the Fish Out of Water restaurant at the WaterColor Inn & Resort. Emeril and Executive Chef Brian Murray stop at a local farm to select ingredients for grouper and corn pudding and then head to the kitchen to whip up a fresh, seasonal treat. Emeril then travels down the road to a well-known stop for local and visitors alike, Bud & Alley's, on the beach in Seaside. He whips up Barbecue Shrimp with Executive Chef David Bishop. Finally, Emeril and a few of his friends take a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico to catch vermillion snapper and triggerfish that he cooks dockside at the marina at the end of the day.

Premiering Sunday, January 20th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Viva Florida"
Viva Florida 500 commemorates Florida's rich heritage and diverse cultural history, and this episode recognizes the 500th anniversary of the Spanish explorers' arrival on Florida's east coast. Emeril begins in St. Augustine where he rediscovers the rich history of the first settlement before heading to The Tasting Room, one of the top restaurants in the city. There, Executive Chef Michael Lugo prepares a classic dish of Spain, snapper, escabeche and of course, tapas. Next, Emeril travels to Pensacola to visit Jackson's Steakhouse, where Executive Chef Irv Miller prepares a number of dishes from their menu for Emeril. Emeril then joins him the kitchen to prepare what Chef Miller calls Autumn Bouquet of Wagyu Beef. Later, Emeril stops Ybor City in Tampa to visit the Columbia Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Florida.
There, he cooks paella with Andrea Gonzmart, a fifth generation member of the Gonzmart Family which owns the Columbia Restaurant.Finally, Emeril visits with a modern day explorer, Colonel Rick Searfoss, at the Kennedy Space Center on Florida's East Coast.

Premiering Sunday, January 27th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Kissimmee"
Emeril heads to Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida, where he and his guide tour an area that has one of the highest densities of endangered and threatened species in Florida. Emeril then goes to Boggy Creek Airboat Rides for a cruise of the northern end of the Florida Everglades with owner Chris Long. He then changes boats and captains for a bass fishing adventure in Lake Tohopekaliga, with his expert bass fishing guide, Mark Detweiler, one of the top guides in the area. Emeril then feeds his appetite at the Old Hickory Steakhouse in Kissimmee and meets Executive Chef Paul Player to sample a number of their signature dishes. Finally, Emeril goes to Warbird Adventures at the Kissimmee Air Museum for a tour of the facility where vintage aircraft and memorabilia from World War II are on exhibit.

SEASON PREMIERE

Not My Mama's Meals - Premiering Wednesday, January 2nd at 9pmET/6pmPT
Bobby Deen returns for a third season, as he continues to take his mother's (Paula Deen) recipes and transform her southern comfort food into lighter, leaner, but still delicious versions of her dishes. Special guest appearances this season include The Chew's Carla Hall and Eden Grinshpan. GetBobby's tips for creating healthier alternative to your favorite dishes like burgers, cake, pizza and more on CookingChannelTV.com.

Premiering Wednesday, January 2nd at 9pmET/6pmPT -"A Little South in Your Mouth!" - SEASON PREMIERE!
Bobby learns how to make light, but still flavor-filled beer for his chicken at the Brooklyn Brew Shop. Brew experts Stephan Valand and Erica Shea whip up a special light brew that anyone can do at home, laced with flavors of savory orange and coriander. Later, Bobby's good pal Vanessa Cantave stops by to cook and eat some delicious Drunken Chicken and Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Cakes.

Premiering Wednesday, January 9that 9pmET/6pmPT - "Quick and Easy"
Bobby heads to Baby Cakes to learn how to make a healthy brownie base to transform his mother's over-the-top dessert. Then, his Southern friend with flair, Carla Hall, stops by to see if Bobby's recipes can beat out his mama's. They're having The Son's Chicken Pot Pie, a Butter-Less Banana Split Brownie Pizza, and Chocolate Egg Cream.
Premiering Wednesday, January 16that 9pmET/6pmPT - "Party Favorites"
Bobby visits Colette Burnett at Super Wings, a famous wing joint, and learns how to make a healthy buffalo sauce filled with a zippy mango flavor. Later, his friend Eden Grinshpan stops by to help cook Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Lemon Sorbet Punch, and sweet Five Layer Bark.
Premiering Wednesday, January 23rdat 9pmET/6pmPT - "Junk-Less Food"
Bobby visits Joe's Italian Deli where a gregarious father and son team teach Bobby how to make Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese. Then, one of Bobby's best friends and trainer swings by for a man's meal including "Skinny Darrell" Wrap with Oven-Baked Chips and Stuffed Red Peppers.

Premiering Wednesday, January 30th at 9pmET/6pmPT - "It's Brunch Time"
Bobby heads to Waffle and Wolf to learn how to make healthy waffles that are delicious and nutritious. He then whips up a hearty Kale and Bacon Frittata. Bobby's fitness guru and friend Allison Hagendorf also swings by to help him in the kitchen with a vegetable filled ratatouille.

Brunch @ Bobby's - Premiering Thursday, January 3rd at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT
Always the quintessential host, Bobby Flay shares his passion for brunch and is in his element whipping up dishes sweet and savory. Over 14 new episodes, Bobby explores brunches from around the world.Watch Bobby answer essential brunch questions on CookingChannelTV.com.'s web-only videos.

Premiering Thursday, January 3rd at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Tasty Trattoria Brunch"
Bobby creates a brunch menu in the style of Italian trattorias-casual, laid back, and with plenty of family-style dishes. First up, he cooks Cinnamon Mascarpone Pancakes with Warm Morello Cherries and Hazelnuts. He also makes a Frittata with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, Arugula and Ricotta and serves it with a side of Rosemary Home Fries with Pancetta, Parmesan and Parsley. To toast to a wonderful meal, he pours up a citrus and mint cocktail that he calls a Citronata.
Premiering Thursday, January 10th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Brunch Bites Across Europe"
Bobby is making it easy to entertain for brunch with a menu of European-inspired small bites that are sure to please any crowd. His tasty brunch includes Calabrian Scrambled Eggs with Jalapeno Pesto Bruschetta, Buckwheat Crepes with Ham, Gruyere and Caramelized Onions and Mini Pumpkin Churros with a silky smooth Chocolate-Espresso dipping sauce.

Premiering Thursday, January 17th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Vermont Bed & Breakfast Style"
Bobby loves to recreate his favorite vacation meals in his own brunch kitchen, and this menu is no exception. For his Vermont Style Bed & Breakfast menu he's making Black Pepper Popovers Filled with Vermont Cheddar and Herb Scrambled Eggs and Maple-Mustard Glazed Canadian Bacon. If that's not enough to get you out of bed, he's also making Baked Apples with Oatmeal and Yogurt and mixing up an Old Vermont Cocktail.

Premiering Thursday, January 24th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Best of the Pacific Northwest"
Bobby shows a little love for an often overlooked culinary destination - the Pacific Northwest. Today's brunch menu includes Smoked Salmon & Scallion Scramble with Whole Grain Toast and Homemade Goat Cheese Butter, plus a flavorful Wild Mushroom-Yukon Gold Hash and some irresistible Blackberry-Hazelnut Sticky Buns. To top it off, he finishes this brunch with a homemade Coconut Chai Tea Latte.

Drop 5 lbs with Good Housekeeping - Premiering Saturday, January 19th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT
Continuing its promise of small changes that deliver big results, Melissa d'Arabian (Ten Dollar Dinners) returns to host the second season of this show, based on the magazine's popular weight loss column, and is joined by Good Housekeeping Nutrition Director Samantha Cassetty and Aarti Sequeira (Aarti Party). Each week Drop 5 lbs with Good Housekeeping offers tips and tricks to make weight loss easy and manageable. Eat smart when dining out with tips from Aarti Sequeira at CookingChannelTV.com.

Premiering Saturday, January 19th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Look and Feel Younger" - SEASON PREMIERE!
The Drop 5 team is back with easy nutrition and exercise tips for feeling and looking younger. Host Melissa d' Arabian cooks up Balsamic Roasted Pork with Berry Salad and tender, flaky Flounder with Corn and Tomatoes. Nutrition expert Samantha Cassetty shares her list of "fountain of youth" foods and food correspondent Aarti Sequeira teams up with Fitness Expert JJ Virgin for tips on how to physically feel younger through exercise.

Premiering Saturday, January 26th at 10:30amET/7:30amPT - "Fat Can Be Your Drop 5 Friend"
The Drop 5 team demonstrates how to lose weight by incorporating healthy fats into a diet. Melissa d'Arabian prepares creamy Thai Style Coconut Chicken with Snow Peas and a classic, hearty Nicoise Salad. Samantha Cassetty dispels the myths about fats and how to make the right choices, while Aarti Sequeira discovers the health benefits of olive oil.

PRIMETIME SPECIALS
How to Live to 100 - Premiering Sunday, January 6th at 8pmET/5pmPT

Detroit-born chef, Jason Wrobel, dishes up a sublime fusion of food and humor as host of the new Cooking Channel special, How To Live To 100. Jason turns up the heat on powerful ingredients proven to increase your longevity and whips them up into culinary masterpieces.

Giada in Paradise: Monte Carlo - Premiering Sunday, January 20th at 8pmET/5pmPT
In this Giada in Paradise special, Giada visits Monte Carlo - part of the Principality of Monaco that is situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea along the French Riviera. Regal and elegant, Monte Carlo is known for its palace-like architecture, high-end fashion, mega-yachts, luxury sports cars, risky roulette and, most recently, world-class cuisine. Relax and enjoy Giada's elegant and stylized adventure set in one of the most dazzling destinations on the planet.

Food Crawl with Lee Anne Wong - Premiering Sunday, January 27th at 8pmET/5pmPT
Lee Anne Wong has a lifelong passion for exploring, learning and savoring Asian food. Sometimes a simple craving for a bowl of noodles is all the motivation she needs to hit the town and search for delicious eats. In this one hour special, Lee Anne goes on a food crawl for the best dumplings and noodles New York has to offer. Her eating tour takes her to the historic Chinatowns in Manhattan and Queens, as well as the up and coming food neighborhoods in Williamsburg and Park Slope in Brooklyn. Lee Anne visits legendary Vanessa's Dumplings where the choices for dumplings are high and the prices are low. It's a fun lesson filled with a lot of laughs while learning how to make hand-torn noodles at Biang! in Flushing, Queens. At Williamsburg's Smorgasburg, Lee Anne indulges at two innovative food stalls for the best cold Chinese sesame noodles and mazeman. This delicious food crawl features families who have made culinary marks, as well as the next generation of inspired cooks who continue to celebrate Asian cuisine. Flip through Lee Anne Wong's photos of her delicious tour of New York City's best Asian eats on CookingChannelTV.com.

NEW TO COOKING CHANNEL

The Food Hospital - Premiering Monday, January 14th at 9pmET/6pmPT
The Food Hospital examines the science behind using food as medicine. In experiments conducted with strict scientific rigor, patients suffering from a range of medical conditions and symptoms are invited to attend The Food Hospital where they are prescribed specific food treatment programs to find out if their health problems can be alleviated or cured by the food they eat. Meet the patients from The Food Hospital on CookingChannelTV.com and find out the medical problems they're combating with food.

PREMIERE EPISODES

Extra Virgin
Premiering Wednesday, January 2nd at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Dinner Under the Tuscan Gun"
Premiering Wednesday, January 9th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "A Tuscan Remedy"
Premiering Wednesday, January 16th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Coney Island Calling"
Premiering Wednesday, January 23rd at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "The Man of Montauk"
Premiering Wednesday, January 30th at 9:30pmET/6:30pmPT - "Meatopia!"

Hook, Line & Dinner
Premiering Thursday, January 3rd at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Puerto Rico"
Premiering Thursday, January 10th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Maui"
Premiering Thursday, January 17th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Maine"
Premiering Thursday, January 24th at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Catskills"
Premiering Thursday, January 31st at 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT - "Colorado"

Little Paris Kitchen
Premiering Saturday, January 5th at 2:30pmET/11:00amPT - "Quiche Lorraine"

My Grandmother's Ravioli
Premiering Wednesday, January 2nd at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Vanetta Williams"
Premiering Wednesday, January 9th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Maria Lopez"
Premiering Wednesday, January 16th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Cookie Oma"
Premiering Wednesday, January 23rd at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Meena and Mona"
Premiering Wednesday, January 30th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT - "Napolitanos"

Unique Sweets
Premiering Sunday, January 6th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Sweet Peanut"
Premiering Sunday, January 13th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Wild West Sweets"
Premiering Sunday, January 20th at 10:30pmET/7:30pmPT - "Global Sweets"

DIGITAL CONTENT

Discover the Secrets for Healthier Living With Cooking Channel
It's easy to be healthy but it starts with knowing how, so Cooking Channel reached out to the experts for tips, tricks and secrets to a healthier 2013. Make over meals with Bobby Deen, get nutritionists' secrets for staying healthy and set New Year's resolutions you can actually stick to. Also, find out how Chuck, Nadia, Kelsey and more fan-favorite chefs stay fit (even when their day job is all about food). Plus, get tips from the hosts of Drop 5 lbs with Good Housekeeping on little changes that have big payoffs. Discover the best and worst of fast food offerings, learn the top mistakes dieters make and what health food claims you might want to avoid and get the best healthy recipes, from breakfast to dinner and dessert, from your favorite Cooking Channel chefs.

Get Cooking Channel's Top Recipes and Party Ideas
Gear up for the big game with Cooking Channel's best recipes, and start planning with the All-Star Game Day Menu, featuring Chuck Hughes' stuffed potato skins, Alton Brown's spinach artichoke dip, Bobby Deen's buffalo wings and more. Ladle up bowls of the best chili, dig into wing flavors from around the worldand get awesome new twists on nachos. Plus, Lee Anne Wong serves up her fresh new spins on party appetizers, and burgers get a mini food makeover in our lineup of slider recipes. Quench your thirst with beer, cocktails and big batch drinks, and then take the party into overtime with the best handheld desserts, including brownies, cookies and game-day cupcakes.

Fodder
The funniest food show you've never seen is back for season two. Every Monday, catch a new episode of Fodder, an original sketch comedy series that points the camera at our culture's growing obsession with all things edible. This smart and savvy parody takes on restaurants, bars, food entertainment and more as it explores why we just can't stop talking about our food.

Food Bites
Taste test the best (and worst) of food television every Thursday on Cooking Channel's new show Food Bites. Join host Adam Gertler (Food Network Star, Kid in a Candy Store) every Thursday as he takes his steak knife to the world of food, with nothing off limits and everything served up with a dash of humor.

Good to Know
Every Tuesday, hosts Dan Pashman and Laurie March offer up how-to's, DIYs and hacks to simplify and inspire your time spent in the kitchen and around the house. Whether you're entertaining for the holidays or getting ready to spring-clean your kitchen, we've got solutions that you'll find good to know.

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