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Food Network is one of the most popular channels from Discovery, Inc. Founded and launched in 1993, the Food Network offers programming from cooking competition shows, cooking shows, food travel programs, and more. Some of the Food Network's most popular shows include Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, Chopped, Good Eats, Iron Chef America, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, The Pioneer Woman, and more. The Food Network has launched celebrity chefs like Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis, Ina Garten, Bobby Flay, and more to A-list stardom.
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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies Are ‘Mind-Blowing’
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‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ Host Guy Fieri Admits He Hates Eating Breakfast, Except This 1 Food
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3 years ago
Giada De Laurentiis’ Cheesy Bell Peppers Stuffed With Orzo Are an Easy Way to Sneak Some Veggies Onto Your Plate
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Bobby Flay Says His Mom’s Salisbury Steak Recipe Was 1 of Her ‘Specialties’
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Ree Drummond’s ‘Doctored Dressing’ Is a Delicious Pioneer Woman Twist on Thanksgiving

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Ina Garten, who is the inspiration behind last-minute Barefoot Contessa Christmas gifts, on 'Today'

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8 Last-Minute Ina Garten Christmas Gifts for Barefoot Contessa Fans—Under $100

Barefoot Contessa cookbooks, denim shirts, and olive oil—oh my!

by Mandi Kerr

Published on December 20, 2024

3 min read

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‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Is a Grandma! See the First Pictures of Sofia Marie

Ree Drummond is a first-time grandma. Her daughter Alex gave birth to a baby girl, sharing the first photos of Sofia Marie to Instagram.

by Lucille Barilla

Camilla Parker Bowles and her son Tom Parker Bowles in 2018

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Camilla Parker Bowles’ Son Spills Secrets of Her Quirky Cooking Habits and the 1 Dish He Can’t Resist

Camilla Parker Bowles is an intuitive cook says her son Andrew. He learned a lot from watching her prepare simple, and delicious family meals.

by Lucille Barilla

Ina Garten Needed a Little Help From a Fireman to Make Her Most Un-Barefoot Contessa-Like Dish Ever

In a 2012 episode of ‘Barefoot Contessa,’ Ina Garten popped up to learn how to make sloppy joe’s with some of sloppy joe’s from some of East Hampton’s finest.

by Perry Carpenter

Published on June 5, 2023

3 min read

Ina Garten backyard, Ina Garten garden, Ina Garten home

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Ina Garten Shared a Photo of Her Stunning Backyard, and Fans Are Obsessed

Ina Garten's backyard is a verdant oasis of manicured hedges and blooming trees.

by India McCarty

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Where Does Ina Garten Live?

With lush gardens and a state-of-the-art kitchen, Ina Garten's home is everything you might imagine from the Barefoot Contessa.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Is a Grandma! See the First Pictures of Sofia Marie

Ree Drummond is a first-time grandma. Her daughter Alex gave birth to a baby girl, sharing the first photos of Sofia Marie to Instagram.

by Lucille Barilla

Published on December 19, 2024

2 min read

'The Pioneer Woman' star Ree Drummond photographed on her ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Daughter Alex Upstaged by Dog George During Baby Gender Reveal

Ree Drummond's daughter Alex and husband Mauricio planned a sweet treat gender reveal but their big moment didn't go as planned.

by Lucille Barilla

Ree Drummond is going to be a first-time grandma as daughter Alex announced her pregnancy

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Ree Drummond: ‘Pioneer Woman’ Star Vows to Be a ‘Cool Granny’ After Sharing Daughter Alex’s Pregnancy News

This is the first grandchild for the Food Network superstar.

by Lucille Barilla

Is Bobby Flay Married? A Brief History of the Food Network Star’s Behind-the-Scenes Love Life

Bobby Flay is one of the most high-profile celebrity chefs, and his rise to fame has included some serious spats with others in the business.

by Eduard Varnham

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Valerie Bertinelli’s Emotional Reunion With Her Son, Wolfgang – ‘So Nice To Hug My Son Again’

Find out about Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli's happy reunion with her son, Wolfgang Van Halen.

by Lou Haviland

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Geoffrey Zakarian Fails to Impress Food Network Viewers: ‘You Just Heat Up Food’

If you're a fan of The Food Network, you can hardly miss Geoffrey Zakarian. He's appeared on many of their shows, and some fans aren't happy about that.

by Kira Martin

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How Many Times Has Bobby Flay Lost ‘Beat Bobby Flay’?

Bobby Flay has been a Food Network staple since the early '90s. The celebrity chef started off as a contestant on the competition show Iron Chef America.

by Alice Stone

‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Top 10 Salad Recipes

From lobster and potato to orzo and roasted shrimp salad, here’s a look at 'Barefoot Contessa' Ina Garten’s top 10 salad recipes of all time

by Perry Carpenter

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Guy Fieri’s Dad Gave Him the Best Life Advice Before Food Network Launched His Career

Food Network television host Guy Fieri has become one of the most recognizable stars in the culinary entertainment world.

by Joel Kananen

A ‘Worst Cooks in America’ Winner Once Appeared on ‘Law & Order: SVU’

Worst Cooks in America uncovered a deep-seated need. It turns out, audiences were dying to see cooks who are bad at cooking compete in front of gourmet chefs. The Food Network show is now a decade old. It’s had spinoffs and inspired other, similar shows. But long time fans are starting to wonder if the …

by Alice Stone

Why Loyal ‘Worst Cooks in America’ Viewers Are Speculating 1 of the Hosts Might Be Pregnant

As far as entertainment gigs on the Food Network go, landing a coveted spot as a reality TV game show host is a pretty sweet one.

by Eduard Varnham

Is ‘Worst Cooks in America’ Totally Fake? Maybe It Hasn’t Always Been

Some viewers of 'The Worst Cooks in America' competiton show on The Food Network wonder if that show is for real, or totally fake.

by Eric Robinette

Why the ‘Chopped’ Judges Always Use Chopsticks Instead of Forks

With many people all over the world still in quarantine, waiting out the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many are turning to the kitchen as a way to pass the time. However, even if people don’t want to actually cook anything themselves, they can still enjoy the cooking process by tuning into The Food Network, and watching …

by Christina Nunn

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‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Best Chocolate Recipes

If you’ve been craving chocolate, The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond has you covered. Here are three of Drummond’s best chocolate recipes. Chocolate pie Fulfill your chocolate craving with Drummond’s creamy chocolate pie. The “accidental country girl” says this is Ladd’s favorite chocolate pie. If you’re going to make this dessert, be sure you have …

by Sheiresa Ngo

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Guy Fieri Finally Speaks Up About the Petition to Rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’

Find out what Food Network star Guy Fieri had to say about the recent petition to have Columbus, Ohio renamed the iconic 'Flavortown.'

by Lou Haviland

‘Summer Rush’ Has Food Network Fans Convinced They’ve Run Out of Ideas

Reality shows about professions have become a cottage industry, even if they fall in line with presenting more non-reality than probable reality.

by Greg Brian

Are Cooking Competition Shows Losing Popularity? Some Are Hungry for Something More Casual

Cooking competition shows are just a little too ubiquitous on TV. the Food Network gets most credit for starting that concept.

by Greg Brian

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‘Today’: Giada De Laurentiis’ Bengal Cat Ambushes Her Appearance on the Morning Show

Take a moment to watch Giada De Laurentiis' gorgeous Bengal cat take over the celebrity chef's 'Today' show appearance.

by Lou Haviland

‘Chopped’: People Really Don’t Like Martha Stewart’s Judging

Chopped is one of the best-known shows on the Food Network, and Martha Stewart is one of the best known judges to appear on it.

by Eric Robinette

‘Worst Cooks in America’: Why Food Network Viewers Call the Show ‘Cringey’

Some fans really don't like the way 'Worst Cooks in America' on the Food Network has turned out, some saying it's unbearable to watch.

by Eric Robinette

‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Top 10 Potluck Recipes Are What You Need This Summer

Summertime means potluck season, so here are 10 of 'The Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond's best ideas for your next picnic.

by Perry Carpenter

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The Food Network Star Who’s Marrying a ‘Chopped’ Champ

Wedding bells will be ringing soon for this Food Network star and a winner from one of the network's most popular shows, 'Chopped.'

by Lou Haviland

‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s 15 Best Recipes to Refresh Your Summer Dinner Menu

'Barefoot Contessa' star Ina Garten is here to help you reinvent your summer menu plans with some new ideas and some old favorites.

by Perry Carpenter