Looking for a Delicious Cooking Show? These Fan Favorites Will Satisfy Your Cravings
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The next best thing to sitting down to a great meal is sitting down to a great cooking show! But just like with food, what you choose can depend on what you're craving. The Pioneer Woman (👋) is all about down-home food, ranch life, and family life, so everyday cooking inspiration and fun are always on the menu. (Not to mention behind-the-scenes bloopers, because this show is also all about keeping it real.)
When you're in the mood for something different, Food Network has got you covered. Looking for some excitement? There's Chopped for that, where fast-paced competition is the name of the game. Sat at your desk all day for work and now you're up for being a couch explorer? There's Diners and Drive-Ins for that. And if you’re craving some education with a side of fascinating food facts, Alton Brown is your man!
Some of the shows on this list may be ones that you already regularly dig into—ahem!—while others you may have heard of, but haven’t gotten the chance to see yet. Browse through them on a full stomach and you'll be ready for whatever your cooking show of choice crops up. And when you're done, check out this list of baking shows!
The Pioneer Woman
Looking for a show that simply makes you feel at ease? You’ll certainly get just that when watching The Pioneer Woman! Ree Drummond’s relatable family content puts a big smile on viewer’s faces, and her ultra-comforting recipes (like her famous crash hot potatoes 🤤) have a way making your taste buds more than grateful.
Good Eats
If you’re in the mood to get into the nitty gritty of how foods are made, you’ll find Good Eats to be totally satisfying. Host Alton Brown is great at educating his viewers with some interesting food facts—he’s completely transformed the way many people make crepes! However, he’s also great at making light of things by incorporating some wacky costumes and puppets into the mix. (Remember that Grim Reaper appearance?)
Chopped
Anyone up for an adrenaline rush can get it from this cooking competition. Watching chefs whip up dishes out of unexpected ingredients as they race to beat the clock is a thrill every single time! It has all the elements of a drama. And it's always life-affirming to see a happy ending like that one time Chef Ernest Servantes froze in the middle of making dessert on Chopped Grilling Masters—then rebounded with a great dish (becoming the champion of the entire season).
Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten has been known to satisfy Ree's cravings! "I love her," Ree has said. "Her recipes are real, simple, and abundant...just the way I like 'em!" Barefoot Contessa is a great pick for classic dishes (like Ina's legendary roasted chicken and potatoes), a taste of the luxe life and the feel-good vibes of a love story that's like the Hamptons equivalent of Ree and Ladd!
Beat Bobby Flay
Competition-heads can enjoy sinking their teeth into this friendly culinary rivalry, with a genius twist: The contestants battle the host and head chef, aka Bobby Flay himself, in the final round! While there’s plenty of pressure, there’s also lots of fun on set—like that time a dance party broke out between Bobby and his competitor’s friends and family!
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
Guy Fieri's iconic show is for when you're in the mood for comfort eats or a road trip with your most fun-loving, outgoing and outrageous friend! Even the most ordinary towns in America have incredible eats to offer. Whether they come in the form of greasy, but oh-so-tasty grill foods (like the Granny’s BBQ Beans that made an appearance), they're always an adventure!
Girl Meets Farm
Ever wondered what life on a sugar beet farm is like? Satisfy your curiosity by watching Molly Yeh adapt to the countryside after a stint as a city gal. Those who love appreciating foods from other cultures will also be happy to know that Molly channels both her Jewish identity and Chinese heritage by whipping up dishes like Brussels sprout latkes and kung pao chicken.
The Kitchen
Sometimes, you’re in the mood to have company in the kitchen when you make a meal—and this is the cooking show equivalent! Listening to Sunny Anderson, Geoffrey Zakarian, Katie Lee, and Jeff Mauro swap stories and laughs while coming up with their spins on a food theme is as amusing and enjoyable as having friends over.
Delicious Miss Brown
Delicious Miss Brown is perfect for those with a keen interest in soul food, family recipes, and other Southern dishes. Kardea Brown has that sweet South Carolina charm, which wins her viewers over every time they watch.
BBQ Brawl
For anyone who loves a good cooking battle and can’t get enough of BBQ foods, this show is your match made in heaven. Bobby Flay gathers around the best barbecue masters for some tough challenges. As nice as they are, it’s apparent that they’re all here to win—which is what makes it such a fiery competition!
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