cooking this week
WEDNESDAY
First sign of spring: Food Network’s
seasonal baking competition is back
By Andrew Warren
TV Media
S
pring is in the air! For
those of us who live in
more northerly climes — you
know, those places that have
spent the past few months
buried under several feet of
snow — it’s an exciting time
with longer days, return-
ing birds and melting snow,
but even folks in the balmy
south get the pleasure of one
particular sign of the season:
the return of “Spring Baking
Championship.”
The Food Network series,
which premieres Monday,
March 18, always blooms at
this time of year, and it’s kind
of a big deal. The show, along
with the network’s other sea-
sonal competitions, is a huge
ratings hit, and last season
it attracted the biggest audi-
ences in its history.
Spring is all about renewal,
and this year’s “Spring Baking
Championship” takes that
to heart by welcoming a new
host. Fashion consultant and
former “The Chew” presenter
Clinton Kelly takes the posi-
tion this year, taking over from
“Cheap Eats” host Ali Khan.
At the judges’ table things
are more familiar, with Nancy
Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lor-
raine Pascale returning to the
positions that they’ve held
since the very first season.
Ten bakers enter the kitchen
in this week’s premiere, and
for their first challenge, they’re
tasked with making sumptu-
ous spring animal-themed
doughnuts. Then, once the
judges have had their first
taste of what the competitors
are capable of, the bakers are
asked to bring out their inner
artists to make and decorate
gorgeous watercolor cakes
featuring scenes of iconic
spring fruits and vegetables.
Sadly, this is a competition,
and only one baker can ulti-
mately win the title of Spring
Baking Champion. At the end
of the episode, the worst-per-
forming baker is sent packing
by the judges, but the relief is
short-lived for the remaining
competitors. Throughout the
competition, they are asked
to bake ribbon-worthy rhu-
barb pies, make marshmallow
desserts for Easter and even
participate in a tart-filled
spelling bee.
Spring really is in the air,
and the air has the scent of
delicious baked goodies.
“Spring Baking Champion-
ship” premieres Monday,
March 18, on Food Network.
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Family Food Showdown An
Italian family takes on a Filipino-American
family. (CC)
3:00 p.m.
KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC)
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Talented
young chefs put their skills to the test.
(CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs
make an innovative dinner. (CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four
chefs must use peanut butter in their
pizzas. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs
prepare a lunch under a $10 budget. (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four
chefs compete in a pizza playoff. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Two
sandwich masters square off. (CC)
THURSDAY
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Steven McHugh
goes head-to-head with Brian Young. (CC)
2:30 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chefs Anne
Burrell and Scott Conant decide who
reigns. (CC)
3:00 p.m.
KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC)
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Jordan Andino
is out to prove he’s come a long way. (CC)
3:30 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay The Iron Chef
will step into the arena again. (CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Alex Guar-
naschelli and Michael Symon join forces.
(CC)
4:30 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Alex and Alton
have their eye on the prize. (CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Line Pelletier &
Chris Scott try to school each other. (CC)
5:30 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two East coast
chefs duke it out in the kitchen. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay (CC)
6:30 p.m.
FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Alton Brown
and Jet Tila judge. (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped The competitors face
off in a protein-packed battle. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped The butchers direct
their cleavers at cuts of pork. (CC)
FRIDAY
Host Clinton Kelly with “Spring Baking Championship” contestants
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy
visits a hoagie shop in Hollywood. (CC)
2:30 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy samples pulled pork sandwiches in
Memphis. (CC)
3:00 p.m.
KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC)
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy
samples great food in Houston, TX. (CC)
3:30 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy
looks at burgers four cities in America.
(CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy makes unique pizzas in Boulder,
Colorado. (CC)
4:30 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Home cooking and homebrew in one
meal. (CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy
looks for timeless traditions like bayou
crawfish. (CC)
5:30 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy finds a slice of history all over the
country. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy
hits up some joints that are authentic to
the bone. (CC)
6:30 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy is heading to unique grills on the
mainland. (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy goes coast-to-coast for decadent
dishes. (CC)
7:30 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy’s taste buds are in for a culinary
adventure. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives An
L.A. spot fills bowls with eclectic eats. (CC)
SATURDAY
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Buddy vs. Duff Buddy and Duff
make family recipes. (CC)
3:00 p.m.
KTNW America’s Test Kitchen From
Cook’s Illustrated (CC)
FOOD Winner Cake All Bakers make
their best animal cake decorations. (CC)
3:30 p.m.
KTNW A Chef’s Life Follow Vivian on
her first trip to Feast Portland. (CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
Ten bakers create fruity mini cheesecakes.
(CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers must create cupcake flower
arrangements. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
Eight bakers work to create mini-pies and
desserts. (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers take on springtime eclairs. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers create tiny berry-themed
desserts. (CC)
SUNDAY
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Kids Baking Championship:
Extra Icing Bakers make cakes using
bake sale items. (CC)
3:00 p.m.
FOOD Buddy vs. Duff Buddy and Duff
make family recipes. (CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy
is celebrating southern home cooking.
(CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy is traveling the country for local hot
spots. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Five
masters of protein battle for protein
supremacy. (CC)
6:30 p.m.
KVEW Chance of Wine (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Guy
Fieri puts competitors through cheesy
combat. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Family Food Showdown (N) The
Santana family takes on the Harris family.
MONDAY
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers must create cupcake flower
arrangements. (CC)
3:00 p.m.
KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC)
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
Eight bakers work to create mini-pies and
desserts. (CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers take on springtime eclairs. (CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers create tiny berry-themed
desserts. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
Desserts are made using agave as the
sweetener. (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
The bakers must use avocado in a dessert
creation. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Spring Baking Championship
(CC)
TUESDAY
2:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped Junior (CC)
3:00 p.m.
KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC)
FOOD Chopped Alton challenges the
chefs to use smoky infusions. (CC)
4:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped Alton challenges the
chefs to work with dehydration. (CC)
5:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped Alton has the chefs
explore molecular gastronomy. (CC)
6:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped The chefs are chal-
lenged by transparent ravioli. (CC)
7:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped A fish and condiment
puzzle Challenge champions. (CC)
8:00 p.m.
FOOD Chopped The chef’s make pizza.
(CC)
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