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cooking this week WEDNESDAY Piece of (cup)cake: New championship series begins this week By Michelle Rose TV Media A fter last week’s “Wedding Cake Championship” finale, Food Network has decided to leave its timeslot on a “bake” setting for a few more weeks. Premiering Monday, July 1, “Cupcake Championship” is the newest fast-paced food battle that challenges competitors to think big but bake small. How big? I’m talking 3D big: cupcakes that form edible snow globes; great mystical beings and oversized pet designs; even a whole planet made of little else than frosting and palm- sized cakes. These over-the-top displays are some of the challenges we’ll see in the coming weeks. Everything needs to look perfect; there are no wayward thumb- prints here. Each masterpiece also needs to be pro-level deli- cious to impress the judges, who will be doing all the sampling. And while the competitors are some of the best in the business, it has to be tough to work with building material that needs to be moist and light-as-air fluffy. “Cupcake Championship” follows the tried-and-tested format of featuring four com- petitors, three judges and two rounds per episode, plus a $10,000 prize that is awarded each week. Each episode begins with the Designer Challenge in which contestants must highlight a specific event or theme (spoiler alert: this week’s challenge fea- tures a botanical theme). After a first-round elimination, the remaining artists move to the Imagination Challenge, and are tasked with creating a flavorful 3D display based on a specific theme (another spoiler alert: the botanical theme extends to this round, too). Host Kardea Brown is no stranger to these kinds of competitions, having previ- ously hosted contests such as “Family Food Showdown” and “Chopped Junior.” As for the judges, you’ll probably recognize former “Brady Bunch” star Maureen McCormick. Different guest judges will be joining McCormick each week, includ- ing Nacho Aguirre and Lerome Campbell (both contestants on previous Food Network compe- titions), Amirah Kassem, Stella Parks, Joshua John Russell and Gesine Prado. It all amounts to some cre- ative and competitive cupcake fun this month. But with just five episodes, this summertime se- ries has a shorter run. So be sure to tune in to Food Network on Monday, July 1, to catch the very first “Cupcake Championship.” 2:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs prepare a lunch under a $10 budget. (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 Sixteen chefs are back to compete in an epic event. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs serve up a plate of hometown comfort. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The four challengers must make a steakhouse dinner. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four past GG winners vie for the last finale spot. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The final four compete for the title of champion. (CC) THURSDAY 2:00 p.m. FOOD The Kids BBQ Championship Kid barbecuers create hearty chuckwagon meals. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD The Kids BBQ Championship Four kid grillers tackle game day grilling. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD The Kids BBQ Championship Talented kid barbecuers whip up a feast for Dad’s day. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD The Kids BBQ Championship Four kid grill masters prepare their finest bites. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay A country boy and a Greco chef challenge Bobby. (CC) 6:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Jared Forman and Fabio Viviani face Bobby Flay. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The chefs must make meatballs in every round. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four chefs are forced to get creative from the start. (CC) FRIDAY Kardea Brown hosts “Cupcake Championship 2:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy checks out some beloved local places. (CC) 2:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy visits joints in Seattle serving homestyle cooking. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy heads to Salt Lake City and samples meatball subs. (CC) 3:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri heads to places suggested by viewers. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy goes to a Kentucky drive-in where view- ers sent him. (CC) 4:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy discovers homemade banana cream pie in Minnesota. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy looks for some global flavor favorites. (CC) 5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tasty joints run by food fanatics. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy gets the lowdown on some longstanding traditions. (CC) 6:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives This trip, Guy’s headed south of the border. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A burger worthy or a four star review. (CC) 7:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Loaded chimi burrito and lobster lollipops in Miami. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Fieri digs into flavors that span the Americas. (CC) SATURDAY 2:00 p.m. OPB Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook Recipes include Pan-fried Mushrooms with Pine Nuts. (CC) FOOD Chopped The judges face off with baskets of leftovers. (CC) 2:30 p.m. OPB Martha Bakes Learn Martha’s culinary tricks of the trade. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KTNW America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated The ultimate Vietnam- ese grilled pork patties. (CC) FOOD Chopped Bobby himself com- petes against the champ of all champs. (CC) 3:30 p.m. KTNW A Chef’s Life Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four new returning champs battle with all they’ve got. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped A set of twins is returns to the ‘Chopped’ kitchen. (CC) 6:00 p.m. OPB The Great British Baking Show American pies are the Showstopper feature. (CC) FOOD Chopped Ferocious repeat champs return to the Chopped Kitchen. (CC) 7:00 p.m. KTNW The Great British Baking Show Mary and Paul re-create bakes from the final weeks. (CC) FOOD Chopped Four Chopped champs are back to compete for $50,000. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Champs come back to compete for $50,000. (CC) SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. FOOD The Kitchen The chefs fill your Fourth of July with fireworks. (CC) 2:00 p.m. FOOD Beach Bake Battle Three teams of bakers bake cakes on the beach. (CC) 3:00 p.m. FOOD The Great Food Truck Race The teams face a grueling shrimp challenge in Daytona. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four cheese-loving chefs compete for $20,000. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Chefs must work around tight limitations. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four cheese experts create their signature dishes. (CC) 6:30 p.m. KVEW Chance of Wine (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Chefs compete in three turbo-charged games. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four home cooks prove they can actually cook. (CC) MONDAY 2:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Junior The junior chefs face leftover burger and sweet drinks. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Chopped Junior An old- fashioned ‘pinwheel’ protein stirs things up. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Junior Young winners return to compete for a grand prize. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Junior A new group of four champs competes. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Junior Junior chefs take a double take on the entree basket. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Junior Four young cooks compete for a spot in the finale. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Junior Chopped Junior competitors compete for the title. (CC) TUESDAY 2:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The first four Grill Masters do battle. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Chopped One basket includes hatch chile taffy and prawns. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The masters must work with oysters and spinach. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Ingredients include speculoos and pork butt. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The champions com- pete in the final round. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The chefs give the grill pans a major workout. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The baskets are packed with bacon, burgers, and beer. 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