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cooking this week WEDNESDAY It’s no trick: Food Network treats viewers to Halloween specials By Michelle Rose TV Media I t’s the season for “PSL” and all other things pumpkin- spiced. But while I’m alternat- ing between savoring the sea- son and preserving its flavors to last the winter, retailers and TV networks are thinking more short term: Halloween. (Craft and dollar stores quietly stocked their shelves with spooky decorations back in August, so I shouldn’t be surprised by the timing. And yet, I am. Every year.) Food Network has a good reason to start introducing its Halloween specials now: with fewer than 40 days to go until trick-or-treating time, any seasonal series with four or more episodes needs to start its run now in order to wrap up by Oct. 31. Besides, a lot of us will need inspiration for sweet treats to bake in Oc- tober for fundraisers, parties and work or school events. The spookiest of seasons begins on Food Network with back-to-back premieres of “Halloween Baking Champi- onship” and “Halloween Cake Off” on Monday, Sept. 23. “Halloween Baking Cham- pionship” is a prime-time staple this time of year, and its format hasn’t changed from seasons past. John Henson re- turns to host this fifth edition, while Katie Lee joins show veterans Carla Hall and Zac Young at the judges table. The competition starts off with eight bakers whose scari- ly tasty desserts will determine whether they survive elimi- nation, beginning with this week’s skeleton and monster- themed challenges. They’re all battling for a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize and a feature profile in “Food Net- work Magazine.” Up next is “Halloween Cake-Off.” This one’s a new addition to the seasonal lineup, but it’s fronted by a fa- miliar face: Duff Goldman. The famous baker is also co-host of “Kids Halloween Baking Championship” along with Valerie Bertinelli, and that special competition series pre- mieres on Thursday, Sept. 26. But back to “Halloween Cake-Off.” Four pro bakers from across the country will compete in the most uncon- ventional baking and design challenges yet, including this week’s “living dead test,” in which they must mix ingredi- ents that are “dead and dark” with those that are “colorful and alive.” At the end of the four-episode inaugural run, judges Goldman, Dan Langan and Waylynn Lucas will de- clare the ultimate winner of the $10,000 grand prize. To be sure, both Food Network and Cooking Chan- nel will have plenty more Halloween-themed episodes and specials lined up to keep us inspired (and hungry) until Oct. 31. Stay tuned! 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The young chefs use the first ever ‘Groceryland’ game. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four chefs compete in the cheesiest showdown. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games GGG’s favorite judges’ spouses join the competi- tion. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs must see who can make the best burger. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Chef’s from Guy’s other shows face off in teams. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Chefs must make meals for $5 a plate. (CC) THURSDAY 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Clark Barlowe goes head-to-head with Peter McAn- drews. (CC) 3:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay It’s a full house for this competition. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chef Adrianne Calvo goes head to head with Ben Thomas. (CC) 4:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two Iron Chef America contenders are welcomed. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Jason Dady and Mike DeCamp compete against Bobby. (CC) 5:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Scott and Giada choose the chef to take Bobby down. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Katie Lee and Marc Murphy conspire against Bobby. (CC) 6:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Alex Reznik brings goes against Colin Smith. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The chefs must use a weird syrup and a savory pancake. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Every basket is filled with cheesy yumminess. (CC) FRIDAY Carla Hall, Zac Young and Katie Lee in “Halloween Baking Championship” 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy visits places that use the same name twice. (CC) 3:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri travels to Boise, ID and Sante Fe, NM. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy visits restaurants in Santa Fe and Salt Lake City. (CC) 4:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy looks into restaurants with legacies in America. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy’s chowin’ down on some long stand- ing traditions. (CC) 5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A Memphis bistro offers low brow favorites. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy is in Beantown for an all-Boston smorgasbord. (CC) 6:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy hits up all kinds of restaurants. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy digs into a righteous mashup of flavors. (CC) 7:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy’s diggin’ into some winner winner chicken dinners! (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy’s digging into a multicultural flavor fest. (CC) SATURDAY 1:00 p.m. OPB Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke (CC) FOOD Supermarket Stakeout Four chefs must think outside of the pizza box. 1:30 p.m. KTNW tasteMAKERS Artisan tofu and soy milk from Phoenix Bean. (CC) OPB America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated The secrets to the ultimate roast chicken. (CC) 2:00 p.m. OPB Cook’s Country From America’s Test Kitchen Bryan Roof makes a Texas Barbecue Brisket. (CC) FOOD Family Restaurant Rivals (N) Three restaurant families compete to win $10,000. (CC) 2:30 p.m. OPB Martha Bakes Get updates to three classic cookies. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KTNW America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Sous vide seared steaks are prepared. (CC) FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy shares his favorite pizza places. (CC) 3:30 p.m. KTNW Food Over 50 Healthy versus empty calories. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD The Flay List Bobby and Sophie visit their favorite lobster spots. 4:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy travels the country to dig into bird and beef. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri tries off-the-hook seafood in Miami, Fla. (CC) 5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri’s reeling in off-the-hook seafood. (CC) 6:00 p.m. OPB The Great British Baking Show Paul makes a blackcurrant and licorice Swiss roll. (CC) 7:00 p.m. KTNW The Great British Baking Show The remaining bakers are tasked to make biscuits. (CC) SUNDAY Noon FOOD The Kitchen ‘The Kitchen’ serves a plate of fall favorites. (CC) 1:00 p.m. FOOD Good Eats America’s most storied sandwich gets a rethink. (CC) 1:30 p.m. FOOD Good Eats Alton shares the sci- ence and history of steak tartare. (CC) 2:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four chefs who like some heat fight to be spice master. (CC) 3:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four of America’s food bloggers go head to head. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Chefs spin the budget wheel to win a paltry $9.04. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Three teams of sweet and savory duos are tested. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four culinary juniors come to Flavortown. (CC) 6:30 p.m. KVEW Chance of Wine (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games The chefs are forced to shop in only one aisle. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Worst Cooks in America: Re- heated (N) The remaining recruits battle for a spot in the finale. (CC) MONDAY 1:00 p.m. OPB Cook’s Country From America’s Test Kitchen Christie Morrison makes the perfect beef lasagna. (CC) FOOD The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond is making four meals on four days. (CC) 1:30 p.m. FOOD The Pioneer Woman A surprise 16th birthday party for Alex. (CC) 2:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Chefs must make use of candy and chicken feet. (CC) 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) TUESDAY 3:00 p.m. KVEW The Rachael Ray Show (CC) FOOD Chopped Junior The chefs use sweet ingredients in the entree round. (CC) 4:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The chefs set out to use ramen in a creative way. (CC) 5:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The competitors face off in a protein-packed battle. (CC) 6:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped The competitors work with game meat in every round. (CC) 7:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Halloween-themed challenge featuring pig snouts. (CC) 8:00 p.m. FOOD Chopped Chefs are dressed for Halloween in the Chopped kitchen. 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