Spend your holidays with Food Network Canada and celebrate the season with festive television specials and marathon programming of your favourite shows!
*All Listings in Eastern Standard Time
Monday, December 5, 2011
- 11:00am: Ricardo and Friends Holiday
- 5:00pm: Oliver's Twist Christmas
- 6:00pm: French Food at Home Holiday
- 6:30pm: Chef at Home Holiday
- 8:00pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Chocolate Battle
- 9:00pm: Iron Chef America All Star Holiday Sugar Battle
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
- 8:00pm: Chopped Holiday Season Choppings
- 9:00 pm: Chopped Holiday 2010
- 10:00pm: Chopped Holiday 2011
It’s holiday time on Chopped! The competitors are challenged to stay in the spirit of the season throughout the meal. When the finalists find an often-disparaged holiday classic in the dessert basket, who will be able to elevate the ingredient and be on their merry way with $10,000?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
- 4:00pm - 11:00 pm: Recipe to Riches Marathon!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
- 8:00pm: Unwrapped Holiday Treats
- 9:00pm: Unwrapped Holiday Helpings
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you like to indulge in delicious holiday treats. Host Marc Summers will discover once and for all what is in Grandma’s Fruitcake and why it enjoys such a special reputation.
- 10:00pm: Unwrapped Holiday Favourites
- 11:00pm: Unwrapped Turkey and Trimmings
Saturday, December 10, 2011
- 9:00am: Jamie's Family Christmas
- 10:00am: Twas the Night Before Dinner
- 7:00pm: Bitchin' Kitchen Christmas
Nadia G is cooking up a not-so-traditional feast with an international twist! On the merry menu: Fresh Scallop Ceviche (Mexican), Spicy Tom Yum with straw mushrooms & bamboo shoots (Thai), Mussels in Meyer lemon white wine sauce (French), and more.
- 8:00pm: Chuckmas
This holiday season Chuck Hughes takes on his biggest challenge yet – hosting his very first Christmas dinner at his place! In this fun-filled one hour holiday special, join Chuck in his home, meet his family and discover his delicious holiday recipes. This is Chuck’s take on Christmas – this is Chuckmas.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
- 9:00am: The Ricardo Christmas Special
- 10:00am: Jamie's Family Christmas
- 11:00am - 1:00pm: Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas Pt.1 & 2
This is Gordon's most instructional food series yet. The two recipe-packed shows, from One Potato Two Potato, feature Gordon at home with his family, teaching viewers how to prepare his favourite festive recipes. This is one of the most important meals of the year so don't leave anything to chance - let Gordon show you how it's done.
Monday, December 12, 2011
- 9:00pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Battle: Graces vs. Lata
- 8:00pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Battle: Morimoto vs. Symon
Two Iron Chefs face off in this Holiday Battle – Masaharu Morimoto and Michael Symon. Judges are Candice Kumai, Karl Wente and Donatella Arpaia.
- 11:30pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Battle: Morimoto vs Flay
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
- 8:00pm: Food Network Challenge Giant Gingerbread
- 9:00pm: Food Network Challenge Christmas Classics
In this holiday special, four cake designers take on classic Christmas tales and carols. During the competition, those who have been nice get an extra gift. But the competitors who have been naughty get an unwelcome surprise. The person who can infuse their cake with a little Christmas magic will get a ten thousand
dollar check in their stocking.
- 10:00pm: Food Network Challenge Holiday Windows
- 11:00pm: Food Network Challenge Extreme Holiday Cakes
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
- 8:00pm: Cupcake Wars Holiday Tree Lighting
Holiday Tree Lighting Four talented cupcake bakers vie for the chance to have their delicious displays featured at a star-studded holiday tree lighting ceremony in the heart of Hollywood.
- 10:00pm: Cupcake Wars Nutcracker
Four talented bakers compete to have their cupcakes at the opening night party for the New York City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker.
- 11:00pm: Cupcake Wars Hollywood Christmas Parade
‘Tis the season for cupcakes as four talented cupcake bakers battle for a place among the stars at the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
- 8:00pm: Jamie Cooks Christmas
- 9:00pm - 11:00pm: Jamie's Best Ever Christmas Special Part 1 & 2
Jamie's girls, Poppy and Daisy, will be taking over from Dad on the recipe front as they bring together some of their favourite recipes from the last few years. It's all you ever wanted to know about Christmas food.
- 11:00pm: The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Seasons Eatings
Bobby Flay, Alex Guarnaschelli, Curtis Stone and Michael Symon are just a
few of your favourite food personalities unwrapping their most beloved
holiday treats! Whether it’s a box of Coconut Gold Bars or a traditional
fruit cake, Rose Petal Petit Fours or a monthly gift of bacon, these
and more are sure to be the highlight of your Season’s Eatings
- 11:30: The Best Thing I Ever Made For The Holiday
Succulent juicy Prime Rib, sweet delicious Butter Tarts and a sizzling
crispy Rack of Pork are just a few of the mouth-watering dishes being
cooked by your favorite Food Network stars. In this special episode, Cat
Cora, Aaron Sanchez, Ted Allen and others invite us into their homes to
serve up the dishes they make for the holidays!
Friday, December 16, 2011
- 9:00pm: Guy's Disney Holiday
- 10:00pm: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: A North Pole Christmas
- 11:00pm: The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Seasons Eatings
- 11:30pm: The Best Thing I Ever Made For The Holiday
Saturday, December 17, 2011
- 9:00am: Paula's Best Dishes: Deen Family Christmas
It’s Christmas at the Deen’s and this holiday is packed with all sorts of delicious wonder! It’s one surprise after another for Paula this Christmas, when she is visited by Elves of Christmas Past, Present and Future – but, of course, these are not your normal Elves.
- 10:00am: Giada Family Christmas
Giada and her family celebrate the holidays at Aunt Raffy’s house in Aspen. Fun filled days in the snowy mountains begin and end with family meals, good cheer, and amazing food. The menu for the weekend includes traditional Italian struffoli, delicious straccoto (Italian pot roast), a special holiday French toast, and more!
- 11:00am: Barefoot in London
Join Ina Garten for a dazzling all-new one hour holiday special where she explores the London food scene, then inspired by her delicious discoveries she conjures up incredible unmissable holiday meals and parties with a British twist back home in East Hampton.
- 12:00pm: Ace of Cakes: Holidays On Icing
- 1:00pm: Food Network Challenge Giant Gingerbread
- 2:00pm: Food Network Challenge Holiday Windows
- 3:00pm and 7:00pm: Food Network Challenge Christmas Classics
- 4:00pm: The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Seasons Eatings
- 4:30pm: The Best Thing I Ever Made For The Holiday
- 5:00pm: Guy's Disney Holiday
- 6:00pm and 11:00pm: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: A North Pole Christmas
- 8:00pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Battle: Morimoto vs Flay
- 9:00pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Battle: Graces vs. Lata
- 10:00pm: Iron Chef America Holiday Battle: Morimoto vs. Symon
Sunday, December 18, 2011
- 9:00am: Jamie Cooks Christmas.
- 10:00am: Jamie's Best Ever Christmas Special Part 1
- 11:00am: Jamie's Best Ever Christmas Special Part 2
- 12:00pm: Unwrapped Holiday Helpings
- 2:00pm: Cupcake Wars Nutcracker
- 3:00pm: Cupcake Wars Hollywood Christmas Parade
- 5:00pm: Unwrapped Holiday Helpings
- 6:00pm: Chopped Holiday Seasons Choppings
- 7:00pm: Chopped Holiday 2010
- 8:00pm and 11:00pm: Chopped Holiday 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
- 5:00pm: Jamie's Family Christmas Part 1
- 5:30pm: Chuckmas
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
- 5:00pm: Jamie's Family Christmas Part 2
- 5:30pm: Paula's Best Dishes: Deen Family Christmas
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
- 5:00pm: Jamie's Family Christmas Part 3
- 5:30pm: Giada Family Christmas
Thursday, December 22, 2011
- 5:00pm: Jamie's Family Christmas Part 4
- 5:30pm: Barefoot in London
Friday, December 23, 2011
- 5:00pm: Jamie's Family Christmas Part 5
- 5:30pm: Bitchin' Kitchen Christmas
Saturday, December 24, 2011
- 1:00pm: Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas Pt.1
- 2:00pm: Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas Pt.2
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Jamie's Family Christmas Parts 2-5
- 5:00pm: Jamie Cooks Christmas
- 6:00pm: Jamie's Best Ever Christmas Special Part 1
- 7:00pm: Jamie's Best Ever Christmas Special Part 2
Holday Marathons
Kick back and enjoy the holidays with back-to-back marathons of Food Network's hit shows!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
- 6:00am: Eat St. Marathon
Monday, December 26, 2011
- 12:00pm: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Marathon
- 10:00pm You Gotta Eat Here - Sneak Preview
John Catucci is a funny man who takes his food seriously. He’s on a quest for Canada’s most delicious, mouthwatering, over-the-top comfort food. He’s visiting great joints, greasy spoons, and legendary restaurants to taste the food that made them famous and to meet the colourful characters that make them institutions. Health food? Not on this show, baby. Bring on the cheese, bacon and barbecue! Enjoy this sneak peek at the series and catch the full season Fridays at 9pm beginning January 6th.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
- 12:00pm: Restaurant Impossible Marathon
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
- 12:00pm: Worst Cooks in America Marathon
- 6:00pm: Eat St. Marathon
Thursday, December 29, 2011
- 12:30pm: The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs Marathon
Friday, December 30, 2011
- 12:00pm: Food Network Challenge Marathon
Saturday, December 31, 2011
- 2:00pm: The Best Thing I Ever Ate Marathon
- 6:00pm: Pitchin' In Marathon
Sunday, January 1, 2012
- 12:00pm: Iron Chef America Marathon
- 10:00pm: Chef Hunter - Sneak Preview
Out-of-work chefs, auditioning for a coveted executive chef position, experience the most pressure-filled night of their lives. Getting the job could change their fate — and the fortunes of a top restaurant. Teeming with emotion and incredibly high stakes, Chef Hunter looks behind the kitchen door at a uniquely competitive, cutthroat interview process that tests culinary skill, business acumen and the tenacity required to be an executive chef. Enjoy this sneak peek at the series and catch the full season Thursdays at 11pm beginning January 5th.
Monday, January 2, 2012
- 12:00pm: Chopped Marathon
- 10:00pm: Sweet Genius - Sneak Preview
From the creators of Chopped, Sweet Genius is a sugar-packed competition series that challenges premier pastry chefs to create inventive desserts given inspiration, surprise ingredients and a finite amount of time. The chefs must compete in three unique pastry challenges judged by Ron Ben-Israel. Enjoy this sneak peek at the series and catch the full season Wednesdays at 10pm beginning January 4th.