Cooking and baking can be very therapeutic, especially for people that love to do it. Maybe you’re one of them? Maybe you like the idea of cooking and baking, but you are too scared to try. Maybe you think you’ll either burn the pan or burn down the kitchen entirely? Well, in that case, we suggest you stay away from the kitchen and the stove entirely….. Just kidding. We don’t really mean that. Sure, if you want to try your hand at cooking and baking, then this is the right place to be. If you already have the basic skills for cooking and baking, but you need to take it to the next level, then also you are at the right place.
Here, in this article, we will be talking about best cooking shows that may or may not be very well-known, but are good to watch to improve your cooking skills. Moreover, not only will we talk about these shows, but we will also tell you how and where you can go to watch them or what you need to get. So, without any more delays, let’s take a look.
Index
List of best cooking shows
Barefoot Contessa
The first one on our list is none other than Barefoot Contessa. If you have heard of this show and watched it, then you will agree with this on the fact that Ina Garten is great at what she does and has very useful tips when it comes to cooking and baking. Not only that, but her recipes are quite easy to follow and she has a very gentle and calm vibe. If we look into her history a little, we get to know that she had a store named, Barefoot Contessa, which was a specialty food store that she ran for quite a while. Later on, she moved to television and has written several cookbooks, which contain her easy-to-follow recipes.
Giada At Home
The second one on the list is a cooking show called Giada At Home that is great, especially for those of you who really love Italian food, cheese, and chocolate. Giada De Laurentiis was born in Rome and is an expert on all things Italian! She has also trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, which is the reason she is a very skilled baker as well. On the show, she cooks for her family and friends at her home in L.A. If you love to bake, and like cheese, chocolate, and Italian food, then this is the show for you, and even if you don’t, you can always learn a thing or two from this show about cooking and baking.
Alex’s Day Off
The third show is hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and is called Alex’s Day Off. Alex is a wonderful chef that makes recipes mostly based on and inspired by her family and they can be pretty easy to follow along. Alex shows how she adds her own flair to any American, Italian, and French dish and still makes them just as elegant and mouthwatering. It is a great show to learn from and watch on your day off! Some of her popular recipes are Cheese Fondue Hash Browns, Stovetop Green Bean Casserole, and Simple Birthday Cake with Marshmallow Frosting. Yum!
Jamie At Home
The fourth show in this list is most probably something you might have watched before or at least stumbled upon at some point. Jamie Oliver, the popular host of Jamie’s 15-minute meals also has a show called Jamie At Home. While his recipes might not have been ready in only 15 minutes, they most definitely did not take much time so, it’s still a win-win scenario. In this show, however, instead of focusing on 15-minute meals, Jamie focuses on taking the viewers with him when he goes to find fresh fruits and vegetables, right from his backyard or otherwise the store and makes many different meals with that ingredient. This show is as satisfying as it is delicious!
Good Eats
You know that one teacher that makes everything fun for you, even if it is the most boring subject? That’s the kind of host Alton Brown was on the Good Eats show. We say “was” because the show has been discontinued for quite a while now, but we still love the show and the learning it brought with it. Good Eats did not only give you recipes but the science behind cooking as well. Why do egg whites get whipped into meringue? Why does bread rise? These types of questions are answered on the show and if you have a deep interest in cooking and baking, you would love this show!
The Pioneer Woman
Hosted by Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman is the next show on our list that is good for increasing your knowledge about cooking. Ree breaks down simple recipes of the best country takes on food that many people love! When we say ‘simple’ here, we mean simple enough for even the most beginner chefs or just generally, people who want to learn to cook. Her recipes are very easy to adapt to and you also get a special twist to them. Creamy cheese pasta, super-rich desserts, and hearty soups are what you are signing up for when you watch her show.
Selena And Chef
This show is a relatively new show that you might think is just a hoax for celebrities to make more money but the truth is, this show is pretty fun to watch with the recipes being easy to follow as well. As Selena talks to expert chefs who guide her into making different dishes, you can see her make some rookie mistakes here and there, much like we, ourselves do. However, the best part is she doesn’t stop and let the mistakes get to her, rather she keeps going and eventually, gets to the final result. As a beginner, this show can be pretty easy to follow along and watch and that’s why we have added this to our list.
Where can I catch these shows?
Most of these shows are available on the Food Network channel. You can get this channel in multiple TV plans offered by service providers. We recommend the WOW! TV plan for its amazing WOW! Channel Lineup. WOW! offers Food Network in its Medium TV and Large TV plans. Along with this channel, you are getting access to so many other well-known and loved channels and networks like Animal Planet, Discovery Family, FOX Sports, NBC Sports Network, STARZ ENCORE, Disney Junior, MTV2, and much more. So, if you have been looking for a good TV plan, then you should check out the details for these plans and see if this is the one for you!
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Conclusion
Well, that concludes our article about the best cooking shows to improve your cooking skills. While there are many more shows that could be added to this list, we have narrowed down the list to talk about the top-most shows that will be perfect for any person to learn from. Keep in mind, you don’t need to be an expert at cooking to understand and retain the tips and tricks given here, rather you can be a beginner or even a medium-level cook and these tips can still be useful to you. At the end of the day, even if you do not want to or like to cook, these cooking shows are still a treat to watch and enjoy!
