The divine combination of flavors in Rachael Ray's crazy szechuan beef and messy corn with shishito packs a punch with every bite; the secret to this favorite is the ground szechuan peppercorns blended with turmeric and sweet rice wine vinegar.

Big lumps of crabmeat are the secret to Rachael Ray's twist on pasta carbonara; crab, celery, lemon and sherry create a bright flavor that balances rich, creamy egg yolks, fatty pancetta and sharp cheese in her carbonara with crab.

Rachael Ray's zucchini pepperoni pan pizza has a secret; the crispy, homemade pizza packs a lot of flavor, though, thanks to smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and a drizzle of hot honey; Rachael pairs her pizza with vegetable antipasti salad.

Rachael Ray makes a quick and easy fish recipe; her crispy, golden, battered fishwiches pair perfectly with creamy yogurt tartar sauce.

Rachael Ray's French dip cheeseburgers on brioche rolls use the elements of French onion soup to take a cheeseburger to the next level.

Rachael Ray's gourmet meal starts with bruschetta with ricotta and walnuts as well as a refreshing escarole salad with fennel; she saves room for the starring dish, sweet and spicy beef and sausage ragu with fusilli.

Rachael Ray's spin on the classic meat-and-potatoes dinner; she makes Sliced Steak with Rosemary, Meaty Mushrooms with Marsala and crispy Waffle Fries with Gorgonzola Sauce.

The secret to Rachael Ray's Japanese-style skewers is the thick, sweet and savory sauce; she makes Chicken Yakitori, White Rice and Green Beans with Tofu and Sesame Sauce for a fast meal that pleases all ages.

Rachael Ray gives comfort food a kick with her BGT: Bacon, Guacamole and Tomato with Chips and Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers; the jalapeños stuffed with cheese and chorizo contrast with cool, smoky guacamole packed with crispy bacon and citrus-y tomato.

Rachael turns up the flavor on a steakhouse staple with her Sichuan steak au poivre with scallion mashed potatoes, which uses both Sichuan and traditional black peppercorns; her side of creamy mashed potatoes rounds out the steakhouse-inspired meal.

Rachael takes on the classic burger-and-fries combo and gives it a south-of-the-border twist; the secret to her flavorful Mexi-Mac Burgers and waffle fries with taco sauce is the mix of chorizo sausage and ground beef.

Rachael's dish is a spicy change from the everyday; ground chicken and smashed chickpeas are loaded with jalapeno, spices and a hefty kick of sriracha; Rachael adds cool, creamy yogurt and zesty lime to complement the heat of this hearty dish.

Rachael Ray is fired up for a smokin' taco night with Mezcal Shrimp Tacos; Mezcal, fire-roasted tomatoes, paprika and chipotle in adobo bring smoky heat to counter a cool crema and juicy shrimp.

Rachael Ray reinvents the everyday pork cutlet with her thin and crispy fried pork tonkatsu with shiso and Savoy, topped with a sweet and tangy sauce.

Rachael Ray makes dijon-tarragon chicken, mashed potatoes with brie or camembert and rainbow chard with bacon and leeks.

Rachael Ray's roasted meatballs with garlic bread taste just like Grandma used to make, but they come together in just 30 minutes; Rachael adds crusty, buttery garlic bread for an unbeatable home-cooked meal.

Rachael prepares her recipe, Chicken Curry in a Hurry with Basmati; she seizes the opportunity to experiment with curry flavor by making her own spice blend instead of using a store-bought one.

Rachael Ray proves that it pays to perfect the classics with this Shrimp Pasta and Vodka Sauce; her easy vodka sauce is both simple and sumptuous, and adding shrimp elevates it to a great date night meal.

Rachael Ray skips the fuss of making a traditional chicken pot pie by whipping up her easy, stove-top version in half the time; she tops the filling with golden, buttery pieces of puff pastry for a fast and pretty finish to this bowl of comfort.

Rachael Ray makes Shaksouka, which is easier to make than it is to say; the savory Middle Eastern dish of tomatoes and eggs is typically served for breakfast, but the combination of spices, jalapeno and chipotle make it a hearty meal any time of day.

Rachael Ray shows that breakfast for dinner doesn't have to mean pancakes and scrambled eggs; she whips up crave-worthy Chilaquiles with a rich, red chile sauce made with Guajillo peppers for a satisfying kick.

Hosted by cookbook author Ina Garten, "Barefoot Contessa" is all about simple, fun entertaining. The former White House nuclear policy analyst (for President Richard Nixon) shares recipes for picnics, parties and dinners as well as other touches to make a meal or event a success.

Giada De Laurentiis lets her hair down as she demonstrates her love for cooking and entertaining California-style in this disarmingly laid-back show that allows De Laurentiis to venture far afield from her usual Italian culinary fare. Whether it's for a festive bash or an intimate meal, De Laurentiis invites friends and families to her house for a day of food, fun and memories. She also heads out to locations such as beaches for some of her culinary get-togethers.

Equal parts smart and sardonic, creator and host Alton Brown uses a combination of classroom methods and wacky comedy sketches to explain not just how to whip up an excellent dish, but also why the ingredients interact as they do when you put them all together. Brown has said that the show's inspiration is to combine Julia Child, Mr. Wizard and "Monty Python."

Talented young chefs embark on a series of tough cooking challenges and high-pressure obstacles.

Four chefs call on their culinary skills as they face off against one another to prepare a spectacular three-course meal consisting of an appetizer, entree and dessert. The catch? In each round, they have to use all the ingredients the show provides them, however unlikely they might be (Gummi Bears, anyone?). At the end of each course, a panel of three guest judges "chops" one chef who fails to measure up in terms of taste, presentation and creativity. The last chef standing takes home bragging rights and a cool $10,000. Ted Allen hosts.

Bobby Deen is the son of Southern chef Paula Deen, and a good chef in his own right. His mother's food is popular, but it's notorious for being unhealthy (Krispy Kreme burgers, anyone?). Bobby seeks to change that in this series in which he re-creates some of Paula's most-popular recipes, making them healthier but not compromising taste, such as transforming her gooey butter cake into a gooey butter cake with less butter. Paula also makes an occasional appearance to help her son with some of the recipes.

Chef Bobby Flay travels around the United States and tries to beat award-winning cooks at their own game. While the unsuspecting cooks think they're participating in one Food Network special or another, Flay and his team study up on their opponent's dish and get in some practice. Then Flay and company surprise the cooks during a taping session, challenging them to what amounts to a cook-off -- Flay's team and the cooks each prepare the dish, which is taste-tested by a panel of impartial judges. The specialties can be anything -- wedding cakes, pizza, barbecue, pie and more. Sometimes Flay wins, and sometimes he loses. As he says, "It's anybody's game."