Everyone has those days where all you want to do is lounge around on the couch or in bed doing nothing but binge-watch shows. However, there are times when you don't really want to pay attention to an ongoing plot. That's what the Food Network is for. Just beware – if your fridge is empty, you might want to switch to HGTV. You can learn so many things from spending a few hours, or even a whole day, watching food.
"Worst Cooks In America" actually makes you feel good about your cooking skills.
Who doesn't enjoy watching people, other than themselves, make fools of themselves in the kitchen? And you get to see them improve, meaning that there might be some hope for you. (Oh, that thing sticking to the plate is supposed to be a crepe by the way.)
"Chopped" exposes you to ingredients that you might never have seen before.
Ever thought of combining Rainier cherries, walnuts, crème de menthe and canned salmon into one dish successfully in 20 minutes? Well, "Chopped" did that.
"Barefoot Contessa" teaches you how to be a good neighbor and that store-bought ingredients are okay, too.
Ina Garten, or the Barefoot Contessa is a pro at creating home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients. She is somehow only friends with people who produce food and makes it known that you should be too. Plus, she always has someone over for meals.
"Cutthroat Kitchen" understands your need to see someone sabotage another competitor's chances of winning.
Watching people pay money to make someone fish their ingredients out of gravy. Need I really say more?
"Beat Bobby Flay" gives challengers hope that they might be able to cook better than the Iron Chef himself.
But then they realize, is that really possible? (It has happened) Also, it's Bobby Flay the Food Network hottie.
Giada de Laurentiis proves that good cooking produces multiple shows.
"Everyday Italian," "Giada at Home," "Giada's Weekend Getaway," etc. She's the queen of the Food Network and she knows it.
