Meatless Wednesday: Flavortown Market goes to the greens and beans

Guy Fieri as seen in "Guy's Grocery Games"

No surprise here: our society is one that loves to eat meat. Flavorful chicken, rich beef, fall-off-the-bone pork and the ocean's delicious bounty are foods that have places of honor on our tables, but we all know that most of us should eat a little less meat -- it's good for the environment and it's good for our bodies, too.

Extreme holidays: Incredible Christmas delights are on display in 'Extreme Cake Makers'

Contestant Tracey as seen in "Extreme Cake Makers"

Christmas is almost upon us, and it's a busy time of year for bakers. Whether a professional with culinary school training or a home baker who bakes for friends and family, bakers of all stripes are busy blending, whisking and kneading as they whip up incredible festive favorites.

The perfect holiday: 'Giada's Holiday Handbook' helps make Christmas magic easy

Giada De Laurentiis stars in "Giada's Holiday Handbook"

Everyone has a favorite Christmas tradition, from building gingerbread houses to going out caroling around the neighborhood. There are probably as many traditions out there as there are families celebrating the holiday, and new ones are established each and every year.

All fired up: Roger Mooking hunts for creative ways to cook with fire

Roger Mooking hosts "Man Fire Food"

Low and slow: any barbecue lover can tell you that those are the key ingredients to perfect, mouthwatering barbecue. Whether it's Carolina-style pulled pork or brisket in the Kansas City tradition, it's that combination of a long cooking time and a low, steady heat that makes barbecue so incredible. The third ingredient, though, might be the most important of all: the fire.

All fired up: Roger Mooking hunts for creative ways to cook with fire

Roger Mooking hosts "Man Fire Food"

Low and slow: any barbecue lover can tell you that those are the key ingredients to perfect, mouthwatering barbecue. Whether it's Carolina-style pulled pork or brisket in the Kansas City tradition, it's that combination of a long cooking time and a low, steady heat that makes barbecue so incredible. The third ingredient, though, might be the most important of all: the fire.

Country kitchen: Martina McBride brings a taste of creativity

Martina McBride hosts "Martina's Table"

The season for sweets: 'Holiday Baking Championship' returns to Food Network

Host Jesse Palmer with the "Holiday Baking Championship" contestants

Turkey Day trials: Five chefs compete in holiday-themed competition

Giada De Laurentiis hosts "Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge"

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting crisper, and that can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving is on its way. With only a few weeks to go until Turkey Day is upon us, Food Network is stuffed with more than 25 hours of programming that celebrate the most food-focused of holidays.

'Tis the season: Gingerbread houses invade Halloween in Food Network competition

"Haunted Gingerbread Showdown" host Sandra Lee with judges Jason Smith and Jamika Pessoa

It seems that gingerbread isn't just for the holiday season anymore. Of course, the sweet and snappy treat can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but gingerbread houses with their elaborate decorations and cookies accented with royal icing really do scream "Christmas."

Culinary school: Ina Garten teaches how to cook like the pros

Ina Garten hosts "Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro"