Bastianich's back: Fan-favorite judge returns for a new season of 'MasterChef'

"MasterChef" judge Aarón Sánchez

There's no shortage of cooking competitions on television, but there aren't any others that are quite like "MasterChef." It's been a summertime staple on Fox for eight years now, and all the Mystery Boxes, Pressure Tests and wow-worthy dishes return for a ninth season on Wednesday, May 30.

Supreme cuisine: 'Iron Chef America' returns to its classic formula

Alton Brown and the Chairman in "Iron Chef America"

Two chefs enter the kitchen, and only one emerges a culinary champion -- a classic format for a contest, to be sure, but when one of those competitors is an Iron Chef ... well, let's just say that the lack of a home-field advantage is the least of the challenger's hurdles.

Sharpen those knives: New judge incoming in the latest season of 'Chopped'

Host Ted Allen with the "Chopped" judges

You can say this about "Chopped": it has a formula that works and it's stuck with it for a long time. It makes perfect sense. After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Best of the best: The pros compete in 'Best Baker in America'

Scott Conant, Marcela Valladolid and Jason Smith check in on Becca Craig in "Best Baker in America"

Bigger in Texas: New series 'Dallas Cakes' joins Food Network's Monday lineup

A scene from "Dallas Cakes"

Secrets revealed: 'Food: Fact or Fiction?' hunts for culinary truths

Michael McKean hosts "Food: Fact or Fiction?"

Who knew that the foods that we eat could hold so many secrets? For two seasons now, "Food: Fact or Fiction?" has peeled back the curtain and examined many of the myths, mysteries and idioms that surround our foods, and with the third season in full swing, the Cooking Channel series isn't showing any signs of running out of tasty facts to uncover.

Not so bizarre: Andrew Zimmern's latest series is more familiar than strange

Andrew Zimmern hosts "The Zimmern List"

Spooky sweets: Third bite's the charm with 'Halloween Baking Championship'

Carla Hall, Zac Young and Lorraine Pascale as seen in "Halloween Baking Championship"

Famous food: Award-winning actress Valerie Bertinelli shares her favorite recipes

Valerie Bertinelli hosts "Valerie's Home Cooking"

If you want to see what success looks like, look no further than Valerie Bertinelli. She's best known for her career as a TV actress, having starred in "One Day at a Time," "Touched by an Angel" and "Hot in Cleveland," but those varied shows are just a fraction of her claim to fame.

Personal invitation: Bobby Flay invites viewers into his own home

Damaris Phillips and Bobby Flay as seen in "The Bobby and Damaris Show"

Guess what? TV stars have lives outside of the studios where they spend their days, and celebrity chefs are no exception. Of course, for a Food Network star, some time off might not be that different than time spent at work -- there's going to be food, and you can bet that it's going to be good.