How bizarre, how bizarre: Travel Channel's culinary adventure is on the road again

Andrew Zimmern hosts “Bizarre Foods”

So, what's the weirdest, most outlandish thing that you've ever eaten?

Me, I've chowed down on some crickets, ants and grasshoppers a few times, and of course I'd had more than my fair share of raw meats; steak tartar and sushi are just too tasty to pass up.

Sliced, diced and 'Chopped': Food Network fires up the ovens for a month of special episodes

Contestant Jing Kong with host Ted Allen in “Chopped”

Oh "Chopped." You're the show that keeps on giving. Its format has been replicated, copied, ripped off and modified in countless other TV shows, but it's still such a pleasure to watch. Mystery (oftentimes bizarre) ingredients, a rapidly ticking clock and discerning judges -- it's enough to give any chef cold sweats.

Rich foods: Culinary entrepreneurs are scoring big money

Investors Daniel Green, Sonia Kapadia, Dan Glickberg and Willie Degel in “Food Fortunes”

Do you know what show I love? "Shark Tank" on ABC. Hopeful entrepreneurs pitching their innovative ideas and products in front of a group of investors, then reaping their just rewards if they've got what it takes? That's the American dream right there on full display.

Food fun in the sun: Food Network's stars are going Disney

The chefs and their families in "Disney Dream Cruise with Food Network"

Quick! Name two things that are amazing on their own, but are also great when they're put together.

Let the battle begin: Four all-star chefs give home cooks the opportunity of a lifetime

Chefs Curtis Stone, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon, Bobby Flay and host Ted Allen in “All-Star Academy”

It's no secret that Fox's "MasterChef" is a huge hit. Five seasons in (with a sixth on its way), the cooking competition shows no signs of slowing down.

Standing with Eric: 'Avec Eric' finds a new home on the Cooking Channel

Chef Eric Ripert in “Avec Eric”

When you’re one of the world’s top chefs, you don’t have to demand the spotlight -- the spotlight comes to you.

Eric Ripert certainly deserves to be called one of the planet’s top culinary masterminds. His New York City restaurant, Le Bernardin, was named one of the best restaurants in the world by British magazine “Restaurant” and sits atop three coveted Michelin stars.

Ramsay's rage: 'Hell's Kitchen' returns with more chefs, more food and more Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay in “Hell’s Kitchen”

It has to be hard being one of the world's top culinary masters. Maybe that's why Gordon Ramsay is so angry all of the time.

Party time: Tiffani Thiessen throws open her doors

Tiffani Thiessen hosts “Dinner at Tiffani’s”

I think that people fall into two categories: those who love hosting dinner parties and those who hate it.

Bite-sized bakers: Food Network whips up new episode of 'Kids Baking Championship'

Duff Goldman and Valerie Bertinelli as seen in “Kids Baking Championship”

It's been pointed out before, but it bears repeating: kids are "in."

A million dollar review: Britain's famous food critic has crossed the Atlantic

Giles Coren and Julia Pileggi in “Million Dollar Critic”

He's been called Britain's most powerful food critic. His reviews for the London-based "The Times" can make or break a restaurant's reputation, and a positive word from him is said to be worth a million dollars.