The 'Masters' are in: 'Top Chef's' summer spinoff doubles the fun

Curtis Stone as seen in "Top Chef Masters"

A battle royale is brewing in the "Top Chef" kitchen, and this time there's double the trouble.

That's right, Bravo's summertime smash "Top Chef Masters" is headed back for a fifth season starting Wednesday, July 24, and this season's shaping up to be the biggest yet.

Food court fun: Escape the heat with Food Network's newest fare

Briana Shidell and Carlie Peterson with "Food Court Wars" host Tyler Florence

When the mercury rises on up to sweat-inducing heights in the middle of summer, folks take refuge from the sizzling sun wherever they can. Whether it's a day at the beach or an evening down at the air-conditioned cinema, we all have our favorite haunts to cool down in.

'Superstars' on screen: Home cooks are headed to the supermarket

Stacy Keibler hosts "Supermarket Superstar"

Flick on the TV in the evening and it's as easy as pie to find a show that promises to help aspiring chefs lift off.

Diners, Drive-ins and Guy: Holiday specials bringing out the best

Guy Fieri hosts "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"

You can't get much more American than Guy Fieri.

The omnipresent Food Network personality and restaurateur is living the American dream cruising around the country (with the occasional side trip up to Canada) in his 1968 Chevy Camaro and sampling some of the tastiest food served up across the nation.

Lidia and liberty: Bastianich celebrates the taste of freedom

Lidia Bastianich in "Lidia Celebrates America"

Holidays and food go together like peanut butter and jelly. What holiday isn't filled with its own culinary traditions?

The Fourth of July is no exception to this rule. The fireworks may be flashier than the food, but I know that I'll have my barbecue fired up this Independence Day for some memorable grilling.

Musical meals: Trisha Yearwood brings country to the kitchen

Trisha Yearwood as seen in "Trisha's Southern Kitchen"

Food and music are a classic pairing. Whether it's something classical playing in the background during your upscale dinner party, or an upbeat tune that fills the home while you're baking fresh breads and tarts on the weekend, music can infuse our food and improve the overall dining experience.

A taste of fame: Food Network gets ready for its newest star

Alton Brown as seen in "Food Network Star"

We all get our 15 minutes of fame, or so the famous Andy Warhol saying goes. Not everyone's content with such a brief stint in the spotlight, though.

Roblé rules: Brooklyn's classiest caterer returns to Bravo

Roblé Ali as seen in "Chef Roblé & Co."

Welcome 'Home': Jamie Deen's family cooking can't be beat

Jamie Deen as seen in "Home for Dinner"

You know, whoever first uttered the phrase "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" must have had the Deen family in mind.

Home-cooked 'Masters': Gordon Ramsay's 'Masterchef' returns

(from left): Chef Graham Elliot, Chef Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich as seen in "Masterchef"

Sometimes, with a lot of hard work and maybe just a little bit of luck, dreams really can come true.