Cooking with Martha: Stewart's 'School' teaches the basics

Martha Stewart as seen in "Martha Stewart's Cooking School"

It's no secret that not everyone knows their way around the kitchen. Cooking a tasty (and maybe even nutritious!) meal on your own can be intimidating for a lot of people out there, with would-be home cooks turning off the stove and picking up the phone to call the nearest takeout joint instead.

Head to head: Iron chefs face off in five episode special

Alex Guarnaschelli as seen in "Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions"

Professional chefs can be a competitive lot. Cooking is an art form, and in America there's a name for culinary Picassos: they're called Iron Chefs.

Tasty little treats: 'Cupcake Wars' sweetens up Sunday nights

Justin Willman as seen in "Cupcake Wars"

There's just something about cupcakes that people really love. The tasty little treats can be baked up with almost limitless variations of flavor, and whole businesses have sprung up -- highly successful ones, at that -- that specialize in gourmet versions of these delightful desserts.

Guy’s back: New episodes of two Fieri series return to Food line-up

Guy Fieri hosts “Guy’s Big Bite”

With so many series on the go, it’s easy to see how Guy Fieri has earned the reputation of being the “face” of Food Network.

'Impossible' odds: Irvine breathes new life into struggling restaurants

Robert Irvine in “Restaurant: Impossible”

Robert Irvine is all about giving second chances to failing eateries and their beleaguered owners.

Stars on the block: 'Chopped All-Stars' returns for a third season

Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, Amanda Freitag and "Chopped" host Ted Allen

It seems the arrival of spring has left the Food Network seeing stars.

Public tastes: 'America's Test Kitchen' rides wave of success into Season 13

As seen in "America's Test Kitchen"

The set doesn’t feature any splashy designs or colors, and there are no over-the-top personalities to steal the spotlight away from the food itself.

Where's Warner: Season 8 winner of 'Food Network Star' set to roll out special

“Food Network Star” winner Justin Warner is set to make his debut

What’s life like after “Food Network Star”? Just ask Justin Warner.

Off the eatin' path: After-hours eateries featured in Travel series

Mikey Roe in "Feed the Beast"

Travel Channel has done well in recent years with programs that combine travel with food, with shows such as “Man v. Food” and “Bizarre Foods America” dotting its weekly schedule.

And despite the recent departure of Anthony Bourdain’s two series, it’s a recipe for success that appears to be going strong nonetheless, thanks to a few new additions to the cabler’s Wednesday lineup.

'Stakeout' success: Degel returns for Season 3

Host Willie Degel, as seen on "Restaurant Stakeout"

If you’ve tuned in to reality shows such as “Kitchen Nightmares,” “Restaurant: Impossible” and “Mystery Diners,” you’ve probably seen enough to scare you away from the idea of opening up your own restaurant.