“Uncooked Secrets: The Food Network Shows You Never Knew Were Axed!”
Sandwich King
Before Jeff Mauro co-hosted The Kitchen, he had his own Food Network show, Sandwich King. During this series, Mauro visited some of Chicago’s best sandwich restaurants, and then went into the kitchen to put his own spin on the recipes.
Although Mauro’s humor made the show enjoyable, there were not enough sandwiches to continue after six seasons. Sandwich King ended in 2014, the same year that Mauro was chosen to co-host The Kitchen. On the bright side, Mauro received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Sandwich King.
Tyler’s Ultimate
Tyler’s Ultimate was named after Tyler Florence, the host chef who created “ultimate” versions of popular dishes. In every episode, Florence traveled to the part of the world where the dish originated. After learning about it, he would return home and make his own rendition of the meal.
Tyler’s Ultimate gained a large audience, spanning from 2003 to 2010 with eight seasons. Later in the show, the travel aspect was removed, and episodes focused on Florence preparing and trying recipes. After it ended, Florence moved on to host Food 911.
Semi-Homemade With Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee sold interior decorating products before she debuted on Food Network with her show, Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. The series continued from 2003 to 2012, and a magazine based on the show (Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade) debuted in 2009.
Lee became known for her “Semi-Homemade” method, using 70% prepackaged products and 30% fresh items. Every episode also had craft and design elements, such as setting the table or centerpieces. Although the TV show no longer airs, Lee’s 25 books that came from the show still sit on peoples’ shelves.
Chefs vs. City
In Chefs vs. City, TV chefs Aarón Sanchez and Chris Cosentino traveled across the United States to challenge two local chefs to a series of cooking games. Actor Ethan Erickson narrated each episode.
Most challenges were races. For example, a contestant might have had to eat a plate of spicy foods before running to the finish line. Chefs vs. City only had two seasons and 20 episodes between 2009 and 2010. The show faded into obscurity until 2014 when Cosentino admitted that he did not like it because of injuries he suffered from the challenges.
Dinner: Impossible
Dinner: Impossible was a 2005 Food Network series where host Robert Irvine took on various cooking challenges. For example, he would have to take a shipping terminal to an empty parking lot and cook there, or made an enormous 18th-style meal. Sometimes, guest chefs such as Guy Fieri would join him.
Although Dinner: Impossible did well, Irvine was eventually replaced as a host in 2008. Shortly after, the show ended. In January 2021, Irvine announced that he plans to bring the show back for another season, although a date has not been announced.
Kitchen Accomplished
Instead of cooking in someone’s home, Kitchen Accomplished aimed to renovate it. In this 2004 series, fans submitted photos of their kitchen to Food Network. Then chef Cat Cora, design expert Wolfgang Schaber, and contractor Peter Marr chose a kitchen to renovate.
Throughout the three-day remodeling process, the hosts would share tips about how to decorate the kitchen and even share some recipes. Kitchen Accomplished only had one season with 13 episodes, so it was apparently not popular enough to receive a renewal or second season.
Road Tasted
While Paula Deen appeared on many Food Network shows, her sons Jamie and Bobby Deen had a series of their own. This was Road Tasted, where the Deens drove around the United States searching for the best family-owned restaurants and food businesses.
Many of the featured businesses could ship their products across the country, which lent the show much appeal. Road Tasted premiered in July 2006 and ended in January 2007, with only 12 episodes left for rewatching. The Deen brothers eventually decided to focus on the family restaurant and handed the show to Pat and Gina Neely.
Quick Fix Meals With Robin Miller
Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller was exactly what it sounds like: nutritionist and food writer Rebecca Miller showed people speedy recipes. The show was made for busy people who hardly have time to put dinner on the table.
Every episode offered not only a recipe, but also a shopping list for people to budget that meal. Quick Fix Meals continued for four seasons from 2007 through 2008. Despite its applicable life lessons, this show did not last, and Rebecca Miller never returned to the Food Network.
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