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April 12 - 18, 2020 WHATS UP! T7 BY MICHELLE ROSE TV Media T his is one of those shows that can easily be kept fresh by changing the theme. And that has clearly been Food Network's strategy throughout this show's 45-season run, with the launch of special editions, tournaments and even spi- noffs, including "Chopped Champions," "Chopped Grill Masters" and "Chopped Ju- nior." The latest addition to the "Chopped" family is "Chopped Sweets," which airs Mondays on Food Network. This one is an actual spinoff, whereas 2019's "Chopped: Sweets Showdown" was a five- part, dessert-themed tourna- ment with a $50,000 prize. And that explains why Scott Conant is at the helm of "Chopped Sweets" instead of "Chopped" host Ted Allen. In fact, Conant serves as both host and judge in this se- ries. The three-round competi- tion format, the weekly $10,000 prize, the mystery bas- kets and even the kitchen are the same as "Chopped." But true to its title, "Chopped Sweets" focuses solely on des- serts and sugary confections. So we probably won't be see- ing Rocky Mountain oysters in those baskets anytime soon (or maybe we will as it still shares the same spirit as "Chopped"). To give you an idea of how it works, the April 13 episode is titled "Breakfast for Dessert." The chefs will be tasked with whipping up breakfast-themed desserts, and you can expect a few mystery ingredients like a coffee drink or even waffle dough as they compete in each round. You might wonder why Conant, a chef and restaura- teur known for his pasta, is hosting a sweets-themed con- test. You'll recall Conant previ- ously hosted "Best Baker in America," so he has experi- ence with hosting dessert competitions. Plus, the Italian food connoisseur is a regular judge and a fan favorite on "Chopped" (do not serve him raw red onions), and a familiar face typically gives a new se- ries a stronger start. Speaking of parent show "Chopped," Conant is the judge to beat on the April 14 installment of "Beat the Judge," a series of special- themed episodes airing this month. Three returning cham- pions will have to take down Conant in each round and avoid elimination. And the mystery ingredients should be just as memorable — especial- ly when Conant has a fierce hatred for one of them. 'Sweets' spinoff 'Chopped' alum Conant pulls double duty this week Scott Conant hosts "Chopped Sweets" Sunday Noon FOOD The Kitchen 1 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Joanne Weir Gets Fresh FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 1:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2 p.m. (13.2) CREATE The Jazzy Vegetarian FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 2:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Julie Taboulie's Lebanese Kitchen 3 p.m. (13.2) CREATE P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 4 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 4:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table 5 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 5:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Simply Ming 6 p.m. (13) KAFT The Great British Baking Show (13.2) CREATE Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Lidia's Kitchen 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Mexico: One Plate at a Time FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations 8 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Confucius Was a Foodie FOOD Buddy vs. Duff 9:05 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay 9:35 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay 10:05 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay 10:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Monday 4:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Savor Dakota 5 p.m. FOOD Chopped: Sweets 6 p.m. FOOD Chopped: Sweets 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Simply Ming FOOD Spring Baking Championship 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen 8 p.m. (13.2) CREATE America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated FOOD Spring Baking Championship 8:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations 9 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Joanne Weir Gets Fresh FOOD Chopped: Sweets 9:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 10 p.m. FOOD Chopped: Sweets Tuesday 4:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Lucky Chow 5 p.m. (13) KAFT To Dine for With Kate Sullivan FOOD Chopped 6 p.m. FOOD Chopped 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations FOOD Chopped 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations 8 p.m. (13.2) CREATE In Julia's Kitchen With Master Chefs FOOD Chopped 8:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations 9 p.m. (13.2) CREATE The Jazzy Vegetarian FOOD Supermarket Stakeout 9:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Julie Taboulie's Lebanese Kitchen 10 p.m. FOOD Supermarket Stakeout Wednesday 4:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom 5 p.m. FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 6 p.m. FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Jamie's Quick and Easy Food FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen 8 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Lidia's Kitchen FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 8:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations 9 p.m. (13.2) CREATE P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table FOOD Guy's Grocery Games 10 p.m. FOOD Guy's Grocery Games Thursday 4 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Ciao Italia 4:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Lucky Chow 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE George Hirsch Lifestyle 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Steven Raichlen's Project Fire FOOD The Great Food Truck Race 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Pati's Mexican Table 8 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Martha Bakes FOOD The Great Food Truck Race 8:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE George Hirsch Lifestyle 9:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table Friday 4:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 5 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 6 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE George Hirsch Lifestyle FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Simply Ming FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 8 p.m. (13.2) CREATE America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 8:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE George Hirsch Lifestyle FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 9 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 9:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 10 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 10:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Saturday Noon FOOD Spring Baking Championship 1 p.m. FOOD Chopped: Sweets 2 p.m. FOOD Buddy vs. Duff 3:30 p.m. (13) KAFT Food Over 50 4 p.m. (13) KAFT Christopher Kimball's Milk Street (13.2) CREATE Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen 4:30 p.m. (13) KAFT America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated (13.2) CREATE Lidia's Kitchen 5 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 6 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 6:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE George Hirsch Lifestyle FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Steven Raichlen's Project Fire FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7:30 p.m. (13.2) CREATE Pati's Mexican Table FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 8 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 8:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 9 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 9:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 10 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 10:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, AR: Food Apr 12, 2020 to Apr 18, 2020 COOKING TASTE TV