From cross-country culinary adventures to kitchen essentials at home, Cooking Channel's brought you the recipes and stories from some very exciting Food People for over a year now. Amid the height of mid-summer's heat, we're ready with a fresh new slate of series, seasons and specials for you to sit back and devour.  

She's got spunk, she's got sass and she's back for an all-new season of the essentials of cooking. Watch Kelsey teach you everything from preparing amazing sandwich recipes and how to cook with fresh herbs, to indoor BBQ techniques and favorite recipes from her recent trip to Spain.  Catch Kelsey's Essentials Sundays at 2:30pm ET.  

When Eden Grinshpan arrives in Austin, Texas for a 24-hour, around-the-globe food adventure, you might think you're in for just BBQ and Tex-Mex. But think again! Eden discovers how people from all over the world have re-created their lives and culture through food, right in Austin. From Chef Piroshka's famous Hungarian Spaetzle to Lebanese baker Malek's pita-making machine, every step leads Eden to another country. Eden Eats: Austin premieres Sunday , July 17 at 8pm ET.  

Come along as Jeffrey Saad renews his nation-wide food tour of favorite American dishes. The first season sported all-American classics like burgers, pizza and hot dogs, but on his new episodes, Saad delves even further into our country's diverse cuisine. From sushi to sandwiches, pancakes, chicken wings, burritos and much more, don't miss out when Jeffrey hits the road for the all new season of United Tastes of America , premiering Tuesday, July 12th at 10pm ET.   

Alex Guarnaschelli, professional chef, working mom, and passionate home cook needs a day off, too. Join her at home for down-to-earth recipes that are as sophisticated as they are sassy. Get ready to be inspired, to laugh and to cook on Alex's Day Off , Saturdays at 11:30am ET. 

Duff Goldman is anything but your ordinary baker. Shaping cakes with drill saws and blow torches, he's one of the most sought after cake makers in the country. Join Duff and his ragtag team of cake artists for some sugar and spice in the most unexpected, entertaining ways in Ace of Cakes, premiering Tuesday, July 12th at 9:30pm ET.  

With her winning mix of passion, enthusiasm and greed, Nigella Lawson is in the kitchen cooking food you'll want to make all the time. Easy, everyday, fast and fabulous recipes to beat the clock and celebrate the end of the working day, plus leisurely recipes to unwind with over relaxing weekends — Nigella shares them both. Real food for real people for real life... when it comes to home cooking, Nigella is the real thing.  Watch Nigella Kitchen Mondays at 4pm ET. 

Mo Rocca's back with a bang, and he'll be bringing you the 411 on all sorts of new cuisines, cultures and foods from around the globe. From the culinary wonders of bar food to the art of olive oil, join Mo when he gets to the bottom of it all on a new season of Food(ography) , premiering Tuesday, July 12th at 9pm ET.  

Cooking Channel's first interactive series, our fans submitted their best recipes and we put them to the test. Find out who has the perfect recipe and how it stacks up to recipes from top Cooking Channel talent.  Catch Cooking Channel's all new show, The Perfect 3, to discover how to make the perfect burger, brownie, cake, tacos and more. Tune in for the premiere episode, Saturday, July 23rd at 4pm ET.  

Stay tuned this Fall for new episodes of Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen, Brunch @ Bobby's, Extra Virgin, Spice Goddess, The Big Cheese and The Four Coursemen. Plus, two all-new series with Chinese Food Made Easy’s Ching-He Huang and Chuck Hughes from Chuck's Day Off!