Holiday baking shows fill food television programming over the month of December. These food shows will make you hungry and feel better about your baking.
Holiday baking shows can both inspire better baking and make you feel better about those baking mishaps. From impressive gingerbread houses to the epic baking fails, these food television shows will have you grabbing a glass of eggnog and sitting back with rapt attention.
Nailed It Holiday
Everyone has ogled those amazing Instagram pictures and Pinterest temptations. The reality for the non-professional is quite different. Those real world baking creations are a little less impressive. That reason is why Nailed It on Netflix is so hilarious.
Returning to Netflix for the holidays, Nailed It Holiday premieres on Netflix December 7. These holiday episodes will surely bring the laughs. These poor judges must actually eat those creations. It will make you definitely think about ordering from a bakery this year.
Christmas Cookie Challenge
If you ever wondered how those impeccable Christmas cookies arrive on Santa’s plate, these impressive bakers make it happen. Beautifully decorated cookies are visual masterpieces. This Food Network show celebrates the classic Christmas cookie.
Hosted by Eddie Jackson, this Food Network show combines both the visual and the taste in the ultimate cookie challenge. While watching this show can make you crave a glass of milk, the cookie creations can give you a little inspiration in your own kitchen. From decorating techniques to cookie cutter tips, this show could make your Christmas cookies even better.
Host Jesse Palmer and judges Lorraine Pascale, Duff Goldman, and Nancy Fuller pose for a photo, as seen on Holiday Baking Championship, Season 5. photo provided by Food Network
Holiday Baking Championship
Do these bakers have the talent to earn the title of Holiday Baking Champion? This weekly Food Network baking competition series is already in full swing. As the remaining bakers find a way to impress the judges, the home baker can pick up a few tricks along the way.
While the home baker won’t necessarily have a twist mid-bake, the desserts can inspire some new flavor combinations. Although I don’t recommend green apple and coffee, a few other desserts have shown that unique flavor combinations can work. Maybe your holiday dessert will be more than just another pumpkin pie.
Judges Kerry Vincent, Molly Yeh, and Adam Young and host Marcella Valladolid, as seen on Holiday Gingerbread Showdown, Season 1 photo provided by Food Network
Holiday Gingerbread Showdown
While kids love putting together that annual gingerbread house, this particular Food Network show is definitely not for the amateur baker. These gingerbread masterpieces are impressive culinary creations. Even with pieces being pre-baked, it takes 10 hours for these bakers to create these houses.
The best part about this show is the return of Kerry Vincent as a judge. Her to the point commentary is completely refreshing. She definitely speaks the truth. Can these bakers really impress her?
Do you have favorite holiday baking shows? What’s on your must watch food television list?