Food Network is an American cable channel launched in 1993 with programming based around food and cooking.
In 2001, the channel aired the Sesame Street direct-to-video special Elmo's Magic Cookbook.
Additionally, the Muppets have made appearances on several programs on the channel, including Paula's Party, Food Network Challenge, Emeril Live, Dinner: Impossible, Thanksgiving Live, Cake Wars, and Barefoot Contessa. Several of these shows have based their episodes' featured recipes and competitions around the Muppets' presence.