5 cooking shows to watch in 2014

Have the holidays made you food-obsessed? When you sleep, do visions of sugarplums, spiral hams and scalloped potatoes dance in your head? If so, you’re far from alone.

The past 10 years have seen a veritable glut of new cooking shows, many of which aren’t worth their salt. There are some, however, that are fascinating to watch, featuring knowledgeable hosts who really can teach you a thing or two.

Here are some of our favorites. Check a few out, and live up to your New Year’s resolution to get cooking.

This story was originally published January 7, 2014 at 8:00 PM.