Ogden native and Brigham Young University graduate Kelsey Nixon kicks off her third season as the host of "Kelsey Essentials" on The Cooking Channel.

The show, which premieres Saturday, Feb. 4, offers a fresh take on cooking basics. (Check listings for time.)

Nixon gives tips on must-have pantry items, the latest gadgets and kitchen techniques such as roasting, baking, and knife skills. During the premiere, Nixon — who was a fan favorite during the 4th season of "The Next Food Network Star" — talks about butchering and demonstrates how to make chicken fried steak with spiced milk gravy; sausage, shrimp and peppers over cheesy grits and braised greens.

Here are details on upcoming episodes:

Saturday, Feb. 11 • “Chocolate”
Kelsey whips up Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomato, Lemon & White Chocolate Beurre Blanc and Chocolate Pasta with Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Sauce and Fresh Berries.

Saturday, Feb. 18 • “Seafood”
Kelsey shows viewers how to cook Roasted Whole Black Sea Bass with Herbed Israeli Couscous. Then, Crispy Skin Arctic Char with Butter Braised Cabbage and finally Oyster Chowder.

Saturday, Feb. 25th • “Sunday Dinner”
Kelsey is cooking Sunday Pot Roast, Arancini Cakes, Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Grape Juice-Ginger Ale Sparkler.