When it comes to nail biting TV – in a foodie’s world, that is – there’s nothing better than Iron Chef America. A rookie Chef battles a “master” Iron Chef to prepare 5 dishes in 60 minutes using a secret ingredient, and are judged on taste, plating and originality.

Today, Chef Michael Smith of PEI brings some Maritime charm to NYC’s Kitchen Stadium- battling Southwestern cuisine aficionado, Iron Chef Bobby Flay in Battle Smith vs. Flay !! Check out the scintillating, craving-inducing action TODAY, at 3 pm on the Food Network Canada!

What will the secret ingredient be? Any bets???