Food Network Orders ‘Hot Dish With Franco’ Daytime Cooking Show From ‘Naked Peruvian Chef’ Franco Noriega (Exclusive)

Chef and restauranteur Franco Noriega has landed his own cooking show at Food Network, “Hot Dish with Franco.”

If you’re familiar with Noriega from his shirtless appearances on talk shows and clips shared on social media, you’ll get the double entendre reference here, as he’s widely known as the “naked Peruvian chef.”

The half-hour daytime show will premiere Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. on Food Network.

In each of the six-half hour episodes, you’ll watch the chef share “personal heartfelt stories of his Peruvian and Italian roots as he prepares delicious dishes with his signature flare for flavor.”

Per Food Network’s description for the series: “Throughout the season, Franco takes viewers on a culinary journey, sprinkling in tidbits of his Latin American and Italian background along with cooking tips and tricks. His recipes strike a balance between authentic and eclectic, ranging from Arepas with Melted Cheese and Chorizo to Vegetable Ceviche,…