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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, March 21, 2008 at 5:15 PM

With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.

Recommended show: Inspired by cuisines from around the world, Everyday Food goes on a tour of dishes from different cultures. Included are: Pastitsio, a Greek casserole; meatballs in Chipotle sauce; a fast-cooking Moroccan chicken; pork chops with Bok Choy; and Mexican wedding cakes. Check it out this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET, on PBS.

Saturday (March 22)

Jamie at Home: "Winter Salad." Jamie makes his version of bagna càuda, an herb omlet salad, a Japanese style tuna sashimi, and a sprouting herb salad. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (March 23)

Essence of Emeril: "Taste of Mexico." Emeril shows off the country's best flavors. 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

Have Fork, Will Travel: "Hawaii." Zane goes the largest Hawaiian island to check out the local favorite, Loco Moco. Also on his trip: a traditional Luau and Poi and Spam. 3:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie: "Baja: The New Provence." This episode takes place in the Baja penninsula, south of California in Mexico. There you'll meet a chef that uses fresh herbs, vegetables, and seafood at his restaurant. They also visit a wine school and a French chef that runs a five-diamond resort restaurant. 4 p.m. ET, PBS

The Best Recipes in the World With Mark Bittman of the New York Times: "Rice With Things." In a repeat of the first episode of the show, Mark Bittman, checks out seafood paella, Valencia's art nouveau market, Spain's rice-growing region, and risotto with asparagus. 5 p.m. ET, PBS

Lidia's Italy: "Bigoli Just for Me." Lidia serves a bowl of pasta filled with hearty chicken livers and for dessert makes a limoncello tiramisu. She also visits Veneto, where tiramisu was born. 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Iron Chef America: "Morimoto vs. Cole." Specializing in sushi and Japanese cuisine, Chef Tyson Cole challenges his idol Masaharu Morimoto. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

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