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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Allison Hemler, October 17, 2008 at 6:00 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: Giada DeLaurentiis is back again with her new show Giada at Home, where she cooks for family and friends, California-style. Though you might be sick of her, you can't deny that her shows are always filmed beautifully. Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Saturday (October 17)
The Cooking Loft (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Soup's On at the Loft." Alex teaches the students how to make soups for all seasons with clam chowder and crispy croutons, as well as a chilled fruit soup. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Braised Chicken." Watch to find out Anne's secret ingredient to her braised chicken and her chocolate-covered profiterole. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Ask Aida (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Double Dips." Cucumber-dill yogurt dip; grilled lamb kebabs; spinach-ricotta pesto pasta with crisp prosciutto and asparagus. 12:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Rock the Block." Giada's in charge of her neighborhood block party. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (October 18)
Guy's Big Bite (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Schwein and Dandy." Breaded, fried pork with bacon mushroom gravy; garlicky spaetzle; roasted carrots and onion..Wow. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Guy Off the Hook (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Seoul Food." Pork bulgogi; spicy and tangy kimchee; s'mores in egg roll form. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Spain...On The Road Again: "Landmarks, Legends, and the Lap of Luxury." The foursome discover more of Spain; Gwyneth and Mario go on a vineyard tour, and Claudia learns from master chef Juan Mari Arzak. 3 p.m. ET, PBS

Lidia's Italy: "Serendipitous Celery." Celery chutney, baked onions from Acquaviva and bucatini with toasted breadcrumbs are whipped up. 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Food Network Challenge (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Cereal Bridges." Top pastry chefs build four famous bridges out of rice cereal treats. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

Iron Chef America (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Cora vs. Smith." Oprah's personal chef, Art Smith, challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

The Chef Jeff Project (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Under Pressure." Jeff's student crew get assignments at the Depot restaurant and an upscale benefit. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

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