Serious Eats
Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition
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: Get educated on your favorite Halloween candy before you stuff yourself silly with Modern Marvels. Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, Discovery Channel
Monday (October 27)
Good Eats (warning, a video plays automatically on site: "Oh My, Meat Pie." The origins of shepherd's pie and mincemeat pie. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
How'd That Get On My Plate? (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Jalapeno." Pepper picking process; how jalapenos are sliced, jarred stuffed and put into hot sauce. 8:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "What's For Breakfast." Guy checks out breakfast from the East to the Southwest. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Tuesday (October 28)
Bizarre Worlds with Andrew Zimmern: "Turkey." That's not a typo: it's the pilot of Andrew's new show, which may or may not have food content. He'll become familiar with rituals and customs in Turkey. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Wednesday (October 29)
The Martha Stewart Show: The "Cooking School" segment returns with tips on pan roasting and broiling chicken. Also get a peek at Martha's own Halloween dinner party. 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Dinner: Impossible (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Pork Man's Nightmare." Michael creates a feast for cowboys at the 'Pike's Peak or Bust Rodeo.'" 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Thursday (October 30)
Modern Marvels: "Candy." Boxed chocolates as See's Candy; Schimpff's Confectionery; Jelly Belly; salt-water taffy pullers. (repeat) 8 p.m. ET, History Channel
Friday (October 31)
Rachel's Vacation (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Sydney." Rachel visits Sydney, Australia with stops at Harbour Kitchen and Bar, Fish and Chips at Doyles Restaurant, Hugo's Bar Pizza in Kings Cross and authentic Thai cuisine at Spice I Am. 8:30 p.m. ET, Food Network