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 Shows: Food Network features a mini-series of Thanksgiving-themed shows to inspire and assist home cooks during the holiday season. Dear Food Network will feature answers from all the network's chefs including personal favorites Alton Brown, Ina Garten, and Michael Symon. One episode to record is Thursday night—it's all about Thanksgiving leftovers. Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. ET
Monday (November 17)
Good Eats (warning, a video plays automatically on site: "American Classics: Creole in a Bowl." Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Thanksgiving Disasters." Guy Fieri, Tyler Florence, Michael Symon and Sunny Anderson, rescue viewers from Thanksgiving Day disasters. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Real Deal Italian." Guy checks out classic Italian eateries in Baltimore, San Diego and Pittsburgh. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Tuesday (November 18)
Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Thanksgiving Turkey." Alton Brown, with guests Tyler Florence and Giada DeLaurentiis answer a variety of questions regarding the most important part of a Thanksgiving meal, the turkey. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: "Maine." Bizarre recipes with local ingredients in Maine. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Wednesday (November 19)
The Martha Stewart Show: The "Cooking School" segment returns with tips on how to make Thanksgiving turkey, including turkey rubs, stuffed turkey breast, and sweet-peach stuffing. 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Thanksgiving Desserts." Ina Garten, Alton Brown, and Tyler Florence host a dessert hour featuring both seasonal classics, and modern confections. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Top Chef "Show Your Craft." The chefs cook and serve lunch at Tom Colicchio's flagship restaurant, Craft. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Thursday (November 20)
Throwdown With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Bobby challenges "The Elegant Farmer's Brown Bag Apple Pie'' with a fried pie creation of his own. 8:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Thanksgiving Leftovers." Food Network stars give fresh ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Kitchen Nightmares: "Sante La Brea." Chef Ramsey tackles spoiled food, fake fish and a small customer-base when he visits Sante La Brea in Los Angeles. 9 p.m. ET, FOX
Friday (November 21)
Road Tasted With the Neelys (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Thanksgiving." The Neelys put together a Thanksgiving feast made with products from all over the United States. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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