Fresh Food on TV: Weekend 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:
Tyler Florence is providing a compilation of Food Network's favorite Thanksgiving recipes with "All Star Thanksgiving Recipes" this Saturday night. I'm pretty much just interested in the turkey sweet potato shepherd's pie and pumpkin banana mousse tart. Saturday, 8 p.m. ET
Saturday (November 22)
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Risotto." Mushroom risotto; frisee salad; warm bacon vinaigrette. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Down Home With the Neelys (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Home Sweet Home." Smashed broccoli mashed potatoes; chicken fried steak with gravy; berry-berry turnovers; iceberg wedges with creamy French dressing and bacon. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "California BBQ." Giada prepares a festive menu with Todd's favorites for an outdoor California style barbecue. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Bread Winner." Salmon cakes; panettone bread pudding; pappa al pomidoro. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
All Star Thanksgiving Recipes: Tyler Florence shows off some of Food Network's best recipes for Thanksgiving, straight from all of our favorite chefs. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Sunday (November 23)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Best of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Guy looks back at some of his favorite places on his endless road trip across America. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Spain...On The Road Again: "Gawking at Gaudí and Asturian Adventures." The boys stop in Oviedo for some local sweets before reaching the mountains. They visit the hilltop town of Covadonga for a little religious history. Further in the countryside, Mario and Mark enjoy a meal from a heartwarming Asturian home cook. 3 p.m. ET, PBS
Mexico — One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: "Paste Sensations." Rick has aromatic pastes for Short Ribs Kabik, Grilled Chicken in Escabeche & pavo en relleno negro. 4:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: "Regional Chops." Double-thick pork chops are grilled up and Tennessee Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chops are prepared. 5 p.m. ET, PBS
Lidia's Italy: "The Lamb of the Land." Visit Lidia's vineyards in Friuli and learn the tricks of the trade to making perfectly roasted lamb shoulder paired with Montasio cheese crisps with Swiss chard or fricos (cooked Parmesan cheese). (repeat) 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS
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