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Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition

NOMTVWith 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:

This week has Dear Food Network where throughout the week, various groups of Food Network stars share their holiday experiences and favorite holiday recipes. Tuesday-Friday, 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Also Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is a guest on The Today Show Thursday morning. Thursday, 7 a.m. ET, NBC

Tuesday (December 9)

Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Holiday Family Traditions." Giada DeLaurentiis, Michael Symon, Tyler Florence, and Danny Boome share their favorite holiday memories, traditions and recipes. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: "Japan." Andrew heads to Japan and he tries some octopus eggs, fermented sushi and a unusually flavored milkshake at a restaurant where the main ingredient in every dish is mayo. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Wednesday (December 10)

Good Morning America: Chef Ina Garten is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, ABC

Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Holiday Roast Beast." Bobby Flay hosts an all-roast hour with guest chefs Guy Fieri, Michael Symon, Sunny Anderson and Danny Boome. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Top Chef "Gail's Bridal Shower." The contestants arrange a bridal shower for judge Gail Simmons. 10–11:15 p.m. Bravo

Man V. Food: "Pittsburgh." Adam eats a sandwich from Primanti Brothers and some Atomic hot wings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Man V. Food: "Columbus." Adam travels to Columbus, Ohio to tailgate with Ohio State Buckeye fans, chow down at legendary burger joint, feast at a historic sausage house, and tackle the two and a half pound Dagwood challenge. 10:30 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Thursday (December 11)

The Today Show: Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC

Good Morning America: Chef Cat Cora cooks. 7 a.m. ET, ABC

Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Holiday Parties." Tyler Florence hosts an hour exploring all kinds of easy holiday parties from simple cocktail and dinner parties, to potlucks and cookie swaps. His guests are Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson, and Sandra Lee. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Friday (December 12)

Good Morning America: Chef Emeril Lagasse cooks. 7 a.m. ET, ABC

The Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Cookie Week." Pastry chef John Barricelli bakes lemon-raspberry sandwich cookies and Martha's friend Gretchen Sweet provides her recipe for raspberry preserves. 11 a.m. ET, NBC

Dear Food Network (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Holiday Desserts." Host Paula Deen and guests Tyler Florence, Sunny Anderson, and Michael Symon share their favorite holiday desserts. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

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