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 Shows:
There aren't many new episodes of shows this week. But there are a quite a few guest appearances on the morning shows: Emeril, Ina Garten, Mark Bittman, Sandra Lee, and Sara Moulton. Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m. ET
Tuesday (December 16)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "U.S. Southwest." Tony goes on a road trip in the Southwest. Reminder, new season of No Reservations starts January 5th, 10 p.m! (repeat) 8 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Ace of Cakes: "Charm City Christmas." Duff, Mary Alice and Geof travel to New York meet with Radio City Music Hall executives to design a cake for the 75th anniversary of the Rockettes' Christmas spectacular. (repeat) 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Wednesday (December 17)
Good Morning America: Chef Emeril Lagasse cooks. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
Top Chef "12 Days of Christmas: Martha Stewart." The quickfire challenge is a ingredient taste test. Then the chefs cater a Christmas cocktail party hosted by Natasha Richardson. 10–11:15 p.m. ET, Bravo
Thursday (December 18)
The Today Show: Chef Ina Garten and chef Mark Bittman are guests. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Good Morning America: Sandra Lee cooks. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
How Stuff Works: "Beer." Brew masters and beer connoisseurs discuss innovating new ways to make beer. 8 p.m. ET, Discovery Channel
Friday (December 19)
Good Morning America: Sara Moulton cooks. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
