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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, January 30, 2009 at 6:15 PM

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.

Saturday (January 31)

Viva Daisy!: "Sunday Dinner." Daisy cooks a traditional Dominican Sunday dinner consisting of arroz con pollo, red tomatoes in a spiced syrup with feta cheese, and a salad of oranges, red onions, and black olives. 9:30 a.m. ET, PBS

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Grilled Pork Chops." Learn how to make moist pork chops, silky-smooth polenta, and crunchy sautéed greens. (repeat) 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Polo Brunch." Giada creates a portable, healthy brunch menu for a day at a polo match. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Barefoot Classics." Updates on classics such as easy sticky buns, mustard chicken salad, roasted vegetables, and roasted vegetable soup. (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

My Life in Food: "Fountain of Youth." This episode has two stories: one about a forty year-old athlete's strict raw food diet and another about a couple who dramatically restricts their calories. 6:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (February 1)

Essence of Emeril: "Empanadas." Emeril shows off his empanada creations. 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

Simply Ming: "Chile Oil; Sweet Potatoes." Ming first makes chile chicken with sweet potato tamale then goes to Miami and cooks with chef Michael Schwartz to make grilled sweet potatoes with celery salad, and toasted walnuts and chile oil vinaigrette. Back in the studio Ming makes sweet potato fries with chile aioli, and a spicy sweet potato and sausage frittata prepared in one skillet. (repeat) 4 p.m. ET, PBS

Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way: "Chef's Dream." Tuna tartare with apples, chives, and shallots; lamb burgers with feta cheese; yogurt-cucumber sauce; corn parfait; and a cream cheese and fruit medley. You can watch the episode on YouTube: [link]. 4:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: "Perfecting Pasta Sauces." A quick meat sauce with a texture and depth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day and a creamy tomato sauce that’s enriched,not overwhelmed, with cream. 5 p.m. ET, PBS

Lidia's Italy: "Bigoli Just for Me." Lidia serves a bowl of pasta with chicken livers and a limoncello tiramisu. She also visits the Veneto area of Italy where tiramisu was created. (repeat) 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS

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