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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, February 20, 2009 at 4:45 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.

Recommended Show:

This Saturday is the series premiere of Extreme Cuisine With Jeff Corwin. In this show, host Jeff Corwin goes on culinary adventures around the world Saturday, 9 p.m. ET Food Network

Saturday (February 21)

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Spaghetti and Meatballs." Marinara sauce; baked clams oreganata. (repeat) 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Remembering Rome." Giada is inspired to create a nostalgic Italian meal after looking through old photos of her childhood in Rome. Family members visit Giada in the kitchen as she cooks a menu that highlights some of her favorite Italian food memories. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Comfort and Company." Company pot roast and baked potatoes with yogurt and sour cream dressing. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Extreme Cuisine With Jeff Corwin: Jeff Corwin explores the exotic food and customs in Thailand. He checks out locusts, grasshoppers, and shrimp in Bangkok; wasp larvae in the mountains; and blood cockles in a fishing village. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (February 22)

Essence of Emeril: "Soothe Your Soul." Comfort foods. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

Made in Spain: "Seas of Delicacies: Baleares." José travels to Iles Baleares and makes an omelet with sobrasada. At a black pig farm in Mallorca he makes a dessert from pork lard. Then, on the island of Menorca he goes lobster fishing to make a traditional lobster dish. He also visits a cheese maker and gin makers where he shows a recipe for a perfect gin and tonic. 3:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Simply Ming: "Lemongrass; Cream Cheese." Creamy risotto with baby shrimp and bok choy; lemongrass lobster rangoon; lemongrass cheesecake; and guest chef Elizabeth Falkner, chef/owner of Citizen Cake in San Francisco, makes soft shell crabs with lemongrass and English pea pancakes. 4 p.m. ET, PBS

Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way: "The Egg First!" Asparagus fans with mustard sauce, scallops grenobloise served with potato gratin with cream, and jam tartines with fruit sherbert. You can watch the episode on Youtube: [link]. 4:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: "Soups of the Day." Beef and vegetable soup, a Tuscan bean soup, and sirloin steak and steak tips. 5 p.m. ET, PBS

Lidia's Italy: "The Palm Squeeze." Mushroom sauce and crepes filled with chocolate and hazelnut. 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Everyday Food: "Family Friendly." Chicken fingers for children; chicken cutlets with olive relish; sautéed zucchini, peppers and tomatoes; warm chocolate pudding; frozen fruit salad; warm fruit‐and‐nut snack for children; spaghetti and meatballs; and cranberry‐oat cereal bars. 6 p.m. ET, PBS

Iron Chef America (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Flay vs. Freitag." Amanda Freitag challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

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