Serious Eats
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:
Matt Damon hosts the special Journey to Planet Earth. This episode of the series talks about Earth's oceans, the fish, and the health of this ecosystem, specifically covering issues about sustaining the fish in the ocean and fishing. Saturday, 2 p.m. ET PBS
Saturday (March 21)
Jamie at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Peppers & Chilies." Spicy food is the focus in this episode as Jamie makes spicy pork goulash; roasted peppers stuffed with chili, tomatoes, and fresh herbs; and smoked salmon with fresh, zingy salsa. (repeat) 7:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Pork Loin." Pork tenderloin; homemade applesauce; warm cabbage slaw. (repeat) 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Art House." Giada hosts an art gallery in her home featuring the work of one of her friends and makes some colorful, easy to eat snacks for it. (repeat) 1 p.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Magic Factor." Ina makes a cheese danish, chicken salad sandwiches, and chocolate ganache cupcakes. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Journey to Planet Earth: "The State of the Planet's Oceans." This special covers issues affecting marine life, fisheries, and coastal ecosystems. 2 p.m. ET, PBS
Sunday (March 22)
Essence of Emeril: "Cooking With Fruit." How to use fresh fruit in dinner dishes. 8 a.m. ET, Food Network
Made in Spain: "Cold Soup and Hot Flamenco: Andalucia." José travels Andalucía’s Granada. He makes two recipes of his of gazpacho and ajo blanco. He also attends the Feria de Abril in Sevilla and goes to tapas bars in Alhambra. 3:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Simply Ming: "Tamarind; Brown Sugar." Ming makes sweet and sour chicken and peppers, and tamarind-marinated shrimp and brown sugared pineapple satays. In Miami, chef Michelle Bernstein makes tamarind granita with brown sugar pot de crème. Then back in the kitchen Ming makes tamarind brown sugar creme brulée. 4 p.m. ET, PBS
Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way: "Fast Proof." Slow and easy bread in a pot; cocotte eggs with creamed mushrooms; ragout of broccolini, beans, and sausage; and cookie dough raspberry tart. You can watch the episode on Youtube: [link]. 4:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: "Bringing Home Italian Favorites." Saltimbocca with chicken rather than veal, no‐cook tiramisu, imported and domestic prosciutto, and refrigerator thermometers. 5 p.m. ET, PBS
Lidia's Italy: "Braciole - A Cinnamon Roll." Lidia makes beef cutlets garnished with aromatic cinnamon and cloves. 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Everyday Food: "Herbs and Spices." All-purpose spice rub for spice rubbed grilled chicken with a mixed tomato salad; banana nutmeg smoothie; herb crusted snapper with a blend of thyme, parsley, and dill; herbed biscuits; and ginger, cloves, and nutmeg to flavor baked pears with raspberry sauce. 6 p.m. ET, PBS
The Simpsons: "In the Name of the Grandfather." The Simpsons take Grandpa to Ireland where Homer and Grandpa decide to buy and run a pub with the help of Moe. 8 p.m. ET, Fox
Iron Chef America (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Cora vs. Oringer." Boston chef Ken Oringer challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora. (repeat) 9 p.m. ET, Food Network