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.
Saturday (April 18)
5 Ingredient Fix (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Rise and Shine." Claire makes breakfast: French toast with strawberries and cream, scrambled eggs over asparagus, maple‐candied bacon, and a spiked weekend smoothie. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Spaghetti Carbonara." Learn the technique to a rich and silky carbonara, how to use artichokes in an appetizer, and the secret ingredient in Anne's lemony cake. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Cocktails With Couples." Giada invites her friends over for some light appetizers and cocktails. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Pack and Go Party." Ina makes roasted shrimp salad, pitas stuffed with tabbouleh and feta, and ginger cookies for a picnic. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Sunday (April 19)
Essence of Emeril: "Swedish Celebrations." Emeril shows off Sweden's best flavors. 8 a.m. ET, Food Network
Made in Spain: "A Fairy Tale Come True: Aragón." José makes a dish called migas which is an ancient dish based on breadcrumbs which he pairs with mushrooms and serrano ham. He also makes pollo al chilindron, a chicken stew with green and red pepper sauce. 3:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Simply Ming: "Thai Curry Paste; Buttermilk." Thai curried cockles and orzo, Thai curry noodles and crab, Thai curry fried chicken, and mac and cheese salad with red curry buttermilk dressing. 4 p.m. ET, PBS
Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way: "Earth to Table." Hearty vegetable bean soup, chicken supremes with tapenade and mushroom sauce served over vegetable couscous, pear compote and freshly baked almond crumble cookies. You can watch the episode on Youtube: [link]. 4:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: "Lunchtime Specials." Pizza bianca, a cream-less tomato soup, and weighing baking ingredients. 5 p.m. ET, PBS
Lidia's Italy: "Rolling With Nonna Lisa." Learn the secrets to the perfect tiella, a cousin to deep dish pizza; tiella with escarole, olives, and capers; and fried cream and an icy espresso frappe. 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Everyday Food: "Pasta Primer." Tomato sausage lasagna, orzo with porcini, sesame shrimp and noodles, rigatoni with tomatoes and mozzarella, and fettuccine with prosciutto and peas. 6 p.m. ET, PBS
Iron Chef America (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Symon vs. Bloomfield." NYC's April Bloomfield takes on Iron Chef Michael Symon. (repeat) 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
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A little note...
Bloggers Eun Jeong Lee (ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal) and Dan Gray (Seoul Eats) will be featured in the South Korea episode of "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," which premieres April 21st.
ZenKimchi at 11:15AM on 04/20/09