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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, June 19, 2009 at 5:30 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 (June 20)

5 Ingredient Fix (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "French Bistro at Home." A French inspired meal of duck breasts in citrus port cherry sauce, golden potato and cauliflower gratin, Earl Grey tea cookies, and royal fizz. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Duck Confit." Tips and tricks for making duck confit, and strawberry tart. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Record Release." Giada makes food for a celebration for her friend's who are releasing an album. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Say Cheese." Tomato & goat cheese tart, savory coeur à la creme, baked brie cheese platter, and roasted pears with blue cheese. (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Globe Trekker: "Globe Trekker Food Hour: Mexico." Tyler Florence explores Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puebla, and the eastern coast for regional Mexican cuisine. 4 p.m. ET, PBS

Sunday (June 21)

Essence of Emeril: "Cast Iron Cooking." Emeril shares some recipes using cast iron cookware. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

Grill It! With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Whole Chicken in No Time Flat." Bobby Flay and his guest makes seasoned and grilled whole chicken. They also make corn and grilled tomatoes for side dishes. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie: "Oaxaca: Food of the New World." This episode they'll explore the traditions, customs, and cuisine of the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Back in the kitchen they make beed in a spicy tomatillo sauce. 3:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Simply Ming: "Hoisin and Tomatoes." Ming Tsai makes turkey-tomato loaf, Asian barbecue chicken wings, and eggplant and tomato tempura satays with hoisin-lime dipping sauce. Then guset chef Michela Larson, co-owner of Rocca Kitchen and Bar in Boston, makes hoisin flazed salmon with heirloom tomato salad. 4 p.m. ET, PBS

Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way: "Breaking With Tradition." Jacques makes skillet apple Charlotte with a single pan, Harlequin salad and dressing made from a jar of mayonnaise, turkey scallopini with dried morels served with Middle Eastern couscous with saffron.4:30 p.m. ET, PBS

America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated: "Backyard Steak and Potatoes." Recipes for flavor-filled grilled flank steak, Mediterranean-style marinade, grilled potatoes with garlic and rosemary; tasting mail-order porterhouse steaks; and learning about salting meat. 5 p.m. ET, PBS

Lidia's Italy: "Sausage Alla Romana." Lidia makes sausage with fennel and olives, and ricotta cake with her granddaughters. 5:30 p.m. ET, PBS

The Next Food Network Star (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Dinner at Ina's." The eight remaining finalists are tasked to shop for a family dinner, plan a menu, and present money-saving tips to the camera. Then they're off to the Hamptons to work in teams to create a meal for Ina Garten and her friends. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

The Best Thing I Ever Ate (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Totally Fried." Food Network stars share the places where they've had the best fried foods. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

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