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Fresh Food on TV: Weekday 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.
Monday (July 6)
Good Eats (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "A Rib for All Seasons." Alton shows you the different aspects of ribs. (repeat) 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "A Taste of Everywhere." Guy goes to a Jamaican/Chinese eatery in Florida and a Mexican restaurant in Utah. (repeat) 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Chef Adam Perry Lang is a guest. 12:05 a.m. ET, ABC
Tuesday (July 7)
The Best Thing I Ever Ate (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Sugar Rush." Food Network stars Giada De Laurentiis, Duff Goldman, and Sandra Lee share where they've had the best sweets. 9:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Chopped (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Pride on the Plate." Duck in the appetizer round and Serrano ham in the entree round. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Food Party: "Thu's Cafe." Thu opens up a restaurant which becomes an instant success. But she gets stressed out with so many customers so she poisons them with rancid ham salad. 11:15 p.m. ET, IFC
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Chef Mario Batali is a guest. 12:35 a.m. ET, NBC
Wednesday (July 8)
The Early Show: Chef Michael Chiarello is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
Good Morning America: Searching for America's best sandwich. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Chef Mario Batali makes spring onion and pea soup, asparagus wrapped in pancetta, and mango spritz. 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Throwdown With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Meatballs." Bobby Flay challenges Mike Maroni, owner of Maroni Cuisine in Northport, New York, to a meatball throwdown. (repeat) 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Gordon Ramsay's F Word: Nicole Appleton, Melanie Blatt, and their mothers cook angel hair pasta and clams, spiced pork chops with crushed sweet potatoes, and a classic apple tart. British Parliament member, David Blunkett, challenges Gordon with his version of Shepherd's Pie. Then Marines challenge Gordon physically and then he shows them how to cook a healthy beef curry. Gordon also goes in search of young eels. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
Top Chef Masters (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Magic Chefs." This week's chefs are Anita Lo (Annisa), Douglas Rodriguez (Alma de Cuba), John Besh (Restaurant August) and Mark Peel (Campanile). Their quickfire challenge (from season three of Top Chef) will have them cooking an egg with one hand tied behind their back. Then they'll be cooking for guests which include Neil Patrick Harris. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Thursday (July 9)
Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Chef Tony Mantuano makes cheese-filled ravioletto pasta. 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Friday (July 10)
The Early Show: Chef John De Lucie is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
Good Morning America: Chef Rocco DiSpirito is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Pastry chef Alexandre Talpaert makes an upside-down apple tarte tatin. 11 a.m. ET, NBC