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 (August 8)
The Early Show: Julie & Julia author Julie Powell is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
Today Show: An ice cream taste test. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Viva Daisy! (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Ladies Brunch." Avocado stuffed with citrusy crabmeat salad, a veggie-laden Spanish tortilla, a salad from jicama, creamy black beans, and sweet mango for brunch. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Piccolini." Small plates of appetizers. (repeat) 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
5 Ingredient Fix (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Sunset Alfresco." Green goddess rice, roast beet salad, sea scallops with saffron aioli, and chocolate pots de creme with cherry whip. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Sweet Treats." Giada makes desserts to bring to a friend. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Go Greek." Spanakopita, grilled lamb chops, Greek salad, easy tzatziki, mixed berries, and a honey and yogurt platter. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Sunday (August 9)
Essence of Emeril: "Sweet and Savory Crepes." Making a meal with sweet and savory crepes. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Food Network
Grill It! With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Mighty Shrimp." Bobby Flay's guest makes Creole shrimp while he grills shrimp marinated with paprika, garlic, and thyme. There's also grilled corn sheets in scallion vinaigrette, avocado salad, kebabs, and strawberry shortcake. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Perfectly-Priced Parisian." The Next Food Network Star winner Melissa d'Arabian's new show about making tasty meals for ten dollars. This first episode she goes with a Parisian theme and makes potato bacon torte, green salad, and applesauce granita with maple yogurt. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
60 Minutes: There's a segment called "The Price of Bananas" about how Chiquita Brands International paid paramilitaries in Colombia to protect it's employees. 7 p.m. ET, CBS
Iron Chef America: "Flay vs. Kwaku-Dongo." Connecticut Chef Francois Kwaku-Dongo battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
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