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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, September 4, 2009 at 5:00 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.

Recommended Show

This Sunday is the premiere of Eric Ripert's show, Avec Eric, on WNET, a PBS station. He shares, from his travels around the world, his culinary inspirations and the recipes they inspire. Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET, WNET

Saturday (September 5)

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Chicken Cacciatore." Chicken Cacciatore, raw asparagus salad, and chocolate mousse. (repeat) 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

5 Ingredient Fix: "Diner Re-Do." Claire revamps old favorites like iceberg salad with buttermilk ranch, grilled cheese, spicy sweet potato chips, and prosecco gelatin parfait. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "California BBQ." Giada prepares a festive menu with Todd's favorites for an outdoor California style barbecue. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa: "Oven Rules." Ina shares simple oven techniques and makes fillet of beef truffled sandwiches, roasted tomatoes in a caprese salad, and meringues Chantilly with roasted berries. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (September 6)

Essence of Emeril: "Dip and Chips." Emeril shares some tips for new twists on chips and dips. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

Grill It! With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Grilled Meat and Potato Guys." Bobby's guest makes a Philly cheese steak sandwich with flank steak while Bobby uses flank steak in balsamic BBQ sauce. There's also corn and potatoes and a tropical cocktail. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Beyond Pork and Beans." Braised pork with black beans and flakey drop biscuits with green onions. 12:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

What Would Brian Boitano Make? (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Handyman Special." Brian tries to impress the members of his Handyman's supper club with his homemade French-inspired Italian meal. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie: "La Cocina Andaluza: The Flavor of Flamenco." It's off to the southernmost part of Spain to visit a family of flamenco musicians as they prepare classic Gypsy dishes. We also meet a farmer who is producing jamon Iberico in the traditional way and learn about the history of gazpacho. Back in the kitchen they Ruth Reichl shares a quick and easy way to make paella. You can watch the episode online. 3:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home: "(Not-Quite-Traditional) Roast Turkey Dinner." Julia and Jacques makes roast turkey with sausage and cornbread stuffing, gravy, creamed onions, and cranberry-apple chutney. 4 p.m. ET, PBS

Avec Eric: "Big Flavor." We meet with the saucier at Le Bernardin as he develops sauces. Then we visit a hotel in Tuscany, Italy to go on a hunt with the owner. Back from the hunt the chef at the hotel makes pappardelle pasta with a wild boar ragu. In the kitchen Eric Ripert makes roasted pork loin with wild mushrooms, and a garlic and sage pan jus. 4:30 p.m. ET, PBS

America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated: "Old-Fashioned Roast Beef Dinner." Roast beef with gravy, baking popovers, and taking a look at plastic wrap. (repeat) 5 p.m. ET, PBS

Iron Chef America: "Flay vs. Garces." Chef Jose Garces from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, takes on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. (repeat)9 p.m. ET, Food Network

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