Serious Eats
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 (especially PBS shows); check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Saturday (January 30)
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: "Secret to Steak." Anne tackles steakhouse favorites like dry-rubbed ribeye, pommes Anna, and sauteed broccoli rabe, her alternative to creamed spinach. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Down Home with the Neelys: "First and Ten." This timely episode features lots of Super Bowl party menu ideas: honey mustard chicken wings, meatball sliders, fried calamari with spicy BBQ sauce, and Gina's "Super Punch Bowl" to wash it all down. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Paula's Best Dishes: "Company's Coming." Paula and her hubby prepare grilled steak sandwiches, peppery coleslaw with orange chili vinaigrette, onion rings with chipotle dipping sauce, and cherry-chocolate floats. 11:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Uncorked: Wine Made Simple: Three-hour marathons cover a good chunk of this 2007 series hosted by Ted Allen (of Queer Eye and Chopped). He visits vineyards from California to France, talking with chefs, wine writers and winemakers to learn about the journey from grape to glass.(repeat) 9 a.m. to noon; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. to midnight ET, PBS
Sunday (January 31)
Lidia's Italy: "Sunday Dinner in Emilia-Romagna." Lidia Bastianich highlights specialties of the region, including prosciutto di Parma, anolini in chicken broth, and veal scallopine bolognese. (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Iron Chef America: "Flay vs. Smith." Canadian TV personality and chef Michael Smith takes on Bobby Flay in Kitchen Stadium. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Worst Cooks in America: "Are You Ready?" In the first installment of a two-part finale, Anne and Beau test the retention of their recruits by having them teach a complicated dessert to a group of high school football players. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown: "Chowdown Countdown." The countdown's final hour reveals the top 20 spots in the country. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel