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 (especially PBS shows); check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Monday (February 8)
The Martha Stewart Show: "Romantic Recipes with Chef Ben Ford." Ford, chef at Ford's Filling Station in Los Angeles, prepares a Valentine's Day menu of herb-roasted hen, polenta fries, and chocolate pudding cake. Check local listings
Good Eats: "Art of Darkness II: Cocoa." There's lots of chocolate-themed TV going on this week in preparation for Valentine's Day. Alton uses Dutch process cocoa to make hot chocolate, brownies, sorbet, and chocolate syrup. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Cake Boss: "Castles, Cannolis & Cartoon Characters." Buddy and Mauro travel to Disney World to make cannolis for the Epcot Food & Wine Festival. 9 p.m. ET, TLC
Ultimate Cake-Off: "Top Dog." Master bakers compete to create the most impressive cake for the American Kennel Club and win $10,000. 10 p.m. ET, TLC
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: "By Request." Guy Fieri checks out viewer favorites and discovers some hits: a double-burger in North Carolina, grilled cheese sandwiches in Ohio, and shepherd's pie in Texas. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
No Reservations: "Hudson Valley." Bourdain travels just 60 miles from Manhattan to discover beautiful scenery (and great food) in New York's Hudson Valley. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Chef Eric Ripert is a guest. 12:35 a.m. ET, NBC
Tuesday (February 9)
Mexico One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: "Triple Torta-Thon." Rick experiments with lots of tortas: salt cod Bacalao, Cuban-style with chorizo, and a meaty pork-and-ham filling. (repeat) 7 p.m. ET, PBS
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home: "Salmon." J. and J. make salmon tartare and salmon baked in parchment (en papillote), which they inflate using a bicycle pump. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Last Restaurant Standing: "The Singles." Raymond creates a Valentines-themed double challenge for the remaining couples: prepare a romantic take-out dinner for two, then host a singles night. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
Chopped: "A Nori Story." The chefs get flustered when the entree basket includes fish and cheese—generally a big culinary no-no--and dessert involves pumpernickel and curry. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Wednesday (February 10)
The Martha Stewart Show: "Chinese New Year." Festive banquet-style recipes from chef Joe Ng of New York's Chinatown Brasserie. Check local listings
Lidia's Italy: "Flora and Fauna." Lidia visits a friend's farm in Le Marche and prepares lamb with olives and stuffed quail in parchment. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Throwdown with Bobby Flay: "Paella." Bobby's off to Northern California to challenge the Paella Man. Will his multiple-pan technique really work? 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Thursday (February 11)
Good Morning America: Rachael Ray prepares Valentine's Day recipes. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
Live with Regis and Kelly: Kelly stops by NYC's Momofuku Milk Bar to sample sweets for the show's "Chocolate Challenge Week." 9 a.m. ET, ABC
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home: "Roasts of Veal and Lamb." In this meaty episode, the chefs show how to make, carve, and serve leg of lamb and veal with wild mushrooms. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Ace of Cakes: "A Four Letter Word for Pastry." The Charm City Cakes crew creates a crossword wedding cake. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Friday (February 12)
The Today Show: Chef Daniel Boulud is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Kitchen Nightmares: "Fiesta Sunrise." In West Nyack, New York, Ramsay visits a family-run Mexican restaurant dealing with major financial trouble and a stubborn stepdad. 9 p.m. ET, Fox
The Best Thing I Ever Ate: "Chocolate." Everyone's chocolate-happy with Valentine's just two days away. Alton, Duff, Tyler Florence and others share their favorite chocolaty treats. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
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