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 (February 6)
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: "The Secret to Chicken Cacciatore." Anne makes perfectly-braised chicken for this classic dish, plus asparagus salad and chocolate mousse. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Down Home with the Neelys: "Lunch Break." Pat and Gina jazz up lunch with grilled vegetable heroes, spicy sweet potato chips, orzo salad, and spiked sweet tea. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Mexico One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: "Fiesta in the Fast Lane." Rick prepares some tasty party food: tuna in jalapeno escabeche, chipotle-roasted nuts, and garlicky black pepper tortilla chips. 11 a.m. ET, PBS
Paula's Best Dishes: "Eat Dessert First." In true Paula style, it's chocolate to the extreme: roasted beet salad with cocoa vinaigrette, chocolate-spiced pork chops, and fried truffle cupcakes. 11:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen: "At the Game." A great episode to watch right before Super Bowl Sunday. Barbecue guru Steven Raichlen grills up a tailgate feast of quesadillas, hamburgers with herb butter, inside-out cheeseburgers, and pork chop calzones. 12 p.m. ET, PBS
Sunday (February 7)
Lidia's Italy: "Weeknight Stovetop Chicken." Lidia Bastianich prepares chicken with olives, pinenuts and celery, a specialty of Italy's Le Marche region. (repeat) 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Man vs. Food: "Man vs. Food Live." Adam is live in Miami for a 2-hour Super Bowl special. There he faces one of his biggest challenges yet: a 48-ounce steak. 5 p.m ET, Travel Channel
Food Network Challenge: "Chocolate Masterpieces." Four chocolatiers try to replicate famous sculptures using only chocolate. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Iron Chef America: "Symon vs. Goldman." In this special battle, Duff Goldman from Ace of Cakes challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will Duff's savory dishes be as impressive as his cakes? 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
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