Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

NOMTVWith 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 13)

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: "The Secret to Pollo al Mattone." Anne shows how to make chicken skin extra-crispy using a brick; plus calamari salad and herb-roasted potatoes. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Down Home with the Neelys: "Sleepin' In." Pat and Gina's breakfast feast is Southern and decadent: buttermilk pancakes with Momma Callie's syrup, quick garlic collard greens, bacon and cheese grits, banana bread with honey butter. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network

Paula's Best Dishes: "Bayou Bites." Paula is joined by New Orleans chef John Besh. They're making a Big Easy-inspired menu, very appropriate after the Saints big Super Bowl victory: "Busters & Grits" with crab pan sauce, sweet potato bread pudding with pecan crumble topping, and cafe au lait with chocolate-dipped cookie spoons. 11:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs: "Jacques Torres." Julia and the renowned chocolatier make dark and white chocolate and create elaborate presentations with pralines. It'll get you excited about all the chocolate you're bound to consume on V-day. (repeat) 12:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Sunday (February 14)

Barefoot Contessa: "Feature Flavor." Ina tests recipes for a Food Network magazine photo shoot. It's a feature on flavor, and she's making butternut squash with curry, maple oatmeal scones, and lemon pasta with roasted shrimp. 10 a.m. ET, Food Network

Avec Eric: "Artisanal." In Italy, Eric Ripert learns about the world of cheesemaking at Il Palagiaccio dairy near Florence and prepares linguini carbonara. (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Lidia's Italy: "Fontina Hot and Cold." More cheese! Lidia Bastianich heads to the Valle d'Aosta region and prepares veal chops with fontina, fondue, and a roasted pepper and olive salad. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Iron Chef America: "Flay vs. Excoffier." Phillipe Excoffier, executive chef at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, takes on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

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