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; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Saturday (February 27)
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: "The Secret to Chicken Pot Pie." Anne shows how to make this classic hearty stew with the perfect pastry crust; plus salad with crispy prosciutto, oyster mushroom chips, and pears. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
5 Ingredient Fix: "Low & Slow." Claire prepares a hearty low and slow spread, pulling from her Southern influences. She prepares Red Wine Braised Short ribs in the oven, and while that becomes nice and tender she makes cheesy grits and Braised Red Cabbage. 12:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Giada At Home: "Comfort Food." Giada shares some of her favorite comfort food recipes. 1:00 p.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa: "Italian Restaurant Food at Home." Ina prepares an Italian meal with chef Joe Realmuto. They will make penne alla vecchia bettola; a no-cook antipasti platter; and rum-raisin tiramisu. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Food Challenge: "Extreme Candy Carnivals." Challenge asks four top pastry chefs to create their own interpretation of a carnival scene in candy. The chefs can use, chocolate, homemade candy, and sugar. 2:00 p.m. ET, Food Network
Sunday (February 28)
Gourmet's Adventures with Ruth: "Julie Sahni's New York." Ruth Reichl and actor Jeffrey Wright explore an Indian enclave in Queens, NY with Indian cooking expert Julie Sahni. 8:00 a.m. ET. PBS
Avec Eric: "Oil and Wine." In Tuscany, Italy, Eric Ripert explores the olive oil groves and pressing facilities as well as wineries. Back at his home kitchen, he prepares a chicken paillard. http://aveceric.com/stationguide (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Iron Chef America: "Morimoto vs. Mason." Sam Mason, chef at the New York restaurant Tailor, takes on Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. (repeat) 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
