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 (May 15)

From Martha's Kitchen: "Martha's Trade Secrets from the Kitchen." Martha Stewart gives some tips to organize your kitchen. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Hallmark Channel

Spice & Easy: "All-American." Spice up some American classics. Included: outside-in burgers with adobo ketchup, maple-pepper sweet potato wedges, strawberry-vanilla milkshakes. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Breakfast Paradise: Your Saturday morning omelet may pale in comparison to the breakfasts served at the nation's top breakfast joints spotlighted in this episode. (repeat) 10 a.m. ET, Travel Channel

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: "The Secret to Lamb Stew." Haven't you just been dying to know the secret to lamb stew? The host prepares lamb-and-turnip stew, paired with bread-and-butter pudding. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Cooking for Real: "Eating on Easy Street." Sunny prepares salmon pie with puff pastry and a crunchy salad with homemade pomegranate dressing. 12 p.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home: "Todd Loves Thai." Globalization at its best. Everyday Italian host prepares a Thai-inspired meal. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sandwich Paradise: Tracking down the country's best sandwiches, with a look at how they're made and how locals order and eat them. (repeat) 2 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

101 Chowdown Countdown: "Chowdown Countdown 20-1." Tune in for the top 20 in a countdown of America's best 101 places to pig out. (If you're interested in #21-101, the marathon starts at 3 p.m. ET! ) (repeat) 7 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Unwrapped: "Fried Favorites." Maybe unwrapping the making of your favorite fried foods will help you stay away. Included in this episode: McDonald's French fries; Schwan's mini corn dogs, T.G.I. Friday's snack chips; Cheesecake Factory's fried mac-and-cheese. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Man v. Food: "San Jose." Peel your eyes away from Sharks' games replays and watch a different but equally hardcore challenge. Adam visits SmokeEaters Hot Wings in San Jose, where he has 10 minutes to eat 12 wings covered in habanero sauce (without a beverage or condiments to cool the heat!) (repeat) 10:30 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Sunday (May 16)

Today's Show: The best brownie mixes are covered. 8 a.m. ET, NBC

Pizza Wars: New York vs. Chicago: Don't get too heated while you watch America's two biggest pizza contenders go head to head. Included: interviews with pizza makers, tips on cooking techniques, and consumer comments. (repeat) 10 a.m. ET, Travel Channel.

Sandra's Money Saving Meals: "Farm Stand Fresh." Being short on cash doesn't mean you have to eat Kraft mac-and-cheese everyday (though there's nothing unappealing about that, in my opinion). Save up by making some economical and delicious meals. Prepared: portobello burgers, zucchini cakes, vegetable lasagna, and berry-custard pie. 12 p.m. ET, Food Network

Most Unique McDonald's: Check out each culture's rendition of classic American fast-food (e.g. Japan's teriyaki burger) as McDonald's restaurants from around the world are visited. (repeat) 12 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Emeril Lagasse Show: "Blasts From the Past." "Mad Men" star Bryan Batt guest stars in this retro episode, featuring traditional recipes, cocktails and party games. Might want to pull out a cigar while you're at it! (repeat) 4 p.m. ET, Ion Television

Hamburger Paradise: Calling all AHT fans! This episode examines the best burgers in the U.S. as well as the history of hamburgers to hone your burger knowledge. (repeat) 6 p.m ET, Travel Channel

Chefs vs. City: "All-Star Phoenix." Ace of Cakes stars compete in a foodie race through Phoenix. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Iron Chef America: "Cora vs. Smith." Cap off your week by watching Oprah Winfrey's personal chef challenge Cat Cora. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

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