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 (August 28)

Spice Goddess: "Indian Lunch Bag." Bal preps an easy take-to-work lunch including lentil cookies and healthy roti. 11 a.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Giada at Home: "Last Minute Menu." Giada and her husband make an easy meal for friends that includes chicken burgers and pound cake. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Chinese Food Made Easy: "Seafood." Learn how to make steamed scallops, jasmine rice, and wok-cooked monkfish among other Chinese seafood specialties. 1 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Gordon Ramsay's F Word: "Episode 8." Gordon takes his daughters to slaughter some lambs they've been raising, and cooks a beef filet. (repeat) 1 p.m. ET, BBC America

Barefoot Contessa: "Cooking for Beginners." Ina helps even the most amateur chef get confident in the kitchen. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Food Paradise: "Bar Food Paradise." You need something good to eat while you drink, so find the best stops on this cross-country bar crawl. (repeat) 3 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Fresh Food Fast with Emeril Lagasse: "Simple Sandwiches." Emeril steps up even the most basic sandwiches, creating a tuna melt and a prosciutto panini. 4:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Sunday (August 29)

Aarti Party: "What Storms May Come." Aarti prepares a stay-inside meal, including heart-warming chicken and bread pudding. 12 p.m. ET, Food Network

Caribbean Food Made Easy: "Home Coming." Levi returns to his homeland of Jamaica to prepare lamb stew and feast with the family of sprinter Usain Bolt. (repeat) 1 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Big Daddy's House: "Sandwich Master." Aaron makes big and satisfying sandwiches, including a lamb meatball hoagie. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Food Network Challenge: "Runaway Chocolate." Pastry chefs must make chocolate sculptures inspired by transportation—but they must actually move. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

Man v. Food: "Cleveland." Adam takes on an enormous 5-lb grilled cheese in this midwestern city. (repeat) 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Iron Chef America: "Morimoto v. Cohen." Vegetarian chef Amanda Cohen takes on Morimoto in a surely interesting ICA challenge. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Drink Up: "Red Wine." Learn about where to find excellent regional wines and how to pair them appropriately with food. 10:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel