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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cableóand the inevitable episode repeatsóit'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 (September 18)
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: (warning, a video plays automatically on site) "The Secret to Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi." Check out how to make spinach and ricotta gnocchi, with apricot-nectarine shortcake for dessert. (repeat) 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Man v. Food: "Salt Lake City." The host visits Salt Lake City and attempts the to eat one of the hottest spicy tuna rolls in the country. 11 a.m. ET, Travel Channel
Cooking with Master Chefs: Julia Child hosts Jan Birnbaum; they prepare smoked salmon and roasted leg of lamb. 12 p.m. ET, PBS
Lobstermen: Jeopardy at Sea: "The Hunt Begins." Trace the journey of three ships in the North Atlantic on their hunt for lobster. 12 p.m. ET, Discovery Channel
Barefoot Contessa: "Chicken All the Time." Ina Garten takes us through the basics of chicken preparation, including how to make a perfect roast chicken and a homemade chicken stock. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
The Thirsty Traveler: "From Russia with Vodka." Discover the history and beauty of Russia through one of its finest exports.11:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Sunday (September 19)
Essence of Emeril: "Sweet and Savory Crepes." Making a meal out of the French pancakes. (repeat) 8 a.m. ET, Food Network
The Best Thing I Ever Ate: (warning, a video plays automatically on site) "Pizza." Drool over close-ups of melted mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato sauce, and glistening olive oil as chefs describe the best pizza they ever ate. 2 p.m. ET, Food Network
The Great Food Truck Race: "New York State of Mind." In the season finale, the final two trucks compete for customers across New York City's five boroughs. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Freaky Eaters: A young man is addicted to eating raw meat. 10 p.m. ET, TLC
Iron Chef America: "Cora vs. Mullen." Iron Chef Cat Cora battles former "Next Iron Chef" star Seamus Mullen. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network