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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 (especially PBS shows); check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Saturday (September 4)
French Food at Home: "Exotica." Laura Calder prepares brown butter fish and coconut flan, among other classics with an exotic twist. 11:30 a.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Everyday Food: "Casual Dinner Party." Whip up a glazed ham or a chicken paella the next time you have a few friends over for dinner. 12 p.m. ET, WLIW21
Giada at Home: "Grill it Your Way." Giada shops for meat and veggies, then cooks for her friends to their specifications. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa: "Get Grillin'." Ina makes grilled swordfish and her favorite carrot salad as a side dish. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Fresh Food Fast with Emeril Lagasse: "Tapas & Wine." Emeril makes small bites such as sweet shrimp, and pairs them with wine. 4:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: "The Outback." Andrew heads to the Australian outback, where he samples crocodile among other local delicacies. (repeat) 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
The Thirsty Traveler: "The History of the Bitter Beer." Learn about the history of this British drink, once popular among hard-working laborers. (repeat) 11:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Sunday (September 5)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Spain." Tony praises Spain as one of the capitals of haute cuisine of the world; check out his adventures and feasts when he heads over there. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, Travel Channel
Aarti Party: "Summer Lovin'." Aarti makes a mango barbecue sauce as well as a ginger pudding pie to celebrate summer foods. 12 p.m. ET, Food Network
Lidia's Italy: "Yodeling in the Alto Piano." Lidia Bastianich shows us how to make apple sauce, potato dumplings, and other delicacies. (repeat) 2 p.m. ET, WLIW21
Rachel Allen: Bake!: "Lime Yogurt Cake and Toffee Pudding." Rachel preps a delicious yogurt pound cake, and teaches her students the secret to sticky toffee pudding. 4:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Food Network Challenge: "Extreme Wedding Cakes." Four pastry chefs must make a crazy cake for a tattooed couple. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
The Great Food Truck Race: "The Big Uneasy." The Final Four trucks make it to New Orleans, where they face uncertain weather and other hurdles on their way to victory. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network