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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; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Saturday (January 8)
Cook's Country From America's Test Kitchen: America's Test Kitchen does Shaker lemon pie and icebox pie. 10:30 a.m. ET, PBS
Paula's Best Dishes: Paula Deen makes a menu of lighter options. Must see to believe! 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Barefoot Contessa: Ina Garten makes a dinner demonstrating how to use different herbs, including mint, oregano, feta, and tarragon. 1 p.m. ET, Food Network
Hungry Girl: The Hungry Girl pizza-fies everything. 4 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Sunday (January 9)
Dirty Jobs: Behind the scenes at a gourd farm and processing factory. 9 a.m. ET, Discovery
Guy's Big Bite: Guy Fieri goes light as well with mahi mahi, wasabi mashed potatoes, and bok choy. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Worst Cooks in America: The contestants visit a farm and compete to make the perfect omelet. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Unique Eats: Food from the likes of Jose Andres and Wylie Dufresne is explored in an attempt to discover how food meets fantasy. 10 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel