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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 (October 8)
Down Home with the Neelys: Pat creates classic Italian dishes with a modern Southern twist. Veggie-pesto pasta with espresso ice cream for dessert. 9 a.m. ET, Food Network
Mexican Made Easy: Chef Marcela makes beloved Mexican style desserts, including the classic tres leches cake, chocolate dipped churros and a tray of marzipan. 9:30 a.m. ET, Food Network
Fix this Kitchen: Chef Eric Greenspan plans a grand kitchen makeover for a military wife and her mother in their Florida home. 9:30 a.m. ET, A&E
Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: Anne Burrell provides her best tips for preparing an extravagant meal featuring wild boar ragu at home. 10 a.m. ET, Food Network
Kitchen Impossible: A loving couple is surprised with a renovated kitchen space and dining room. 1:30 p.m. ET, A&E
Top Secret Recipes: The best iconic recipes are re-created with a brand new twist. The first food item featured is KFC's fried chicken. 2 p.m. ET, CMT
Hells Kitchen: 15 chefs are in the final round and are presented with an extreme challenge. 11:30 p.m. ET, FOX (Repeat Episode)
Sunday (October 9)
Paula's Best Dishes: Paula makes spiced pork chops paired with a roasted beet salad and cocoa vinaigrette and for dessert, fried truffle cupcakes. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Dining with Death: The hosts sample insects, a signature snack around the world. 12 p.m. ET, Travel Channel (Repeat)
Food Network Challenge: Four pastries compete in hopes to win the ultimate prize of $10,000. Tonight's Challenge presented by host Claire Robinson features the creation of alien-themed cakes. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Halloween Wars: The final four pasty chefs prepare for their next challenge. They must make cakes inspired by beloved fairy tales. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network