Fresh Food on TV, Weekend Edition

NOMTVWith 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 (November 5)

Eat Pray Love: Based on the bestselling novel, this food-themed film stars Julia Roberts. 9:45 a.m. ET, Food Network

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef : Ann Burrell shares tips on the best way to prepare braised chicken with a pairing of spicy tomatillos for a dinner party. 10 a.m. ET, Food Network

Paula's Best Dishes: Paula creates a plate of savory sides including a tray of her favorite bacon pimento mac and cheese while baking and frosting a home-style vanilla wafer cake. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Food for Thought with Claire Thomas: Host Claire Thomas features a classic breakfast recipe, a cheese frittata with organic ingredients with a side of homemade granola. 11 a.m. ET, ABC

Giada at Home: Giada demonstrates a workshop and discussion as a mentor to aspiring young chefs. 11:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Baking with Julia: Julia Child welcomes guests Naomi Duguid and Jeffery Alford and makes pita bread. 12 p.m. ET, PBS

Hometime: Host Dean Johnson furnishes and renovates a new space for a family of four. With his team, they successfully build an outdoor cooking island. 2:30 p.m. ET, PBS

Dina's Party: Dina plans a sophisticated dinner party for guests in the Hamptons. Organic vegetables and wild flowers are crafted into main table centerpieces. 10 p.m. ET, HGTV

Sunday (November 6)

Ten Dollar Dinners: This week, Melissa shares budget-friendly brunch options like scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, green salad with dijon vinaigrette. For dessert, a grand banana-yogurt and granola trifle. 9 a.m. ET, Food Network

Hungry Girl : Cooking Channel star Lisa Lillien prepares a fun food segment for kids. She creates hands-on menus that are simple and easy for small hands to make like Pretzel-Coated Chicken fingers and Spaghetti Tacos. 10 a.m. ET, Food Network

Guy's Big Bites : Guy Fieri prepares a special backyard meal including homemade stromboli, crispy kale chips with lemon and a sweet, salted-caramel milkshakes. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Food Network Challenge: Host Claire Robinson presents the rules of this week's extreme challenge. A special kind of design inspiration, the pastry chefs must create imaginative Lego-themed cakes. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

The Next Iron Chef: Host Alton Brown introduces the next level in the competition for the competing chefs. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

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