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.

Monday (December 5)

The Chew: The Chew co-hosts discuss their favorite holiday recipes and family-style dishes for Christmas dinner. With surprise guest chef Jason Roberts. 1 p.m. ET, ABC

The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Food Network stars Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Curtis Stone discuss their favorite places to enjoy traditional holiday dishes. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker : Buddy presents a technique challenge to the ten contestants; they have to construct life-size sculpted cakes. 9 p.m. ET, TLC

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Guy goes on a road trip to Vancouver to taste french dip sandwiches and Yorkshire pudding. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Tuesday (December 6)

Today Show: The Hosts prepare a food segment featuring Latin-style holiday dishes in the Today Show Kitchen. 9 a.m. ET, NBC

The Martha Stewart Show: Martha provides her best tips for baking pies while prepping dough in the kitchen with her niece. The pair makes a classic apple pie with a cheddar-cheese crust. 10 a.m. ET, Hallmark Channel

The Nate Berkus Show: Nate welcomes "Top Chef" Spike Mendelsohn to the show. He prepares a cooking demonstration in the kitchen, sharing his five favorite secrets to upgrade classic dishes. 2 p.m. ET, NBC

Chopped : Host Ted Allen greets the final contestants who are faced with the ultimate holiday challenge to build a three-course meal using all holiday inspired ingredients, including gingerbread. 10 p.m. ET, TLC

Wednesday (December 7)

Today Show: Martha Stewart is a guest on the show. 7 a.m. ET, NBC

The Martha Stewart Show: Martha provides her best tips for entertaining guests over the holidays. 10 a.m. ET, Hallmark Channel

Emril's Table: Emeril creates appetizers including a smoked salmon spread in cucumber cups. 11 a.m. ET, Hallmark Channel

The Chew: The Chew co-hosts discuss easy to make holiday-inspired cocktail recipes. 1 p.m. ET, ABC

Tailgate Paradise: Unique and Spicy Tailgate -themed dishes are tasted at college stadiums across the country. 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Restaurant Impossible: Host Robert Irvine works to re-build a high school's eatery for students in the culinary cooking program. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Thursday (December 8)

The Rachael Ray Show: Rachael provides three popcorn recipes for a family movie night. What's for dinner? Shepherd's pie. 10 a.m. ET, ABC

Chef Hunter: Two chefs compete to win a top position at Quay restaurant in Chicago. 9:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Friday (December 9)

The Chew: Carla Hall and co-hosts discuss the best way to create low-calorie party appetizers and dishes on a dime. 1 p.m. ET, ABC