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Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, May 5, 2008 at 5:45 PM

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.

Recommended shows: The original Japanese Iron Chef series returns on the Fine Living Network tonight! The theme ingredient will be mango and it will feature Mexican cuisine. 11 p.m. ET, Fine Living Network

Monday (May 5)

Iron Chef Japan: "Battle Mango." Iron Chef Masahiko Kobe takes on the challenger chef Yosei Watanabe in Mexican cuisine with the theme ingredient of mango. The series will be dubbed. 11 p.m. ET, Fine Living Channel

Life's a Trip: "Japan: Eat the World's Most Expensive Steak." Andrew Anthony goes to Kobe, Japan to try Waigyu, the traditional steak that goes for about $700. 11 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Tuesday (May 6)

Last Restaurant Standing: Episode 14. Instead of working at their own restaurants the remaining couples work at Raymond's restaurant. They work in the kitchens and Front of House at Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons. It's quite the challenge for them to cook and work at the high standards of a top restaurant. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America

Hell's Kitchen: The contestants this episode are catering for picky teens as Hell's Kitchen hosts a sweet sixteen celebration. 9 p.m. ET, FOX

Wednesday (May 7)

Top Chef: "Wedding Wars." Instead of restaurant wars it's wedding wars as the chefs are split into two teams to cater a wedding. Guest judge this week is pastry chef Gale Gand. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo

Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Chef Mario Batali is a guest. 12:05 a.m. ET, ABC

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