Saturday, November 7th TV listings for PBS (WTTW) Chicago, IL
Essential Pépin Savory Staples
Risotto with vegetables; Darphin potatoes; skillet sweet potato; green couscous; corn polenta with mushroom ragout.
Lidia's Kitchen Be the Host
Crespelle manicotti with spinach; shrimp and spaghetti in lemon cream sauce.
Rick Steves' Europe Portugal's Heartland
Dancing on the beach in Nazaré, Portugal; medieval abbey in Batalha; royal library; port wine; exploring Porto, Portugal.
John McGivern's Main Streets Crown Point, Indiana
Emmy Award-winning host John McGivern showcases great American main streets from interesting communities all over the Midwest.
This Old House Essex County Colonial: Removed, Reused and Reclaimed
Two window experts use one original window to repair another original window; building a cedar bracket to support the roof; a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.
Ask This Old House Smart Window Film; Walkway Garden
The evolution of smart home tech; installing a smart privacy film on a window; designing a Santa Fe garden walkway.
Sampling traditional Sicilian pastries including cannoli and fig cookies at Angelo Brocato's Ice Cream Parlor; almond crisp with chocolate mousse; lemon mint sorbet; fig bars.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Hong Kong Classics
Sweet and sour pork; Cantonese stir-fried black pepper beef and potatoes; hot oil-flashed garlic-ginger shrimp.
Cook's Country A Love Letter to the South
Pan-fried pork chops with milk gravy; disposable utensils; jarred peppers; the origins of pimento cheese; creamy pimento mac and cheese.
Cook's Country Skillet Suppers
Skillet chicken and rice with peas and pancetta; a review of tart pans; sweet potato shepherd's pie.
Flavor of Poland Tri-City -- Gdansk, Sopot & Gdynia
The Pomerania region of Poland features sea breezes, tall ships and seafood; the best of Poland's Baltic tastes, including grilled fish, herring tartar and lobster, paired with craft beers and an amber soup.
Steven Raichlen's Project Fire Barbecue Health Food
Grilled vegetable paella; Vietnamese beef and rice noodle salad; mystery box challenge -- tofu.
America's Test Kitchen Eggs Around the World
Turkish poached eggs with yogurt and spiced butter; sponge holders; Chinese stir-fried tomatoes and eggs; matzo brei.
America's Test Kitchen British Baking
Banoffee pie; how to use air as an ingredient; browned butter shortbread.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Sandwich Culture, Porto and Beyond
Porto's iconic sandwich culture, from bifanas and pregos to the francesinha; cheese sandwich souffle; clever kitchen tips for bread and bacon.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Magic Cakes & High-Hat Biscuits
Buttermilk biscuits; browned butter gâteau magique; iced buttermilk sugar cookies; a history lesson on Christmas pudding.
Pati's Mexican Table From Dinosaurs to Cowboys
The delicate ecosystem that sustains life in Coahuila; a traditional cabrito lunch; machacado con huevo; machaca egg scramble; rosas de strudel de manzana con hojaldre; apple strudel flower puffs.
Check, Please! Go4Food, Dos Riccos, Tied House
Guest reviewers compare notes on their experiences at three Chicago-area eateries.
Rick Steves Cruising the Mediterranean
Sailing from Barcelona, Spain, to Athens, Greece, with stops along the French Riviera, Rome, Naples, Italy, and more; the pros and cons of cruising.
Chicago Stories Toy Town
Explores the toy and game industry of Chicago.
Death in Paradise The Stakes Are High
A finalist is poisoned mid-game during the Caribbean Poker Masters Tournament.
Jack takes a detour to a banana plantation to help his longtime friend and former brother-in-law, Declan, recover a cache of stolen guns; it soon becomes clear that there is more to the gun theft than first appeared.
Father Brown The Crimson Feather
When Mrs. McCarthy's goddaughter goes missing, Father Brown follows her trail to a risqué gentlemen's club.
Velvet Day and Night
Patricia and Valentín progress quickly; Rita develops a medical worry; Cristina's revenge against Ana threatens others; Mateo runs into an old flame.
Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith, but Violet, Edith's grandmother, sees right through it; Isobel is the object of someone's attention, while Mary asks Gillingham for a very big favor.
Robert Redford: Star of the Silver Screen
The career of actor, director and producer Robert Redford, including his work promoting independent film through the Sundance Film Festival and Institute and his commitment to environmental and political causes.
Bergerac Different Rules Apply
Chloe finds evidence proving there is some truth in John Blakely's accusations; an unexpected development leads the team to suspect one of Jersey's most notorious criminals.
The Orient Express: A Golden Era of Travel London to Paris
The train rolls out and heads east, past the home of a forgotten villain whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes; in Paris, there is a trip to the Moulin Rouge for a memorable night.
Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration
Jason Kelce hosts a musical celebration of our nation's heroes, past and present; training at the United States Military Academy at West Point; members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard."
Behind the Canvas The Art of Japanese Paper
Journey to Kochi, Japan and discover how the world's thinnest paper is made at Hidakawashi.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr Spring Meadow
A gentle seated yoga practice to create more ease in the whole body includes stretches for the hands, shoulders, back, hips and legs.
Yoga in Practice Love Yourself as You Are
Practicing yoga can open a path of self-care and awareness.
The Joy of Painting With Nicholas Hankins Sunset Mountain
A mountain landscape bathed by the warmth of evening sunlight.
Follow the Blooms Bloomfest by the Sea
Creating a multisensory beach exhibit for a music festival while exploring sustainable island living.
Family Ingredients Moloka'i Poke
Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm of Moloka'i, the least populated of all the Hawaiian islands.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Former Chicago Mayor and Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel (D) warns his party against overreach and reveals how he is weighing a 2028 presidential run.