Saturday, October 11th TV listings for PBS (WTTW) Chicago, IL
The Great American Recipe The Grand Finale
The three finalists face two rounds of cooking -- first, a hometown recipe, followed by an entree side dish and dessert.
Jay's Chicago Great Discoveries
A portrait of Jesus Christ discovered in a thrift store. A Chicago senior finds that her tattoos offer a bridge to young people. A Chicago woman turns her own personal tragedy into help for others who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
John McGivern's Main Streets Springfield, Illinois
Spend a week just taking in the incredible Abraham Lincoln history. But then you'd miss the "new Capitol, horseshoe sandwiches, the Route 66 experience and cozy dogs.
This Old House Asheville: All Clear
Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees; siding starts to go up at Paula's; Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.
Ask This Old House Houseplant Soil; Spot Point Brick
Removing ring stains from a wood table; breaking down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; repairing a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.
Steven Raichlen's Project Fire Raichlen's Rules: Desserts
Thai coconut bananas; salt slab-grilled pears with amaretti and smoked whipped cream; grilled pound cake with fresh berry salsa; dessert quesadillas; smoked ice cream with rum raisin sauce.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Spice Route: Istanbul to Morocco
Traditional Turkish steamed sea bass and salt crusted sea bream; taking a boat ride on the Bosphorus to see how local fishermen catch their meals; chicken apricot tagine.
Cook's Country Smothered and Dowdied
Southern-style smothered chicken; kitchen timers; apple pandowdy.
Cook's Country Chips on the Menu New
Frito pie; a tasting of nonalcoholic beer; the story of the Potato Chip Queen of the West; chocolate-dipped potato chip cookies.
Lidia's Kitchen Enjoy the Journey
Focaccia di recco; olive oil; barley risotto with cabbage and sausage.
Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul Taste Bud Temptations
Tuna tartare with bagel chips and radishes; tuna mascarpone cream; Spanish tortilla; strawberry confiture; caramelized pear custard.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated New England Classics
Corned beef with vegetables; sherry vinegar; salt diffusion and nitrates; snickerdoodles.
America's Test Kitchen Turkey Lasagna and Chocolate Sorbet New
Turkey sausage lasagna; sugar; a refreshing chocolate sorbet.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Milk Street Pizza Party
Easy-stretch yogurt pizza dough; arrabbiata slab pizza; tarte flambee; how to turn a kitchen into a pizzeria.
Kitchen Curious With Vivian Howard Cast Iron
Cast iron skillets; cleaning myths; comparing cast iron and carbon steel; cooking shakshuka; baking a cornmeal-blueberry coffee cake.
Pati's Mexican Table Living Legacy New
Visiting Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation; pipian verde; chili relleno.
Check, Please! Peppercorns Kitchen, Pacific Standard Time, Finom Coffee
Guest reviewers compare notes on their experiences at three Chicago-area eateries.
Rick Steves' Europe Iceland's Ring Road
The Ring Road -- the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway 1; the geothermal hot zone of Lake Myvatn; the rugged Eastfjords; glacier lagoons of the Southeast; waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast; puffins at the Westman Islands.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
Chicago Stories Rod Blagojevich
Tracing the rise and fall of Rod Blagojevich.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Biff! Pow! Zap!
Sister Boniface investigates a sabotaged stunt when the lead actress in TV show "Foxman" plummets to her death.
Jean has friends from England visiting Sainte Victoire; they seem to have someone on their trail, intent on making it a very short trip; the answer could lie in a mysterious pack of old Tarot cards.
Father Brown The Alchemist's Secret
Father Brown investigates a 300-year-old secret hidden in a university in order to save an old friend.
Velvet To Sew and to Sing
Alberto struggles to accept Ana's relationship with Carlos; Raúl de la Riva returns trying to clear his good name.
The Brokenwood Mysteries The Power of Steam
Mike and his team are drawn into a world of Victorian dress-up and escapism when they investigate a murder at a steampunk event.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, Pt 1
Maigret investigates a series of bank robberies plaguing Paris.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Family Recipes
Exploring the ancestry of chefs José Andrés and Sean Sherman.
Chicago Stories The Boss and the Bulldozer
Chicago mayor Richard J. "Boss" Daley's rise to power, his achievements, and his stubbornness in the face of cultural change.
King of Them All: The Story of King Records
Exploring the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati's King Records, and the central role it played in shaping American popular music.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr Majestic Desert
A core-focused yoga practice includes movements to tone and strengthen the core while stretching the hips, hamstrings, spine and more.
Yoga in Practice The Delight of Freedom
Good alignment is good therapy for injury.
How Are We Today? Panic Attacks & Grounding
Exposure therapy and grounding techniques to help with panic attacks and anxiety.
Joy of Painting With Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season Smuggler's Moon
A moody, humid tropical scene with a full moon and palm trees.
This Old House Asheville: All Clear
Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees; siding starts to go up at Paula's; Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.
Ask This Old House Houseplant Soil; Spot Point Brick
Removing ring stains from a wood table; breaking down the types of soil and fertilizer needed for common indoor plants; repairing a brick floor's crumbling mortar using spot pointing rather than a full repoint job.