Country kitchen: Martina McBride brings a taste of creativity

By Andrew Warren TV Media

Whether it’s country singer Trisha Yearwood with “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” or “Hot in Cleveland” actress Valerie Bertinelli with “Valerie’s Home Cooking,” it seems like more and more entertainers are finding second careers with cooking shows. The crossover between popular entertainer and entertaining cook isn’t all that surprising, with the boundless creativity that brings success in a studio also lending itself well to coming up with incredible dishes in a kitchen.

Country superstar Martina McBride joins the growing ranks of entertainers-turned-TV chefs when “Martina’s Table” premieres Sunday, Nov. 18, on Food Network. The decorated artist has been a force to be reckoned with in the country music industry since the early 1990s, and now she’s inviting her fans into her own kitchen for a peek at where she channels her creativity when she isn’t in the studio or on tour.

It’s Thanksgiving at Martina’s place in this week’s premiere, and her whole family is home for the holiday. Never one to let a belly stay empty for long, our host draws inspiration from her Kansas roots as she prepares some of her favorite seasonal recipes — sharing every step along the way with those of us watching from home.

Whether it’s mouthwatering candied pecans or cornbread stuffing that’s loaded with savory sausage and sweet cherries, even the most humble of side dishes receives a discerning attention to flavorsome detail that keeps her family and friends coming back for more. And speaking of friends, she’ll have a few famous ones swinging by for a bite to eat over the course of the season, including country singer Faith Hill, Little Big Town members Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman, and music superstar Sheryl Crow.

“I’ve always had a passion for cooking and love to cook for my friends and family,” McBride said in a statement announcing her new series. “Having a show on Food Network is a dream come true. We’ve filmed the first season and it’s been so fun and exciting to be able to share some of my favorite recipes and stories.”

McBride is known for the passion that she brings out in her music, and her food is no different. “Martina’s Table” premieres Sunday, Nov. 18, on Food Network.

Noon (8) WDSE Around the Farm Table Inga is on a mission to find out what it takes to start your own cheese-making business.

1:00 p.m. (9) KAWE New Scandinavian Cooking Niklas investigates the most popular drink in Scandinavia, namely coffee.

Monday, Nov. 19

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

11:30 a.m. (9) KAWE Sara’s Weeknight Meals A homemade pasta filled with goat cheese and asparagus is made.

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Thursday, Nov. 22

7:00 p.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR MasterChef Junior: Celebrity Showdown This special tests the culinary skills of the celebrity competitors. (N)

Friday, Nov. 23

12:30 p.m. (9) KAWE Food Over 50 David Jackson provides personal nutrition advice.

Saturday, Nov. 24

6:00 a.m. TRAV Food Paradise We feature comfort food just like mama used to make: from mac ‘n’ cheese to pot pie.

7:00 a.m. TRAV Food Paradise Restaurants across the country prove that everything is better with bacon.

7:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Taste of Malaysia With Martin Yan Martin visits a local baker in Sitiawan and attends the famous fish head banquet.

8:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Simply Ming TRAV Food Paradise Diner menus across the country have been upgraded and elevated with fresh ingredients.

8:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking

9:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Martha Bakes

A cheesecake tart with apricot, a marbleized roulade and brown butter cookies are made.

TRAV Bizarre Foods (N)

9:30 a.m. (2) KTCA How to Cook Well With Rory O’Connell Ballycotton Prawns are served in their Shells with Watercress and Home-made Mayonnaise.

10:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Pati’s Mexican Table Pati decides to recreate some of her most favorite food memories.

TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Andrew Zimmern reveals the iconic foods of Rhode Island’s capital.

10:30 a.m. (2) KTCA New Orleans Cooking With Kevin Belton Posole; Fish Tacos with Remoulade Sauce; Guacamole.

11:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way Stuffed Pork Tenderloin on Grape Tomatoes and Cream of Leek and Mushroom Soup are created.

11:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Lidia’s Kitchen (N)

Noon (2) KTCA Sara’s Weeknight Meals Sara visits a forager who supplies restaurants in New York with ‘found food’. (N)

12:30 p.m. (2) KTCA America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated The cast share great tips for planning a stress-free gathering. (N)

1:00 p.m. (8) WDSE WDSE Cooks Whips fabulous cookie recipes, like walnut cookies and Finish Nissu Nassu.

1:30 p.m. (2) KTCA Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street A bright red piri piri chicken is packed with heat; Cape Malay chicken curry is also made. (N)

Brainerd Daily Dispatch, MN: Food Nov 18, 2018 to Nov 24, 2018

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