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America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated An ensemble of chefs, cooks, testers and tasters, led by ATK’s sartorial “editor-in-chef” Christopher Kimball, reveal the best ways to prepare favorite dishes. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Ask this Old House Host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and guest experts make personal House calls, guiding viewers through home improvement techniques. Sunday and Wednesday at 9 p.m.

Chef John Besh’s New Orleans Chef John Besh’s world-class, award-winning cuisine springs from his deep roots in the rich food culture of South Louisiana and celebrates the food he loved growing up on the bayous, refined during his years of study in the United States and Europe, and brought back to his native New Orleans, where his restaurants remain indelible parts of the culinary scene. Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen Test kitchen chefs Bridget Lancaster, Julia Collin Davison and Erin McMurrer feature the best regional home cooking - from potluck dinners and holiday favorites to simple suppers and lost recipes with the same practical, no-nonsense and scientific approach as Cook’s Country magazine by providing home cooks with foolproof recipes and cooking techniques developed through rigorous investigation and careful testing. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 :30 p.m.

Essential Pepin Jacques welcomes his daughter Claudine, granddaughter Shorey and lifelong friends and colleagues to cook with him. In each ingredient-driven episode, the 75-year-old culinary legend provides step-by-step instruction for creating a mouth-watering dish and demonstrates his impeccable technique, from chopping an onion or peeling a softly boiled egg to breaking down a leg of lamb. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Hometime Hosted by Dean Johnson, Hometime is a do-it-yourself home improvement television series. Its aim is to provide the average homeowner with step-by-step home improvement advice for professional-looking results, as well as information on constructing new houses and renovating older homes. Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence James Beard award-winning cooking teacher, author, restaurateur and television personality Joanne Weir creates a host of healthy, affordable, delicious meals working side-by-side with real-life students for a one-on-one cooking lesson in her actual home kitchen-studio. Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

Lidia’s Italy in America Join celebrity chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich as she embarks on another eye-opening culinary journey, exploring the food, artisans and ingredients at the heart of Italian-American cooking. Lidia travels from the East Coast to the South to the Midwest to trace the impact of Italian culture on American food, drink, art, music and fashion. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7 p.m.

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless The beloved chef and restaurateur seamlessly weaves together techniques, recipes, cultural musings and off-the-wall surprises. This season Rick presents start-to-finish, stress-free, Mexican-inspired fiestas packed with creativity, color and flavor. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 p.m.

Rick Steves’ Europe America’s most popular European guidebook author offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. In his relaxed but informative style, Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. Mondays at 3 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.