301: Born in The Kitchen
Pati travels to Mexico City to reconnect with her father and help him cook one of her favorite childhood meals: Huevos a la Mexicana. Back in her own kitchen, she’ll use that visit as inspiration to cook a few dishes that she remembers fondly from childhood and then pass on the tradition by cooking dessert with her youngest son Juju.
Orange vanilla flan (Flan de naranja con vainilla)
"My family, we've always been crazy about flan," Pati says. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
302: Pati's Texican
Inspired by her years living in Texas, Pati creates a series of dishes that combine her passion for Mexican cuisine and her favorite foods of America’s Lone Star State. Her oldest son Alan, who was born in Texas and is fully Tex-Mex, joins her in the kitchen.
Poblano, bacon & cheddar skillet corn bread (Pan de elote de cazuela con poblanos, tocino y queso Cheddar)
Fill these donas de chocolate Mexicano with dulce de leche, jam or chocolate spread. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
303: My Three Favourite Boys
This episode is all about Pati’s boys — it’s time for a little mother/son bonding. First, Pati takes Alan, Sami, and Juju to their favorite place to have fun, and then for lunch, the boys will pick their absolute favorite dishes. The only hitch? They have to give their mother a hand as she prepares each dish.
"My most favorite to be in the whole wide world is my kitchen. I think that's where my family and I spend 90 per cent of our time." Source: Pati's Mexican Table
304: Meals in a Minute
Pati is a busy "mom" on the go. If you’re a mother who likes to cook for your family and take your kids to school, practice and everywhere else, you need a few quick and easy meals in your arsenal. Pati’s oldest sister Karen, who has older kids, shares a few tips as they visit her restaurant in Mexico City. Then, back at home, Pati shows us some of her go-to weekly dishes.
305: Family Fiesta
Everyone knows that Mexican food is great for a party. In this episode, Pati invites some of her son’s friends (and their parents) over to her house and makes some of her popular fiesta dishes — perfect for any party! In Mexico, she travels to the town of Quiroga, known as the Carnitas Capital of the World, where she’ll show us one of her absolute favorite treats: The REAL Mexican Gazpacho!
306: American Classics, My Way
Pati takes some classic American meals and gives them an exotic yet homey Mexican twist. Plus, take a look as Pati helps make and then devours one of Mexico’s famed hot dogs, at Richard’s in Morelia.
Caramelised pecans
A poblano chili sauce puts a Mexican spin on mac and cheese. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
307: Sugar for Hubby
When you’re a busy mother to three boys and you have a job, you have to make an effort to set aside time for just you and the hubby. So today, Pati is preparing a special meal for a date night with her husband, Dany. And since he loves seafood, she’s going to make seafood dishes for their romantic night in. A trip down to the state of Michoacán, where Pati meets the Butterfly Net Fishermen, helps the inspiration.
308: Asian Influences in Mexican Cooking
Latin-Asian fusion is hot right now, but Asian immigrants have been influencing traditional Mexican cuisine for centuries. Pati goes food shopping with her good friend chef Janet Yu and gets inspired to create a menu full of Asian-inspired Mexican meals.
309: Pot Luck Party
It’s Pot Luck Party day at Pati’s house! Today, she’s having some friends over and this time everyone’s contributing to the meal — no one shows up empty-handed. Pati also welcomes home a design expert, who is bringing along one of her favorite Cuban recipes.
310: Brunch at the Jinich House
Breakfast is Mexico’s favorite meal, and it’s also the Jinich family’s favorite! It’s Sunday, and Pati is up early in the kitchen as the rest of the family sleeps in. She’s hard at work creating a full, three-course menu of some of her family’s preferred Mexican breakfast dishes to enjoy ‘round the table on a lazy morning.
311: Mexitalian!
Pati has tons of fun in her kitchen creating a full menu featuring the perfect blend of Italian and Mexican cuisine. Two cuisines that have managed to mingle in Mexican homes for centuries.
312: Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Pati invites a few of her girlfriends over for a much needed “girls’ night in.” But these girls are here to GRILL! Grilling isn’t just a guy thing — Pati’s got a great outdoor grill, and she’s gonna put it to work by cooking up a mouth-watering menu of Mexican food with a BBQ twist. One of Pati’s sisters shows up to help her mix some drinks, too!
Honey chipotle ribs
Costillitas con chipotle y miel - honey chipotle ribs. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
313: My Piñata Party
What better way to end the season than with a big party? Pati throws a neighborhood bash and cooks up the easiest and best Mexican-themed dishes that would be a huge hit at any party. And what better accessory to a Mexican fiesta than a giant piñata? Pati also gets the chance to visit a piñata maker in the central market of Morelia.
401: Good Morning Mexico!
Pati is on the road in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a pretty, tourist-friendly vacation town in the state of Guanajuato, known for its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, art galleries and, of course, a wide range of delicious eats. This week, Alan, Sami and Juju have a break from school, so she and Dany brought them along! In this episode, the Jinich family has just arrived in San Miguel, and Pati has decided to kick off the week with a delicious breakfast. But first, she wants to introduce us to San Miguel.
Juju’s fruit smoothie
This will feed a hungry crowd - the recipe makes 12 filled enchiladas. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
402: Adventures in San Miguel
San Miguel de Allende has lots of opportunities for rest and relaxation, but today Pati is after for one thing - FOOD! From street food to fine dining, San Miguel has always been one of Mexico’s top culinary destinations. Pati is going to show us the highlights of the food scene, then she’ll head back to the kitchen to cook up recipes that reflect the region.
Chardonnay mango pecan tart
Ripe, juicy mangos and sweet cream combine in this elegant tart. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
403: Taco Night!
There are so many delicious ways to enjoy tacos, and Pati is constantly trying to impress her boys with new twists on traditional taco recipes. Her sons love tacos so much that the Jinichs family have made a regular taco night a family tradition.
Tomatillo quick salsita
Try Pati's homemade tortillas in tacos al Pastor. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
404: Summer Evening Party
It’s the end of a great week in San Miguel, so Pati and her family decide to have a summer evening party – the perfect end to a fun family vacation. First, she’ll head to a few places in San Miguel for ingredients, plus and a local winery. Back home she’ll cook a big, celebratory family dinner to be enjoyed on their patio, while the sun sets over the city.
405: Tamaliza!
An episode dedicated to one of Mexico’s most iconic foods: tamales. Pati will cook a few variations of tamales, both savory and sweet, then her girlfriends stop by for a tamal party - a tamaliza!
406: Mexamericana
Pati’s family is the perfect example of cultures colliding – Mexican and American. The happy result is the creation of unique and tasty recipes in the kitchen on a daily basis. In this episode, Pati dives deep into the blending of these cultures and comes up with some classic American recipes with a delicious Mexican twist.
Chorizo burgers
Pati puts a Mexican twist on pizza. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
407: Cooking with the Fans
Pati is in constant contact with her fans – through Facebook, Twitter, email – and they love to give her feedback on her recipes. In this episode, Pati will update and put new spins on her three most popular recipes according to the fans. And she’ll surprise a lucky fan by showing up at his or her house!
Marbled tres leches cake
Source: Pati's Mexican Table
408: Street Food Favorites
Street food has always been popular, but these days it’s booming as more and more chefs are bringing food trucks and stands to the streets! In this episode, Pati visits the city of Guanajuato, known for having some of the best street food in all of Mexico, to highlight some of her favorites. Then, she shows us how we can recreate some of them in our own kitchens.
Homemade cajeta (or dulce de leche)
Cajeta is a caramel-like concoction, with a deep, rustic and almost nutty flavor. Source: Ellen Silverman
409: Sami’s Big Day
This show is all about Pati’s middle son, Sami. Being stuck in the middle of first-born Alan, and Mr. Personality himself, Juju, isn’t always easy for Sami. Every once in a while, Pati likes to give Sami a day all to himself, and he’ll help her as she cooks his absolute favorite foods!
410: Modern Mexico
Mexican cuisine is full of long-standing traditional recipes and techniques. But there are many chefs bringing new ideas to the table, giving a modern twist to Mexican cooking. In this episode, Pati meets two chefs in Mexico City who are putting modern spins on this age-old cuisine. She then taps into that creativity to show us her ideas for how we can “modernize” our Mexican kitchen.
411: Family Favorites
Every family has passed-down recipes, and Pati’s family is certainly no exception. Food has always been a central part of her family life, both while she was growing up and today with her own family. She’ll show us a couple recipes that were passed down to her, as well as the one recipe that always makes her own family happy - the recipe that she hopes to pass down to her sons. Also, meet Pati’s mom and sister, Sharon, as Pati joins them for lunch at one of their favorite restaurants in Mexico City.
412: Baked!
Mexican cuisine is chock-full of grilled, roasted, fried and frozen recipes, but for those looking to expand their repertoire with some baked recipes, this episode is for you! Today, Pati’s Mexican Table becomes Pati’s Mexican Bakery with a variety of simple baked recipes.
413: Backyard Picnic
Pati is throwing a picnic for family and friends in her backyard. She’ll make some of her favorite “picnic foods” and serve everyone outside picnic-style. It also happens to be her husband Dany’s birthday, so a big surprise is in store!
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