PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. In each episode, chef, cooking teacher and food writer Pati Jinich embarks upon an exciting and entertaining culinary adventure, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico's rich history and culture. Each half-hour highlights a singular Mexican food — from familiar ingredients like vanilla, avocado and chorizo to the mysterious grains used by the Aztecs and the adventurous and trendy cuisine found across Mexico today.
"Middle Eastern Influences" airs at 3:30 p.m. on Sat., July 2: - Immigrants from Lebanon, Syria and Israel have left a tasty influence on Mexican cuisine over the years. In this episode, Pati will look at how and why they came to such a far-flung - but fascinating - country and what kind of legacy they've contributed.
Recipes will include: Chicken with Tamarind, Apricots and Chipotle Sauce; White Rice with Fideos; Orange and Almond Flan; Cafe de Olla.
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