PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE IV


#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.

Recipe 1: JuJu’s Fruit Smoothie
Recipe 2: Big Brunch Enchiladas
Recipe 3: Black Beans from the Pot
Recipe 4: Warm Nopalitos with Sautéed Corn and Guajillo

#402: ADVENTURES IN SAN MIGUEL
Pati is vacationing in San Miguel de Allende, which has lots of opportunities for rest and relaxation, but today she is here 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.
Recipe 1: Fish with Plums, Pasilla and Tequila
Recipe 2: Orange Blossom Rice with Pepitas
Recipe 3: Chardonnay Mango Pecan Tart

#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 Jinich’s have a family tradition every couple of weeks: Taco Night! While the family is on vacation in San Miguel, Pati has decided to bring their Taco Night tradition to Mexico.

Recipe 1: Homemade Corn Tortillas
Recipe 2: Fresh Cheese Basket Tacos
Recipe 3: Tacos al Pastor with Garnishes
Recipe 4: Achiote Adobo
Recipe 5: Chile de Arbol and Tomatillo Quick Salsita

#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, Agropark 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.

Recipe 1: Cherry Tomato Jam with Red Wine and Scallions
Recipe 2: Citrus Chicken with Carrots and Baby Potatoes
Recipe 3: Bell Peppers, Cucumbers and Chickpea Salad
Recipe 4: Vanilla Custard

#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!

Recipe 1: Cooked Salsa Verde
Recipe 2: Chicken in Salsa Verde Tamales
Recipe 3: Sweet Corn Tamales
Recipe 4: Tamara’s Fresh From The Garden Green Rice
Recipe 5: Mexican Masa Chocolate Drink

#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. Of course, the meeting of Mexican and American cultures is happening in small towns and big cities all over America, too! Pati will also take us to a local restaurant where she’ll get the story, and taste the results of, their unique Mex-American story.

Recipe 1: Mexican Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli
Recipe 2: Foolproof Pizza Dough
Recipe 3: Pizza Sauce
Recipe 4: Poblano, Corn and Zucchini Pizza
Recipe 5: Carne Asada and Cebollitas Pizza
Recipe 6: Chorizo Hamburgers

#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!

Recipe 1: Tart Pico de Guac
Recipe 2: Chipotle Chicken Pasta Casserole
Recipe 3: Marbled Tres Leches Cake

#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.
Recipe 1: Cooked and Seasoned Corn
Recipe 2: Miner-Style Enchiladas
Recipe 3: Homemade Cajeta (Dulce de Leche)
Recipe 4: Churros con Cajeta

#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!

Recipe 1: Sami’s Smashed Baby Potatoes
Recipe 2: Chipotle Salmon, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich
Recipe 3: Nothing Like Homemade Cookies

#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.

Recipe 1: Boston Lettuce Salad with Avocado Dressing, Candied Pineapple & Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Recipe 2: Beef and Veggie Mole Stew
Recipe 3: Chocolate Hibiscus Cookies
Recipe 4: Hibiscus Flowers and Hibiscus Tea

#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.

Recipe 1: Chile Rellenos
Recipe 2: Salsa Roja (Red Sauce)
Recipe 3: Drunken Rice with Chicken
Recipe 4: Meringue Cake with Whipped Cream and Strawberries

#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 recipes - all of which bake right in the oven.

Recipe 1: Baked Egg Casserole
Recipe 2: Salsa Ranchera
Recipe 3: Dulce de Leche (Cajeta) and Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe 4: Baked Fruit Mixiote

#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!

Recipe 1: Crazy Sandwich with Chicken, Refried Beans, Plantain and Avocado
Recipe 2: Potato and Poblano Rajas Salad
Recipe 3: Mango Puff
Recipe 4: Grapefruit and Guava Spritzer with Agave