Pati's Mexican Table

PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. A former policy analyst focused on Latin American politics and history, Pati Jinich is a chef, cooking teacher, food writer and mother of three whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country. In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico's rich history and culture, Pati's personal experiences, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the United States. 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. From traditional takes on tomatillos to modern spins on huevos rancheros, Pati inspires viewers to make great Mexican dishes in their own homes.

Tue, Jul 16 10:00 A.M. Merida - Exploring with the Locals     NH Explore (11.2)

The Yucatan Peninsula is known for its vast jungles, underground cenotes, pristine beaches, ancient architecture and sensational food.

Wed, Jul 17 10:00 A.M. Celestun - Coastal Cooking     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's favorite way to experience a new place is on the arm of a local.

Thu, Jul 18 10:00 A.M. Sunday Family Food     NH Explore (11.2)

Sunday in Merida is a day not to miss. It is a joyous weekly celebration of food, dancing, and culture.

Thu, Jul 18 7:30 P.M. Alan Goes to College     NH Create (11.4)

Pati's oldest son, Alan is graduating from high school soon and heading off to college.

Fri, Jul 19 1:30 A.M. Alan Goes to College     NH Create (11.4)

Pati's oldest son, Alan is graduating from high school soon and heading off to college.

Fri, Jul 19 10:00 A.M. Campeche - Tale of a Pirate City     NH Explore (11.2)

Join Pati as she explores Campeche, a bright beautiful colonial city defined by its history of piracy.

Sat, Jul 20 7:30 P.M. Jose Andres Takes Over     NH Create (11.4)

Pati invites her good friend and celebrity chef, Jose Andres over to cook with her in her kitchen.

Mon, Jul 22 10:00 A.M. Ancient Yucatan with My Boys     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's three sons are in Mexico and Pati wants them to experience the essence of the Yucatan.

Tue, Jul 23 10:00 A.M. Izamal - Gold & God     NH Explore (11.2)

Izamal is a stunning city whose buildings are all painted the same golden hue.

Wed, Jul 24 10:00 A.M. Valladolid - A Day to Explore     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati shows us her favorite way to explore a city..

Thu, Jul 25 10:00 A.M. Isla Mujeres Inspired     NH Explore (11.2)

Isla Mujeres is a beautiful, peaceful paradise just across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun Mexico.

Thu, Jul 25 7:30 P.M. One Day In Oaxaca     NH Create (11.4)

Pati shows viewers how to get the most out of one day in the city of Oaxaca.

Fri, Jul 26 1:30 A.M. One Day In Oaxaca     NH Create (11.4)

Pati shows viewers how to get the most out of one day in the city of Oaxaca.

Fri, Jul 26 10:00 A.M. Cancun: We Meet Again     NH Explore (11.2)

When most people think of the Yucatan Peninsula, they think of Cancun.

Sat, Jul 27 7:30 P.M. History of Oaxaca Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)

Pati takes viewers on a deep dive into the history of Oaxaca cuisine from pre-Hispanic origins, to the introduction of Spanish techniques, and finally modern day movements.

Tue, Jul 30 10:00 A.M. Turkey Day     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati and her family celebrate Thanksgiving in the Jinich house.

Wed, Jul 31 10:00 A.M. Alan Goes to College     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's oldest son, Alan is graduating from high school soon and heading off to college.

Thu, Aug 1 10:00 A.M. Jose Andres Takes Over     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati invites her good friend and celebrity chef, Jose Andres over to cook with her in her kitchen.

Thu, Aug 1 7:30 P.M. A Queen in the Land of the Gods     NH Create (11.4)

Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza.

Fri, Aug 2 1:30 A.M. A Queen in the Land of the Gods     NH Create (11.4)

Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza.

Fri, Aug 2 10:00 A.M. One Day In Oaxaca     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati shows viewers how to get the most out of one day in the city of Oaxaca.

Fri, Aug 2 11:30 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Sat, Aug 3 12:30 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Sat, Aug 3 7:30 P.M. The Mezcal Trail     NH Create (11.4)

Pati takes a drive to a region in Oaxaca known for producing some of the best mezcal in all of Mexico.

Sun, Aug 4 2:30 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Tue, Aug 6 10:00 A.M. History of Oaxaca Cuisine     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes viewers on a deep dive into the history of Oaxaca cuisine from pre-Hispanic origins, to the introduction of Spanish techniques, and finally modern day movements.

Tue, Aug 6 9:30 P.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Wed, Aug 7 2:30 A.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Create (11.4)

The man who literally wrote the book on Mexican bread, Irving Quiroz, brings Pati into his workshop in Monterrey to teach her how to make traditional campechanas and rich conos de crema.

Wed, Aug 7 10:00 A.M. A Queen in the Land of the Gods     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza.

Thu, Aug 8 10:00 A.M. The Mezcal Trail     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes a drive to a region in Oaxaca known for producing some of the best mezcal in all of Mexico.

Thu, Aug 8 7:30 P.M. From Pueblo to City     NH Create (11.4)

Pati spends a day with one of Oaxaca's best-known chefs and owner of Casa Oaxaca, Alex Ruiz.

Fri, Aug 9 1:30 A.M. From Pueblo to City     NH Create (11.4)

Pati spends a day with one of Oaxaca's best-known chefs and owner of Casa Oaxaca, Alex Ruiz.

Fri, Aug 9 10:00 A.M. From Pueblo to City     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends a day with one of Oaxaca's best-known chefs and owner of Casa Oaxaca, Alex Ruiz.

Sat, Aug 10 7:30 P.M. Women of Oaxaca     NH Create (11.4)

Pati meets with women chefs, business owners and leaders of society, exploring the role of women in Oaxaca and their influence on the customs and cuisine.

Tue, Aug 13 10:00 A.M. Women of Oaxaca     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati meets with women chefs, business owners and leaders of society, exploring the role of women in Oaxaca and their influence on the customs and cuisine.

Wed, Aug 14 10:00 A.M. The Art of Mole     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of all things mole.

Thu, Aug 15 10:00 A.M. In Search of La Mixteca     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to a region in Oaxaca known as La Mixteca and learns what makes the food and culture so unique.

Thu, Aug 15 7:30 P.M. The Art of Mole     NH Create (11.4)

Pati takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of all things mole.

Fri, Aug 16 1:30 A.M. The Art of Mole     NH Create (11.4)

Pati takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of all things mole.

Fri, Aug 16 10:00 A.M. Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy and Delicious     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits the town of San Martin Tilcajete to meet Maria and Jacobo at their famous art school.

Sat, Aug 17 7:30 P.M. In Search of La Mixteca     NH Create (11.4)

Pati travels to a region in Oaxaca known as La Mixteca and learns what makes the food and culture so unique.

Tue, Aug 20 10:00 A.M. How I Got to Now     NH Explore (11.2)

People are always asking Pati how she turned a passion for food into a career.

Wed, Aug 21 10:00 A.M. Juju's Chocolate-Covered Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends the day with her youngest son, Juju. Juju is known for his obsession with chocolate.

Thu, Aug 22 10:00 A.M. Cheesy     NH Explore (11.2)

An episode dedicated to one of the Jinich's favorite ingredients: cheese.

Thu, Aug 22 7:30 P.M. Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy and Delicious     NH Create (11.4)

Pati visits the town of San Martin Tilcajete to meet Maria and Jacobo at their famous art school.

Fri, Aug 23 1:30 A.M. Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy and Delicious     NH Create (11.4)

Pati visits the town of San Martin Tilcajete to meet Maria and Jacobo at their famous art school.

Fri, Aug 23 10:00 A.M. More Than Just A Meal     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Pati makes a few family staples with recipes that have many different uses.

Sat, Aug 24 7:30 P.M. How I Got to Now     NH Create (11.4)

People are always asking Pati how she turned a passion for food into a career.

Mon, Aug 26 10:00 A.M. Tijuana's Culinary Revolution     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is in one of Mexico's most up and coming food destinations, Tijuana, where she spends the day with some of the young, fresh talent taking part in Baja's exciting culinary movement.


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