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.

Sat, Sep 23 11:30 A.M. Guayabera World     NHPBS (11.1)

In Tekit, or "The Capital of the Guayabera," Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path.

Sat, Sep 23 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.

Mon, Sep 25 10:00 A.M. Hermosillo Food Crawl     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends a day in Sonora's capital, Hermosillo, visiting some of the city's best culinary destinations.

Tue, Sep 26 10:00 A.M. Guayabera World     NH Explore (11.2)

In Tekit, or "The Capital of the Guayabera," Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path.

Wed, Sep 27 10:00 A.M. The Blessing and the Benefit     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions.

Thu, Sep 28 10:00 A.M. Carne Asada with La Familia     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends some time with her boys cooking up a classic Sonoran-style meal.

Thu, Sep 28 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, Sep 29 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, Sep 29 10:00 A.M. Flour Power     NH Explore (11.2)

Wheat and meat are two staples of Sonoran cuisine, and Pati shows her take on a classic recipe that uses both, a carne con chile burrito.

Sat, Sep 30 11:30 A.M. Flavors of Merida     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatan's capital, Merida, in search of its flavors.

Sat, Sep 30 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.

Mon, Oct 2 10:00 A.M. Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends a day in the kitchen with her middle son, Sami, cooking recipes inspired by her travels in Sonora that she knows he'll love.

Tue, Oct 3 10:00 A.M. Flavors of Merida     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatan's capital, Merida, in search of its flavors.

Wed, Oct 4 10:00 A.M. Legends of the Sonoran Sea     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to Sonora's coast on the Sea of Cortez, where local legend Tono Contreras gives her a tour including shellfish on the beach, his restaurant Mariscos El Rey, and his home kitchen for some crave-worthy recipes.

Thu, Oct 5 10:00 A.M. Super Sonoran     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati makes three classic Sonoran recipes, each one a meal in itself - a fish special called pescado zarandeado, a rich stew called gallina pinta, and a tasty dirty rice with clams.

Thu, Oct 5 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, Oct 6 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, Oct 6 10:00 A.M. Cooking for My Crew In Sonora     NH Explore (11.2)

As Pati travels with her TV production crew through Mexico's vast state of Sonora, she gets inspired by the bold flavors and ingredients.

Sat, Oct 7 11:30 A.M. A Family Affair     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halacho to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit.

Sat, Oct 7 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, Oct 9 10:00 A.M. Sabores Nortenos     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is inspired by Sonora's "northern flavors" where the hot, arid desert lends itself to hearty and surprising recipes.

Tue, Oct 10 10:00 A.M. A Family Affair     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halacho to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit.

Wed, Oct 11 10:00 A.M. The Fire Kings     NH Explore (11.2)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Thu, Oct 12 10:00 A.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NH Explore (11.2)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Thu, Oct 12 7:30 P.M. Juju's Chocolate-Covered Life     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 13 1:30 A.M. Juju's Chocolate-Covered Life     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 13 10:00 A.M. The World Cup of Tacos     NH Explore (11.2)

Much like the deep and bitter divide of Salsa Roja vs Salsa Verde, the state of Nuevo Leon is divided between two pro soccer teams: Los Tigres and Los Rayados.

Sat, Oct 14 11:30 A.M. Ode to the Egg     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati arrives in Motul, a town in the history books for Yucatan's once thriving henequen industry and for the egg dish Huevos Motulenos.

Sat, Oct 14 7:30 P.M. Cheesy     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Oct 16 10:00 A.M. Maestros Del Pan     NH Explore (11.2)

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, Oct 17 10:00 A.M. Ode to the Egg     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati arrives in Motul, a town in the history books for Yucatan's once thriving henequen industry and for the egg dish Huevos Motulenos.

Wed, Oct 18 10:00 A.M. The Magic of Piloncillo     NH Explore (11.2)

The Garza family invites Pati to a once-a-year tradition at their vineyard when they open the doors to the whole community to help make Piloncillo, the traditional way.

Thu, Oct 19 10:00 A.M. Pioneering from Farm to Table     NH Explore (11.2)

Huerto Urbano or "urban farm" is solving the problem of diverse local ingredients and food deserts by developing a way to farm in harsh conditions and serving to restaurants and families who want and can afford nutritious food.

Thu, Oct 19 7:30 P.M. More Than Just A Meal     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Oct 20 1:30 A.M. More Than Just A Meal     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Oct 21 11:30 A.M. Yucatan Meats     NHPBS (11.1)

Temozoon is the birthplace of Yucatan's signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada and everyone in town claims to have a relative who invented it.

Sat, Oct 21 7:30 P.M. Tijuana's Culinary Revolution     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Mon, Oct 23 10:00 A.M. Texas Bbq in the Orange Belt     NH Explore (11.2)

Nobody wants to go to Mexico for Texas style BBQ!

Tue, Oct 24 10:00 A.M. Yucatan Meats     NH Explore (11.2)

Temozoon is the birthplace of Yucatan's signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada and everyone in town claims to have a relative who invented it.

Wed, Oct 25 10:00 A.M. A Day with Hugo     NH Explore (11.2)

Chef Hugo Guajardo of El Jonuco is pushing the envelope on norestense cuisine, researching around the state and finding the best ingredients.

Thu, Oct 26 10:00 A.M. Top Chefs and Ancient Cliffs     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's new mountain climber friends take her on an adventure to see the mountains up close and personal.

Thu, Oct 26 7:30 P.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Fri, Oct 27 1:30 A.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Fri, Oct 27 10:00 A.M. The Nectar of the Mayan Gods     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is in the magic town of Mani to learn about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.

Sat, Oct 28 11:30 A.M. Recados     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati returns to Merida to meet sisters, Delia and Maria Elide, who love to cook and laugh and are famous for recados - pastes of spices and aromatic herbs that season Yucatecan foods.

Sat, Oct 28 7:30 P.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Mon, Oct 30 10:00 A.M. Guayabera World     NH Explore (11.2)

In Tekit, or "The Capital of the Guayabera," Pati encounters a tale of sons going against their father's wishes to follow their own path.

Tue, Oct 31 10:00 A.M. Recados     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati returns to Merida to meet sisters, Delia and Maria Elide, who love to cook and laugh and are famous for recados - pastes of spices and aromatic herbs that season Yucatecan foods.

Wed, Nov 1 10:00 A.M. Flavors of Merida     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatan's capital, Merida, in search of its flavors.

Thu, Nov 2 10:00 A.M. A Family Affair     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halacho to prepare a traditional Cochinita Pibil in an underground pit.

Fri, Nov 3 10:00 A.M. Ode to the Egg     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati arrives in Motul, a town in the history books for Yucatan's once thriving henequen industry and for the egg dish Huevos Motulenos.

Sat, Nov 4 11:30 A.M. Maya Today     NHPBS (11.1)

Today no trip to Yucatan is complete without seeing a beautiful cenote, natural freshwater pools in caves.


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