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.

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.

Tue, Aug 27 10:00 A.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Wed, Aug 28 10:00 A.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Aug 29 10:00 A.M. Baja Breakfast     NH Explore (11.2)

In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Dona Esthela, whose restaurant is known for serving up one of the tastiest breakfasts in the world.

Thu, Aug 29 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, Aug 30 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, Aug 30 10:00 A.M. Mexican Wine Country     NH Explore (11.2)

People are traveling from all over the world to discover the new and exciting wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, where Pati samples some of the local wine varietals and catches up with old friends at one of the Valle's oldest wineries.

Sat, Aug 31 7:30 P.M. Cheesy     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Sep 2 10:00 A.M. Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem     NH Explore (11.2)

One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here.

Tue, Sep 3 10:00 A.M. La Paz: The Heart of Baja Sur     NH Explore (11.2)

In the crystal clear waters off Baja Sur's breathtaking capital, La Paz, Pati swims with whale sharks, then satiates the appetite she worked up with some must-eat local food.

Wed, Sep 4 10:00 A.M. Road Trippin' with Javier Plascencia     NH Explore (11.2)

One of the region's most celebrated chefs, Javier Plascencia, gives Pati a tour of the Baja he knows and loves before they make their way to his newest restaurant, Jazamango.

Thu, Sep 5 10:00 A.M. The Godmother of Cabo Cuisine     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends the day in Los Cabos with local legend Edith Jimenez, who worked her way up from waitress to living out her dream of owning the restaurant.

Fri, Sep 6 10:00 A.M. Los Cabos By Land & Sea     NH Explore (11.2)

Along with Chef Guillermo Gomez of Cabo's luxurious Esperanza Hotel, Pati sets out into the Sea of Cortez to reel in the catch-of-the-day that they will later grill up beachside.


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