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.

Mon, Mar 31 10:00 A.M. New York     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients.

Tue, Apr 1 9:00 A.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.

Tue, Apr 1 10:00 A.M. Photographic Food Memories     NH Explore (11.2)

Friends and family always tell Pati she has an extraordinary photographic food memory, so she decides to recreate some of her most favorite food memories in her own kitchen and give the stories behind the dishes.

Tue, Apr 1 12:00 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.

Tue, Apr 1 4:00 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.

Wed, Apr 2 3:00 A.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.

Wed, Apr 2 10:00 A.M. Mex'd Up American Regional Favorites     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's passion for travel doesn't stop with Mexico, she also has a soft spot for her travels in the USA.

Thu, Apr 3 10:00 A.M. A Local's Tour of Culiacan     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits Culiacan, the capital of the state of Sinaloa.

Thu, Apr 3 7:30 P.M. A Family Affair     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Apr 4 1:30 A.M. A Family Affair     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Apr 4 10:00 A.M. Altata, Hidden Gem by the Sea of Cortez     NH Explore (11.2)

Altata is a small town on the coast of Sinaloa, about 45 miles west of Culiacan with stretches of beautiful beaches and delicious seafood at your fingertips.

Sat, Apr 5 11:30 A.M. Legends of the Sonoran Sea     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sat, Apr 5 7:30 P.M. Ode to the Egg     NH Create (11.4)

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, Apr 5 11:30 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, Apr 7 10:00 A.M. South By South of the Border with Vivian Howard     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati welcomes dear friend and fellow public television chef and host Vivian Howard to her kitchen.

Tue, Apr 8 9:00 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.

Tue, Apr 8 10:00 A.M. Los Mochis, Street Taco Favorites     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati heads to Los Mochis, a coastal city in the northern region of Sinaloa that was founded by Americans in the late 1800s.

Tue, Apr 8 12:00 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.

Tue, Apr 8 4:00 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.

Wed, Apr 9 3:00 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.

Wed, Apr 9 10:00 A.M. A Taste of Mazatlan     NH Explore (11.2)

Sinaloa's premiere resort town claims 13-miles of beautiful Pacific coastline with boardwalks and pristine streets lined with brightly-colored homes and some of the best restaurants in Mexico.

Thu, Apr 10 10:00 A.M. El Fuerte, Magic Town     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to the northern part of Sinaloa and the town of El Fuerte, one of Mexico's "Pueblos Magicos" or magic towns.

Thu, Apr 10 7:30 P.M. Yucatan Meats     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Apr 11 1:30 A.M. Yucatan Meats     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Apr 11 10:00 A.M. Jinetes, Adventure in the Mountains     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels into the mountains of Sinaloa to the tiny village of Jinetes - a place that appears to be stuck in time.

Sat, Apr 12 11:30 A.M. Super Sonoran     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sat, Apr 12 7:30 P.M. Recados     NH Create (11.4)

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, Apr 12 11:30 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.

Mon, Apr 14 10:00 A.M. El Chepe, Railway to the Past     NH Explore (11.2)

Originally conceived as a trade route linking cattle markets in Kansas City to the nearest Pacific Ocean port in Mexico, which is Topolobampo.

Tue, Apr 15 9:00 A.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, Apr 15 10:00 A.M. Mocorito, The Land of Chilorio     NH Explore (11.2)

Founded in 1594, Mocorito is a quiet, colorful colonial town known for one of Sinaloa's most beloved recipes: a slow-simmered pork dish called chilorio.

Tue, Apr 15 12:00 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, Apr 15 4:00 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.

Wed, Apr 16 3:00 A.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.

Wed, Apr 16 10:00 A.M. Surfside Eats     NH Explore (11.2)

Celestino Gasca didn't exist until about 30 years ago.

Thu, Apr 17 10:00 A.M. A Day In Sinaloa's Countryside     NH Explore (11.2)

Known as "Mexico's Bread Basket," Sinaloa produces about 40 percent of the meat and produce consumed in all of Mexico.

Thu, Apr 17 7:30 P.M. Maya Today     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Apr 18 1:30 A.M. Maya Today     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Apr 18 10:00 A.M. Home Cooking Sinaloa Style     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Pati visits home cooks and iconic restaurants all over Sinaloa, sampling some of the state's most iconic dishes.

Sat, Apr 19 11:30 A.M. Cooking for My Crew In Sonora     NHPBS (11.1)

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, Apr 19 7:30 P.M. Pink     NH Create (11.4)

An ingredient Pati constantly uses is salt and Yucatan has one of the most unique salts.

Sat, Apr 19 11:30 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.

Mon, Apr 21 10:00 A.M. How Do You Say Tucson?     NH Explore (11.2)

In this special episode, Pati travels north of the border to Tucson, Arizona, a city that claims to have the best 23 miles of Mexican food anywhere in the world.

Tue, Apr 22 9:00 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.

Tue, Apr 22 10:00 A.M. Tucson: Gateway to Sonora     NH Explore (11.2)

In Tucson, Pati learns the basics of artisan bread-making from one of America's best bakers, Don Guerra of Barrio Bakery.

Tue, Apr 22 12:00 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.

Tue, Apr 22 4:00 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.

Wed, Apr 23 3:00 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.

Wed, Apr 23 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.

Thu, Apr 24 10:00 A.M. The Blessing and the Benefit     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati experiences two important Sonoran culinary traditions.

Thu, Apr 24 7:30 P.M. A Mayan League of Their Own     NH Create (11.4)

In Yaxunah, Pati discovers Yucatan's "league of their own.

Fri, Apr 25 1:30 A.M. A Mayan League of Their Own     NH Create (11.4)

In Yaxunah, Pati discovers Yucatan's "league of their own.

Fri, Apr 25 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.

Sat, Apr 26 11:30 A.M. Sabores Nortenos     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Apr 26 7:30 P.M. Swinging Spirits     NH Create (11.4)

In Ciudad Juarez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture's traditions.

Sat, Apr 26 11:30 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.

Mon, Apr 28 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.

Tue, Apr 29 9:00 A.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.

Tue, Apr 29 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, Apr 29 12:00 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.

Tue, Apr 29 4:00 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.

Wed, Apr 30 3:00 A.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.

Wed, Apr 30 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, May 1 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, May 1 7:30 P.M. Canyon Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)

For the indigenous Raramuri people, long-distance running through Chihuahua's majestic Copper Canyon is a way of life.

Fri, May 2 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.

Mon, May 5 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.


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