Taste the Music: The Aromatic Cuisine of the Asian Minor Greeks
my greek table with diane kochilas

Almost 100 years ago, Greeks from the shores of Asia Minor, present-day Turkey, emigrated en masse into Greece, inundating areas, among them the port of Piraeus and environs, forever changing both the flavors and music of their adopted homeland. Amid the riffs of their rebetika music, in one of the oldest tavernas in Greece, Diane tells the story of how their exodus and arrival on Greek shores brought the likes of exotic spices, luscious urbane recipes and soulful music to Greece. Back in her kitchen, she cooks up a selection of the most famous dishes these Greeks have brought to the mainland and which have become an indelible part of the culinary tapestry. Pita Kaisarias (phyllo cups with pasturma and kaseri cheese); Soutzoukakia Smyrneika (cumin-scented meatball sausages In tomato sauce); Eggplant Stuffed with Onions, Raisins and Grape Molasses.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 206

About My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas:

Hosted by chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Diane Kochilas, the 13-part culinary series MY GREEK TABLE WITH DIANE KOCHILAS celebrates Greek history and culture through food.

In the series, Diane travels throughout Greece and its surrounding islands where she showcases many of the foods that Greece is known for (olive oil, feta, honey, yogurt and more), while giving a snapshot of the country's traditions.

Then Diane heads back to her kitchen to whip up simple home-cooked meals using the ingredients she highlights in each episode, offering tips on how to cook and pair them in a traditional Greek meal.


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Sun, Jul 28 6:00 P.M. Tears of Joy! - Retsina     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Aug 2 10:00 P.M. Lemon, Oregano & Smoke - The Greek Grill     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Aug 3 11:00 A.M. Lemon, Oregano & Smoke - The Greek Grill     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Aug 4 1:00 P.M. Lemon, Oregano & Smoke - The Greek Grill     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Aug 4 6:00 P.M. The Athens Vibe     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 5 9:00 P.M. Lemon, Oregano & Smoke - The Greek Grill     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Aug 6 2:00 A.M. Lemon, Oregano & Smoke - The Greek Grill     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Aug 9 11:30 P.M. The Accidental Vegan     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Aug 10 12:30 P.M. The Accidental Vegan     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Aug 11 2:30 P.M. The Accidental Vegan     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Aug 11 6:00 P.M. Hercules Table     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Aug 13 9:30 P.M. The Accidental Vegan     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Aug 14 2:30 A.M. The Accidental Vegan     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Aug 18 6:00 P.M. Food Secrets of Mykonos     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Aug 25 6:00 P.M. The Athenian Riviera     NH Create (11.4)


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