Locals like to tell you that Christopher Columbus lived here, on this wealthy yet relatively undiscovered island in the Northeastern Aegean, made rich early on by its role in silk processing, shipping, the production of citrus fruits and as the only source of mastiha, a resinous superfood that is one of the Mediterranean's oldest, most significant ingredients. Chios also claims a wealth of food lore and Diane explores everything from beguiling mastiha, to the local pasta traditions to unique tomatoes, dangling like garlands of giant rubies against the renowned geometric patterns on medieval houses in the mastiha village of Pyrgi. She learns to make pasta and the island's tomato sauce from local cooks. The flavors of historic Chios waft into her kitchen inspiring her to cook up a succulent chicken and quince dish and an easy traditional black eyed pea salad with Mastiha vinaigrette. Kotopoulo me Kythonia - Chicken Braised with Quince; Mavromatika Salata - Black Eyed Pea Salad, Mastiha Vinaigrette; Handmade Makaronia Spartou - Greek Pasta.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 305
Sun, Sep 15 | 6:00 P.M. | Tasty Teardrops and Tomatoes: Chios NH Create (11.4) |
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.
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) |
Sun, Sep 1 | 6:00 P.M. | Tinos: Ancient Marble, Timeless Flavors NH Create (11.4) |
Sun, Sep 8 | 6:00 P.M. | The Navarino Challenge NH Create (11.4) |
Sun, Sep 15 | 6:00 P.M. | Tasty Teardrops and Tomatoes: Chios NH Create (11.4) |
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