The Magic of Crete -
life of loi: mediterranean secrets

Wed, Apr 2 9:30 A.M. NH Explore (11.2)

Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete, the largest island in Greece, to enjoy its flavorful cuisine. Maria introduces us to world-renowned Chef Giannis Baxevanis, who makes a Lavraki Gemisto (Stuffed Branzino) while Chef Poppy Kourkoutaki demonstrates a variation on the traditional way of making Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves). Back in New York, Chef Loi and her Chef de Cuisine, Felipe Teutle, put their unique twist on traditional stuffed grape leaves, Not Your Grandmother's Sushi Style Dolmades. And then friend and seafood expert, Oyvind Ihle, stops by to enjoy Chef Loi's Kranios Rolo (Greek Stone Bass Roulade), a Greek Stone Bass filet stuffed with vegetables.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 105

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Wed, Apr 2	9:30 A.M.	The Magic of Crete NH Explore (11.2)

About The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets:

THE LIFE OF LOI: MEDITERRANEAN SECRETS critic, hosted by critically acclaimed chef Maria Loi, shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine as she takes viewers island hopping across Greece and serves up the secret to making some of the region's most classic dishes.

From the Athens rooftop of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne that overlooks the Acropolis, to a boat moored in the Aegean sea just off Naxos island, to a mushroom farm on Evia island, Maria gives viewers a personal tour of her home country as only Maria knows how to do.

Watch The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets - Clips, Episodes & Previews

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Future Broadcast times for "Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets": (show all)

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Sat, Apr 12	10:00 A.M.	Comfort Food The Naxian Way NHPBS (11.1)
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Sat, Apr 19	10:00 A.M.	Naxian Paradise NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 23	9:30 A.M.	The Land of Liquid Gold NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Apr 26	10:00 A.M.	A Family Affair NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 30	9:30 A.M.	Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, May 3	10:00 A.M.	The Unknown Mykonos NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 7	9:30 A.M.	Monemvasia - The Rock NH Explore (11.2)