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the life of loi: mediterranean secrets

In Abu Dhabi, Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, explores the similarities between Greek and Emirati cuisine. Chef Sinju Varghese shares his take on a classic dish, Moussaka. Later, Loi joins Chef Mario Loi to make a Spanakopita Gratin, which perfectly blends Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. In Greece, Loi creates a Vegetarian Moussaka and Spanakopasta dish.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 303

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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

Naxian Paradise

Monemvasia - the Rock

Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods

The Land of Liquid Gold

Honey, Honey

The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste

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Wed, Jun 25	9:30 A.M.	Abu Dhabi's Vibrant Flavors NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jun 28	7:30 A.M.	Abu Dhabi's Vibrant Flavors NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jun 28	10:00 A.M.	It's All Green NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 2	9:30 A.M.	Coffee Culture NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 5	7:30 A.M.	Coffee Culture NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 5	10:00 A.M.	Abu Dhabi's Vibrant Flavors NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 9	9:30 A.M.	Arabian Nights NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 12	7:30 A.M.	Arabian Nights NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 12	10:00 A.M.	Coffee Culture NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 16	9:30 A.M.	Culinary Cornerstones NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 19	7:30 A.M.	Culinary Cornerstones NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 19	10:00 A.M.	Arabian Nights NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 23	9:30 A.M.	A Date with a Date in the Desert NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 26	7:30 A.M.	A Date with a Date in the Desert NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 26	10:00 A.M.	Culinary Cornerstones NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 30	9:30 A.M.	A Twist On Tradition NH Explore (11.2)