Season 1
(2011)
Overview
In Season One, Pati introduces us to the Mexican experience. Each episode finds Pati in her home kitchen preparing a series of dishes centered on a singular Mexican trait, for example using versatile ingredients like avocado, tomatillos and vanilla in a variety of ways, or different takes on crowd-pleasing dishes such as quesadillas and wrapped foods, or exploring the foods of the Mexican Revolution and dishes created in convents. In between, she visits street-food vendors, open-air markets, an…
Cast
as Herself
Episodes
Quesadillas 0.0
April 2, 2011
Pati’s Mexican Table Season 9 explores one of Mexico’s largest states: Sonora. Pati travels the rugged, stunning terrai…
Foods of the Revolution 0.0
April 9, 2011
If you’re fighting a war, how do you cook food on the run? What sort of meals can you make around ranches, porches, and…
Avocado 0.0
April 16, 2011
This episode shows us how to pick and prime the perfect Mexican avocado, then walks us through three great recipes. As …
Tomatillos 0.0
April 23, 2011
Meet the tomatillo–this small, plump, green fruit was a favorite of the Aztecs and stars in any number of Mexican dishe…
Convent Food 0.0
April 30, 2011
Aren’t convents supposed to be austere, dull places? In Mexico, everything’s a little more colorful–including the food …
Hisbiscus Flowers or Jamaica 0.0
May 7, 2011
In Mexico, it’s not uncommon to find both food and water deliciously flavored with hibiscus flowers. Commonly known as …
Mexican Picnic 0.0
May 14, 2011
What’s on the menu at a typical Mexican picnic? Are some foods, like hot dogs and hamburgers, universal? Turn your back…
Mexican Brunch 0.0
May 21, 2011
A Mexican brunch is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. What kinds of recipes are truly Mexican but truly inspire…
Chorizo 0.0
May 28, 2011
Who doesn’t love sausage? Chorizo, the Mexican version, is a deep-burnt-reddish explosion of fresh, moist, exotically s…
Cinnamon 0.0
June 4, 2011
Mexico is now the largest importer of cinnamon in the world–but how do they use it that’s so special? Just how differen…
Middle Eastern Influences 0.0
June 11, 2011
Immigrants from Lebanon, Syria and Israel have left a tasty influence on Mexican cuisine over the years; this show will…
Vanilla 0.0
June 18, 2011
Vanilla only comes in a bottle, right? Oh, it’s a bean!? Where on earth do I find vanilla beans and then how do I cook …
Wrapped Treats 0.0
June 25, 2011
Mexicans have been wrapping and cooking food in leaves for a long time, and this episode will look at the reasons why. …