Season 2
(2012)
Overview
Season Two opens with Pati in a Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) ring, launching into a premier episode on dishes that have provoked food debates over the years, such as “red vs. green enchilada sauce” or “polvorones vs. Mexican wedding cookies.” This begins a season where Pati takes a much deeper look into the nuances of Mexican cuisine. Her main destination is the state of Puebla, one of Mexico’s main culinary hubs. A journey through its colonial capital takes us to the birthplace of many of M…
Cast
as Herself
Episodes
Classic Mexican Food Battles 0.0
September 1, 2012
Jump into a Lucha Libre ring and experience the kind of fighting spirit that fuels a great love of Mexican food. These …
School Lunch with a Mexican Spin 0.0
September 8, 2012
The same foods that parents pack into a hearty school lunch in Mexico are perfect for school lunchtime in America. Thes…
A French Twist on Mexico 0.0
September 15, 2012
A tasty look at the way French cuisine has historically influenced modern Mexican cooking, and simple techniques any Am…
Easy Comfort Food 0.0
September 22, 2012
Simple, easy, home-style cuisine that you’d find in just about any Mexican home, recreated for the American kitchen. Th…
Mexican-Style Kids' Party 0.0
September 29, 2012
Fun, kid-friendly and (mostly!) finger-food that you’d find at a children’s party in Mexico, adapted for American parti…
Fonda Favorites 0.0
October 6, 2012
These home-style dishes are a staple at the small restaurants known as “fondas” in Mexico — and delicious inspiration f…
Family-Style Breakfast 0.0
October 13, 2012
The breakfast of your dreams, prepared by Pati and her sister Alisa. This episode includes both quick, simple dishes an…
Tequila! 0.0
October 20, 2012
This episode puts a twist on tequila by using it in a number of tasty, savory and sweet recipes sure to impress special…
Xochimilco: Cooking with Flowers 0.0
October 27, 2012
Pati takes you to Xochimilco, the legendary floating gardens of Mexico, and sprinkles a few flowers into some impressiv…
Lip-Smacking Mexican Meal 0.0
November 3, 2012
By adding a few key Mexican ingredients to what you’d normally find in an all-American pantry and fridge, you get these…
Puebla: Food from a Colonial Jewel 0.0
November 10, 2012
Travel with Pati to the state of Puebla to see why it isn’t just the site of the legendary Cinco de Mayo battle — it’s …
Tacos, Tacos, Tacos 0.0
November 17, 2012
This episode explores three very different, very authentic and very simple twists on Mexican tacos, one of Mexico’s mos…
Naturally Vegetarian Mexican 0.0
November 24, 2012
Forget soy and tofu; these are authentic Mexican recipes where produce, fruits and vegetables are naturally the stars.