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The Best Episodes of Pati's Mexican Table Season 1

Every episode of Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pati's Mexican Table Season 1!

The three-time James Beard award-winning and Emmy nominated TV series “Pati’s Mexican Table” brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into your home. Pati Jinich is a former policy analyst, focused on Latin American

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 1 - Quesadillas
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    #1 - Quesadillas

    S1:E1

    Pati’s Mexican Table Season 9 explores one of Mexico’s largest states: Sonora. Pati travels the rugged, stunning terrain of the Sonoran desert to the sparkling, bountiful Sea of Cortez. She meets the inspiring and creative chefs behind Sonora’s bold cuisine along the way. Sonorans say they’re Mexico’s best-kept secret. Join Pati as she shares their secret bite by delicious bite.

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  2. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 2 - Foods of the Revolution
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    #2 - Foods of the Revolution

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    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 rustic bonfires? What might Pancho Villa or Emiliano Zapata have eaten? This episode looks at the culinary legacy of the Mexican Revolution.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 3 - Avocado
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    #3 - Avocado

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    This episode shows us how to pick and prime the perfect Mexican avocado, then walks us through three great recipes. As a bonus, she learns how to make an avocado martini from one of the top bars in Mexico City.

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  4. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 4 - Tomatillos
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    #4 - Tomatillos

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    Meet the tomatillo–this small, plump, green fruit was a favorite of the Aztecs and stars in any number of Mexican dishes today. Its tart flavor is worlds apart from the taste of tomatoes, but is just as juicy and unforgettable. This episode will show you where to find tomatillos, how to cook with them, and tips and tricks for creating amazing dishes.

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  5. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 5 - Convent Food
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    #5 - Convent Food

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    Aren’t convents supposed to be austere, dull places? In Mexico, everything’s a little more colorful–including the food of Catholic nuns. Delicious, labor-intensive mole is probably the most well known food to come out of the convents, but this show will explore some slightly easier, but just as tasty.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 6 - Hisbiscus Flowers or Jamaica
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    #6 - Hisbiscus Flowers or Jamaica

    S1:E6

    In Mexico, it’s not uncommon to find both food and water deliciously flavored with hibiscus flowers. Commonly known as Jamaica, it has an intensely herbal, fruity taste. This episode will show us some of the places you can buy it in the US, then share recipes that include it.

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  7. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 7 - Mexican Picnic
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    #7 - Mexican Picnic

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    What’s on the menu at a typical Mexican picnic? Are some foods, like hot dogs and hamburgers, universal? Turn your backyard into a little slice of Mexico by tweaking some old standbys. Learn how not only Mexican food has been adapted outside of Mexico, but also how American dishes have been transformed in Mexico.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 8 - Mexican Brunch
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    #8 - Mexican Brunch

    S1:E8

    A Mexican brunch is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. What kinds of recipes are truly Mexican but truly inspired, too? This episode will look at what a late breakfast/early lunch in Mexico might look like, and what recipes you can prepare in your own home.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 9 - Chorizo
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    #9 - Chorizo

    S1:E9

    Who doesn’t love sausage? Chorizo, the Mexican version, is a deep-burnt-reddish explosion of fresh, moist, exotically seasoned flavor. When it’s fried, it becomes crisp and incredibly savory. This episode will look at the difference between Mexican chorizo sausage and its Spanish, Central American and South American cousins.

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  10. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 10 - Cinnamon
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    #10 - Cinnamon

    S1:E10

    Mexico is now the largest importer of cinnamon in the world–but how do they use it that’s so special? Just how different is the Ceylon or True cinnamon used in Mexico from the Cassia cinnamon of Southeast Asia?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 11 - Middle Eastern Influences
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    #11 - Middle Eastern Influences

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    Immigrants from Lebanon, Syria and Israel have left a tasty influence on Mexican cuisine over the years; this show will look at how they came to such a far-flung (but fascinating) country and what kind of legacy they’ve contributed–other than Frida Kahlo and Salma Hayek, of course.

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  12. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 12 - Vanilla
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    #12 - Vanilla

    S1:E12

    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 with them? Do I crack them open? Wait, vanilla comes from Veracruz, Mexico–not Madagascar!? This episode will explain all of that, plus share a few amazing vanilla-infused recipes.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Pati's Mexican Table Season 1 Episode 13 - Wrapped Treats
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    #13 - Wrapped Treats

    S1:E13

    Mexicans have been wrapping and cooking food in leaves for a long time, and this episode will look at the reasons why. It will also share three scrumptious dishes you can make in your own kitchen with the wrapping method and with three different kids of wrappers! We’ll also look at some shortcuts and tips for cooking wrapped foods in your own kitchen, as opposed to the traditional method of digging a pit or steaming them in an enormous pot.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Quesadillas" is the best rated episode of "Pati's Mexican Table" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/2/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Foods of the Revolution".