My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

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  • 2018
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.4  (12)

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is a cooking and travel show that explores the culinary traditions of Greece. Hosted by food expert and cookbook author Diane Kochilas, the show premiered in 2016 and is produced by Resolution Pictures. Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a gastronomic journey through Greece, discovering the unique flavors and techniques that have shaped the country's cuisine. Each episode focuses on a different region of Greece, highlighting its distinct food traditions and ingredients. One of the standout features of the show is the level of detail and depth that Kochilas goes into when discussing the food. She provides historical and cultural context for each dish, explaining how it came to be and why it is important to the local community. Frequently, she interviews locals and food producers, gaining insights into their processes and traditions. The show highlights some of the most iconic dishes in Greek cuisine, such as moussaka, souvlaki, and tzatziki. But it also delves into lesser-known recipes that are specific to particular regions of Greece. One such dish is the traditional Cretan salad known as dakos, which combines barley rusk bread, tomato, feta, and olive oil. Kochilas's cooking style is casual and approachable, making it easy for viewers to recreate the dishes at home. Her recipes are easy to follow and often incorporate simple ingredients that are readily available in most grocery stores. She also frequently offers tips and tricks for those who are new to Greek cooking, making the show a great resource for home chefs. In addition to providing culinary inspiration, My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas also offers a glimpse into the beauty and culture of Greece. Throughout the series, Kochilas visits historic sites, picturesque villages, and bustling markets, showcasing the country's diverse landscape and people. The show is a wonderful combination of food and travel, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in Greek cuisine or culture. Overall, My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is an excellent cooking and travel show that provides an in-depth look at the culinary traditions of Greece. Kochilas's enthusiasm for the food is contagious, and her deep knowledge of Greek cuisine makes her an excellent guide throughout the series. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, there is something to learn and appreciate in every episode of this delightful show.

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The Dodecanese For Dinner
13. The Dodecanese For Dinner
July 23, 2020
Diane introduces us to some of the islands' customs, landscapes and culinary delights: wine-soaked cheeses, grape leaves stuffed with everything, pasta with caramelized onions and a tart fermented cheese, sparkling wines, cumin-scented rusks and tiny, crunchy shrimp. These delectable recipes will have us all wanting to cook with the flavors of Dodecanese for dinner.
An Ionian Odyssey
12. An Ionian Odyssey
July 16, 2020
Diane visits Lefkada, where she discovers Greece's tastiest, tenderest lentils, rosewater vinegar, and the art of local embroidery. A local cook imparts the secrets of the local lemony cod stew. Diane succumbs to the siren's call of flavors and history known as the Ionian Islands and prepares a bevy of dishes from several of these lush, delicious lands off Greece's western coast.
Figs In A Glass
11. Figs In A Glass
July 9, 2020
In Chios, a local ritual: the making of Chian firewater, Souma, distilled from fermented figs. In this foray through Chios's traditions, Diane discovers delicious desserts, all part of the table for this feast. Chios is for food lovers, and Diane returns to her kitchen for some great island-inspired dishes. Eggplant pilaf and an aromatic meat-filled omelet are on the menu.
Saving The Earth On Paros
10. Saving The Earth On Paros
July 2, 2020
To embrace the cosmopolitan aura of this island, Diane visits Alkis Downward, who created a sustainable agriculture project on one of Greece's most touristed Aegean islands. Discover the food of Paros and its local recipes: rabbit, skate salad and air-dried mackerel. Diane prepares a Greek island meal that will make you want to sail straight to the Aegean.
The Culinary Tapestry Of Corfu
9. The Culinary Tapestry Of Corfu
June 25, 2020
Diane explores the rich, cuisine of Corfu, a mixture of Greek, Italian, French and others. A local cook makes a Venetian soffrito, and orange salad. In the market: Corfu's famous kumquats, ouzo-infused figs, local fish. Diane cooks up mixed braised greens with feta, an Italian fish stew called bourtheto and Venetian pastitsio, reworked for the modern cook.
Evia - An Island Hiding In Plain Sight
8. Evia - An Island Hiding In Plain Sight
June 24, 2020
Evia - An Island Hiding In Plain Sight - the second-largest Greek island and an hour from Athens, Diane heads out in search of mushrooms with a local mushroom forager and cultivator. They cook a favorite local recipe "kritharoto," mushrooms with orzo. Diane makes three delectable dishes with mushrooms, wine and local ingrediants, inspired by the flavors of this nearby "secret" land.
A Meal In Messinia
7. A Meal In Messinia
June 17, 2020
A Meal In Messinia near the historic Bay of Navarino, blanketed by olive, citrus trees and home to historical culinary artifacts unearthed in prehistoric clay tablets at Pylos, Diane cooks with two village ladies, making a local pork and fig dish, and olive-oil fried bread. Inspired by the cornucopia of olive oil, oranges and other local delicacies, she cooks up a Messinian meal.
Naxos: Meat & Potatoes Like You Never Had'em
6. Naxos: Meat & Potatoes Like You Never Had'em
June 10, 2020
Naxos: Meat & Potatoes Like You Never Had'em: Naxos is famed for the quality of its meats, its array of cow's milk and sheep-and-goats' milk cheeses and for its potatoes. Diane heads from the shore straight to a remote mountain hideaway with Alexis in tow, where two local cooks await them with a feast of stuffed lamb, potatoes, and a unique skillet pumpkin-onion pie.
Tasty Teardrops And Tomatoes: Chios
5. Tasty Teardrops And Tomatoes: Chios
June 3, 2020
Tasty Teardrops And Tomatoes: Chios: Diane explores everything from beguiling mastiha, to the local pasta to unique tomatoes, dangling like giant rubies against the renowned geometric patterns on medieval houses of Pyrgi. The flavors of historic Chios inspire her to cook up a succulent chicken and quince dish and an easy traditional black eyed pea salad with Mastiha vinaigrette.
The Navarino Challenge
4. The Navarino Challenge
May 27, 2020
The Navarino Challenge: Diane and friend and ultramarathoner, Dean Karnazes, meet up for a run. He helps Diane hone her technique, sharing healthy eating tips. Together they make a simple Greek salad with local ingredients and enjoy perfect Mediterranean living. Back in her kitchen, Diane cooks up a very healthy plant-forward Messinian meal, with lots of olive oil, beans and greens.
Tinos: Ancient Marble, Timeless Flavors
3. Tinos: Ancient Marble, Timeless Flavors
May 20, 2020
Tinos: Ancient Marble, Timeless Flavors: Diane visits a famous local marble sculptor en route to visit an old friend and great cook, where she learns the secrets of pinched sweet cheese cakes, ancient sesame-honey confections and more. Back in her own kitchen, she creates a luscious Tinos-style artichoke bread pudding and red mullet in caper sauce, both Tinos traditional specialties.
The Athenian Riviera
2. The Athenian Riviera
May 13, 2020
The Athenian Riviera: Gorgeous cafes, bustling nightlife, yachting and water sports, just 20 minutes south of the Greek capital, Athens. Diane visits a fish market where the catch is right off the boat, sails the coast, and returns to her kitchen to create three delicious, contemporary Greek recipes, inspired by the cosmopolitan bustle and fun-loving spirit of the Athenian coast.
Food Secrets of Mykonos
1. Food Secrets of Mykonos
May 6, 2020
On Mykonos, Diane discovers the quiet life and food of its local farmers, in contrast to the reputation as a dazzling party island. She tastes onion pie, delicious cured pork, and one of the oldest cheeses in the world, kopanisti, still made on the island. In the kitchen, she makes a garlicky local pasta recipe, and a traditional Greek island fish soup.
Description

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is a cooking and travel show that explores the culinary traditions of Greece. Hosted by food expert and cookbook author Diane Kochilas, the show premiered in 2016 and is produced by Resolution Pictures. Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a gastronomic journey through Greece, discovering the unique flavors and techniques that have shaped the country's cuisine. Each episode focuses on a different region of Greece, highlighting its distinct food traditions and ingredients.

One of the standout features of the show is the level of detail and depth that Kochilas goes into when discussing the food. She provides historical and cultural context for each dish, explaining how it came to be and why it is important to the local community. Frequently, she interviews locals and food producers, gaining insights into their processes and traditions.

The show highlights some of the most iconic dishes in Greek cuisine, such as moussaka, souvlaki, and tzatziki. But it also delves into lesser-known recipes that are specific to particular regions of Greece. One such dish is the traditional Cretan salad known as dakos, which combines barley rusk bread, tomato, feta, and olive oil.

Kochilas's cooking style is casual and approachable, making it easy for viewers to recreate the dishes at home. Her recipes are easy to follow and often incorporate simple ingredients that are readily available in most grocery stores. She also frequently offers tips and tricks for those who are new to Greek cooking, making the show a great resource for home chefs.

In addition to providing culinary inspiration, My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas also offers a glimpse into the beauty and culture of Greece. Throughout the series, Kochilas visits historic sites, picturesque villages, and bustling markets, showcasing the country's diverse landscape and people. The show is a wonderful combination of food and travel, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in Greek cuisine or culture.

Overall, My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is an excellent cooking and travel show that provides an in-depth look at the culinary traditions of Greece. Kochilas's enthusiasm for the food is contagious, and her deep knowledge of Greek cuisine makes her an excellent guide throughout the series. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, there is something to learn and appreciate in every episode of this delightful show.

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (39 episodes). The series first aired on October 5, 2018.

Where to Watch My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is available for streaming on the Resolution Pictures website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and PBS.

  • Premiere Date
    October 5, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (12)