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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste
Season 1
Episode 107
Chef Maria Loi heads to Nafplio, where she speaks with Ioanna Papantoniou about the history of Greece’s miracle ingredient, tomato paste. Chef Loi makes her mom’s recipe for Patates Kokkinistes (Red Potatoes). Chef Cesare Casella joins Maria in her kitchen to make Greek-Italian Kritharaki me Ntomata (Orzo with Tomatoes) and Spastes Patates me Pelte (Smashed Potatoes with Tomato Paste).
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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
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Chef Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.
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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.
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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.