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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Water, Sand, Sun

Season 2 Episode 203

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese. Maria joins Chef Dimitris Karampampas to make classic Greek dishes: Mixed Bean Salad with Grilled Shrimp, and Smoked Branzino with Wild Greens and Fresh Tomatoes. Then Maria heads back to New York to prepare meals inspired by her travels, Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken and a Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Caper Tapenade.

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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
Rising Stars
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Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.
A Twist on Tradition
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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
A Date with a Date in the Desert
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Chef Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.
Culinary Cornerstones
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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.
Arabian Nights
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the desert cooking delicious local dishes under the stars.
Coffee Culture
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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
Vibrant Flavors
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
It’s All Green
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Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,
Tide to Table
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Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
A Taste of Home
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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
Cooking with Gold
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Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.
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