Season Two

Episode Descriptions

EPISODE 201Classic Mexican Food Battles

Jump into a Lucha Libre ring and experience the kind of fighting spirit that fuels a great love of Mexican food. These classic recipes provoke heated discussions in Mexico, but are perfectly tasty regardless of which twist on ingredients you prefer.

Enchiladas in Red Tomato Sauce

Tampico-Style Steak Combo

Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones)

EPISODE 202School Lunch with a Mexican Twist

The same foods that parents pack into a hearty school lunch in Mexico are perfect for school lunchtime in America. These dishes are so tasty and filling, even grownups will want to take them to work!

Street-Style Cut-Up Fruits and Vegetables

Ham and Cheese Torta Sandwiches

Juju's Birthday Cake (with a Brownie Twist)

EPISODE 203A French Twist on Mexico

A tasty look at the way French cuisine has historically influenced modern Mexican cooking, and simple techniques any American cook can manage with impressive results.

Snapper in a Poblano Chile Sauce

Blissful Corn Torte

Cajeta Crêpes with Toasted Pecans

EPISODE204Easy Comfort Food

Simple, easy, home-style cuisine that you'd find in just about any Mexican home, recreated for the American kitchen. This meal was Pati’s favorite “everyday” meal growing up in Mexico, and one she regularly makes for her own family today. She's proud to share the steps so that you can enjoy it, too!

Dressed-up Chicken Milanesa

Chayote Squash and Pickled Onion Salad

Chunky Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

EPISODE 205Mexican-Style Kids’ Party

Fun, kid-friendly and (mostly!) finger food that you'd find at a children's party in Mexico, adapted for American parties at home. A special guest shows up to make dessert!

Crazy Corn

Chicken Flautas

Chocolate and Cajeta Cupcakes

EPISODE 206Fonda Favorites

These home-style dishes are a staple at the small restaurants known as "fondas" in Mexico — and delicious inspiration for busy cooks in American homes today. Make them once, and they'll become a simple but special treat in your own kitchen.

Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce (Albóndigas)

White Rice and Fried Plantains

Tres Leches Cake

EPISODE 207Family-Style Breakfast

The breakfast of your dreams, prepared by Pati and her sister Alisa. This episode includes both quick, simple dishes and ones meant for a deliciously messy morning feast.

Mexican French Toast Rolls (Dedos Gitanos)

Green Chilaquiles in Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Alisa's Marbled Pound Cake

EPISODE 208Tequila!

This episode puts a twist on tequila by using it in a number of tasty, savory and sweet recipes sure to impress special guests. A noted mixologist shows Pati how to make a unique cocktail, and she uses tequila to ignite a main dish.

Ancho Chile and Orange Juice Tequila Chaser (Sangrita)

Fresh Jícama and Orange Pico de Gallo

Tequila, Mexican Cream and Chipotle Shrimp

Derek Brown’s Cocktail

Coffee Flan with Tequila Whipped Cream

EPISODE 209Xochimilco: Cooking with Flowers

Pati takes you to Xochimilco, the legendary floating gardens of Mexico, and sprinkles a few flowers into some impressive but easy Mexican recipes.

Squash Blossom Quesadillas

Hibiscus and Pecan Mole

Rose Petal, Marshmallow, Mango and Pistachio Ice Cream

EPISODE 210Lip-Smacking Mexican Meal

By adding a few key Mexican ingredients to what you'd normally find in an all-American pantry and fridge, you get these to-die-for, lip-smacking dishes.

Chicken à la Trash

Everyday Green Salad

Impossible Chocoflan

EPISODE 211Puebla: Food from a Colonial Jewel

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 also home to some of Mexico's most luscious, delectable culinary treats.

Creamy Poblano Soup

Chicken Tinga

Glazed Santa Clara Cookies

EPISODE 212Tacos, Tacos, Tacos

This episode explores three very different, very authentic and very simple twists on Mexican tacos, one of Mexico's most iconic foods.

Bricklayer-Style Beef Tacos

Lime-Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Corn Guacamole

Adobo Fish Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

EPISODE 213Naturally Vegetarian Mexican

Forget soy and tofu; these are authentic Mexican recipes where produce, fruits and vegetables are naturally the stars.

Zucchini Soup with Tortilla Crisps

Cactus Paddle Tostadas

Fluffy Plantain and Pecan Bread