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A Twist on Tradition

Season 3 Episode 311 | 26m 47s

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits Chef Mariam Al Mansoori, known for blending traditional Emirati recipes with international flavors. They make her innovative Saffron Hummus Cauliflower. Loi visits Chef Mario Loi at his restaurant, Mika, to make a unique bucatini dish. In Greece, Loi creates a lentil hummus & special pasta dish, Sioufihta.

Aired: 05/16/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Chef Maria Loi cooks up some classic Greek dishes on the beach in Costa Navarino.
In Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”
Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”
Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.
Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas
Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.