The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Simple Elegance

Chef Maria Loi brings us to the simply elegant Costa Navarino for a back-to-nature experience. Maria boards a boat with Chef Bertrand Valegeas where they make Marinated Tuna, before heading to the Mandarin Oriental to prepare Chicken with Okra. Back in New York, Maria shows us how to make dishes inspired by her travels, and the Mediterranean diet: Marinated Sea Bass, and Okra prepared two ways.

Simple Elegance

26m 46s

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    Athens Reinvented

    S2 E213 - 26m 46s

    Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. Maria meets with Chef Christos Bouboulis to make a Spit Roasted Lamb. And later, under the light of the Acropolis, she joins Chef Thodoris Afentakis to make a delicious Celery Root Soup. Back in New York, Maria creates simple and tasty dishes inspired by her travels: Lamb Souvlaki and Roasted Cauliflower Soup.

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    Colors of Corfu

    S2 E212 - 26m 46s

    Chef Maria Loi is back on the Greek island of Corfu exploring the many cultures that have influenced the unique Corfiot cuisine. Maria meets with chefs Tasos Andriotis and Aristotelis Megoulas to prepare a Bitter Orange Salad and a Multigrain Soup. Back in New York, Maria takes inspiration from these Corfiot dishes and shares some recipes that are easy to create at home.

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    Classic Corfu

    S2 E211 - 26m 46s

    Chef Maria Loi brings us to Corfu, one of the most multi-cultural Greek islands, to share the best of Corfiot cuisine. Maria meets with Chef Liana Barba to cook a traditional Pasta with Shrimp dish, and later by the pool, Maria makes Potatoes with Wild Greens and Feta. Back in New York, Maria, inspired by Corfu, prepares Braised Chicken with Cinnamon and Tomato, and a Warm Potato Salad.

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