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LIFE OF LOI: MEDITERRANEAN SECRETS

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Wednesday, October 30th

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Simple Elegance

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment. Maria boards a boat with Chef Bertrand Valegeas, where they make Marinated Tuna with local ingredients. They then head off to the Mandarin Oriental to prepare Chicken with Okra. Back in New York, Maria serves up dishes inspired by her travels, and the Mediterranean diet: Marinated Sea Bass, and Okra prepared two ways.

6:30pm on
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Ode to Capt. Vassilis NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis. Maria meets with the ladies at Pylos House to make Braised Chicken with Fresh Peasant Pasta. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares meals inspired by her travels, Greek Honey Buns with Pecans and Homemade Pasta with Ground Turkey Sauce.

8:30pm on
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Ode to Capt. Vassilis NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis. Maria meets with the ladies at Pylos House to make Braised Chicken with Fresh Peasant Pasta. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares meals inspired by her travels, Greek Honey Buns with Pecans and Homemade Pasta with Ground Turkey Sauce.

Thursday, October 31st

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Runtime: 00:26:46
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Ode to Capt. Vassilis

Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis. Maria meets with the ladies at Pylos House to make Braised Chicken with Fresh Peasant Pasta. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares meals inspired by her travels, Greek Honey Buns with Pecans and Homemade Pasta with Ground Turkey Sauce.

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Comfort Food The Naxian Way NEW

This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos. Maria embraces the amazing local cuisine of the island to create a true Naxian feast with local chef, Yiannis Ikonomou. Together, they make a delicious Chicken Pie and Grilled Tuna Filet with Potato Salad. Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some Naxian-inspired comfort foods.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Comfort Food The Naxian Way NEW

This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos. Maria embraces the amazing local cuisine of the island to create a true Naxian feast with local chef, Yiannis Ikonomou. Together, they make a delicious Chicken Pie and Grilled Tuna Filet with Potato Salad. Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some Naxian-inspired comfort foods.

Friday, November 1st

12:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Comfort Food The Naxian Way

This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos. Maria embraces the amazing local cuisine of the island to create a true Naxian feast with local chef, Yiannis Ikonomou. Together, they make a delicious Chicken Pie and Grilled Tuna Filet with Potato Salad. Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some Naxian-inspired comfort foods.

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Naxian Paradise NEW

This week, Chef Maria Loi brings us back to Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, to share some of its hidden treasures and cuisine made with the best local ingredients. Maria meets Chef Antonis Karamanis, and fisherman, Stelios Grillis to cook classic Naxian dishes: Traditional Grilled Squid and Fish Stew. Back in New York, Maria serves up dishes inspired by her time on Naxos.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Naxian Paradise NEW

This week, Chef Maria Loi brings us back to Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, to share some of its hidden treasures and cuisine made with the best local ingredients. Maria meets Chef Antonis Karamanis, and fisherman, Stelios Grillis to cook classic Naxian dishes: Traditional Grilled Squid and Fish Stew. Back in New York, Maria serves up dishes inspired by her time on Naxos.

Saturday, November 2nd

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Naxian Paradise

This week, Chef Maria Loi brings us back to Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, to share some of its hidden treasures and cuisine made with the best local ingredients. Maria meets Chef Antonis Karamanis, and fisherman, Stelios Grillis to cook classic Naxian dishes: Traditional Grilled Squid and Fish Stew. Back in New York, Maria serves up dishes inspired by her time on Naxos.

Sunday, November 3rd

5:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Water, Sand, Sun

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.

Monday, November 4th

6:30pm on
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A Family Affair NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. Maria introduces us to the Polykreti family, with whom she makes two special Naxian dishes: Cheese Bread and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Lamb. Back in her New York kitchen, Maria shares some easy adaptions of these Naxian treasures.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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A Family Affair NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. Maria introduces us to the Polykreti family, with whom she makes two special Naxian dishes: Cheese Bread and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Lamb. Back in her New York kitchen, Maria shares some easy adaptions of these Naxian treasures.

Tuesday, November 5th

12:00am on
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A Family Affair

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. Maria introduces us to the Polykreti family, with whom she makes two special Naxian dishes: Cheese Bread and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Lamb. Back in her New York kitchen, Maria shares some easy adaptions of these Naxian treasures.

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Unknown Mykonos NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. Maria meets with Chef Miltos Karoubas to prepare an Onion Pie, and later with Teta Fragiadaki to make Spinach and Leek Pie. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares simple dishes inspired by her travels: an Open Face Onion Pita, and Spinach Pie Muffins.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Unknown Mykonos NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. Maria meets with Chef Miltos Karoubas to prepare an Onion Pie, and later with Teta Fragiadaki to make Spinach and Leek Pie. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares simple dishes inspired by her travels: an Open Face Onion Pita, and Spinach Pie Muffins.

Wednesday, November 6th

12:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Unknown Mykonos

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. Maria meets with Chef Miltos Karoubas to prepare an Onion Pie, and later with Teta Fragiadaki to make Spinach and Leek Pie. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares simple dishes inspired by her travels: an Open Face Onion Pita, and Spinach Pie Muffins.

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Handmade Island NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. Just a short boat ride from Mykonos, this island has a cuisine all its own. Maria meets with chefs Antonia Zarpa and Vassilis Plakias to prepare Chickpeas with Local Aromatics and a hearty Artichoke Pie. Back in New York, Maria embraces the flavors of Tinos and creates dishes inspired by her travels.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Handmade Island NEW

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. Just a short boat ride from Mykonos, this island has a cuisine all its own. Maria meets with chefs Antonia Zarpa and Vassilis Plakias to prepare Chickpeas with Local Aromatics and a hearty Artichoke Pie. Back in New York, Maria embraces the flavors of Tinos and creates dishes inspired by her travels.

Thursday, November 7th

12:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Handmade Island

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. Just a short boat ride from Mykonos, this island has a cuisine all its own. Maria meets with chefs Antonia Zarpa and Vassilis Plakias to prepare Chickpeas with Local Aromatics and a hearty Artichoke Pie. Back in New York, Maria embraces the flavors of Tinos and creates dishes inspired by her travels.

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Classic Corfu NEW

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.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Classic Corfu NEW

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.

Friday, November 8th

12:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Classic Corfu

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.

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Colors of Corfu NEW

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.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Colors of Corfu NEW

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.

Saturday, November 9th

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Colors of Corfu

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.

Sunday, November 10th

5:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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A Family Affair

Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. Maria introduces us to the Polykreti family, with whom she makes two special Naxian dishes: Cheese Bread and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Lamb. Back in her New York kitchen, Maria shares some easy adaptions of these Naxian treasures.

Monday, November 11th

6:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Athens Reinvented NEW

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.

8:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Athens Reinvented NEW

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.

Tuesday, November 12th

12:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Athens Reinvented

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.

Sunday, November 17th

5:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Athens Reinvented

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.