My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

Watch My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

  • 2018
  • 4 Seasons
  • 7.4  (12)

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is a cooking and travel show that explores the culinary traditions of Greece. Hosted by food expert and cookbook author Diane Kochilas, the show premiered in 2016 and is produced by Resolution Pictures. Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a gastronomic journey through Greece, discovering the unique flavors and techniques that have shaped the country's cuisine. Each episode focuses on a different region of Greece, highlighting its distinct food traditions and ingredients.

One of the standout features of the show is the level of detail and depth that Kochilas goes into when discussing the food. She provides historical and cultural context for each dish, explaining how it came to be and why it is important to the local community. Frequently, she interviews locals and food producers, gaining insights into their processes and traditions.

The show highlights some of the most iconic dishes in Greek cuisine, such as moussaka, souvlaki, and tzatziki. But it also delves into lesser-known recipes that are specific to particular regions of Greece. One such dish is the traditional Cretan salad known as dakos, which combines barley rusk bread, tomato, feta, and olive oil.

Kochilas's cooking style is casual and approachable, making it easy for viewers to recreate the dishes at home. Her recipes are easy to follow and often incorporate simple ingredients that are readily available in most grocery stores. She also frequently offers tips and tricks for those who are new to Greek cooking, making the show a great resource for home chefs.

In addition to providing culinary inspiration, My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas also offers a glimpse into the beauty and culture of Greece. Throughout the series, Kochilas visits historic sites, picturesque villages, and bustling markets, showcasing the country's diverse landscape and people. The show is a wonderful combination of food and travel, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in Greek cuisine or culture.

Overall, My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is an excellent cooking and travel show that provides an in-depth look at the culinary traditions of Greece. Kochilas's enthusiasm for the food is contagious, and her deep knowledge of Greek cuisine makes her an excellent guide throughout the series. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, there is something to learn and appreciate in every episode of this delightful show.

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is a series that ran for 4 seasons (52 episodes) between October 5, 2018 and on Resolution Pictures

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Seasons
Flavors Of The Athenian Art Scene
13. Flavors Of The Athenian Art Scene
January 12, 2023
Diane's artist daughter, Kyveli, invites a few gallerists and young artists for dinner in her studio in Exarcheia, a fascinating Athens neighborhood, and Diane cooks up the perfect meal to inspire their insightful conversation. On the menu: Braised Ouzo-Orange Octopus, Zucchini-Herb Phyllo Pie, and a Giant Bean Greek Salad.
The Father Of Modern Greek Cooking
12. The Father Of Modern Greek Cooking
January 5, 2023
Diane and Chef Lefteris Lazarou, often called the father of modern Greek cuisine, explore the fish market and Diane gets a few lessons on how to choose the best seafood. At his restaurant in Piraeus, Chef prepares a Pan-Seared Grouper and Whole Squid with Spanakopita Puree. Diane, inspired by Chef, creates seafood-stuffed cabbage rolls in her home.
My Greek Dinner Party
11. My Greek Dinner Party
October 23, 2023
Diane prepares a dinner party meal for a handful of her closest friends. Diane provides helpful tips to alleviate the stress that comes with planning a dinner party and provides easy recipes that are healthy and delicious. On the menu: Char-Broiled Cabbage "Steaks" with Pomegranate Seeds and Lemon Zest, Whole Baked Fish with Leeks, and Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
Everyday Superfoods
10. Everyday Superfoods
October 23, 2023
Greece is a cornucopia of age-old natural superfoods. Diane invites a well-known dietician and together they prepare a healthy meal brimming with Greek superfoods including a Spiced Carrot Soup Three Ways, a Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Dried Figs, Pomegranate, EVOO and Herbs; and a dessert of wheat kernels, Greek honey, nuts, and dried fruits called Varvara.
Pie Heaven
9. Pie Heaven
October 23, 2023
Densely forested mountains, stone-cobbled villages, sheep, and greenery are the stuff of Epirus's mountainous terrain. Diane visits a traditional shepherding family and makes a feta cheese pie baked the way it's been done for centuries: over embers. At home, Diane makes two of her own pies: a Pleated, Buttery Feta Cheese Pie and a Chicken-Phyllo Pie, both inspired by this region.
The Foods That Unite Us
8. The Foods That Unite Us
December 8, 2022
With Athens as a backdrop, Diane explores the foods that so many of us have in common regardless of where we are from. Can soba noodles be grecophied? Can a classic spanakopita be a filling for an American baked potato? Diane answers these questions and ventures beyond tradition into the global world, embracing new ingredients, and christens new recipes.
The Sephardic Cooking Of Thessaloniki
7. The Sephardic Cooking Of Thessaloniki
October 23, 2023
Diane visits a daughter of a Holocaust survivor for a tour of Thessaloniki's Jewish past and cook up Sephardic recipes, including Huevos Haminados (slow boiled spiced eggs) and Merenza Assada (grilled eggplant with meatballs in tomato sauce). Diane learns about Keftikas de Nogada (meatballs in walnut sauce) and at home, makes Chicken with Prunes.
Northern Delights - Ioannina
6. Northern Delights - Ioannina
October 23, 2023
Ioannina is a crossroads of the meat-and-cheese-centric cooking of the Pindus mountains as well as the culinary gifts of a lake in the northwestern corner of Greece. Diane focuses on this quaint old city's culinary and cultural lore: from a unique local version of baklava to hearty Clay-Baked Lamb to a Feta-Cheese Skillet Pie to a rare Clay-Tile-Baked Eel.
Old World Charms Of The Athenian Table
5. Old World Charms Of The Athenian Table
November 17, 2022
Diane visits the home of 90-year-old Irini Pournara and her daughter Margarita, a journalist for the city's most respected daily paper. Eirini makes Athinaiki Mayioneza (poached fish and vegetables with homemade mayonnaise), and Diane cooks up A la Polita, a sophisticated artichoke dish, and a Meatloaf Wrapped in Grape Leaves.
Thessaloniki: Greece's De Facto Food City.
4. Thessaloniki: Greece's De Facto Food City.
November 10, 2022
No other city evokes the rich and complex history of Greek cuisine better than Thessaloniki, Greece's de facto culinary capital. Diane learns the secrets of bougatsa, an airy, creamy phyllo pastry, and boards a mussel boat just off the coast. In her kitchen she cooks up Feta-Stuffed Sweet Red Peppers and Mussel Pilaf.
Street Food in Athens
3. Street Food in Athens
November 3, 2022
Diane and chef Carolina Doriti explore the street food scene in Athens, tasting their way through vegan treats, savory hand-held pies, overflowing sandwiches and hand-made gelato. Inspired, Diane creates some homemade street food: a Gyro-Stuffed Baked Bread Loaf, a Warm Green Bean Salad with Chopped Onion and Hazelnuts, and a Healthy Smoothie Bowl with Greek Yogurt.
The Accidental Vegan
2. The Accidental Vegan
October 23, 2023
Diane explores the fast-growing vegan trends in Athens, honing in on the transformation of Greek classics like moussaka rendered vegan! She invites the country's best-known vegan chef into her kitchen. The results are delightful: Vegan Moussaka, Vegan Galaktoboureko, even a Vegan Yiouvarlakia, a Rice-Meatball Soup. Hint: mushrooms and avocados are involved.
Diane Discovers Her New Athens' Hood
1. Diane Discovers Her New Athens' Hood
October 23, 2023
Diane discovers the history of her historic neighborhood in the heart of central Athens with the city's most renowned urban chronicler, and cooks up a delicious Spiced Roasted Chicken with Toasted Orzo Pilaf, Kale Caesar with Greek yogurt and a Crispy Phyllo Ice Cream Sundae with Honey, Nuts and Halva
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Where to Watch My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas
My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas is available for streaming on the Resolution Pictures website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 5, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (12)