Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless

Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless

In MEXICO - ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS, the beloved chef and restaurateur seamlessly weaves together techniques, recipes, cultural musings and off-the-wall surprises. This season Rick presents start-to-finish, stress-free, Mexican-inspired fiestas packed with creativity, color and flavor. Throughout the series, Rick translates his Mexican travel adventures into unforgettable parties from intimate fireside suppers and casual backyard cocktails with friends to big, boisterous bashes for 25. Rick also suggests clever and practical ideas to make each party special, like creating signature drinks for the occasion, serving ceviche in glass votive holders and transforming supermarket salad bar items into a hip Mexican crudites platter. And to help set the mood, he offers party playlists featuring his favorite musical finds and gardening tips for growing one's own ingredients.

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From Lobster to Chocolate Clams: A Delicious Feast in Magdalena Bay

05/25/2013 at 2:00 am on WTTW Create

Rick ventures out on a skiff to learn about sustainable fishing on Magdalena Bay.

Artisan Mescal

05/25/2013 at 11:30 am on WTTW HD

Rick explores how a small Oaxacan distiller handcrafts Mescal and enjoys hand-pressed Memelas.

Presenting: World-Class Wines of Baja

05/25/2013 at 1:30 pm on WTTW Create

Rick tours La Escuelita, a nonprofit winemaking school, and makes Tuffed Chiles with Red Wine.

Cooking In Wine Country

05/27/2013 at 8:00 pm on WTTW Create

Local leg of Lamb with a Pasilla Olive Sauce and Mixed Greens with fresh Mussels and Fava Beans.

Tijuana Round Table

05/29/2013 at 8:00 pm on WTTW Create

Chef Javier Plascencia layers local Tuna with Nopales, Chicharron and Avocado Meringue.

Extraordinarily Delicious Ensenada

05/31/2013 at 8:00 pm on WTTW Create

Rick hosts a Seafood Taco party complete with the secrets to making great fried Fish Tacos at home..

Mexican Microbrews and Pub Fare

06/03/2013 at 8:00 pm on WTTW Create

Rick visits the Tecate brewery and the Tijuana brewery, makers of several microbrews.

Sustainable Aquaculture in the Rich Waters of Ensenada

06/05/2013 at 8:00 pm on WTTW Create

Ricks gets a lesson in mollusk farming, explores oyster and mussel farming and makes green ceviche.

Todos Santos Magic

06/07/2013 at 8:00 pm on WTTW Create

Rick visits Art & Beer, a funky roadside bar that serves cocktails and outstanding appetizers.

Oaxaca, The Land of Seven Moles

06/21/2013 at 8:30 pm on WTTW HD

Black Mole, Green Mole, Coloradito Mole and Yellow Mole with Grilled fish are served up.

Delicious Eco-Tourism

06/28/2013 at 8:30 pm on WTTW HD

Artisanal coffee production and organic gardens are explored in the mountains to Finca Las Nieves.

The Kernel of Deliciousness

07/05/2013 at 8:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rick explores the many variety of Corn available in Oaxaca and make his own fresh Empanadas.

Mercado Madness

07/12/2013 at 8:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rick uncovers the incredibly rich culture of the 21 de Noviembre market in downtown Oaxaca.

Oaxacan Cheese Primer

07/19/2013 at 8:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rick explores cheese making in the village of Rojas and makes a dinner featuring just-made cheeses.

Puerto Escondido: Living The Dream

07/26/2013 at 8:30 pm on WTTW HD

Rick enjoys spearfishing off Roca Blanca Playa and creates an Aguachile and pan-seared Robalo.

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