Pati's Mexican Table

A Queen in the Land of the Gods

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A Queen in the Land of the Gods

Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza. Abigail is opening her home to show Pati her dedication to preserving the pre-Hispanic techniques and recipes of her Zapotec ancestors. Back in Pati's kitchen, her experience with Abigail inspires recipes that feature few ingredients used in rustic Oaxacan ways, including chicken with oregano and garlic, grilled corn salad, and burnt milk ice cream. Oaxacan chicken with oregano and garlic; Grilled corn salad; Burnt milk ice cream with animal crackers.

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