
Pati Jinich is a chef whose true passion is bringing authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. She shares the tastes and culinary adventures of her native country.

On the coast in Bahía Kino, local fishermen catch giant sea scallops. Then, in the mountain town of Matape, Nere, one of Sonora's few female butchers shares her wisdom with Pati.

Pati explores some unique spots in Guadalajara where food and art truly connect. In her kitchen, she makes pollo a la valentina, rice with poblanos and corn, and an almond tres leches cake.

Pati explores the streets of Yucatán's capital, Mérida. She tries the best tacos in Mérida at Wayan'e. The aroma of freshly made cookies lures her to Dondé Fabric, where their globitos and bizcochitos are an important part of Mérida's mornings.

Pati spends a day in the kitchen with her middle son, Sami, cooking recipes inspired by her travels in Sonora that she knows he'll love - beef and potato chimichangas, rice with lentils and caramelized onions, and an avocado and radish salad.