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Season 1

  • S01E01 Santorini – Part 1

    • December 5, 2010
    • PBS

    Santorini, a cluster of islands created by a volcanic eruption in 3600 BC is home to a unique eco system and amazing food. Chef Yanni learns about local wines and teaches us how to bake a whole fish, fava and a cheese mousse dessert.

  • S01E02 Santorini – Part 2

    • December 12, 2010
    • PBS

    Santorini, rumored to have the most beautiful sunsets in the world, is also known for its culinary delights. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make an octopus & eggplant salad, a traditional Greek salad and kolokithokeftedes or simply, zucchini fritters.

  • S01E03 Mykonos - Part 1

    • December 19, 2010
    • PBS

    Join Chef Yianni as he explores the sandy coast, windmills, and food of Mykonos and demonstrates how to make "Mostra", a traditional Mykonian appetizer, and a Greek Risotto with scallops.

  • S01E04 Mykonos - Part 2

    • December 26, 2010
    • PBS

    Mykonos' trademark windmills portray the innovation of the locals, and food is no exception. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make a light summer meal of grilled cuttlefish accompanied by various salads.

  • S01E05 Paros

    • January 2, 2011
    • PBS

    While in Paros, Chef Yianni gets a lesson in cheese making, local traditions and has an evening of singing and dancing. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make "Krithoto", orzo with squid and saffron, and "Revithia", traditional baked chickpeas.

  • S01E06 Naxos

    • PBS

    Chef Yianni explores Naxos and discovers a restaurant committed to using local organic products, visits a distillery established in 1896 and demonstrates how to make a stuffed pork loin with potatoes and a tart made with figs and cheese.

  • S01E07 Tzia

    • January 16, 2011
    • PBS

    Kea, or Tzia as it also known, is a small island located an hour from Athens by ferry, discovers an all organic farm and Pasteli, a healthy on the go snack. Chef Yianni makes the local specialty "Paspala" and "Spanakorizo".

  • S01E08 Athens

    • PBS

    In the birthplace of democracy, Chef Yianni explores Athens and cooks his Aunt's beef stew with eggplant and zucchini, and special guest Francois Payard demonstrates how to make his Greek Napoleon.

  • S01E09 Skiathos

    • PBS

    Skiathos was made famous by Mamma Mia, but Chef Yianni discovers there is more to Skiathos than Hollywood. Join Chef Yianni as he teaches us how to make a baked whole fish with tomato and onion sauce, bulgur wheat and amigdalota.

  • S01E10 Volo/Pylio

    • February 6, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Yianni visits Volo/Pylio, takes a train ride on the oldest rail in all of Europe and teaches us how to make Spetsofai (Greek sausage and peppers) and an easy dessert of Greek yogurt and Glyka tou Koutaliou (spoon sweets).

  • S01E11 Trikala

    • February 13, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Yianni explores the monasteries of Meteora that seem to be suspended in air dances at a Greek festival in Trikala and demonstrates how to make Hortopita, Souvlakia, and Tzatziki.

  • S01E12 Metsovo

    • February 20, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Yianni experiences a traditional way of life that has stood the test of time when he visits Metsovo. Chef Yianni demonstrates how to make Bouyourdi, Greek lamb with roasted potatoes and Halva.

  • S01E13 Lefkada

    • February 27, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Yianni explores Lefkada and discovers its world famous beach Porto Katsiki and demonstrates how to make Batzaria Salata (beet salad), Bakaliaro and Skordalia (Cod with Garlic Sauce) and Giaourtopita.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Thessaloniki – Part 1

    • PBS

    Eva takes us to the capital of the prefecture of central Macedonia, and her hometown, and Chef Yianni makes a feta & eggplant appetizer and bakaliaro fricasse with a little help from Eva

  • S02E02 Thessaloniki – Part 2

    • PBS

    Eva vists the museum of Byzantine culture explores a vineyard with one of the largest corkscrew collections in Europe and discovers a Jewish museum in northern Greece, and Chef Yianni makes a unique Byzantine inspired dessert

  • S02E03 Xalkidiki

    • PBS

    Eva visits a beautiful seaside resort and a traditional village with a history that spans 28 centuries and Chef Yanni makes sea bass with artichokes and potatoes, mushroom risotto and galaktoboureko with a twist

  • S02E04 Athens

    • PBS

    Eva visits the city of democracy and a unique eco-friendly store, and Chef Yianni along with a guest chef make loukanopita, roasted leg of lamb and loukoumades

  • S02E05 Rapsani / Olympos

    • PBS

    Eva explores the mountain of the 12 ancient Greek gods and a vineyard with a unique selection of wines and Chef Yianni makes stifatho, moustalevria and spanakopita

  • S02E06 Arahova

    • PBS

    Eva visits a popular winter destination and the ski mecca of Greece, learns about the local cheese called formaella, and Chef Yiannis makes kokoras krasatos and karidato

  • S02E07 Kozani

    • PBS

    Eva visits a city in northern Greece with a long history and a unique product called krokos and Chef Yianni makes yiaprakia, baked chicken and rice with krokos and a refreshing krokos beverage.

  • S02E08 Hersonisos and Ag. Nikolaos

    • PBS

    Eva makes a day trip to a little island with a unique history and explores a teaching museum while Chef Yianni makes kalitsounia, bakaliaros with revithia and rakomelo

  • S02E09 Chios

    • PBS

    Eva explores medieval villages, tours a winery that has brought an almost extinct variety of grapes back and discovers a product only cultivated on this island while Chef Yianni and a guest make a simple pomegranate salad and fresh hand rolled pasta

  • S02E10 Irakleio

    • PBS

    Eva visits ancient Minoan ruins, learns how to make raki and celebrates with mantinades while Chef Yianni makes a pomegranate salad, ksinohondros me melitzana and raki infused clams

  • S02E11 Mani

    • PBS

    Eva explores the land of vendettas and discovers an agro-tourism getaway and Chef Yianni makes a simple pork, orange and honey appetizer and a dessert that lends a modern twist to the classic baklava

  • S02E12 Rethymno

    • PBS

    Eva explores an ancient Venetian castle located in a town known for honoring their ancestors, their traditions and most of all their hospitality

  • S02E13 Chania

    • PBS

    Eva visits a monastery with a special link to the Greek revolution, and a historical village that was restored after the discovery of an old olive press