Exploring Mexico's Kitchen With Rick Bayless
Exploring Mexico's Kitchen With Rick Bayless
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S3 E1: Beef Tips in Chile Guajillo Sauce
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
This is one of Mexico's most iconic flavors; Rick envelopes seared cubes of steak in a beautiful chile sauce, and the sweet crunch of the caramelized onion offers the perfect counterpoint to vibrant red chile and savory seared beef.
15 Min
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2023
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TV-PG
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Cooking
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Available with Freestream
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S3 E20: Freezer Preservation
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
One of the most powerful tools in any home kitchen is the freezer. They are great for preserving food and preventing waste, but using your freezer wisely depends on how well your food is stored. Here are Rick's tips for the deep freeze.
5 Min
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TV-PG
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S3 E19: Creamy Greens and Potato Tacos
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
This dish is inspired by rajas con crema, and by adding potatoes and greens, it becomes a wonderful taco filling. And if, for some reason, you are not in the mood to make tacos, you can turn this mixture into a great pasta dish.
14 Min
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TV-PG
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S3 E18: All About Frying
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Do not shy away from a little hot oil. With some know-how, and the right equipment, you are just a few steps away from golden crispy deliciousness.
4 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E17: Crispy Fried Sopes
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
The experience of biting into the golden, crispy exterior, yielding to the soft masa within, is different from the classic griddle-baked sopes, and because these sopes have higher sides, they make perfect vessels for saucier fillings.
12 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E16: Guacamole Class
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
Guacamole evolves and transforms into what each cook prefers or based on what the occasion demands; while many contemporary creations have been written, there is a traditional foundation from which all guacamoles are created.
20 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E15: Knife Skills
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Working with a knife is essential to feeling comfortable in the kitchen. Take a closer look at Rick's collection of knives, and gain insight into how proper posture affects your ability to successfully slice and dice.
6 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E14: Carne Apache
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Carne apache is analogous to beef tartare meats ceviche. Most cooks let the mixture marinade until the meat takes on cooked texture, but Rick prefers a more traditional tartare texture. The smokiness of chipotles is delicious here.
10 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E13: All About Salt
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Knowing how to properly season your food with salt is one of the most important lessons Rick Bayless can teach you. Master this lesson, and you will be a much better cook.
3 Min
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TV-PG
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S3 E12: Pickled Manzanos and Onions
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
These are a welcome condiment throughout Mexico. When manzano chiles are used, they take focus over the onions. When habaneros are used, it is best to add a small amount. White onions are most common, but red onions are welcome too.
7 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E11: Street-Style Sopes
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
Quintessentially simple, perfectly made sopes are about the best thing a person can eat, but like all street food, they can be a challenge to make indoors; simple as they may look, the perfect pressing, baking, and pinching takes practice.
15 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E10: Essential Appliances
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
A look at the other side of Rick Bayless' kitchen reveals the everyday essential kitchen appliances that set him up for success as a home cook. What is on your wish list for your kitchen?
3 Min
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TV-PG
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S3 E9: Tequila and Mezcal
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Rick provides an introductory lesson into the world of tequila and mezcal, two glorious agave spirits.
11 Min
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TV-PG
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S3 E8: Chorizo and Eggs
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Transform something ordinary into something truly memorable. Rick offers you two options for flavoring your huevos con chorizo here: one complementary (using smoky red chipotle), and one contrasting (using roasted green poblano).
9 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E7: Yellow Mole
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
A classic moles from Oaxaca.
29 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E6: Crema Mexicana
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Rick makes two Mexican-style cremas.
11 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E5: Queso Fresco
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
This queso fresco resembles a whole-milk ricotta, but Rick presses it more firmly so that it can be easily crumbled; to tackle this project, he will need an accurate thermometer that registers down to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
11 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E4: Pro Chef Tips
On Demand • Original Air Date: Jun 1, 2023
Here are a few things Rick believes you need to know to become a better cook. Notice that these pointers do not include the size of your kitchen, or the quality of your appliances.
4 Min
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TV-PG
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S3 E3: Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Poblano, Tomatillo, and Nopal Cactus
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
The ingredients in this dish truly represent the classic flavors from the heart of Mexico; Rick really loves this dish with rustic mashed potatoes made from red or white-skin potatoes that are boiled, not baked; rice is also welcome.
26 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E2: Taquitos Ahogados
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
It is time to get frying, and these taquitos ahogados are the perfect place to start; they can be served as a quick snack, or as a fun first course, but either way, Rick guarantees smiles all around.
18 Min
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TV-PG
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Available with Freestream
S3 E1: Beef Tips in Chile Guajillo Sauce
On Demand • Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2023
This is one of Mexico's most iconic flavors; Rick envelopes seared cubes of steak in a beautiful chile sauce, and the sweet crunch of the caramelized onion offers the perfect counterpoint to vibrant red chile and savory seared beef.
15 Min
•
TV-PG
•
Available with Freestream