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A Date with a Date in the Desert

Season 3 Episode 310 | 26m 46s

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits the serene Al Ain Oasis to learn about the different types of dates grown there. Loi travels to the Grand Mercure to meet Chef Khaled Al Saadi where they make Croquettes with Dates & Feta. Chef Sushil Singh joins Loi to prepare a tasty, healthy, easy salad with dates. In Greece, Loi creates Feta-Date Parcels.

Aired: 05/16/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
Chef Maria Loi cooks up some classic Greek dishes on the beach in Costa Navarino.
Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.
Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,
Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.
Chef Loi visits the Abrahamic Family House and learns about the culinary culture of Abu Dhabi.
Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.