My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas
Season 5
TV-Y
My Greek Table is a cooking program that takes place in Greece. The hostess is Diane Kochilas, an American Greek chef in Greece.
Where to Watch My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas • Season 5
13 Episodes
- Let Food be Thy Medicine
E1Let Food be Thy MedicineHippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Diane embraces this philosophy, focusing on food as the foundation for health. The concept of food as medicine and the use of key Greek ingredients—like olive oil, herbs, nuts, and vegetables—promote good health. Diane also shares three simple, healthy recipes and chats with Dr. William Li, author of "Eat to Beat Disease." - Changing the Geography of the Dinner Plate
E2Changing the Geography of the Dinner PlateHow do you achieve a diet where plant-based foods outweigh meat? How do you take a meat-centric plate and shift things around so that vegetables take up the prominent place and meat plays a secondary role? Diane and her son Yiorgos explore the geography of the dinner plate by recreating classic Greek recipes for meat with, well, less of it! - Greens Rule the Day
E3Greens Rule the DayLearn how to shop, clean and cook greens and use them in myriad dishes that are easy and accessible. Diane heads to the garden of her cousin Marika, 96 years old and going strong! She shows Diane her fruit and vegetable garden, which could just be the key to her longevity. In her kitchen, Diane cooks up a green storm and sips a surprising elixir from cooking up a pot of greens. - Plant-Based in Ancient Greece
E4Plant-Based in Ancient GreeceThe ancient Greeks ate a plant based diet and Diane explores these roots and principles.This episode is inspired by Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. Diane, takes a deep dive into the principles of plant-based cooking and speaks with Professor John Wilkins about the foods and medicines of Ancient Greece. - Nov 20, 2027E5
Mushrooms for our Minds...Not What You Think!Mushrooms and their health benefits are the focus of this episode.Diane visits an Athenian restaurant whose chef is a master with mushrooms and speaks with Dr. Andrew Weil, whose research on mushrooms and longevity is groundbreaking. In her kitchen, Diane creates an easy mushroom gyro, a braised mushroom and chickpea dish, and samples a rare mushroom recipe by Chef Gikas Xenakis. - Gut Feeling: Probiotics to Love
E6Gut Feeling: Probiotics to LoveNatural probiotic ingredients in the traditional Greek diet are incorporated into everyday recipes. In the traditional Greek and Mediterranean diet, seasonal dishes feature naturally probiotic ingredients such as pickled vegetables, iconic Greek olives, and yogurt. Diane explores these probiotic foods and shares ways to incorporate them into everyday recipes. She also talks with Dr. Theoklis Zaoutis on the the benefits of probiotic foods for gut health. - Beans: The #1 Longevity Ingredient
E7Beans: The #1 Longevity IngredientDiane demonstrates how beans, long linked to longevity, can play a starring role in your diet.From rustic tavernas to elegant fine dining, beans play a starring role in Greek cuisine and are a superfood. Diane celebrates the magic of beans with a feast that’s nourishing as it is delicious. She explores the difference between dried and canned beans, and chats with Dr. William Li about the science of beans, longevity, and how to make this essential plant protein a regular part of your diet.
