Melting Pot
Discover the true beauty of America as we explore the rich tapestry of our ethnic cuisines. Hosted by five sets of chefs, Melting Pot presents the traditions, stories and recipes brought to America's shores from the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Latin America, India, Africa and the Caribbean. It's a culinary passport to the rich heritage of our country.
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Discover the true beauty of America as we explore the rich tapestry of our ethnic cuisines. Hosted by five sets of chefs, Melting Pot presents the traditions, stories and recipes brought to America's shores from the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Latin America, India, Africa and the Caribbean. It's a culinary passport to the rich heritage of our country.
Episodes
S1 | E1
Mediterranean - Mediterranean Market
Oil and Vinegar Bass in a Pouch; Lemon Braised Artichokes; Olive Oil Cake (Ladi Tourta).
S1 | E2
Mediterranean - Taste of Home
Spaghettini with Garlic and Oil (Spaghettini Aglio e Olio); Porterhouse and Potatoes a la Mamma; Stewed Chicken (Kota Kokinisti).
S1 | E3
Mediterranean - Sunset Spread
Grilled Pizza Rustica; Feta Spread (Htipito); Tomato Patties (Domatokeftedes).
S1 | E4
Mediterranean - Gift of the Sea
Grilled Seafood (Seafood alla Griglia); Taki's Sardines (Sardeles Takis); Shrimp Salad (Garidosalata).
S1 | E5
Mediterranean - Gimme Five
Seared Duck with Chestnuts and Wine; Crispy Lemony Shrimp; Stuffed Onions (Kremidolmades); Sweets of the Spoon (Glyka Tou Koutaliou).
S1 | E6
Mediterranean - Rustic Table
Baby Lamb Brodettato; Greek Potato Salad (Patatosalata); Sweet Semolina (Halva).
S1 | E7
Soul Kitchen - Soul Market
File Chicken Gumbo; Pickled Beets Relish; Jerked Grilled Red Sea Bream with Dry Jerk Rub Pineapple Salsa; Coconut Rice Pudding.
S1 | E8
Soul Kitchen - Taste of Home
Baked Cheese Grits; Peach Cobbler; Smothered Pork Medallions and Gravy; Garlic Sauteed Spinach.
S1 | E9
Soul Kitchen - Gimme Five
Pecan Shortbread; Corn Fritters with Roasted Garlic and Parsley Dipping Sauce; Roti; Salt Fish Fricassee.
S1 | E10
Soul Kitchen - Island Hoppping
Trinidadian Beef Pastilles with Grilled Pineapple and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Spiced Molasses Duck Breast Salad; Sauteed Callaloo; Stuffed Crab.
S1 | E11
Soul Kitchen - Batter Up
Crispy Vidalia Onion Rings in Buttermilk Batter; Cornmeal-Battered Trout; Coconut Shrimp with Lime Dressing; Banana Fritters with Chocolate Sauce.
S1 | E12
Soul Kitchen - Sunday Dinner
Sweet Potato Gratin; Homemade Dinner Rolls; Spiced Beef Roast; Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
S1 | E13
Eastern European - Euro Market
Roasted Pork Loin with Apple and Caraway Stuffing; Cold String Beans with Vodka Vinaigrette; Halva Whipped Cream with Armenian Ararat Coffee; Crispy Potato Horseradish Cakes.
S1 | E14
Eastern European - Taste of Home
Spaetzle with Smoked Ham and Poached Celery Hearts; Veal Schnitzel; Lower East Side Nut Cake.
S1 | E15
Eastern European - Card Night
Eastern European Chile; Bratwurst Stewed with Sauerkraut; Spinach and Smoked Salmon Cocktail Knishes.
S1 | E16
Eastern European - Beer Makes it Better
Drunken Cabbage; Pork and Garlic Sausage Braised in Beer; Fruit in Beer Batter; Frozen Chocolate Malted Egg Cream.
S1 | E17
Eastern European - Heaping Helpings
Mamaglia Balls with Smoked Ham; Tomato Casserole; Kasha and Varnishkes; Stuffed Cabbage.
S1 | E18
Eastern European - Black Tie
Cauliflower Soup with Lobster Dumplings; Salmon Baked in Puff Pastry with Truffles; Korn Flat Bread with Caviar; Charlotte Malakov.
S1 | E19
Nuevo Latino (Alex/Aaron) - Nuevo Latino Market
Pan Roasted Dorado; Spicy Corn Bread (Pan de Maiz); Calabaza Soup with Canela Crema Fresca; Vine Ripe Tomato Salad with Queso Fresco, Cilantro and Serrano Chile.
S1 | E20
Nuevo Latino (Alex/Aaron) - Taste of Home
Salvadorian White Corn Cakes with Pork, Beans ans Cheese (Pupusas); Puerto Rican Seafood Stew (Asopao de Marisco); Fideos in Chipotle and Roasted Tomato Broth; Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo.
S1 | E21
Nuevo Latino (Alex/Aaron) - Game Night
Dominican Chicken Lollipops (Chichrron de Pollo); Columbian Chorizo Skewers with Cilantro Pesto (Anticuchos de Chorizos); Tamarind Glazed Pork Ribs with Chayote and Mango Slaw; Shrimp Cocktail with Rocoto Chile Dipping Sauce.
S1 | E22
Nuevo Latino (Alex/Aaron) - Wide World of Salsa
Roasted Poblano and Coconut Salsa; Pomegranate and Roasted Pepper Salsa; Bananas Faustos with Strawberry and Cherimoya Salsa; Duck Breast with Plum Salsa.
S1 | E23
Nuevo Latino (Alex/Aaron) - Night Bites
Ham, Roasted Pork, and Swiss Cheese Sandwich on Sweet Bread (Medianoche); Beef Tacos (Tacos de Carne Asada); Hot Chocolate Pudding with Peanut Meringue Cookies (Chocolate Caliente).
S1 | E24
Nuevo Latino (Alex/Aaron) - No Jacket Required
Oyster Shooters; Baked Clams with Serrano Ham Spread; Braised Duck Tamales with Dried Cherry Mojo.
S1 | E25
Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Aaron) - Gimme Five
Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Chicken; Saffron Tomato Soup; Roasted Peruvian Potatoes; Braised Cooking Greens (Quelties).
S1 | E26
Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Aaron) - One-Pot Wonder
Paella; Braised Short Ribs in Pasilla Chile Pozole; Mussels in Tequila Chipotle Broth.
S1 | E27
Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Aaron) - Gift of the Sea
Crispy Boneless Whole Fish with Sofrito; Conch Ceviche; Steamed Manilla Clams in Salsa Verde.
S1 | E28
Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Alex) - Wine Harvest
Red Wine Risotto with Chorizo; Rioja-Braised Oxtail (Rabo Encendido); Cheese Stuffed Poached Pears (Peras Cabrales).
S1 | E29
Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Alex) - Afternoon Delight
Budin de Polenta with Mushroom and Sausage; Spanish Slow Cooked Ham with Sherry Vinegar and Tomatoes (Salpicon de Jamon); Boniato Mash with Mojo.
S1 | E30
Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Alex) - Family Reunion
White Bean and Churrasco Salad; Sugarcane-Skewered Shrimp with Chile-Cilantro Rub; Cuban Style Salt Cured Beef with Crispy Plantain Chips.