James Martin's Mediterranean (2011)
Season 1
James Martin explores his passion for the fresh, rich and vibrant food of the Mediterranean. From Chania and Elounda in Crete, to Luguria and Tuscany in Italy, each episode of James Martin’s Mediterranean sees James arrive at a different port to meet local chefs, farmers and ex-pats, before finding out how best to cook and get the best out of the Med’s biounious ingredients.
Released Nov. 20, 2011
Episode 30 min
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S1E1 - Ibiza
Join James Martin as he sails around the Med in search of stunning views and spectacular food. In Ibiza, he tries sobrasada sausage and cooks local dishes.
Nov. 20, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - Pisciotta
James continues his Med adventures in the Italian fishing port of Pisciotta, where he learns the local art of anchovy fishing, and uses some in a tasty dish.
Nov. 21, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Montpellier
James Martin reaches the Languedoc-Roussillon coast of France, where he samples their world famous oysters and discovers how vermouth is made.
Nov. 22, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - Naples
James visits the pizza capital of the world, Naples, samples the city's cafe culture and makes fritto misto with Parma ham, and mozzarella and aubergine roll.
Nov. 23, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - Marseille
Expect lots of local flavour as James sails into busy Marseille to track down the famous fish stew, Bouillabaisse, and cook an exotic lamb tagine.
Nov. 24, 2011, midnight
S1E6 - Gaeta
Experience wonderful sights and food as James explores Gaeta on Italy's Lazio coast. He tastes local olives and serves up veal escalope with olive tapenade.
Nov. 27, 2011, midnight
S1E7 - Elounda
James Martin continues his Med odyssey, visiting Elounda in Crete. He discovers local baking traditions, before serving up olive-crusted lamb pancakes.
Nov. 28, 2011, midnight
S1E8 - Valencia
James' food adventure reaches the birthplace of paella, Valencia. He discovers the secret to this dish before cooking a butternut squash and almond soup.
Nov. 29, 2011, midnight
S1E9 - Chania
Join James Martin as he sails around the Med in search of stunning views and spectacular food. In Chania in Crete, he serves up his take on chicken souvlaki.
Nov. 30, 2011, midnight
S1E10 - Minori
More great Mediterranean food as James visits the beautiful town of Minori on Italy's Amalfi coast, where he gets a crash course in pasta making.
Dec. 1, 2011, midnight
Network: UKTV Food
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 300 min.
Released: Nov. 20, 2011
Last Air Date: Dec. 1, 2011, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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