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.
Season 1
10 episodes
1. IbizaJoin 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.GCC30minNov 20, 2011
2. PisciottaJames 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.GCC30minNov 21, 2011
3. MontpellierJames Martin reaches the Languedoc-Roussillon coast of France, where he samples their world famous oysters and discovers how vermouth is made.GCC30minNov 22, 2011
4. NaplesJames 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.GCC30minNov 23, 2011
5. MarseilleExpect lots of local flavour as James sails into busy Marseille to track down the famous fish stew, Bouillabaisse, and cook an exotic lamb tagine.GCC30minNov 24, 2011
6. GaetaExperience 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.GCC30minNov 27, 2011
7. EloundaJames Martin continues his Med odyssey, visiting Elounda in Crete. He discovers local baking traditions, before serving up olive-crusted lamb pancakes.GCC30minNov 28, 2011
8. ValenciaJames' food adventure reaches the birthplace of paella, Valencia. He discovers the secret to this dish before cooking a butternut squash and almond soup.GCC30minNov 29, 2011
9. ChaniaJoin 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.GCC30minNov 30, 2011
10. MinoriMore 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.GCC30minDec 1, 2011
James Martin's Mediterranean
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.
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