Martha Stewart's Mexican Cooking Episodes

Martha Cooks · S5E3 · July 8, 2024 · 30 min

Mexican Cuisine

Chef Lazaro Perez guides Martha through regional Mexican cooking that goes beyond tacos: a mole negro from Oaxaca built on dozens of dried chiles and chocolate, carnitas braised in lard until shreddable, and a tres leches soaked in three milks.

with Lazaro Perez

Martha Bakes · S9E5 · March 2, 2018 · 30 min

Latin America

Martha bakes cookies from Latin America, exploring the regional techniques and traditional ingredients that define the style. Alfajores from Argentina — dulce de leche sandwiched between cornstarch shortbread — polvorones from Mexico, and Brazilian pão de mel honey spice cookies.

Martha Bakes · S7E11 · December 18, 2016 · 30 min

Southwest

The Southwest brings chile heat and blue corn to baking: a blue corn cornbread, bizcochitos (the official cookie of New Mexico), and a chocolate-chile tart.

Martha Bakes · S3E13 · June 28, 2014 · 30 min

Muffins

The humble muffin gets a serious treatment: Martha explains the quick bread method, the danger of over-mixing, and how to produce a high, domed muffin top. She makes corn muffins with jalapeño, bran muffins packed with raisins, and a classic blueberry.

Martha Bakes · S3E12 · June 21, 2014 · 30 min

Cookies

A second cookie episode covering the more refined end of the spectrum: piped spritz cookies pressed from a cookie gun, thin crisp florentines laced with candied orange and almonds, and Mexican wedding cookies rolled in powdered sugar.

Martha Stewart's Cooking School · S3E13 · March 29, 2014 · 30 min

Corn

Corn at its seasonal best: a Mexican-style elote (grilled corn with chili, lime, and cotija), a summer corn chowder, and a Southern spoonbread baked in a cast iron skillet.

Martha Stewart's Cooking School · S3E2 · January 11, 2014 · 30 min

Onions

The onion family gets a complete episode: slow-caramelized onions for a tart, pickled red onions for tacos, and a soubise sauce — the classic French onion cream — for serving with roasted meats.

The Martha Stewart Show · S3E175 · July 16, 2008 · 60 min

Chef Aaron Sanchez

Mexican-American chef Aaron Sanchez demonstrates his approach to Latin cooking.

with Aaron Sanchez

From Martha's Kitchen · S5E46 · January 1, 2004 · 30 min

Football Party

Game-day food that's made to eat standing up: a slow-cooker chili with all the toppings, loaded nachos with homemade guacamole and pickled jalapeños, and buffalo-style chicken wings with blue cheese dipping sauce.

From Martha's Kitchen · S6E1 · November 3, 2003 · 30 min

South of the Border

Martha cooks Mexican and Central American classics: fresh guacamole made tableside, chicken enchiladas smothered in a house mole, and churros with chocolate dipping sauce.

Martha Stewart Living · S11E95 · January 1, 2003 · 30 min

Melting Pot: Mexico and Tamales with Diana Kennedy

Food writer and Mexican cuisine authority Diana Kennedy joins Martha for a deep dive into Mexican cooking. Kennedy, who has spent decades documenting regional Mexican food, demonstrates traditional tamale preparation — from masa to filling to husk-wrapping — while Martha handles a mole-inspired table setting.

with Diana Kennedy

Martha Stewart Living · S10E101 · January 1, 2002 · 30 min

Mexican Buffet

Martha stages a Mexican-themed buffet, complete with punch tin napkin rings, paper decorations, and a centerpiece arrangement of bright flowers. The cooking segment features red snapper Veracruz-style with tomatoes and olives.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E285 · July 31, 2001 · 30 min

Chile Glossary; Rustic Eggs; Mexican Fruit Pops; Pinata

A multi-segment episode covering chile glossary; rustic eggs; mexican fruit pops. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E276 · July 20, 2001 · 30 min

Ceviche; Potato-Chorizo Tacos with Avocado; Cherry Clafouti

A multi-segment episode covering ceviche; potato-chorizo tacos with avocado; cherry clafouti. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E260 · July 3, 2001 · 30 min

Taco Dinner; Banana-Blueberry Swirl Popsicles; Sandbox

A multi-segment episode covering taco dinner; banana-blueberry swirl popsicles; sandbox. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E190 · April 12, 2001 · 30 min

Easter: Egg Cakes; New York Crumb Cake; Breakfast Burritos

A multi-segment episode covering easter: egg cakes; new york crumb cake; breakfast burritos. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E125 · January 26, 2001 · 30 min

Sean's Buffalo Wings; Jalapeno Poppers; Guacamole

A multi-segment episode covering sean's buffalo wings; jalapeno poppers; guacamole. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E103 · January 1, 2001 · 30 min

Best of Soups: Fish; Very Best Chicken; Mexican Tortilla

A multi-segment episode covering best of soups: fish; very best chicken; mexican tortilla. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E32 · October 10, 2000 · 30 min

Salsa; Quesadillas; Fall Lawn Care; Fall Mower Care

A multi-segment episode covering salsa; quesadillas; fall lawn care. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S8E2 · September 5, 2000 · 30 min

Tamale Pie; Seasonal Flowers; Sydney Eddison's Garden

A multi-segment episode covering tamale pie; seasonal flowers; sydney eddison's garden. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S7E261 · July 5, 2000 · 30 min

Roasted Poblano Gazpacho; Horchata; Dilly String Beans

A multi-segment episode covering roasted poblano gazpacho; horchata; dilly string beans. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S7E233 · June 2, 2000 · 30 min

Mexican Fruit Pops; Shell Mirror; Peach Cobbler

A multi-segment episode covering mexican fruit pops; shell mirror; peach cobbler. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S7E221 · May 19, 2000 · 30 min

Vanilla Ice Cream; Vidalia Onion and Potato Tortilla; Pineapple Tea Cakes

A multi-segment episode covering vanilla ice cream; vidalia onion and potato tortilla; pineapple tea cakes. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S7E125 · January 28, 2000 · 30 min

Soup: Le Bernardin Fish; Very Best Chicken; Mexican Tortilla

A multi-segment episode covering soup: le bernardin fish; very best chicken; mexican tortilla. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S7E80 · December 7, 1999 · 30 min

Milos Restaurant (Field Trip); Hors d'oeuvres; Frico Taco; Spaghetti Pie

Martha takes the show on a field trip to Milos Restaurant, giving viewers an inside look at its food culture, craft, or natural landscape. Back in the studio, she demonstrates hors d'oeuvres and frico taco.

Martha Stewart Living · S6E209 · May 5, 1999 · 30 min

Fiesta: Tomato Salsa; Tropical Salsa; Perfect Margarita

A multi-segment episode covering fiesta: tomato salsa; tropical salsa; perfect margarita. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S6E144 · February 18, 1999 · 30 min

Frontera Bar and Grill (Field Trip): Chipotle Chicken with Creamy Spinach

Martha takes the show on location to Frontera Bar and Grill: Chipotle Chicken with Creamy Spinach, offering an immersive look at what makes this destination significant to American home and food culture. The episode reflects her belief that the best domestic lessons come from visiting excellence firsthand.

Martha Stewart Living · S6E138 · February 11, 1999 · 30 min

Frontera Bar and Grill (Field Trip): Red Chile Pork Tamales

Martha takes the show on location to Frontera Bar and Grill: Red Chile Pork Tamales, offering an immersive look at what makes this destination significant to American home and food culture. The episode reflects her belief that the best domestic lessons come from visiting excellence firsthand.

Martha Stewart Living · S6E30 · October 12, 1998 · 30 min

Mexican Tortilla and Lime Soup; Furniture Care; Rugelach

A multi-segment episode covering mexican tortilla and lime soup; furniture care; rugelach. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S5E284 · August 4, 1998 · 30 min

Cutchogue Barbecue; Jalapeno Poppers; Brownies

A multi-segment episode covering cutchogue barbecue; jalapeno poppers; brownies. Martha moves through each subject with precision, combining kitchen technique, craft, and home management into a single half-hour — the daily format that built her empire.

Martha Stewart Living · S5E275 · July 24, 1998 · 30 min

Westport Garden Tour (Field Trip); Quesadillas; Grilling Summer Fruit

Martha takes the show on a field trip to Westport Garden Tour, giving viewers an inside look at its food culture, craft, or natural landscape. Back in the studio, she demonstrates quesadillas and grilling summer fruit.

Martha Stewart Living · S5E274 · July 23, 1998 · 30 min

Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salsa; Avocado and Jicama Salad

Martha covers two topics in this episode: grilled chicken with citrus salsa and avocado and jicama salad. Each segment receives full instruction, showcasing the breadth that made Martha Stewart Living the defining domestic-arts program of its era.

Martha Stewart Living · S5E140 · February 17, 1998 · 30 min

Rose Mexicano Restaurant (Field Trip); Avocado Soup; Mixiote de Pollo

Martha takes the show on a field trip to Rose Mexicano Restaurant, giving viewers an inside look at its food culture, craft, or natural landscape. Back in the studio, she demonstrates avocado soup and mixiote de pollo.

Martha Stewart Living · S5E55 · November 10, 1997 · 30 min

Window Washing; Chicken and Squash Quesadillas

Martha covers two topics in this episode: window washing and chicken and squash quesadillas. Each segment receives full instruction, showcasing the breadth that made Martha Stewart Living the defining domestic-arts program of its era.

Martha Stewart Living · S4E28 · May 10, 1997 · 30 min

Grill Basics; Grilling Seafood; Salsa and Shrimp

Memorial Day grilling: Martha covers charcoal selection, fire starting without lighter fluid, and temperature control. She grills whole fish, large shrimp skewered with herbs, and makes a fresh salsa verde to serve alongside.

Martha Stewart Living · S4E1 · September 14, 1996 · 30 min

Quesadillas; Hostas; Painted Lampshade

Martha opens Season 4 making quesadillas with homemade salsa and sour cream. She surveys her hosta collection — the extraordinary diversity of leaf color, size, and pattern — and shows how to paint a simple drum lampshade with a geometric stencil.

Martha Stewart Living · S3E17 · December 23, 1995 · 30 min

Chilies; Quesadillas; Coffee Can Toolkit; Arranging Flowers

Martha explores dried chili varieties — ancho, guajillo, pasilla — and makes quesadillas with homemade salsa verde. She assembles a compact toolkit in a coffee can as a gift idea and demonstrates loose asymmetrical flower arranging.

Martha Stewart Living · S3E5 · September 30, 1995 · 30 min

Scented Geraniums; Guacamole; Brush Cleaner; Glycerin Leaves

Scented geraniums — rose, lemon, nutmeg, mint — get a showcase: Martha uses them in cakes, teas, and sachets. She makes a proper guacamole from perfectly ripe avocados and preserves autumn leaves with glycerin for long-lasting decoration.