The Patient (2022)

Episode Overview

Rick’s love for sweets is no longer a secret; he has a passion for everything from fresh fruit to homemade confections and decadent pies. During his trip to Mexico, he eagerly seeks out these delights, starting at 100% Natural in Playa Del Carmen, where he enjoys vibrant tropical juices, rich yogurt shakes, and exotic fruit platters. Back home, Rick gets creative with Mexican papaya, crafting a unique dessert called Caramelized Papaya with Mexican Cheese—a tropical spin on apple pie topped with cheddar. He fondly remembers the coconut pie at Alberto’s Continental Patio Restaurant in Merida and makes a quick version of Cocadas Horneadas using frozen shredded coconut. In Tixkokob, a local chef shares her delicate sweet meringues, inspiring Rick to create a Mango-Lime Meringue Pie that is sure to motivate home cooks everywhere.