The Culinary Institute of America

Interview with Chef Alexis Gauthier of Gautier Soho in London Nov 20, 2024

Chef Alexis Gauthier of Gauthier Soho is located in Soho, London, in a Regency townhouse. Gauthier Soho is a traditional fine-dining French restaurant serving all vegan fare. Chef talks about growing up in the south of France, being the first restaurant in London to create an all-vegetable tasting menu in the late 90s, and cooking techniques to bring the most out of vegetables. Since becoming vegan in 2014, Chef decided he no longer wanted his restaurant to profit from serving animals. He saw the pandemic shutdown as an opportunity to transition the restaurant to being 100% plant-based.

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Hummus with Baharat Crunch at Bubula Spitalfields Restaurant in London Nov 19, 2024

Chef Ben Rand of Bubula Spitalfields in east London prepares his signature hummus with a date and baharat crunch. Baharat is a Middle Eastern spice blend with cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, cloves, and cinnamon. He fries shallots and adds dates, Baharat, Aleppo chili, and tamari to the hot oil. This is used as the umami-rich topping for the hummus.

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Eggplant with Curry Leaf Crunch at Bubula Spitalfields Restaurant in London Nov 18, 2024

Ben Rand is executive chef of Bubula Spitalfields restaurant in East London. He shares how he makes grilled eggplant with peanut sauce and a fried shallot and curry leaf crunch, marinating the grilled and peeled eggplant overnight in a sauce of vegan dashi, miso paste, and tamari. To cut down on food waste, he blends candied peanuts with the leftover marinade, and uses it as the sauce on top of the eggplant.

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Interview with Marc Summers of Bubula Spitalfields Restaurant in London Nov 17, 2024

Marc Summers is founder and CEO of Bubula Spitalfields restaurant in East London. This vegetarian Middle Eastern restaurant has a menu designed for sharing. The name Bubula means “darling” in Yiddish, and is what Summers and his grandmother used to call each other. He hopes to bring the feeling of comfort, care, and generosity he felt at his grandmother’s house to his restaurant.

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Tomatoes with Scallop Roe at Bibi Restaurant in London Nov 16, 2024

Chetan Sharma is chef and owner of Bibi restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, London, which serves plant-forward, modern Indian cuisine. Chef Sharma demonstrates several preparations of locally-grown tomatoes, dressed in smoked scallop roe and green mango powder, alongside house-made ricotta infused with dried mint and nigella seeds.

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Smoked Kohlrabi at Bibi Restaurant in London Nov 15, 2024

Bibi restaurant is located in the Mayfair borough of London, and serves plant-forward modern Indian cuisine in a fine-dining setting. Chetan Sharma,chef and owner of Bibi, and demonstrates kohlrabi nimbu pani, folding petals of smoked kohlrabi to form a rose and serving it with pineberries, kaji lemon ceviche, a jalapeño and egg white emulsion, puffed quinoa, and citrus leaf chaat masala.

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Interview with Chef Chetan Sharma of Bibi Restaurant in London Nov 14, 2024

Chetan Sharma is chef and owner of Bibi restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, London. Bibi features an Indian-inspired and produce-led menu that Chef Sharma describes as accessible fine dining. Chef Sharma talks about starting to cook at age 17, working in Michelin-starred restaurants, and how his PhD in physics helps him run a restaurant. Bibi opened in 2021, and is named after Chef Sharma’s two grandmothers called “bibi,” which means “lady of the house.”

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White Asparagus Bavoise at Pied à Terre in London Nov 13, 2024

Executive Head Chef Philip Kearsey, of Michelin-starred Pied à Terre restaurant in London, shares how he makes his vegan dish of white asparagus Bavoise with pickled green strawberries, hazelnuts and nasturtium.

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Textures of Lion’s Mane Mushroom at Pied à Terre in London Nov 12, 2024

Executive Head Chef Philip Kearsey of Michelin-starred Pied à Terre restaurant, in London, shares how he makes his dish,”Textures of Lion’s Mane.” The lion’s mane mushroom is served grilled, fried, powdered, pickled, shaved, roasted, and simmered to bring out its different flavors and textures. The lion’s mane is plated with a barley and pine nut porridge, barley chips, sea herbs, and Madeira cream.

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Interview with David Moore of Pied à Terre Restaurant in London Nov 11, 2024

David Moore is a restaurateur and owner of Pied à Terre Restaurant in West London. Pied à Terre is a Michelin-starred restaurant focusing on local British produce, prepared using French cooking techniques with a modern twist. David Moore talks about his dynamic career in the hospitality industry and working with the all-star chefs of Britain’s restaurant scene through the decades.

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Vegan Larrp at King Cookdaily in London Nov 10, 2024

King Cook is chef and owner of King Cookdaily in Shoreditch, East London. Here, he shows us his dish inspired by larrp, the national dish of Laos, in the kitchen of his plant-based take-out restaurant. He calls his version a Lao Bowl. To make his vegan version, he replaces traditional chicken with crumbled seitan and sliced mushrooms and uses vegan fish sauce. The key to the nutty flavor is topping the dish with ground toasted rice.

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Vegan “Egg” Fried Rice at King Cookdaily in London Nov 09, 2024

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Interview with Chef King Cookdaily in London Nov 08, 2024

King Cook is chef and owner of King Cookdaily in Shoreditch, east London, a takeout restaurant that serves vegan world cuisines, with an emphasis on Southeast Asia. Chef Cook talks about taking inspiration from Thai street food, growing up helping his dad in pub and hotel kitchens, and working in Michelin-starred restaurants. He reconnected with his Buddhist roots and became vegan, then transitioned his restaurant to a plant-based menu. As a graffiti artist, King Cook drew his own menu board, painted the interior of his restaurant, and spray painted the exterior of his restaurant in graffiti.

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Asparagus with Almond Crumbles at Edit Restaurant in London Nov 07, 2024

Edit restaurant serves a plant-based menu using ingredients sourced from local, small-scale farms, foragers, and independent producers. Located in east London’s Hackney borough, Edit’s mission is to challenge traditional thinking and wasteful practices in the food industry. Elly Ward is founder of Edit restaurant and introduces us to the restaurant’s dish of asparagus. Chef Anna Bolechowska and Cheyenne Cunney show us how she prepares the asparagus, seared in butter and served with crispy fried asparagus skins, almond crumbles, and tahini chili sauce.

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Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms at Edit Restaurant in London Nov 06, 2024

Edit restaurant, in the heart of east London’s Hackney borough, serves modern British fare with local, seasonal, and sustainable produce at the center of every plate. Elly Ward, the founder of Edit, introduces us to the restaurant’s dish of chicken of the woods mushrooms. Chefs Anna Bolechowska and Cheyenne Cunney demonstrate how the dish comes together, with chicken of the woods mushrooms, strikingly hued purple potatoes, summer squash “roses,” chimichurri, and pickled garlic buds.

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Interview with Elly Ward of Edit Restaurant in London Nov 05, 2024

Edit restaurant in East London features a modern British plant-based menu using ingredients sourced from local, small-scale farms, foragers, and independent producers. Its founder, restaurateur Elly Ward’s background is actually in architecture. She talks about the marriage of her two passions—extending the sustainable ethos from the restaurant’s food to its interiors. In designing the restaurant, she used recycled steel and copper, sustainable cork, and salvaged “imperfect” terracotta tiles to create a striking, rustic interior.

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Introduction to Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: London Nov 04, 2024

Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: London is the third installment of an educational video series produced by The Culinary Institute of America—a first-of-its-kind video reference library documenting plant-forward cuisines around the world. In this chapter, we explore the markets and restaurants of London and Cambridge, UK.

Among the featured chefs are David Moore and Chef Phil Kearsey of Michelin-starred restaurant, Pied à Terre. Chef Alexis Gauthier dishes on his trailblazing decision to remove all animal products from his restaurant, Gauthier, and Chef King Cookdaily tells us about his Buddhist roots being the inspiration behind his plant-based takeout menu.

From Chef Emerson Amelio de Oliveira’s zero waste philosophy to the eco-friendly restaurant design of Elly Ward’s, Edit; to Marc Summers of Bubula Spitalfields, who loves surprising his customers with just how delicious vegetables can be—our tour of London’s plant-forward kitchens will surprise and inspire you.

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Lamb Katsu with Summer Vegetable Salad Jul 03, 2024

One of Chef Mark Miller’s favorite Japanese meals is tonkatsu, and here he shows us a new twist on this classic dish. In place of traditional pork, he uses a brined rack of lamb that he breads in panko and serves with tonkatsu sauce. He serves the lamb on top of a refreshing and colorful salad of corn, red peppers, cherry tomatoes and snap peas. This video series was created by the Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Kikkoman USA. Find recipes at http://www.ciaprochef.com/kikkoman/recipes.html

American Whole Lamb with Chimichurri Sauce Jul 03, 2024

Learn how to cook a whole lamb over live fire from Chefs Stephen Barber and Kipp Ramsey from Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in California’s Napa Valley. They coat the lamb with a rosemary, harissa and vindaloo spice rub, and cook the lamb on a rack over a cherry and oak wood fire. They serve the lamb with a chimichurri sauce, potatoes and peppers.

Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/americanlamb/wholelamb/

The Fluffy History of Savoy Cake Jun 14, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is a collection of more than 4,000 culinary artifacts. The exhibit includes a Savoy Tiered Cake Pan Set. The cake set is named after the type of cake baked in it, the Biscuit de Savoie, and was made in France between 1950 - 1970. Biscuit de Savoie (also known as Savoy cake) is a traditional French sponge cake that originated in the Savoy region of France. Comprising six tinned steel fluted cake pans, the cakes would have been served stacked on top of one another as a statement dessert to impress guests and celebrate holidays and birthdays.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

Turbotieres: A Pot Fit for a Turbot Jun 13, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is a collection of more than 4,000 culinary artifacts. The exhibit includes a copper and brass turbotiere pan from France, dating from 1950 – 1970. Turbotiere pans were designed specifically to poach a whole turbot, a type of flatfish. Turbotieres, like this one here, are still available today but are mostly replaced by stainless steel sauté pans or hotel pans in the modern kitchen.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

Daubière Pots: Rediscovering Traditional Hearth Cooking Jun 12, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is home to more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a copper and iron daubiere, dating from 1780 – 1810 in France, when people used to cook their meals in a hearth.

A daubiere is a type of rectangular pot that has a unique lid with an ingenious purpose. The lid allows the cook to nestle the pot into an open flame in the hearth and place hot embers on top. The embers simulate the surrounding heat of an oven to braise food for hours in a gentle cooking process. Today, daubieres have been replaced with cast iron Dutch ovens and braisers, which serve a similar function.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

George Jones Cheese Cover Jun 11, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is home to more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a George Jones and Sons Cheese Cover. This decorative glazed majolica ceramic cheese cover was intended for serving Stilton cheese and was made between 1866 – 1886 in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. Today, George Jones and Sons Company pottery is incredibly valuable, and highly sought by collectors.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

From Medieval Feasts to Modern Cuisine: The Fascinating History of Terrines Jun 08, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is home to more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma Founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a collection of terrines, dating from the 1700s through the 1900s.

A terrine refers both to the dish it’s baked in, and to the dish itself. The literal translation of “terrine” in French is "large earthenware pot.” Terrine dishes were frequently crafted in the likeness of animals, meant to depict the main ingredient contained within the terrine itself, with shapes ranging from lambs, boars or pigs, ducks, geese, and other game birds. The museum’s French Covered Hare Paté Terrine, dates from 1790-1830, and was used to serve Terrine Au Lapin, or rabbit terrine.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

Shake, Rattle, and Churn: The History of Making Butter Jun 07, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is a collection of more than 4,000 culinary artifacts. The exhibit’s collection of butter churners, includes an example from an American Shaker community, dating from 1850 – 1890. This butter churn uses a plunge-like agitator paddle to make the butter. Even with several helping hands, making butter in a churn like this one was a very laborious and lengthy process.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

Exploring the Evolution of Food Chopping Inventions Jun 06, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is home to more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a collection of early examples of food choppers.

One hundred years before food processors became ubiquitous in American home kitchens, there were ingenious hand-cranked food choppers to help cooks cut meat and vegetables. Examples from our collection include the Starrett meat and vegetable chopper from 1877, as well as the cast iron and steel Enterprise Vegetable Slicer made in Philadelphia between 1876 - 1900. We owe a debt of gratitude to these ingenious creations for paving the way for the convenient food processors we enjoy today.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

From Ancient Cures to Medieval Ales: The History of the Copper Urn Jun 05, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, houses more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a collection of copper water urns.

By the end of the 18th century, in the homes of the upper and the middle classes of England, no dining room was complete without a silver or copper urn. They were used to hold clean water for drinking, or to hold ice or ice water for chilling foods, which were to be served cold during a meal. Copper urns ranged in style, from purely functional to imposing and decorative Neoclassical designs.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

Pressing Matters: The Juicy History of the Duck Press Jun 04, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, houses more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a collection of duck presses from France, dating from 1910 - 1945. Also known as a canardière in French, a duck press is used to prepare canard à la rouennaise, or "duck in blood sauce," an iconic dish in classic French cuisine and the epitome of extravagant tableside service.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

The Udderly Charming History of Cow Creamers Jun 03, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, houses more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The exhibit includes a variety of porcelain cow creamers dating from the 1870s through the 1970s.

The collection’s early examples of cow creamers are quite realistic, depicting lifelike cows with intricate, hand-painted features. During the Victorian era, cow creamers took on a more quirky aesthetic, with exaggerated expressions or humorous poses. In the 1900s, a more modern aesthetic took hold, as we can see in the museum’s simple white Apilco cow creamer. Chuck Williams discovered this cow creamer during a trip to France in 1960, and began selling them in his Williams Sonoma store to great success. In fact, he is credited with starting a white cow creamer fad across the United States.

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum Jun 02, 2024

The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum, located at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, in Napa, CA, is home to more than 4,000 culinary artifacts from the Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection. The museum is free and open to the public, and celebrates the craftsmanship, beauty, and diversity of cookware and kitchen tools. The CIA is delighted to be the recipient and steward of these spectacular and fascinating pieces of culinary history. Throughout the museum, you’ll have an opportunity to see and hear the stories behind some of the items in the exhibit. We can’t wait to share it with you!

Learn more about the museum and visiting hours: https://www.ciaatcopia.com/chuck-williams-culinary-arts-museum/

Watch videos about a selection of museum artifacts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtTKvDDq_huEOZFb2GNC3ybFk_WnGFyX

Special thanks to Williams Sonoma Inc. Corporate Archives for sharing photography for use in this video series.

Mango Sev Puri May 26, 2024

Sev Puri is a popular Indian street food, full of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The sev, a crunchy garnish, is paired with the puri, crispy crackers that get all sorts of tasty toppings. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America uses mangos at various stages of ripeness in this recipe. The puri are topped with a mixture of Mango Tamarind Chutney, Green Chili Chutney, sev, cayenne, and cilantro.

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Mango Flavor Pairings May 25, 2024

The flavor of a mango has been described as a mixture of peaches, oranges and pineapple. This video explores how mangos make the perfect pair with many spices, herbs, nuts, fruits, vegetables, condiments, proteins and spirits. Because mangos are indigenous to so many cultures, they are naturally a part of the cuisines in the countries where they grow. Mangos are popular in street food and on restaurant menus throughout Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, India, Mexico, Caribbean Islands and everywhere mango trees thrive.

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Mango Prep and Cooking Techniques May 24, 2024

Mango is an amazingly versatile fruit to cook with. Chefs can manipulate mango’s texture and flavor by using various cooking techniques and working with mangos at various stages of ripeness. Unripe (also referred to as green) or ripe — mangos make perfect menu partners all year-round.

You can mix and match mangos with savory, sweet, hot and spicy ingredients at breakfast, lunch and dinner – in appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, beverages and condiments. Exploring the many ways in which mango can be prepared, opens many doors creatively. You can use mango across the menu, and take consumers on a culinary adventure!

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Mango Nutrition May 23, 2024

Allison Righter, RDN, Director of Health and Sustainability Programs at The Culinary Institute of America talks to us about the more than 20 different vitamins and minerals that mangos contain. Learn more about mango nutrients that help support a strong immune system and gut health.

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Purchasing and Receiving Mangos May 22, 2024

From orchard to plate, let's explore how mangos are grown, harvested, packaged, properly stored and ripened. It takes about 4 months for a mango to mature on the tree, at which time they are harvested by hand. Learn more about how mangos are harvested, packed, and shipped around the world, as well as using mangos in every stage of ripeness.

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Mango Origins May 21, 2024

Did you know the "paisley pattern," developed in India, is based on the shape of the mango? The mango is thought to have originated in India 5,000 years ago, and has now come to be one of the most popular fruits in the world. Learn all about the history and origin of mangos, from how and where they grow, mango nutrition, and the most common varieties available.

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Silken Tofu Bowl with Roasted Mushrooms and Winter Greens May 19, 2024

This silken tofu bowl is made with house-made tofu topped with roasted mushrooms and sautéed greens. Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us how to make this healthy comfort food packed with umami, and how he changes toppings based on seasonally available produce.

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Black Bean Tlayuda May 18, 2024

A tlayuda is a dish from Oaxaca, consisting of a large, partially-fried tortilla with all sorts of delicious toppings. Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us how he makes this tlayuda topped with pureed black beans, chiles, fermented fennel, arugula, and smoked mushrooms. This Mexican dish offers a delicious balance of smoky, earthy, and creamy flavors.

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Kimchi Bowl May 17, 2024

This vegetable-packed kimchi bowl features a range of flavors from smoky and savory, to spicy and tangy. Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us how he tops smoked farro pilaf with spicy, tangy cabbage and carrot kimchi, and a rich poached egg. This dish makes a satisfying and hearty meal.

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Roasted Carrot Tamales May 16, 2024

These roasted carrot tamales are a delicious and comforting. Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us some plant-based techniques for bringing out the earthy and sweet flavor of the carrots. He makes the masa with carrot broth, fills the tamales with roasted carrots and chiles, and serves the tamales with a carrot and habañero coulis.

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Jian Bing at UMass-Amherst Dining May 15, 2024

Jian bing is a traditional Chinese street food commonly eaten for breakfast. The crepe-like wrappers are filled with egg, lettuce, crispy wonton skins, cilantro, and sometimes a protein—in this case, plant-based bolgogi beef. The crepes are cooked with a drizzle of hoisin sauce and sriracha and can be enjoyed as a hand-held to-go item.

Here to show us how to make jiang bing are Chef Emei Luo, the head cook of Asian Programs, with Chef Alex Ong, director of culinary excellence, at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. This is a popular made-to-order item at Worcester Dining Commons for the students of UMass.

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Middle Eastern Platter at UMass-Amherst Dining May 14, 2024

This Middle Eastern platter with grilled chicken kebabs, warm hummus, chickpeas, and roasted vegetables is a regular item served at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst student dining. Bob Bankert, Executive Chef at the university’s dining services, shows us how to make the dish. He likes to offer the students a customizable topping, which, for this dish, is sumac onions and pickled watermelon radish.

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Interview with Chef Alex Ong from UMass-Amherst Dining May 13, 2024

Chef Alex Ong is director of culinary excellence at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Dining Services, and brings the principles of plant-forward cooking to a high volume setting. He serves more than 50,000 meals a day at four dining halls. While 6% of the students are vegan and 70% are omnivores, Chef Alex Ong strives to serve all students with sustainable meals full of colorful vegetables. His plant-forward menus are performing well, and Princeton Review has awarded University of Massachusetts-Amherst “best campus dining in the United States” seven years in a row.

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A Chef’s Tour of New York’s Union Square Greenmarket May 12, 2024

Gonzalo Gout, Chief Operating Officer at Casamata, and Gustavo Garnica, Chef de Cuisine at Cosme, tour the Union Square greenmarket. Casamata and Cosme are Chef Enrique Olvera’s two New York City-based restaurants that serve modern Mexican cuisine. They have developed relationships with farmers from the Hudson Valley and search for seasonally available produce to inspire the menus at Casamata and Cosme.

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Corn Tomato Tlayudas at Cosme May 11, 2024

Gustavo Garnica is chef de cuisine at Cosme, Enrique Olvera’s plant-forward Mexican restaurant in New York City. Here he shows us how he makes tlayudas, a traditional Oaxacan dish comprised of a fresh corn tortilla with all sorts of delicious toppings. Chef Gustavo tops the tlayuda with a puree of caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes tossed in charred habañero vinaigrette, onion escabeche, and greens.

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Sweet Potato Tamales at Cosme May 10, 2024

Gustavo Garnica is chef de cuisine at Cosme, an Enrique Olvera restaurant in New York City that serves contemporary Mexican cuisine with locally produced ingredients. He shows us how he makes sweet potato tamales. He fills the tamales with roasted sweet potato puree, and tops them with an aerated sweet potato and guajillo sauce, purslane salad, and sweet potato chips.

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Interview with Chef Gustavo Garnica at Cosme May 09, 2024

Gustavo Garnica is chef de cuisine at Cosme, an Enrique Olvera restaurant that serves contemporary cuisine rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions, while celebrating local ingredients from the Hudson Valley. In this interview, Chef Garnica talks about the plant-forward menu at Cosme, respecting ingredients, and the relationships he has forged with local producers and farmers.

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Grilled Maitaike Tacos at Oxomoco May 08, 2024

Chef Emilio Cerra shows us how he makes grilled maitake mushroom tacos at Oxomoco, a plant-forward Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn. He par-cooks the maitakes in mushroom broth, then grills them over a wood-fired grill. He tops the tacos with herbed ricotta, the grilled maitake, maitake soy butter, and some sous vide egg yolk salsa.

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Carrot Tostadas at Oxomoco May 07, 2024

Emilio Cerra is chef de cuisine at Oxomoco, a plant-forward Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn. He shows us how he makes a tostada topped with various carrot preparations. He tops the tostada with coconut yogurt, grilled and braised carrots, blanched and marinated carrots, carrot habañero salsa, and finally dressed raw carrots.

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Interview with Chef Emilio Cerra at Oxomoco May 06, 2024

Emilio Cerra is chef de cuisine at Oxomoco, a plant-forward Mexican restaurant in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. Oxomoco opened in 2018, and earned a Michelin star in 2019. In this interview, Chef Emilio talks about inspiration for their modern Mexican wood-fired menu, and how he opened the restaurant with his friends from middle school.

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Vegan Southern Fried Lasagna at Cadence May 05, 2024

Shenarri Greens is executive chef at vegan soul food restaurant, Cadence, in New York City. Here she shows us how she makes vegan southern fried lasagna. Greens grew up eating traditional lasagna and wanted to serve lasagna with a southern twist on her menu. The lasagna is filled with pine nut ricotta, and a rich red wine Bolognese. She plates the lasagna with tomato basil sauce.

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Vegan Palm Cake at Cadence May 04, 2024

Shenarri Greens is executive chef at vegan soul food restaurant, Cadence, in New York City. Here she shows us a fun vegan dish inspired by a crab cake. She makes a palm cake with chickpeas, hearts of palm, seaweed, and aquafaba as a binder. Chef Shenarri plates the palm cake with spicy slaw and tops it with vegan chipotle aioli.

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Interview with Chef Shenarri Greens at Cadence May 03, 2024

Shenarri Greens is at the vanguard of vegan cooking in America. Her vegan soul food menu at Cadence in New York City, where she is executive chef, combines the flavors of her Virginia upbringing with her passion for sustainable dining. Chef Greens has earned James Beard Award semifinalist nods for Emerging Chef in 2022 and Best Chef: New York State in 2023. In this interview, she talks about her career path, and how her vegan cooking is helping change the industry.

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Melitzanosalata at Shukette May 02, 2024

Chef Madeleine Lais, Assistant Culinary Director at Shukette restaurant in New York, shows us how she makes a smoky eggplant dip called Melitzanosalata. She mixes grilled eggplant with roasted peppers, garlic, serrano chiles, red onion, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Chef Madeleine serves the dip as a shared appetizer with freshly baked breads and crudité.

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Shukette’s Signature Salad May 01, 2024

Chef Madeleine Lais, assistant culinary director at Shukette restaurant in New York, shows us Shukette’s signature salad. The hearty salad features grilled radicchio, mixed greens, figs, toasted walnuts, and a date vinaigrette.

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Interview with Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja of Shukette Apr 30, 2024

Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja is a James Beard Award Finalist and serves a Middle Eastern menu at Shukette restaurant in New York. Her plant-forward dishes draw on the rustic, vibrant flavors found throughout Morocco and Tunisia. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Ayesha is the daughter of an Indonesian father and Italian mother. She talks about her culinary influences, and her penchant for taking inspirations from classic dishes with unique flavorful ingredients.

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A’ash Reshteh at Sofreh Apr 29, 2024

Chef Nasim Alikhani of Sofreh, in Brooklyn, shows us how she makes a’ash reshteh, a classic Iranian stew. This intensely aromatic and rich stew is made with beans, lentils, noodles, herbs, the liquid from strained yogurt, and liquid whey. The a’ash reshteh is topped with mint oil, more liquid whey and onion chips.

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Anarbij with Cauliflower Steak at Sofreh Apr 28, 2024

Chef Nasim Alikhani of Sofreh, in Brooklyn, shows us how she makes anarbij with cauliflower steak. Anarbij is a fragrant stew from northern Iran, made with an abundance of herbs, pomegranate molasses, onion, and ground walnuts. She serves the stew as a hearty vegan entrée at her restaurant plated in a shallow bowl and topped with a grilled cauliflower steak brushed with pomegranate molasses.

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Interview with Chef Nasim Alikhani of Sofreh Apr 27, 2024

Nasim Alikhani is chef/owner of celebrated Persian restaurant, Sofreh, in Brooklyn. Growing up in Iran, Nasim Alikhani was a passionate cook from childhood, spending the first years of her life in the kitchen alongside her mother. When she departed after the revolution, it was by re-creating the dishes of her youth that she was able to feel connected to home. It took Nasim 25 years to realize her dream of opening a restaurant, and, in the summer of 2018 at age 59, she opened Sofreh to great critical acclaim. Chef Nasim Alikhani strives to create a hospitable, dinner-party atmosphere in her restaurant. She talks about the plant-forward traditions of Iranian cuisine and her love of cooking with herbs.

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Chili Crisp Wedge Salad a la “Fat Choi” at Golden Diner Apr 26, 2024

Samuel Yoo is chef/owner of Golden Diner in New York City’s China Town, and shows us how he makes a vegan chili crisp wedge salad. He delights in taking a traditionally creamy dish and transforming it into a vegan creation, and this salad is no exception. He tops the iceberg lettuce wedges with vegan ranch dressing, vegan blue cheese, mushroom bacon, diced tomatoes, and a generous amount of chili crisp.

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Mushroom Reuben Quesadilla at Golden Diner Apr 25, 2024

Samuel Yoo is chef/owner of Golden Diner in New York City’s China Town and shows us how he makes a Mushroom Reuben Quesadilla. He uses Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and mushroom pastrami. Making the mushroom pastrami is a 3-day process. Portabella mushrooms are cured overnight, drained, roasted, chopped, and smoked for 2 days.

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Interview with Chef Sam Yoo at Golden Diner Apr 24, 2024

Momofuku alum, Samuel Yoo, is a rising star and chef/owner of Golden Diner in New York City’s China Town. Fusing his fine dining background with a reverence for traditional American diner fare, Golden Diner serves Latin, Chinese, Greek and “Brooklyn vegan” inspired cuisines. Samuel Yoo talks about techniques for making vegetables shine, and how eating in Queens diners in his childhood influenced his menu.

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Silken Tofu with Tomatoes at Eleven Madison Park Apr 23, 2024

Chef Mike Pyers is chief culinary officer at three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, and shows us how he makes silken tofu with tomato and anise hyssop. He makes the tofu in-house using locally produced soymilk. The tofu sets in a steam box for 5 minutes, then is topped with tomato confit, fresh tomatoes, Calabrian chilies, and anise hyssop.

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Sunflower Salad at Eleven Madison Park Apr 22, 2024

Chef Josh Hardnen, creative culinary director at Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan, shows us how he makes sunflower salad with beans and epazote. The dish utilizes all parts of a sunflower blossom. The core of the sunflowers have an artichoke-like flavor and texture, and are cooked in saffron and white wine. The petals are served three ways: baked, fermented, and fresh.

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Interview with Chef Humm at Eleven Madison Park Apr 21, 2024

Daniel Humm is the chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan, which has held three Michelin stars since 2012 and was ranked first by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2017. In 2021, Eleven Madison Park famously transitioned to a plant-based menu. Chef Daniel Humm talks about how shutting down the restaurant during the pandemic gave him time to think about his legacy, and the impact a plant-based menu would have on the culinary world. He reflects on the challenges of preparing, cooking, and presenting vegetables, and his continued passion to change diner perceptions about plant-based eating.

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Corn Tamales at Dirt Candy Apr 20, 2024

Michaela Duke, sous chef at Michelin-starred restaurant, Dirt Candy in New York City, shows us a whimsical take on corn tamales. She starts the dish with an intensely-flavored corn puree dotted with mole, corn salsa verde, and raw baby corn slices. She tops the puree with a corn tamale steamed inside of a corn mold.

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Zucchini Spring Roll Rangoon at Dirt Candy Apr 19, 2024

Michaela Duke, sous chef at Michelin-starred restaurant, Dirt Candy in New York City, shows us how she makes Zucchini Spring Roll Rangoon. She starts with a salad of torn zucchini, squash blossoms, and bamboo, dressed in vegan fish sauce and lime juice. She creates a wanton-like shell by frying a zucchini dusted in cornstarch. The crispy zucchini shell is filled with a creamy puree of zucchini and squash blossom.

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Interview with Michaela Duke at Dirt Candy Apr 18, 2024

Michaela Duke is sous chef at Dirt Candy in New York City's Lower East Side. Dirt Candy is a vegetable-focused restaurant with a 5-course tasting menu. She talks about the restaurant’s evolution since it opened in 2008, as well as the culinary team’s creative process in developing the seasonal menu. Dirt Candy’s Michelin star brings in more destination diners, and Chef Michaela loves to change their minds about what vegetarian cuisine can look like.

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Interview with Chef Amanda Cohen from Dirt Candy Apr 17, 2024

Amanda Cohen is the James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy, the Michelin-starred vegetable restaurant in New York City's Lower East Side. Dirt Candy was the first vegetable-focused restaurant in New York City, and a pioneer of the plant-forward movement. Dirt Candy was also the first restaurant in the city to eliminate tipping and share profits with its employees. In this interview, Chef Amanda Cohen talks about how diner perceptions have changed, as well as the creative process in developing her whimsical vegetable dishes.

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Introduction to Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: New York Apr 16, 2024

Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: New York is the second edition of a new educational video produced by The Culinary Institute of America—a first-of-its-kind video reference library documenting the best of plant-forward cuisine. In this documentary series, we explore the markets and restaurants of New York with the chefs who are on the leading edge of this culinary mega-trend.

We talk to Chef Amanda Cohen, a pioneer in the plant-forward movement at her restaurant Dirt Candy. We meet Chef Daniel Humm, who discusses how he transformed his world-famous restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, into a fully vegan establishment. We’ll experience the Middle Eastern creations of Shukette, traditional Iranian and Persian food at Sofreh, organic Queens diner fare at Golden Diner, and Southern Soul Food cooking at Cadence. We visit two Mexican restaurants, Cosme and Oxomoco, where the chefs combine Mexican gastronomy with locally grown New York produce. Finally, we leave New York to see how plant-forward principles can be scaled at high volume foodservice, when we head to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with Chef Alexander Ong.

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Sabich with Watermelon Salad and Watermelon Rind “Amba” Feb 13, 2024

A sabich is traditionally pita or laffa bread stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, chopped salad, amba, and tahini sauce. It’s an Iraqi Jewish street food that has become a staple of Israeli cuisine. This creative twist features watermelon salad and watermelon rind "amba." Amba is traditionally a super pungent, tangy mango sauce popular in Iraq and Israel. In this version, Chef Magnus Young, Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Manager at the Bruschetteria Food Truck for Clif Family Wines in St. Helena, CA, makes the sauce using watermelon rind in place of mango. This dish is a delicious way to use all parts of the watermelon and reduce food waste.

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Watermelon Molasses, Sofrito and Polenta Feb 12, 2024

For a delicious dish that balances the richness of grilled lamb with the bright and fruity sweetness of watermelon molasses, try these grilled lamb chops with watermelon molasses, watermelon sofrito, and polenta. Your guests will love the combination of savory and smoky lamb with sweet and fruity watermelon glaze, spiced watermelon sofrito, and creamy polenta. Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Manager at the Bruschetteria Food Truck for Clif Family Wines in St. Helena, CA, Magnus Young shows us how to make this stunning entree.

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Melonchelada Cocktail Feb 11, 2024

This fruity, sweet, and refreshing drink inspired by the traditional michelada, uses watermelon juice in place of tomato juice. Chef Magnus Young, Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Manager at the Bruschetteria Food Truck for Clif Family Wines in St. Helena, CA, shows us how he makes this watermelon “melonchelada.”

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Watermelon Stack Cake Feb 10, 2024

Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Manager at the Bruschetteria Food Truck for Clif Family Wines in St. Helena, CA, Magnus Young shows us how to make a watermelon stack cake. This stack cake filling gets its beautiful color and sweet flavor from watermelon molasses and watermelon butter, and is inspired by a classic Appalachian dessert. Some historians believe that stack cake was a 19th century Appalachian wedding tradition, where each guest brought a single cake layer to the ceremony, which would then be assembled and spread with apple butter. This cake features sweet, jammy watermelon butter in between the layers.

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Pecan Delight Ice Cream Sundae Oct 16, 2023

Here’s an elevated version of a banana split. This Maple Pecan Ice Cream Sundae is made with Caramelized Bananas, Pecan Honey Tuile, Orange Cranberry Compote and Candied Pecans. This Pecan Delight Ice Cream Sundae brings together familiar and nostalgic flavors that your guests will love.

This was one of the winning recipes created by Tkaiya Dryden, a student at The Culinary Institute of America during the New Mexico Pecan Student Innovation Challenge.

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Pecan and Mascarpone Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce Oct 15, 2023

Delight your guests with this delicious dish that’s perfect for fall: Pecan and Mascarpone Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce. The crisp and buttery New Mexico pecans, the creamy mascarpone, and the rich brown butter sage sauce create a dish that’s both indulgent and comforting. These ravioli are the taste of fall in one creamy, sweet, and savory bite: Pecan and Mascarpone Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce.

This was one of the winning recipes created by Jayden Kemanian, a student at The Culinary Institute of America during the New Mexico Pecan Student Innovation Challenge.

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pecan Ricotta Oct 14, 2023

Wow your guests with this delicious vegetarian pasta dish: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pecan Ricotta, Roasted Brussels Sprout Leaves and Apple Fennel Salad. The combination of pillowy soft gnocchi, creamy pecan ricotta, and refreshingly crisp apple fennel salad, make this a winning menu option.

This was one of the winning recipes created by Olivia Delisle, a student at The Culinary Institute of America during the New Mexico Pecan Student Innovation Challenge.

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Squash Tart with Pecan Brittle and Candied Bacon Oct 13, 2023

This beautiful dish brings the comforting flavors of fall to your guests: Acorn Squash Mousse Tart with Spicy Pecan Brittle and Candied Bacon. The crisp and nutty pecan brittle, the smoky bacon, and sweet creamy mousse work together to make a delicious combination. These tarts can be served as a nice fall appetizer, an amuse bouche, or even a light lunch accompanied by a salad.

This was one of the winning recipes created by Nyah Marshall, a student at The Culinary Institute of America during the New Mexico Pecan Student Innovation Challenge.

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Chipotle Plant-Based Meat Crumble Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa and Pickled Onions Oct 03, 2023

These mouthwatering Chipotle Tofu-Crumble Tacos are quick and easy to make, and they’re packed full of healthy, plant-based protein. We’re using Nasoya Plant-Based Meat Crumbles in place of meat and topping it off with some fresh tomatillo salsa and pickled red onions for the ultimate plant-based taco night! These plant-powered tacos re-imagine tofu as an exciting new menu item in your kitchen.

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Crispy Tofu Bites Sandwich with Spicy BBQ Sauce and Southern Slaw Oct 03, 2023

This scrumptious Crispy Tofu Bites Sandwich is topped with Spicy BBQ Sauce and Southern Slaw for a delicious plant-based take on a cookout classic! We’re giving this sandwich a healthy twist by swapping traditional BBQ’d meat with Nasoya Crispy Tofu Bites, which are crunchy on the outside, and meaty and tender on the inside. Sweet, tangy and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!

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Grilled American Lamb Shawarma Sep 26, 2023

Chef Mica Talmor of Mediterranean restaurant, Pomella, in Oakland, Calif., shows how she makes shawarma using American lamb loin. Chef Talmor says the key to shawarma is the marinade. The robust warm spices and vinegar help to tenderize the lamb and balance the flavor. Tender American lamb loin is perfect for this dish because it grills quickly on high heat. Serve the grilled lamb with hummus, shirazi, sumac onions, tahini, and amba– all wrapped inside of a fresh pita or a laffa wrap. This tantalizing combination of savory, smoky, aromatic spices, and tangy accents, makes an epic sandwich! This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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American Lamb Mrouzia Sep 25, 2023

Mrouzia is a sweet and spicy North African lamb stew that has graced tables for centuries. Chef Mica Talmor of Pomella restaurant in Oakland, Calif., shows us how to prepare Mrouzia with American lamb shank. Her version draws from tradition, but includes some modern updates. The combination of rich, tender lamb, aromatic spices, and sweet, roasted grapes makes this iconic dish a menu favorite. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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American Lamb Merguez Bourek Sep 24, 2023

Bourek is a savory pastry made of flaky phyllo stuffed with meat, potatoes, or spinach that is enjoyed all over the Middle East and Central Asia. In this version, Chef Mica Talmor of Pomella restaurant in Oakland, Calf., makes bourek stuffed with bold and spicy American lamb merguez sausage. Merguez is a North African sausage that has been enjoyed for centuries and is popular on menus today. Chef Mica serves the American Lamb Merguez Bourek with tahini-yogurt sauce and a garnish of mint, cilantro and harissa. The dish's combination of spicy lamb and flaky pastry makes it a popular appetizer at Pomella. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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American Lamb Roulade Stuffed with Freekah, Cherries and Mint Sep 23, 2023

Chef Mica Talmor of Mediterranean restaurant, Pomella, in Oakland, Calif., demonstrates how to make lamb roulade, a traditional dish that she reimagined for her menu. She stuffs lamb necks with mint, freekeh, and dried sour cherries that she then rolls, ties and braises. Chef Mica slices the roulade and serves it with a salad of grilled romaine lettuce, freekeh, and a preserved lemon vinaigrette. This combination of ingredients elevates and complements the flavor of the lamb neck. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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Savory Egg Tartlets: Chawanmushi-Style Dan Tats Sep 16, 2023

Chawanmushi is a savory egg custard that is a beloved Japanese comfort food. Chawanmushi means "steamed in a teacup" because the custard is cooked and served in a small serving bowl or cup. In this chawanmushi with a twist, the custard is served like dan tats, or the Chinese egg custard tarts served in Dim Sum. These chawanmushi tartlets are a beautiful shared appetizer, grab and go snack, or amuse bouche.

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China: Part 2: A market tour of Chengdu with Fuchsia Dunlop Sep 15, 2023

Cookbook author and Chinese food expert Fuchsia Dunlop guides us through a Chengdu market and introduces us to the robust seasonings that distinguish the local food and to the abundant fresh produce at the heart of the wholesome Sichuan diet.

Rice Paper “Chimichangas” Jul 24, 2023

Chimichangas are delicious deep-fried burritos popular in Tex-Mex casual dining. These Asian-inspired chimichangas are made with rice paper, and filled with sushi rice, roasted peppers, halibut, and sweet and spicy Thai Chili Sauce. These rice paper chimichangas are a fun and delicious Tex-Mex and Asian mash-up!

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Fat Washed Ponzu & Beurre Blanc Sauce Jul 23, 2023

Fat washing is a mixology technique in which you infuse fat into a liquid, and the fat separates and rises to the surface. The result is two flavorful products. The fat is infused with the flavor of the liquid, and the liquid is infused with the flavor from the fat. Mixologists like to fat wash various alcohols to add more depth, mouthfeel, and complexity to cocktails. Chefs can use the infused butter, duck fat or olive oil to make delicious sauces. In this video, Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter shows us how to make fat washed citrus seasoned ponzu. Using the fat washed ponzu, he makes a delicate and aromatic beurre blanc served over roasted halibut.

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PLT Sandwich: Pork Belly, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich Jul 22, 2023

The status of the BLT as the king of all sandwiches is based on its perfect balance of salty, savory bacon, creamy mayo, sweet and acidic tomato, and crunchy lettuce and bread. This PLT gives a BLT an upgrade! In place of regular bacon, this sandwich includes pork belly breaded in potato chips and panko for an added level of umami and crunch. This decadent pork belly, lettuce and tomato sandwich is sure to become a signature menu item!

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Portabella Mushroom Rings Jul 21, 2023

Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter makes a delicious twist on onion rings using portabella mushrooms. He cuts the portabella mushroom caps using ring cutters of various sizes, then roasts, breads, and fries them. The crispy and meaty mushroom rings are finished with a drizzle of sweet and savory Kikkoman Sushi Sauce, or unagi tare. These mushroom rings make a fabulous savory and crispy appetizer, or a delicious addition to a burger or salad. The mushroom rings are crispy on the outside and have a great meaty texture on the inside.

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with New Mexico Chile and Coconut Coulis Jul 20, 2023

This grilled mahi mahi is paired with New Mexico green chile and coconut coulis, tostones, and a pineapple, jicama, and black bean salsa. The coulis is made with sweet and earthy New Mexico green chiles, garlic, cilantro and coconut cream for a delicious and luxurious sauce that will pair well with any protein. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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Smorrebrod with Roasted New Mexico Chiles, Salmon, and Herbed Cheese Jul 19, 2023

A Smørrebrød is a Scandinavian open-faced sandwich traditionally served on sourdough rye bread called rugbrød. In this video we show you how to make a Smørrebrød topped with roasted New Mexico green chiles, cured salmon, radish and herbed cheese. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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New Mexico Pizza: Roasted New Mexico Chile Pesto, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, and Pecans Jul 18, 2023

This New Mexico Pizza is topped with Roasted New Mexico Chile Pesto, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, Arugula, Honey, and Toasted New Mexico Pecans. Give it a try and it might become your new favorite pizza! This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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New Mexico Chile, Corn and Cheddar Pudding Jul 17, 2023

This New Mexico Chile, Sweet Potato, Charred Corn and Smoked Cheddar Pudding has a wonderfully rich, creamy, and custardy texture with delicious southwest flavors. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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Green Shakshuka with New Mexico Chiles Jul 16, 2023

Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish made of stewed tomatoes and peppers. Although it’s traditionally enjoyed for breakfast in Israel, this dish really is great for any meal of the day. In this recipe we make a shakshuka with a green twist by using New Mexico chiles and spinach. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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Moroccan Green Vegetable Tagine Jul 15, 2023

This beautiful plant-forward meal is inspired by the flavors of Morocco: Green Vegetable Tagine with Almond Raisin couscous. Chermoula is used as the flavor foundation of many North African dishes, and when you try it, you’ll want to put it on everything! This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

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Tofu Noodles Stir-fried with Vegetables Jun 28, 2023

Chef Jeong Min Gi at Pulmuone’s corporate headquarters in Seoul, South Korea makes tofu noodles stir fried with bell peppers, carrots and oyster and shiitake mushrooms. He stir fries the vegetables and tofu in a classic Koran bolgogi sauce. Tofu noodles are a healthy gluten-free alterative to wheat flour noodles.

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Soft Tofu Soup with Mushrooms: soondubu jjigae Jun 27, 2023

Soon Tofu Soup, or soondubu jjigae, is a popular spicy Korean stew made with soft tofu called soondubu. In Korean, soondubu jjigae translates to “soft tofu stew;” soondubu meaning “soft tofu” and jjigae meaning “stew.” Chef Jeong Min Gi at Pulmuone’s corporate headquarters in Seoul, South Korea shows us how he makes this delicious and healthy comfort food, using oyster and shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and gochugaru, or Korean chili flakes. The gochugaru gives the dish its heat and beautiful red color. He adds the soft tofu at the end so that it does not break apart.

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Hot Pot with Vegetables and Beef-Stuffed Tofu Jun 26, 2023

Chef Jeong Min Gi at Pulmuone’s corporate headquarters in Seoul, South Korea shows us how he makes a hot pot full of colorful vegetables, including napa cabbage, bok choy, chrysanthemum greens, shiitake mushrooms, and leeks. He tops the vegetables with cubes of firm crispy-fried tofu stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and aromatics. This hot pot is a healthy and delicious comfort food that with a beautiful presentation.

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Chef Song Jeong Eun’s Organic Fare at Flower Blossom on the Rice Jun 25, 2023

Song Jeong Eun is chef and owner of the eco-friendly restaurant, Flower Blossom on the Rice, located in Seoul, South Korea’s Insadong district. All ingredients used are organic and vegetarian, and focus on regional Korean products. The signature dish at this restaurant is the Bojagi Bibimbap, rice topped with five different sautéed vegetables, wrapped in an omelet, and served like a little gift with a seaweed ribbon and flower on top. The restaurant has a Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation.

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Grilled Lotus Root and Shishito Peppers with Chef Jinah Chang at Base is Nice Jun 24, 2023

Jinah Chang is chef and owner of Base is Nice Restaurant in South Korea, where vegetables are the star of the menu. She prepares grilled lotus root and shishito peppers with sesame sauce and two types of rice.

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Bibimbap-inspired Dessert by Chef Kang Mingoo of Mingles Jun 23, 2023

Kang MinGoo is chef and owner of the two Michelin-star restaurant Mingles in Seoul, South Korea. Mingles aims to reinterpret Korean cuisine by serving creative dishes with seasonal local ingredients. In this video, Chef MinGoo prepares a dessert inspired by bibimbap. He makes ice cream made from glutinous rice pudding, garnished with fresh herbs, sesame oil and soy sauce.

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Chef Kim Byung-jin Makes White Pear Kimchi Jun 22, 2023

Kim Byung-jin is the Chief Executive Chef of Gaon restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. In this video, he shows us how he makes white kimchi stuffed inside an Asian pear.

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Korean Pickles with Chef Cho Heesuk Jun 21, 2023

Chef Cho Heesuk from the Michelin-starred restaurant Hansikgonggan, located in Seoul, shows us a number of traditional Korean pickles. She explains the three foundational techniques for fermenting vegetables in Korea: soy sauce, soy bean paste, and gochujang.

Known as the “Godmother of Korean cuisine,” Chef Che Hee Sook was named Best Female Chef as part of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2020. She is known for bringing traditional Korean cuisine onto the fine dining world stage. Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Kimchi Master Lee Ha Yeon Makes 3 Kimchis Jun 20, 2023

Kimchi Master Lee Ha Yeon shows us how to make three different classic kimchis: red kimchi with napa cabbage, white kimchi with napa cabbage, and a red kohlrabi kimchi. She discusses the ingredients and techniques used in the fermentation process, as well as the health benefits of kimchi. She prepares these recipes in the Museum Kimchikan in Seoul, South Korea, which is dedicated to the history, regional varieties, and cultural importance of kimchi.

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Tofu Noodles with the Buddhist Nun Jeong Kwan Jun 19, 2023

The Venerable Jeong Kwan Seunim is a Buddhist nun at the Chunjinam Hermitage at the Baegyangsa temple in Jangseong, South Korea. During a visit to The Culinary Institute of America’s Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit, she madeKorean tofu jang dressing, tofu noodles, and garden vegetables that she gathered at the gardens at The CIA at Copia.

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Fried Tofu, Seaweed, and Vegetables with the Buddhist Nun Jeong Kwan Jun 18, 2023

The Venerable Jeong Kwan Seunim is a Buddhist nun at the Chunjinam Hermitage at the Baegyangsa temple in Jangseong, South Korea. She visited The Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa to make her dish of fried tofu, seaweed, potato and lotus root chips with sweet and sour sauce. She combined special items brought from her temple with vegetables she growing in Copia’s gardens to make her dish.

Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Plant-based Buddhist temple cooking with the Venerable Jeong Kwan Seunim Jun 17, 2023

The Venerable Jeong Kwan Seunim, dubbed “The Philosopher Chef” by The New York Times, is a Buddhist nun and renowned expert on Korean temple cuisine. Her Buddhist cultural approach to eco-friendly eating practice has been shaped over centuries and handed down based on the foundation of Buddhist philosophy.

Although first and foremost a Buddhist nun, not a chef, she has been cooking at her hermitage ever she became a nun at the age of 17. Jeong Kwan Seunim was featured in a 2017 screening of her appearance on Chef’s Table Season 3 on Netflix, at the Berlin Film Festival in the category of documentary film series. Since then, much of her philosophical wisdom in temple food cooking and eating practices has spread out to the world. The Chunjinam hermitage at Baekyangsa monastery has received a great number of visitors who travel there from around the world, seeking to learn from Jeong Kwan Seunim. Jeong Kwan Seunim became the recipient of the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Icon Award 2022.

In this video, she shows us three different tofu dishes and talks about Buddhist temple cooking and sustainable eating practices. Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Chef Jun Lee Makes Barley Risotto with Cuttlefish at SOIGNÉ in Seoul Jun 16, 2023

Jun Lee ‘10, executive chef and owner of two-star Michelin restaurant, SOIGNÉ, in Seoul, makes Barley Risotto with Cuttlefish, Pine Nut Puree, Corvina Flakes, and Barley Tea Clam Broth. Chef Lee prepares this elegant risotto with barley, rice, white wine, and pine nut puree to impart a slightly nutty flavor. He adds barley tea as a broth as a nod to the traditional Korean flavor palette and to add something familiar and comforting to the dish.

Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Chef Jun Lee Makes Sea Snails with Seaweed at SOIGNÉ in Seoul Jun 15, 2023

Jun Lee ‘10, executive chef and owner of two-star Michelin restaurant, SOIGNÉ, in Seoul, makes sea snails with three seaweeds. The seaweed is topped with an abalone tartare. This is served as an amuse bouche.

Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Chef Jun Lee Makes Ssam at SOIGNÉ in Seoul Jun 14, 2023

Jun Lee ‘10, executive chef and owner of two-star Michelin restaurant, SOIGNÉ, in Seoul, makes a variation on a South Korean favorite, ssam. “Ssam” means “wrapped,” and traditionally refers to meat, such as pork or beef, wrapped in a lettuce leaf. He serves his ssam as the starter for his guests, presented in a crispy tart shell with couscous salad, egg, garlic aioli, and micro herbs.

Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Iconic Korean Ingredients with Chef Jun Lee of SOIGNÉ in Seoul Jun 13, 2023

We talk to Jun Lee ’10, executive chef and owner of restaurant, SOIGNÉ, in Seoul, about iconic Korean ingredients including barley rice, barley tea, seaweeds, and kimchi. SOIGNE is a two Michelin-starred restaurant with a theater-like dining experience, and a menu that changes every 3 months.

Jun Lee graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 2010. While at the CIA, Lee worked at Thomas Keller’s three Michelin-starred Per Se, where he met Per Se head chef Jonathan Benno, whom he later joined on the founding team of Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Lincoln. After 4 years of living in New York City, Chef Jun Lee returned to his home country of South Korea. Following several successful pop-up restaurants in Seoul, Chef Jun Lee opened his first restaurant, SOIGNÉ.

Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Welcome to the Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea Jun 12, 2023

Welcome to the Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen, a first-of-its-kind educational video curriculum initiative, produced by The Culinary Institute of America and Pulmuone. The series documents the best of plant-forward culinary traditions in Asia. First stop: Korea.

In many ways, Korean cuisine is uniquely suited to the plant-forward movement. Korean culinary history encompasses an immense collection of vegetable dishes. In this part of Asia, Buddhist monks and nuns introduced elaborate vegan temple cuisine over 1,600 years ago.

In this chef’s tour of Korea, we’ll take a stroll through GwangJang market; we visit Michelin-starred restaurants SOIGNE, Joo Ok, and Mingles in Seoul; and meet the venerable Jeong Kwan Seunim, a Buddhist nun who talks to us about the philosophy behind her world-famous temple cuisine. Join us on this appetizing tour of South Korea as we reveal the innovative and inspiring plant-forward flavors that are attracting diners from around the world.

Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/korea

Indian-Spiced Tofu with Pear Chutney and Spinach Sauce Jun 11, 2023

Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this delicious Indian-inspired tofu dish: seared tofu with pear chutney and spicy spinach sauce. You will love the creamy spinach sauce combined with the meaty tofu and pop of tangy chutney inside! Nasoya’s Extra Firm Tofu is the protein-packed star ingredient and lends itself to many other international dishes like this one.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Butternut Squash with Baked Teriyaki Tofu Jun 10, 2023

Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make these flavorful and healthy roasted vegetables with baked teriyaki tofu. You can make this with any vegetables that are in season, but in this recipe Chef Toni uses a delicious combination of Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and butternut squash. Delicious year round, you will love this simple vegan dinner! The sweetness of the baked teriyaki tofu is the perfect pairing to any of your favorite roasted vegetables!

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Vegan Enchiladas with Tofu, Black Beans, and Zucchini Jun 09, 2023

These mouthwatering vegan enchiladas are packed with flavor and plant-based protein! Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America stuffs them with Nasoya Plantspired’s Garlic and Herb Toss’ables, black beans, zucchini, and butternut squash, then tops them with red chile enchilada sauce. You will love these deliciously smoky, hearty vegan enchiladas that are great for any meal of the week!

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Vegetarian Sloppy “Bos” Jun 08, 2023

This sloppy "bo" is a fun, delicious, and vegetarian twist on sloppy joes. In place of ground meat in tomato sauce, this sandwich is filled with a plant-based tofu Bolognese sauce. Made with super-firm tofu, Nasoya Plantspired’s Classic Bolognese Sauce has the same meaty texture of ground beef, making it an ideal replacement for any animal protein. Rich and satisfying, this healthy spin on sloppy joes delivers the same great taste even meat lovers will enjoy!

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Loaded Sweet Potato with Caramelized Kimchi and Tofu Crumbles Jun 07, 2023

These loaded sweet potatoes with caramelized kimchi, tofu crumbles, and a drizzle of gochujang crema are a healthy twist on loaded baked potatoes. The caramelization process transforms kimchi from tangy and crunchy, to deeply rich and savory with a jam-like consistency. For added protein, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America tops the sweet potatoes with Nasoya Plantspired’s Zesty Mexican Style Superfood Skillet. It’s the perfect addition to a loaded sweet potato!

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Korean BBQ Dumplings with Kale and Spicy Chogochujang Mayonnaise Jun 06, 2023

These vegan pan-fried Korean BBQ dumplings are served with spicy chogochujang mayo and delicious kale and mushroom salad. Made with Nasoya Korean BBQ Dumplings, you will love the combination of the sweet and savory dumplings, spicy, creamy mayo, and crunchy salad. Enjoy!

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Mediterranean Cauliflower Eggroll with Harissa Dipping Sauce Jun 05, 2023

These Mediterranean eggrolls with chermoula-roasted cauliflower are served with a deliciously spicy harissa dipping sauce. Crispy and flaky on the outside with a savory, aromatic filling on the inside, these eggrolls are made with Nasoya Vegan Egg Roll Wraps. Your guests will love these Mediterranean eggrolls as a fun and tasty shared appetizer.

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Molletes with Crumbled Tofu, Refried Black Beans, Salsa Fresca, and Crema Jun 03, 2023

These delicious Molletes are like Mexican open-faced sandwiches, but made with a plant-based twist. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America tops these Molletes with spicy crumbled tofu, refried black beans, salsa fresca and cilantro crema. For the plant-based protein, she uses Nasoya Plantspired’s Zesty Mexican Style Superfood Skillet. You will love this protein-packed, plant-based version of a Mexican classic!

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Spicy Glazed Pan-Fried Tofu Jun 03, 2023

You’ll love the sweet, spicy, and umami-packed flavors of this tasty pan-fried tofu! Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to prepare perfectly crispy tofu using Nasoya’s Organic Super Firm High Protein Tofu, which she tosses in cornstarch before pan-frying. Simple and absolutely delicious, you will love this spicy glazed pan-fried tofu!

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Grain-Free Tofu Tabbouleh with Parsley, Tomatoes and Cucumbers Jun 02, 2023

Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean salad traditionally served as part of a mezze, made with parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bulgur. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America is making a grain-free version of this dish by using crumbled Nasoya Extra Firm tofu in place of bulgur. The secret to getting that perfect meaty texture is to freeze and thaw out your tofu beforehand. This extra step will also remove excess moisture and help absorb the marinade. This tofu tabbouleh with parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, chilies, and sumac is a delicious salad full of plant-based protein. Enjoy!

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American Lamb and Sustainability Jun 01, 2023

American sheep ranchers and their livestock are the unlikely heroes fighting climate change. Learn from American sheep producers how properly grazing these ruminants provides a holistic approach to land management, fights wildfires, and is a natural alternative to herbicides and pesticides in vineyard and orchard production.

Find recipes and learn more about American Lamb at https://www.ciaprochef.com/americanlamb/

Portobello Tacos Al Pastor May 31, 2023

Tacos al pastor is a Mexican street food with Lebanese roots. These beloved tacos most likely evolved from shawarma spit-grilled meat brought by Lebanese immigrants to Mexico. Tacos al pastor in Mexico are made using pork roasted on a spit, but in this version we make a plant-forward version: Portobello Tacos Al Pastor.

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Mushroom Katsu May 30, 2023

Katsu is a beloved Japanese comfort food, traditionally made with breaded chicken or pork, but today we’re going to use meaty portabellas for a plant-based version! Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love the perfectly crispy and hearty mushroom katsu finished with a drizzle of sweet and savory katsu sauce.

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Pork and Mushroom Mapo Tofu May 29, 2023

Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan Province, and it features the famous spice from the region––the Sichuan Peppercorn––which imparts a truly unique tingling, numbing sensation and floral citrusy flavor. With savory bites of ground pork and mushrooms, fiery sauce, and soft and silky cubes of tofu, this dish has so much aroma, texture and flavor. It’s no wonder that Mapo Tofu is beloved in Sichuan and all over the world.

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Portobello Mushroom Shakshuka May 28, 2023

Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish made of stewed tomatoes and peppers topped with eggs, feta cheese and herbs. For this shakshuka with a hearty twist, we’ll be using portabella mushrooms, which will serve as delicious and meaty cups for our eggs. Although it’s traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, this dish really is great for any meal of the day.

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Grilled Mushroom Bibimbap May 27, 2023

Bibimbap is one of the best known Korean dishes. The name of the dish means “mixed cooked rice” and features crisped rice topped with colorful seasoned vegetables, Korean marinated beef, an egg, and a dollop of gochujang. In this vegetarian version, we make grilled mushroom bibimbap! This bibimbap is as beautiful as it is delicious, and is packed with flavor, color and texture.

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Vegetarian Mushroom Banh Mì May 26, 2023

A banh mi is Vietnam's version of a baguette sandwich, and is beloved the world over. In this plant-forward version of the recipe, the sandwich is filled with a Southeast Asian-inspired mushroom coconut pâte, roasted mushrooms, pickled vegetables and herbs. The meaty sweet and spicy roasted mushrooms, savory mushroom pâte, tangy crunchy pickled vegetables, and refreshing aromatic herbs make this incredibly flavorful sandwich one of the best the world has to offer!

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Mushroom Cauliflower Bolognese May 25, 2023

Looking for classic comfort food with a healthy plant-forward twist? This Mushroom and Cauliflower Bolognese swaps out the saturated fat in ground beef with richly flavored mushrooms and cauliflower. Serve the sauce over pasta garnished with chopped parsley and some Parmigiano Reggiano, or plant-based cheese for a vegan version. This decadent and rich bolognese-inspired sauce packs an umami punch, and we promise you won’t miss the meat!

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Turkey and Mushroom Kebabs May 24, 2023

These Middle Eastern-inspired turkey and cremini mushroom kebabs are served with herby grain salad and yogurt tahini sauce. While usually kebabs are made using ground beef, these kababs are made using a blend of ground turkey and mushrooms. The mushrooms boost the nutritional profile of the kebabs, while giving them a succulent texture and umami flavor.

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Mushroom Kimchi Fried Rice May 23, 2023

Savory and spicy, kimchi fried rice is a popular dish in South Korea that has endless variations. This kimchi fried rice recipe includes a mixture of ground pork and chopped cremini mushrooms for a savory, plant-forward twist. The tart and spicy kimchi, sweetness and heat of the gochujang, and the savory umami flavors from the mushrooms, make this kimchi fried rice a beloved dish all over the world.

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Mushroom and Chicken Larb May 22, 2023

Larb is a boldly flavored Thai salad traditionally made with minced pork or chicken, paired with a tangy lime dressing and served with lettuce leaves for scooping. In this plant-forward version of the recipe, we use a blend of minced mushrooms and chicken. The spicy, savory, tart and zingy flavors of this refreshing and incredibly delicious salad really pack a punch!

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Mushroom Kibbeh May 21, 2023

Kibbeh are football-shaped croquettes traditionally made out of ground lamb or beef, herbs, spices, and bulgur. Popular all over the Middle East, Kibbeh is the national dish of Lebanon and Syria! This recipe for kibbeh uses a blend of cremini mushrooms and ground meat for a deliciously succulent texture and savory flavor. Delicious as a shared appetizer, side dish, or part of a mezze, these crunchy and hearty mushroom kibbeh are fantastic served with salted yogurt and a garnish of sumac and mint leaves.

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Spicy Mushroom & Lamb Meatballs with Fenugreek Curry Sauce May 20, 2023

Your guests will love these Indian-inspired Spicy Mushroom & Lamb Meatballs with Fenugreek Curry and Cilantro Mint Chutney. These tender, spicy meatballs with rich, creamy, and aromatic curry and tangy chutney are a crowd favorite.

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Introduction to Mushrooms in the Plant-Forward Kitchen May 19, 2023

The Culinary Institute of America is proud to present “Mushrooms in the Plant-Forward Kitchen,” a video education series developed to inform chefs about the many ways to incorporate mushrooms into global plant-forward cooking. In this series, we’ll demonstrate recipes like Korean mushroom bibimbap, Mexican street food-inspired mushrooms al pastor, Japanese mushroom katsu, and spicy Indian mushroom and lamb meatballs. The tuition-free videos and recipes are available on the plantforwardkitchen.org website, thanks to the generous sponsorship and support of the Mushroom Council.

Cauliflower Risotto with Seared Scallops May 18, 2023

Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us how he makes this delicious and creamy Cauliflower Risotto with Seared Scallops. In place of traditional arborio rice, he uses cauliflower rice for a low carb twist on this classic dish. Adding LeGout® cream soup base brings a smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor to the risotto.

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Cauliflower and Eggplant Adobo May 17, 2023

Adobo is a Filipino dish made with meat, seafood, or vegetables braised in soy sauce, vinegar, herbs, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, was inspired by this classic flavor profile to make a vegetarian twist on adobo with cauliflower and eggplant. The vegetables are braised in soy sauce, Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base and vinegar and aromatics. Savory, sweet, and tart, your guests will love this Cauliflower and Eggplant Adobo.

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One Filling — Three Dishes: Roasted Mushroom, Quinoa, and Walnut Filling in Stuffed Eggplant, Tacos and Empanadas May 16, 2023

Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us how to make three different dishes – Empanadas, Tacos, and Stuffed Eggplants– all using one versatile mushroom, quinoa, and walnut filling. For the base filling, the quinoa is cooked in Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base for extra flavor, then tossed together with chopped roasted mushrooms and sautéed chopped walnuts.

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Flatbread with Roasted Mushroom Sausage and Red Peppers May 15, 2023

Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us some plant-based techniques for building intense umami flavor for this delicious vegan Flatbread with Roasted Mushroom Sausage and Red Peppers. The vegan “sausage” is made with roasted mixed mushrooms, mixed with a dairy-free risotto made using Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base. It’s easiest to work with when the risotto is slightly overcooked and cooled. Meat lovers and vegans alike will love this flavor-packed pizza!

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Rice Noodle Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and Curried Quinoa May 14, 2023

This Rice Noodle Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and Curried Quinoa is a delicious, colorful, healthy and hearty addition to any menu. Gluten-free rice noodles serve as the base of the bowl. They are sautéed with soy sauce and Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base. This instantly adds lots of flavor, color and aroma to the noodles. The noodles are topped with a scoop of curried quinoa made using Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base, and tossed with Hellmann’s® Lemon Za’atar Vinaigrette and curry powder. Topped with a tossed arugula salad and assorted roasted seasonal vegetables, your customers will love this hearty, produce-packed bowl.

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Chef Heena Patel Make Patras at Besharam Restaurant in San Francisco May 13, 2023

Heena Patel is the chef and co-owner of Besharam in San Francisco. Chef Patel shows us the secrets to making patras, fried hoja santa leaves, served with micro greens, peanut chutney, and crunchy masala peanuts. “Patras” means “palm leaf layers” and is an Indian dish of fried leaves stuffed with a spiced chickpea flour batter. Her mom used to make the dish using taro leaves, but at her restaurant Chef Heena Patel uses hoja santa leaves.

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Chef Heena Patel Makes Ragda at Besharam Restaurant in San Francisco May 12, 2023

Heena Patel is the Chef and co-owner of Besharam in San Francisco. Chef Patel talks about the inspiration she draws from her upbringing in Mumbai, and cooking vegetarian cuisine. She also talks about when to add spices so you don’t burn them, and how her version of culinary school was shadowing her mother, grandmother, aunts, and sisters in the kitchen. Her restaurant, Besharam, translates to “shameless” or “fearless.” This idea guides her everyday. The menu is filled with dishes that she loves and that represent her personal approach to cooking.

Chef Patel demonstrates how to make ragda, which is a white pea curry used in many Indian street foods. She tops the ragda with potato patties, mint and cilantro chutney, tart and spicy date and tamarind chutney, and crispy sev.

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Chef Heena Talks Plant-Forward Indian Cooking at Besharam Restaurant in San Francisco May 11, 2023

Heena Patel is the Chef and co-owner of Besharam in San Francisco. Chef Patel talks about the inspiration she draws from her upbringing in Mumbai, and cooking vegetarian cuisine. She also talks about when to add spices so you don’t burn them, and how her version of culinary school was shadowing her mother, grandmother, aunts, and sisters in the kitchen. Her restaurant, Besharam, translates to “shameless” or “fearless.” This idea guides her everyday. The menu is filled with dishes that she loves and that represent her personal approach to cooking.

Besharam is a regional Gujarati restaurant in San Francisco’s Dogpatch district. Roughly translated to mean “shameless,” Besharam features Heena’s bold interpretation of the flavors and dishes that were prevalent throughout her childhood in India, playfully reimagined within a California context.

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Katina Connaughton Talks Sustainable Agriculture at SingleThread Farm May 10, 2023

Katina Connaughton is the head farmer and co-owner of SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn, in Healdsburg, CA. She talks about her sustainable farming practices, biodiversity, and connecting the community to sustainable food systems.

Katina Connaughton met Kyle Connaughton, her now husband and the co-owner of SingleThread, when they were teenagers. Katina leads farming for SingleThread Farm's twenty-four-acre property, greenhouses, heirloom orchards, bee hives, and livestock as well as the foraging program and floral department. Katina began her first foray into farming while living in a rural agricultural community in Hokkaido, Japan. She continued culinary gardening on a Victorian estate property in England before moving to Sonoma to complete her coursework in Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture. Katina was greenhouse manager for the Ag Program and Santa Rosa Junior College and has farmed at Davis Family Winery and The Barlow.

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Chef Kyle Connaughton Makes Onigiri at SingleThread Restaurant May 09, 2023

Renowned Chef Connaughton prepares onigiri, a Japanese snack of white rice formed into triangles and wrapped in nori. He prepares the rice in a Japanese clay pot known as a donabe, adding roasted and chopped negi onions, and red and yellow pepper varieties from their farm. He seasons this with a Japanese seven-spice powder, including toasted sesame seeds and togarashi chili powder. To finish, he adds a powdered nori that’s been dried for an umami seaweed flavor. The onigiri are given to guests at the inn when they arrive as a gesture of hospitality.

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Chef Kyle Connaughton Talks about the Origins of Three-Michelin Star SingleThread May 08, 2023

Acclaimed Chef Kyle Connaughton talks about the origins of SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn, how he started his carrer as a chef, and some of his culinary influences. He also discusses the importance of sustainability and plant-forward cuisine.

Kyle Connaughton is a chef, culinary educator, and cookbook author. He and Katina Connaughton, his wife, opened SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn, in Healdsburg, CA, in December 2016. The restaurant received a perfect four stars from The San Francisco Chronicle in March 2017 and a James Beard Foundation Restaurant Design Award in May 2017. It was awarded two stars in the 2018 Michelin Red Guide, one of only a few restaurants to earn the rating in its first year. The restaurant then received three stars just a year later in the 2019 Michelin Red Guide. SingleThread is also a member of Relais & Chateaux, an international organization of the world’s top restaurants and hotels.

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Vegan Ceviche and Butternut Squash Tacos at Malibu Farm Restaurant May 07, 2023

Chef Yanelquis Penton is the Head Chef of Malibu Farm, a plant-forward restaurant located on the scenic Malibu Pier off the Pacific Coast Highway in California. She and Chef de Cuisine Norberto Gomez show us their butternut squash tacos with spaghetti squash and habañero salsa, and discuss how these vegetarian tacos placed 2nd in a Food and Wine competition in Texas, beating out their “meatier” competition. They also show us a menu favorite — the vegan coconut ceviche with vegan caviar.

Watch the full documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/inside-the-plantforward-kitchen

Hearts of Palm Linguini & Huarache Flatbread at Malibu Farm Restaurant May 06, 2023

Chef Yanelquis Penton is the Head Chef of Malibu Farm, a plant-forward restaurant located on the scenic Malibu Pier off the Pacific Coast Highway in California. In this video, she and Sous Chef John Robin Acuña show us two of their favorite menu items — hearts of palm linguini with plant-based meatballs and their grilled homemade huarache flatbread with avocado, jalapeño ricotta, and spicy hot honey gastrique.

Helene Henderson started Malibu Farm by teaching cooking classes, and serving farm dinners out of her home and backyard. Although her business has grown, Malibu Farm is still a locally-owned small business. They strive to provide fresh, farm-to-table food from Southern California. Their food is simply prepared, and uses lots of vegetables and whole grains. They believe there is no such thing as too much lemon. The restaurant offers as much local and small farm produce as they can. Malibu Farm provides the restaurant with eggs, persimmons, figs, lemons, pomegranates, apricots, Asian pears, carrots, beets, asparagus, fresh herbs and more.

Watch the full documentary and find plant-forward recipes at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/inside-the-plantforward-kitchen

Bartender Ignacio Murillo makes a Golden Beet Cocktail, The Sunshine at A.O.C. Restaurant May 05, 2023

Ignacio Murillo is the talented bartender at A.O.C. Wine Bar in West Hollywood. He crafts a unique and stunning cocktail menu based entirely on seasonal availability. Here, he shows us one of his favorite fall cocktails he calls, “The Sunshine.” The secret ingredient? A homemade beet liqueur made with golden roasted beets, turmeric, orange juice, brandy, vodka, water and sugar. To that he adds tequila blanco, lime juice, and homemade chile de árbol bitters.

Murillo’s cocktails are delicious, inspired concoctions that are a perfect pairing with Chef/Owner Suzanne Goin’s seasonal market menu offerings at the legendary A.O.C. Wine Bar and Restaurant.

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Bartender Ignacio Murillo makes a Bartlett Sour Cocktail at A.O.C. Restaurant May 04, 2023

Ignacio Murillo is the bartender extraordinaire at A.O.C. Wine Bar in West Hollywood. He crafts a unique and stunning cocktail menu based entirely on seasonal availability. He shows us a favorite fall cocktail — the Bartlett Sour made with bourbon and poached pears. This drink contains a pear and white wine purée spiced with cinnamon, clove and bay leaves. Next he adds an orgeat syrup with almonds, water, and sugar. Combine that with bourbon, garnish with a beautiful dehydrated pear slice and… voilà! The Bartlett Sour!

Murillo’s cocktails are delicious, inspired concoctions that are a perfect pairing with Chef/Owner Suzanne Goin’s seasonal market menu offerings at the legendary A.O.C. Wine Bar and Restaurant.

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Suzanne Goin Makes The Farmer’s Plate at A.O.C. Restaurant May 03, 2023

Suzanne Goin demonstrates her signature dish called “The Farmer’s Plate.” Made exclusively with seasonal produce available at the farmer’s market, this is one of the most popular dishes at her restaurant, A.O.C. It features red curry squash, green beans, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, and summer squash, romanesco, a chickpea puree, walnut muhammara and a dollop of burrata. It is seasoned with lemon and olive oil, layered with dandelion, and served with grilled toast.

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Chef Suzanne Goin talks Plant-Forward Cuisine at A.O.C. Restaurant May 02, 2023

Renowned Chef Suzanne Goin discusses the original concept behind her restaurant, A.O.C, which she opened twenty years ago. She discusses her origins as a chef, including her first ever restaurant job when she was in college in Rhode Island, her job at Campanile, and how writing a letter to Alice Waters wound up landing her a coveted job at Chez Panisse. She explains how she came to embrace rustic farm-to-table cuisine, and the importance of forging symbiotic relationships with local farmers.

Native Los Angeles chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Suzanne Goin is celebrated as one of the country's most talented and innovative contemporary chefs. Goin has been nominated for eight James Beard Foundation Awards, winning the coveted national award in 2016. Her culinary style takes an original approach to American and French traditions she mastered through extensive training. As a restaurateur, she runs three fine dining restaurants in the Los Angeles area: A.O.C., Lucques, and Tavern.

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Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis Makes Dish, “I Am Liberated,” at Cafe Gratitude May 01, 2023

Seizan Dreux Ellis is the executive chef of Cafe Gratitude in The Arts District in Downtown LA. He shows us a popular salad called, “I Am Liberated” made with kelp noodles, arugula, basil hempseed pesto, cashew ricotta, Kalamata olives, green olives, heirloom tomatoes, and brazil nut parmesan. Chef Ellis gives all of the dishes positive affirmations for names, such as “I Am Confident,” and “I Am Liberated,” so that when customers place their orders, they are making a positive affirmation at the same time.

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Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis Makes Dish, “I Am Confident,” at Cafe Gratitude Apr 30, 2023

Seizan Dreux Ellis is the executive chef of Cafe Gratitude in The Arts District in Downtown LA. He shows us a popular autumn and winter dish called, “I Am Confident” — a roasted cauliflower steak served with almond romesco sauce, coconut yogurt, hazelnut dukkah, and a tapenade of sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives and green olives. Chef Ellis gives all of the dishes positive affirmations for names, such as “I Am Confident,” and “I Am Liberated,” so that when customers place their orders, they are making a positive affirmation at the same time.

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Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis Talks about Vegan Dishes at Cafe Gratitude Apr 29, 2023

Seizan Dreux Ellis is the executive chef of Cafe Gratitude in The Arts District in Downtown LA. Here he talks about the origins and objectives of Cafe Gratitude, their approach to plant-based cuisine, how to best bring out flavors in produce, and naming all of their dishes with positive affirmations. He also addresses the benefits of a plant-forward diet, from health and wellness, to the environment.

After spending 8 years in Venice, Italy apprenticing in kitchens, Dreux returned to San Francisco, working as executive chef for the original Cafe Gratitude restaurant for 4 years. He then moved to Los Angeles as corporate chef of Cafe Gratitude in Southern California. In 2017 Seizan received lay ordination in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi at the San Francisco Zen Center where he continues his Buddhist practice.

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Chef Iliana Loza Makes a Vegan Stuffed Eggplant at Kismet Restaurant Apr 28, 2023

Iliana Loza is the sous chef at Kismet Restaurant in Los Angeles. Here she demonstrates a vegan dish: eggplant stuffed with walnuts and a Fresno chile sofrito, topped with a black mint condiment and preserved mandarin oranges. She loves how the soft creamy eggplants pair so well with the crunch of the walnut filling and floral mint topping for an unexpected and beautiful dish.

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Chef Sarah Hymanson Makes a Persimmon Salad at Kismet Restaurant Apr 27, 2023

Sarah Hymanson is the chef and co-owner of the restaurant, Kismet, in Los Angeles, known for its dishes layered with Middle Eastern flavors and plant-forward, local ingredients. She demonstrates a chocolate persimmon salad with shallots, lemon, fried capers and fried rosemary.

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Chef Sarah Hymanson and Iliana Loza Talk Plant-forward Cooking at Kismet, Los Angeles Apr 26, 2023

Chef and Co-Owner of Kismet, Sarah Hymanson, and Sous Chef Iliana Loza, discuss plant-forward cuisine, sustainability, and the future of cooking. They also discuss finding those deeper flavor profiles and how to make vegetables shine.

Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson are the chefs and owners of the popular Los Angeles restaurant, Kismet. They were named the 2017 Chefs of the Year by Eater, only two years after the two Brooklynites arrived in L.A. Kismet immediately earned high praise — especially from the late restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, who launched it into the echelon of his must-try list.

Chef Randy Leon Makes Root Vegetables with Green Goddess Dressing Apr 25, 2023

Randy Leon was the Head Chef at Little Pine Restaurant in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Here he demonstrates a dish with aromatic root vegetables with green goddess dressing and pickled red onion, garnished with fennel pollen and chervil. He calls the dish Umbellifers, which is a family of plants that make umbrella-shaped flowers, and includes carrots, celery and parsley.

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Chef Randy Leon Makes Vegan Cabbage Stuffed with Apple “Sausage” Apr 24, 2023

Randy Leon was the Head Chef at Little Pine Restaurant in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Here he demonstrates how he makes cabbage rolls stuffed with apple “sausage,” with a parsnip purée, three-bean salad, and garnish of crispy parsnip chips. The vegan sausage is made with jackfruit, caramelized apple, caramelized fennel and fennel pollen. When ground up, the jackfruit’s texture closely resembles ground pork.

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Chef Randy Leon Makes Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms Apr 23, 2023

Randy Leon was the Head Chef at Little Pine Restaurant in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Here he demonstrates a fresh pasta with wild oyster mushrooms, tomato confit, and white wine butter sauce, garnished with chives and fresh parmesan.

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Chef Randy Leon Makes Sunchokes with Citrus Crème Fraîche Apr 22, 2023

Randy Leon was the head chef at Little Pine Restaurant in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. He demonstrates his signature dish of Jerusalem artichokes that are roasted and fried, coated with white sage powder, and served with citrus crème fraîche, agave and a garnish of pomegranate arils. Chef Randy loves the potato-like texture and artichoke flavor of the Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes.

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Veggie Sushi with Wolfgang Puck and Hiroyuki Fujino at Merois Apr 21, 2023

Chef Wolfgang Puck and Chef Hiroyuki Fujino demonstrate some vegetarian sushi from the menu at his newest restaurant, Merois in West Hollywood. This vegetable sushi is no cucumber roll! Chef Hiroyuki Fujino shows us how he makes crispy sushi rice topped with braised eggplant, shiitake, carrots and beets brushed with a sweet soy miso sauce. This unique offering has become a popular dish at Merois.

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Veggie Sushi with Wolfgang Puck and Tetsu Yahagi at Merois Apr 20, 2023

Wolfgang Puck and Chef Tetsu Yahagi demonstrate some playful and beautiful vegetarian sushi from the menu at his newest restaurant, Merois. Chef Tetsu Yahagi prepares the sushi “omakase style,” meaning that the guests are in the hands of the chef and receive a seasonal, elegant, and artistically crafted meal using the best ingredients available. All of his vegetable sushi preparations are a play on traditional sushi. He makes sashimi with slow-roasted red pepper to resemble tuna, as well as avocado made into pearls and soaked in basil oil to resemble fish eggs. For a vegan twist on uni, he roasts butternut squash in miso and adds a scoop to the top of a ribbon of cucumber.

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Wolfgang Puck Talks Plant-Forward Cuisine at Merois Restaurant Apr 19, 2023

Wolfgang Puck talks about what inspired the vegetarian sushi on the menu at his newest restaurant, Merois in West Hollywood. He also talks about the first time he tried the produce at Chino Farms, the importance of supporting local farmers, and how there’s nothing better than fresh, local vegetables. His restaurant, Merois, sits perched atop Pendry West Hollywood, and features a sophisticated menu of global flavors with a decidedly plant-forward point of view.

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Introduction to Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: LA and Bay Area Apr 18, 2023

Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: LA and Bay Area is the first edition of a new video education series from The Culinary Institute of America and Unilever Food Solutions, a first-of-its-kind video reference library documenting the best of plant-forward cuisine.

In this volume, we explore the markets and farms, kitchens and restaurants of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. We talk to Wolfgang Puck, Chef Suzanne Goin of A.O.C., Kismet, Cafe Gratitude, Malibu Farm Restaurant, three-Michelin-star Chef Kyle Connaughton of SingleThread Farm and Chef Heena Patel of Besharam in San Francisco.

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Sake Tapioca Pudding with Fresh Fruit Mar 18, 2023

Fresh fruit tops this creamy, rich and delicious tapioca made with rice milk and sake. Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from home-grown fermented rice. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and is also a delicious seasoning and is an indispensable part of the Japanese kitchen. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Wagyu Beef Caprese Salad Mar 17, 2023

This Summer Caprese Steak Salad features the classic caprese ingredients of tomato, basil and mozzarella paired with tender grilled wagyu beef. Japanese Wagyu beef is characterized by its tender texture, marbling, concentrated flavor, and its sweet, full-bodied aroma. This salad is an ideal recipe to use wagyu beef, which pairs nicely with the creamy mozzarella, sweet tomatoes and tart vinaigrette. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Rice Flour Roti with Coconut Peanut Sauce Mar 16, 2023

This gluten-free roti is a delicious accompaniment to curry or other saucy dishes. Roti is an Indian flatbread usually made with wheat flour. Rice flour makes this version of roti gluten-free. Breads and cakes made using Japanese-produced rice flour have a faintly sweet aroma as well as for their unique texture —crunchy on the outside and springy on the inside. Its unique milling technology makes it easy to work with and reduces clumping. This roti is served alongside a delicious dipping sauce made with red curry paste, peanut butter and coconut milk. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Chicken Fried Scallop “Po Boy” with Miso Mayo Mar 15, 2023

In this recipe, we give the classic po' boy an umami boost by adding miso to the mayonnaise spread and a delightful crunch by using fried Japanese scallops. The po' boy is a classic Louisiana sandwich, filled with fried seafood, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and mayonnaise—a perfect canvas for customizing with unique ingredients.

Japanese scallops taste like they come from the sea without being fishy. In Japan, they are commonly enjoyed as sashimi, sushi, or served grilled in the shell. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Yellowtail Ceviche with Avocado Mar 14, 2023

Looking for a light, flavorful dish? Ceviche is a Latin-American dish celebrated the world over made from fresh raw fish “cooked” in lime juice. In this recipe, fresh raw yellowtail is paired with orange and lime juices, avocado, onion and corn. Yellowtail has been gracing Japanese dinner tables for centuries, particularly in sashimi, carpaccio, poke, and ceviche. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Vegan “Alfredo” Pasta Mar 13, 2023

This vegan alfredo sauce featuring miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning, is just as rich and creamy as traditional alfredo sauce. Replacing the heavy cream and eggs with a puree of cauliflower, rice flour, rice milk, and white miso paste gives the sauce a thick and creamy mouthfeel and umami flavor.

Miso's deeply savory, umami flavor forms a foundational basis for much of everyday Japanese cooking and has garnered worldwide acclaim. Miso is made by fermenting soybeans with salt and rice malt. There are different styles of miso, which vary depending on region, climate, and weather conditions, as well as the blend of raw materials and production method. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Green Tea, Apple and Pear Gazpacho Mar 12, 2023

Try this deliciously fresh Green Tea, Apple and Pear Gazpacho for a healthy and refreshing chilled soup. Bread, almonds, garlic, pear, apple, and olive oil are pureed with green tea for a perfect combination of earthy, sweet, tart and savory.

Among the many varieties of Japanese tea, Matcha is especially unique. While most Japanese teas, such as sencha and gyokuro, retain the shape of the tealeaves, matcha is processed into a fine powder. With its pleasant umami flavor and beautiful vibrant color, it is a widely used ingredient in both cooking, baking, and confections. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Blackened Yellowtail Mar 11, 2023

This recipe for Blackened Yellowtail is inspired by the classic Cajun dish, Blackened catfish, where fish fillets are coated in spices and pan-fried in a hot skillet. Take the fear factor out of preparing fish at home with this quick, easy, and tasty dish.

Yellowtail has been gracing Japanese dinner tables for centuries in preparations including sashimi, carpaccio, poke, and ceviche. The fish is also enjoyed in cooked dishes such as shioyaki (grilled salted fish), teriyaki, and shabushabu, which bring out the flavors of the Yellowtail’s fat content. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Beet and Beef Tartare Mar 10, 2023

Try a hot take on a cold dish by making beef tartare with high-quality waygu. Tartare may seem intimidating, but Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America has some tips for success. Beef tartare is a classic dish made with raw ground or minced beef often mixed with onions, capers, Worcestershire sauce, and topped with a raw egg yolk. In this version of the recipe, wagyu beef tenderloin is diced and blended with diced roasted beets. Working with high quality, impeccably fresh meat is critical. Wagyu beef is ideal for this dish because its tender texture lends itself to raw applications. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Avocado Toast with Grilled Corn, Tomato and Shoyu Balsamic Glaze Mar 09, 2023

Just when you think you’ve seen every possible variation of avocado toast, a new combination springs up. That’s due, in part, to its versatility. This avocado toast is topped with grilled corn, sweet tomatoes, and a savory shoyu balsamic glaze. Shoyu, or soy sauce as it is best known, is a Japanese condiment and kitchen staple made from fermented soybeans, wheat, and salt water. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Soy and Whiskey Rib Eye with Grilled Asian Pears and Bacon Bread Pudding Jan 09, 2023

Try this soy and whiskey veal rib eye with grilled Asian pears, bacon bread pudding, and ginger honey -roasted carrots to you’re your guests a meal they won’t find elsewhere. The tender veal rib eye is gently cooked sous vide in soy sauce, whiskey, and pineapple juice before getting seared in butter for service. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Hot “Pastrami” and Smoked Gouda Burger on Marbled Rye Bun Jan 08, 2023

This hot pastrami-style burger with smoked gouda and sauerkraut on a marbled rye bun is a fun take on a classic pastrami sandwich. Ground veal is mixed with classic pastrami spices, like coriander, mustard, paprika, and brown sugar. Level up your sandwich game with this tasty burger. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Smoked Veal Shank with Bean Salad, and Marrow Honey Butter Cornbread Jan 07, 2023

This Mesquite-smoked veal shank with bean salad and cornbread topped with marrow honey butter makes for an impressive family-style entrée. A shank is perfect for low and slow cooking, and also provides a rich marrow can be whipped into the honey butter, creating a show-stopping dish certain to wow your guests. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Berbere-Spiced Roasted Rack of Veal, Sweet Potato Peanut Puree, Gomen, Shiro Jan 06, 2023

This Berbere-Spiced Roasted Rack of Veal with sweet potato peanut puree, gomen, and shiro is inspired by the flavors of Ethiopia. Berbere is a classic Ethiopian spice blend that includes red chili, fenugreek, coriander, cardamom, and allspice, which perfectly complements the roasted veal rack. This comforting, hearty dish will take your guests on a flavor adventure. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Szechuan Peppercorn Porterhouse, Goat Cheese-Stuffed Figs, and Blistered Peppers Jan 05, 2023

This unique dish combines tingling Szechuan peppercorns with a smoky grilled veal porterhouse chop, blistered five-spice Italian peppers, and sweet, roasted figs stuffed with creamy goat cheese. The European veal porterhouse chop is tender, perfect for grilling, and has a striking presentation on the plate. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Vietnamese Veal Lettuce Cups Jan 04, 2023

These Vietnamese-inspired lettuce cups are filled with grilled veal, a refreshing and crisp green mango salad, and a tangy chili-lime vinaigrette. The eye-of-round cut lends itself well to grilling and slicing, so is ideal for this recipe. Add this dish to your appetizer repertoire to give your guests a fresh, globally-inspired option. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Veal Roulade with Tapenade Coulis, Squash and Turnips Jan 03, 2023

European veal tenderloin works perfectly for this Genoa-Style Veal Roulade. The tender cut of meat lends itself well to rolling around the bright herb filling. Paired with Delicata squash, Tokyo turnips, and a Tapenade Coulis, your guests will love the beautiful presentation of this veal roulade! This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Korean Bulgogi Tacos, Asian Pear Kimchi Salsa Jan 02, 2023

Korean tacos have firmly established themselves as a trend with staying power. These Bulgogi tacos with Asian pear kimchi salsa are made using tender veal top round. Sweet, spicy, and savory, your guests will love this take on Korean tacos! This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the Trusted Veal from Europe campaign.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Darrell Corti of Corti Brothers Jan 01, 2023

Here, Darrell Corti discusses the essential olive oils for a well-stocked kitchen and how different cultures use and think about olive oil.

Frank Corti And Gino Corti started Corti Brothers in 1947 with a mission to expand the culinary experiences of their Sacramento neighbors. Son, Darrell Corti of Corti Brothers was made a Cavaliere, the Italian equivalent of knighthood, by the Italian government for his efforts in promoting Italian products to America. Darrell was an early champion of local olive production, and serves as chairman of the Los Angeles County Fair's International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Nancy Harmon Jenkins Dec 31, 2022

In this interview, Nancy Harmon Jenkins discusses making her own olive oil, what olive oils she has in her kitchen, the joy of bitter oils, and how to pair the right olive oil with a dish.

Nancy Harmon Jenkins is a nationally known food writer who has traveled the world looking for the connection between who we are and what we eat. She is the author of many books, the latest of which is The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (2008). She is also the author of Cucina del Sole: A Celebration of Southern Italian Cooking (2007); The Essential Mediterranean (2003); Flavors of Tuscany (1998); Flavors of Puglia (1997); and the highly acclaimed original version of the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (1994). Formerly a staff writer with The New York Times, today Ms. Jenkins contributes to a number of publications, including The New York Times, Food & Wine, Eating Well, and Saveur. During the past 15 years she has led many food and wine tours to Sicily, northern Spain, Tuscany-Umbria, and other Mediterranean regions for The Culinary Institute of America.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Diane Kochilas Dec 30, 2022

In this interview, Diane Kochilas discusses the role of olive oil in Greek cuisine from her home in Athens, Greece.

Diane Kochilas is a chef, award-winning cookbook author, and cooking school owner—has been at the forefront of bringing healthy, delicious Greek cuisine to a wide international audience for many years. She is the host and co-producer of My Greek Table, a national cooking-travel series on public television. She is consulting chef at Committee Restaurant, a meze concept in Boston and has worked with many of the top Greek restaurants in North America. Every summer, she runs the Glorious Greek Cooking School on her native island, Ikaria, a Blue Zone, renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. Kochilas's latest book is My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours, (St. Martin's Press). Her previous book, Ikaria: Food, Life and Longevity from the Island where People Forget to Die (Rodale, fall 2014), won an IACP Award for Best Cookbook, International Category; the 2015 Books for a Better Life Award by the MS Society; and was nominated for an Art of Eating award. She has authored more than 18 cookbooks in both English and Greek, including another IACP winner, The Glorious Foods of Greece, and The Greek Vegetarian. Diane has worked with several universities around the United States to bring healthy Greek cuisine to student dining, including UMass Amherst, Harvard, and Yale. She divides her time between New York City, Boston, the Greek island of Ikaria, and Athens.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: María José San Román Dec 29, 2022

In this interview, María José San Román discusses the role of olive oil in Spanish cuisine, the importance of sustainability, and her love of frying foods in olive oil.

María José San Román is the co-owner and executive chef of GRUPO GOURMET in Alicante Spain. With a collection of five restaurants, including her landmark restaurant, Monastrell, for which she was first awarded a prestigious Michelin star in 2013 and La Taberna del Gourmet, winner of the National Award for Best Bar in Spain, she blends Mediterranean tradition with creative innovation to bring classic Spanish ingredients to the contemporary restaurant table. Maria José’s cuisine is based on a philosophy and vision that celebrates the bounty and flavor of local ingredients with distinctive style. Recognized as both Spain’s Queen of Saffron and a leading authority on extra-virgin olive oil, she is renowned as an international ambassador of Spanish culinary excellence. Her cuisine pays homage to a wide range of classic flavors from her Spanish coastal roots including extra virgin olive oil, rice, seafood and saffron. GRUPO GOURMET ALICANTE (www.grupo-gourmet.com), a gastronomic project founded in 1975, includes restaurants Monastrell, La Taberna del Gourmet, La Vaquería, Tribeca, La Terraza del Gourmet and Taller de pan, each celebrating distinctively Spanish gastronomy and contributing to Alicante’s status as one of the top hospitality centers of Spain.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Anissa Helou Dec 28, 2022

In this interview, Anissa Helou discusses how olive oil is an absolute essential ingredient in the Mediterranean kitchen for its health benefits, richness and wonderful flavor.

Anissa Helou (www.anissas.com) is a chef, food writer, journalist, broadcaster, consultant and blogger focusing on the cuisines and culinary heritage of the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Born and raised between Beirut, Lebanon, and Mashta el-Helou, Syria, she knows the Mediterranean as only a well-traveled native can. Anissa is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks, including Sweet Middle East; Levant; The Fifth Quarter, an Offal Cookbook; Modern Mezze; Savory Baking from the Mediterranean; Mediterranean Street Food; Café Morocco; and Lebanese Cuisine, which was a finalist for the prestigious Andre Simon awards and chosen as one of the Los Angeles Times’ favorite books in 1998. Lebanese Cuisine remains the classic and most comprehensive work on this increasingly popular cuisine. Her new book, Feast: The Food of the Islamic World, was published to great acclaim by Ecco in May 2018. It has been short-listed for the very prestigious Art of Eating award and was on “Best of the Year” lists in numerous publications. It has also won the James Beard Foundation award in the International category and was nominated for the IACP awards in the General and International categories. An accomplished photographer and intrepid traveler, she runs culinary tours to various Mediterranean countries and also teaches cooking classes. Anissa was the featured chef in the travel/cooking Show, Al Chef Yaktachef (meaning the chef discovers), shown on Abu Dhabi TV in 2010. She has also featured as one of the judges/mentors to a team of chefs in Taste Arabia, which aired on Al Nahar TV in Egypt and OSN all over the Arab world and was one of the guest judges in the final of one of the series of Top Chef Arabia. She was also listed in 2013 in Arabian Business as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women and on the 500 Most Influential Arabs. Anissa was also the first ever chef-in-residence in Leighton House during their Nour festival in November 2011. In 2013 she helped a group of Egyptian entrepreneurs open Koshari Street in Covent Garden, where they serve her gourmet version of Koshari, the ultimate Egyptian street food. Koshari Street was chosen by the Financial Times as one of London’s five best street foods. She is no longer associated with Koshari Street and she now divides her time between Sicily, where she will eventually have a teaching kitchen, and London.

In this interview, Anissa Helou discusses how olive oil is an absolute essential ingredient in the Mediterranean kitchen for its health benefits, richness and wonderful flavor.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Harold McGee Dec 27, 2022

Harold McGee writes about the science of food and cooking. He started out studying physics and astronomy at the California Institute of Technology, and then English literature at Yale University. In 1984 he published On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. Twenty years later, the revised and enlarged edition of On Food and Cooking was named best food reference of 2004 by the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. In 2005, Bon Appétit magazine named McGee food writer of the year, and in 2008, Time magazine included him on its annual list of the world’s most influential people. Along the way McGee published The Curious Cook: More Kitchen Science and Lore (1990), and has written articles and reviews for many publications, including The World Book Encyclopedia, Nature, Physics Today, Food & Wine, and Fine Cooking. He writes a monthly column, “The Curious Cook,” for The New York Times. (San Francisco, CA) November 2010

This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the International Olive Oil Commission.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Mercedes Fernández Albaladejo Dec 26, 2022

In this interview, Mercedes Fernández Albaladejo discusses the health benefits of olive oils, different categories of olive oils, factors that go into olive oil varieties, pairing the right olive oil with the right dish, and more!

Mercedes Fernández Albaladejo works for the executive secretariat of the International Olive Council (IOC), the United Nations-brokered international commodity organization for olives and olive oil. After qualifying and working as a doctor, she joined the IOC where she was initially in charge of overseeing IOC-funded scientific research. Since 2005, she has headed the Standardization and Research Unit, which is responsible for developing and updating standards and methods for the physicochemical and sensory analysis of olive products in partnership with experts and specialist agencies and for harmonizing product standards in line with the objectives of the International Olive Oil and Table Olive Agreement. The focus of her work is on quality control, fair international trading, consumer rights protection, and fraud prevention. She liaises actively with international standards agencies and participates as a speaker in international congresses and seminars besides writing publications and articles on olive oil and table olives.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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An Olive Oil Master Class with Mercedes Fernández Albaladejo Dec 25, 2022

In this Olive Oil Master Class, Mercedes Fernández Albaladejo gives us an overview of olive oil technical standards of quality and flavor insights for chefs and culinary professionals.

Mercedes Fernández Albaladejo works for the executive secretariat of the International Olive Council (IOC), the United Nations-brokered international commodity organization for olives and olive oil. After qualifying and working as a doctor, she joined the IOC where she was initially in charge of overseeing IOC-funded scientific research. Since 2005, she has headed the Standardization and Research Unit, which is responsible for developing and updating standards and methods for the physicochemical and sensory analysis of olive products in partnership with experts and specialist agencies and for harmonizing product standards in line with the objectives of the International Olive Oil and Table Olive Agreement. The focus of her work is on quality control, fair international trading, consumer rights protection, and fraud prevention. She liaises actively with international standards agencies and participates as a speaker in international congresses and seminars besides writing publications and articles on olive oil and table olives. (Madrid, Spain)

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Jean Xavier Guinard and Gemma Pasquali Dec 24, 2022

In this interview, Gemma Pasquali and Jean-Xavier Guinard discuss sensory research on olive oil as well as the customer experience.

Jean-Xavier Guinard, PhD, is Professor of Sensory Science and Co-director of the Coffee Center at the University of California, Davis. He is a sensory scientist and a consumer researcher. His research focuses on sensory properties of foods, how humans perceive foods, and how they affect food choices and consumer behavior.

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Chef Daniel Olivella of Barlata Tapas Bar Dec 23, 2022

In this interview, Daniel Olivella discusses the role of olive oil in Spanish cuisines at his restaurant, Barlata Tapas Bar.

Daniel Olivella is the chef-owner of Barlata tapas bar in Austin, TX. A native of Barcelona, he has been cooking in the U.S. for the past 35 years. Daniel started his career in Chicago at family-owned restaurant La Paella in 1979 as an all-around family member. There, under the supervision of his French-raised uncle, he was trained on traditional French and Spanish service and food preparation. In Chicago he went on to work for the Lettuce Entertain You group, before moving to San Francisco in 1987. There, he worked as a line cook at Delfina, Zuni Café, Zazie, and the Maltese Grill before becoming the opening chef of Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. In 1999, Daniel opened his own restaurant, B44 Catalan Bistro, specializing in Catalan cuisine. He was named a “Rising Star Chef of the Year” in 2001 by San Francisco Magazine. Daniel opened his first Barlata concept in March 2009 in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. In 2013, he moved the Barlata Tapas Bar to the South Lamar district of Austin, TX. His book Catalan Food, was published by Clarkson Potter in September 2018.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Aglaia Kremezi Dec 22, 2022

In this interview, Aglaia Kremezi discusses the role of olive oil in Greek cuisine from her home in Kea, Greece.

Aglaia Kremezi is co-founder of Kea Artisanal. She is a journalist, food historian, and author whose books include Mediterranean Vegetarian Feasts; The Cooking of the Greek Islands; The Foods of Greece (which won the Julia Child Award); and Mediterranean Hot & Spicy. Born in Athens, for the past 11 years she has lived with her husband in Kea, where she gardens, cooks, writes, and teaches cooking to travelers. She was a consultant for Molyvos, the first upscale Greek restaurant in New York. She blogs often at the Atlantic’s food/health website, and writes regularly in Greek, European, and American publications such as Saveur, the Los Angeles Times, BBC Good Food, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Food Arts. She takes part in and gives papers at the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery, and has taught at The Culinary Institute of America, Macy’s Degustibus, the French Culinary Institute, and many other U.S. cooking schools.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Chef Kyle Connaughton of Single Thread Dec 21, 2022

In this interview, Kyle Connaughton discusses growing his own olive trees, making his own olive oil, the importance of quality, exploring the different flavor profiles of olive oils, and finding the right olive oil for the dish.

Kyle Connaughton is a chef, culinary educator, and cookbook author. He and Katina Connaughton, his wife, opened SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn, in Healdsburg, CA, in December 2016. The restaurant received a perfect four stars from The San Francisco Chronicle in March 2017 and a James Beard Foundation Restaurant Design Award in May 2017. It was awarded two stars in the 2018 Michelin Red Guide, one of only a few restaurants to earn the rating in its first year. The restaurant then received three stars just a year later in the 2019 Michelin Red Guide. SingleThread is also a member of Relais & Chateaux, an international organization of the world’s top restaurants and hotels. In 2018, SingleThread received the Miele “One to Watch” award from World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Kyle's culinary background includes working for Michel Bras in Hokkaido, Japan and as head chef of research and development at The Fat Duck in Bray, England. Kyle worked with Heston Blumenthal and the Fat Duck team to complete the IACP award-winning The Big Fat Duck Cookbook. He also contributed to Nathan Myrhvold’s Modernist Cuisine series. Kyle is professor emeritus at The Culinary Institute of America, and has developed the curriculum for the college's bachelor’s of culinary science program. In 2015, Kyle co-published Donabe - Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking and co-founded the culinary research and development firm, Pilot R&D.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Shirel Berger, Opa Restaurant Dec 20, 2022

In this interview, Chef Shirel Berger discusses the olive oil varietals and flavors she uses in her Israeli restaurant.

Shirel Berger ‘14 started to cook at the age of 12. She graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 2014, then spent a year working in restaurants in New York City before returning to Tel Aviv, Israel, her hometown. There, Shirel first began to cook exclusively with vegetables fruits and seeds. This discovery and experience led her to a new style of cuisine, introducing her to the fine and unique art of cooking with vegetables. This passion led her to open her own restaurant in the heart of the Levinsky Spice Market in Tel Aviv in late September 2018.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Rolando Beramendi Dec 19, 2022

In this interview, Rolando Beramendi discusses high quality olive oil and American consumers and diners.

Rolando Beramendi is the founder of the Italian food importer Manicaretti. His products, cooking classes, and culinary expertise have been praised by Ina Garten, Alice Waters, Mario Batali, Thomas Keller, and Nancy Silverton. He splits his time between New York, San Francisco, and Florence.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Paul Bartolotta, The Bartolotta Restaurants Dec 18, 2022

In this interview, Paul Bartolotta talks about the importance of olive oil bringing history and tradition to Italian cooking, prioritizing good oils in your restaurant, and showcasing a range of olive oils in your menu.

Paul Bartolotta is co-founder and owner of The Bartolotta Restaurants, and is based out of Milwaukee, WI. Four-time nominated and two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta has worked in kitchens all over the world – from Italy to Paris to New York to Las Vegas – for more than 30 years.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Mehmet Gürs of Mikla Dec 16, 2022

In this interview, Chef Mehmet Gürs discusses the role of olive oil in Turkish cuisine.

Mehmet Gürs is the chef and owner of 10 successful restaurants in Istanbul, Turkey, including the unique Mikla. He was credited by many as being the one “kicking off the contemporary restaurant scene in Istanbul” when he returned from the U.S. to start his first restaurant in 1996. His company, the Istanbul Food & Beverage Group, is at the forefront of the culinary world in Turkey. He is most known for his recent introduction of the visionary “New Anatolian Kitchen.” In this new approach, traditional and true “noble” products are treated with the utmost respect while being transformed with a blend of new and ancient techniques. Years of extensive research and a dedicated creative process together with a team of chefs, a full-time anthropologist, villagers, mothers, and grandfathers have resulted in an extensive network and a deep knowledge of the traditional habits, products, and techniques of the area. The result has been a successful cooperation between the keepers of the land and the chefs in the city.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Rafi Taherian, Yale Hospitality Dec 15, 2022

In this interview, Rafi Taherian discusses including extra virgin olive oil in hospitality cooking, and maximizing its value within a challenging budget.

Rafi Taherian ’95 is associate vice president for Yale Hospitality. Rafi believes that campus dining operations can be a testing ground for positive and pragmatic change. He has forged collaborative partnerships within Yale University and in the food industry that have created a benchmark reputation in dining services for one of the most prominent institutions of higher learning. Since 2008, he has guided the continued development of Yale Hospitality’s sustainability initiatives and robust culinary concepts by merging principles of a healthy, plant-based Mediterranean diet with an operational approach that promotes regionally-based and sustainable food systems. Yale Hospitality serves more than 15,000 meals per day with a staff of 840. Rafi’s organization is comprised of three operational divisions with shared business and administrative support and an annual budget of $55 million. Before joining Yale, Rafi was the executive director of dining at Stanford University. Prior, he held various management positions in the hospitality industry. As an undergraduate, he studied architecture at Università Iuav di Venezia in Italy and later earned a hospitality degree at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Rafi has received numerous awards for his vision and leadership, including the Food Service Director of the Year award in 2013, the Illuminating Excellence and Leadership award from Premier (one of the industry’s largest procurement organizations) in 2014, and Yale University’s Seton Elm-Ivy Award in 2016. That year, Rafi was also awarded both the Silver and the Gold Plate Awards by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). (New Haven, CT) – master bio doc July 2018.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Naama & Assaf Tamir, Lighthouse Dec 14, 2022

In this interview, Naama and Assaf discuss using olive oil to elevate dishes by creating great flavor profiles, as well as the role of olive oil in Middle Eastern and Israeli cuisine.

Naama Tamir was born and raised in the city of Rehovot in Israel, and moved to New York in 2000 after her mandatory Israeli Defense Force service. Naama studied philosophy and psychology at Hunter College while moonlighting in the hospitality industry. In 2011, along with her brother-partner Assaf Tamir, they opened Lighthouse, a socially and environmentally progressive restaurant. In August 2016 they opened their second location, Lighthouse Outpost. Naama is a producer for the Umami Food and Art Festival, chair of sustainability practices and green initiatives for BaBar, and contributor to the No Free Lunch sustainability platform. Naama also consults for the Fair Kitchens Initiative, and contributes to the James Beard Foundation Impact Program.

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Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Ana Sortun, Oleana Restaurant and Sofra Bakery Dec 13, 2022

In this interview, Ana Sortun discusses the versatility of olive oil, how she approaches olive oil as an ingredient, and the role of olive oil in Spanish cuisine.

Ana Sortun is the executive chef and co-owner of Oleana Restaurant and Sofra Bakery and Café, in Cambridge, MA. She is also the co-owner of Sarma Restaurant in Somerville, MA, which is modeled after a Turkish meyhane or meze restaurant. Ana, a native of Seattle, graduated from La Varenne École de Cuisine de Paris in 1989 and opened her restaurant, Oleana, in 2001, immediately drawing rave reviews from the New York Times. She was named Best Chef: Northeast by the James Beard Foundation in 2005 for bringing Middle Eastern flavors into the mainstream through her passion for Turkish cooking, spices, and her husband’s (Chris Kurth of Siena Farms) fresh, organic vegetables. A 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and, most recently, a 2020 James Beard “Outstanding Chef” semi-finalist, among her many accomplishments, solidifies her as a leader in the industry. She is the author of two cookbooks—Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean (William Morrow, 2006), and Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery (with Maura Kilpatrick, Ten Speed Press, 2016).

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Baked Sweet Potato stuffed with Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Grapes, Walnuts and Thyme Dec 12, 2022

This baked sweet potato stuffed with goat cheese, roasted red Grapes from California, walnuts and thyme is vegetarian comfort food. Your guests will love the combination of creamy, whipped goat cheese, sweet-tart roasted red grapes, and savory walnuts.

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Chimichurri Chicken and Green Grape Skewers with Green Grape Chimichurri Sauce Dec 11, 2022

These Grilled Chicken & Green Grape Skewers are served with a vibrant green grape chimichurri sauce. Adding Grapes from California to the skewers provides a juicy taste and texture to complement the spiced chicken. Chimichurri is an herbaceous sauce that originated in Argentina, and is now beloved the world over. Grapes are a fabulous carrier for these flavors and add body to the chimichurri.

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Spicy Green Grape Margarita Dec 10, 2022

For a refreshing margarita with a twist try this Spicy Green Grape Margarita! To make this drink, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America blends frozen green Grapes from California and jalapeños. She then rims the margarita glass with chili-lime seasoning and adds a garnish of frozen green grapes, a lime wedge and a slice of jalapeño. It’s fruity sweet, tart, spicy, and refreshing and sure to be a hit on your bar menu!

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Peanut Butter Toast with Maple-Pepper Bacon and Caramelized Red Grapes Dec 09, 2022

Here’s a fun new take on peanut butter and jelly: Peanut Butter Toast with Maple-Pepper Bacon and Caramelized Red Grapes! Roasting Grapes from California caramelizes their natural sugars, intensifies their flavor, and makes them almost jam-like. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this fun, sophisticated take on PB&J—perfect for breakfast or brunch service!

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Oatmeal with Granola, Maple-Roasted Red Grapes and Fresh Green Grapes Dec 08, 2022

This upgraded oatmeal bowl is topped with crunchy, seedy granola, maple-roasted red grapes, and fresh green grapes for a pleasing burst of flavor and texture. This dish is packed with fiber, whole grains, and antioxidants. The Maple-Roasted Grapes from California add sweetness, depth of flavor, and color to our dish, while the green add bright flavor accents. Your guests will love this comforting, delicious, and beautiful breakfast bowl.

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Braised Vegetables served with Black and White Tahini Sauces Dec 07, 2022

This dish is delicious as it is beautiful. The savory and nutty black and white tahini sauces are served topped with the creamy braised eggplant, sweet peppers, and earthy black garlic. This light but comforting dish can be served as a delicious vegan entree.

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Sweet Potato Tagine with Chermoula and Apricot Couscous Dec 06, 2022

This plant-based Sweet Potato Tagine with Chermoula is inspired by the flavors of Morocco. Served with spiced apricot couscous, this tagine is bursting with the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and extra virgin olive oil. The plate is finished with a drizzle of a chermoula vinaigrette and topped with fried walnuts. Spicy and savory, sweet and flavorful, this is a fabulous vegetarian dish that can be served as an individual or shared entrée.

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Charred Cabbage with Creamy Turkish Tarator and Pomegranate Molasses Dec 05, 2022

Tarator is a Middle Eastern sauce that is delicious with meats, vegetables, and seafood — or just on its own dipped with pita! Recipes differ from country to country. In Lebanon and Syria, tarator refers to a sauce that contains tahini, while Turkish tarator refers to a walnut sauce.

In this recipe, we are preparing a Turkish-inspired Tarator recipe — a creamy, sharp dip made with walnuts, garlic, lemon, vegetables and day-old bread (or breadcrumbs). It is served with wedges of smoky charred cabbage, toasted nuts, pomegranate arils, and a drizzle of tart pomegranate molasses and extra virgin olive oil.

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Mediterranean Falafel Bowl Dec 04, 2022

This healthy Mediterranean Falafel Bowl is packed with produce, and is a fun way to serve falafel. Chef Rebecca Peizer from the Culinary Institute of America shows us her Israeli mom’s recipe for making falafel. First, she soaks chickpeas overnight, then places the chickpeas, onions, parsley, cilantro and spices in a food processor. The falafel balls are fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and served with romaine lettuce, orzo salad, Kalamata olives, pistachios, pomegranate arils, cucumber, tomatoes, pita, and a drizzle of tahini sauce. This Mediterranean Falafel Bowl is a very hearty and filling entrée salad that’s packed with protein and produce!

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Chickpea Socca with Smoky Eggplant Tapenade and Wilted Spinach Dec 03, 2022

Socca is a gluten-free flatbread beloved as a traditional street food from Nice, France. Made with chickpea flour and olive oil, socca is a cross between a rustic flatbread and a pancake, with a crispy exterior and soft interior. In this recipe, the chickpea socca is served with a smoky eggplant tapenade and wilted spinach. This rustic street food makes a delicious plant-forward shared appetizer.

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Shaved Fennel Salad with Artichokes and Garoxa Cheese Dec 02, 2022

This fresh, light Shaved Fennel, Artichoke Salad with Garrotxa Cheese is bursting with flavor. Garrotxa cheese is a traditional Catalan goat cheese. Tossed with lemon juice and an extra virgin olive oil with an intense green fruitiness, this unique salad is a wonderful addition to any menu.

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Salmorejo: Spanish Tomato Bread Soup Dec 01, 2022

Salmorejo is the lesser-known Andalusian cousin of gazpacho— it’s thicker, smoother, creamier, and super simple to make! This purée of tomatoes, bread, garlic, and vinegar is garnished with sliced egg, crispy fried chorizo (with a little of the rendered fat), a drizzle of olive oil, a dust of black pepper, and some grilled bread. Perfect for a hot summer night, this refreshing tomato bread soup will have your guests feeling like they’re in southern Spain.

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Paella Mixta Nov 30, 2022

This Paella Mixta is a fun, shareable, one-pan meal that will wow your guests when it arrives at the table. This classic Spanish dish includes chorizo, pork, chicken, mussels, clams, artichokes and peas. Serve the paella in the same paella pan it was cooked in, garnished with lemon juice, lemon wedges, chopped parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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Provencal Tartine: Grilled Bread Topped with Ratatouille Nov 29, 2022

Your guests will be transported to the South of France with this healthy and delicious plant-forward dish: Provençal Tartine with Ratatouille and Goat Cheese. A drizzle of ripe fruity olive oil to finish this dish enhances the flavors of the vegetables. This dish is really the essence of summer!

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Ful Medames: Egyptian Fava Bean Stew with Matbucha Nov 28, 2022

Ful medames, also called mudammas or simply fūl, is a delicious stew of braised fava beans made with olive oil, spices, garlic, onion, and lemon juice. The dish is traditionally enjoyed for breakfast in Egypt and many other Middle Eastern countries.

Matbucha is a sauce popular around the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, made with red peppers, tomatoes, and aromatics cooked in olive oil. Matbucha can be served at room temperature or warm as part of mezze. Put Ful medames and matbucha together and you get a match made in heaven! Topped with shallots, parsley, a lemon wedge, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and grilled lavash, and you have a fabulous plant-forward breakfast, main course, or shared appetizer that will spice up your menu.

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Merguez American Lamb Roll with Date Chutney Sep 28, 2022

Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, shows us how she makes Merguez Lamb Roll with Date Chutney. While Chef Jammir enjoys highlighting locally produced foods like lamb on her menu, she wants her dishes to showcase authentic world flavors. Merguez is a North African sausage traditionally made with lamb. In this recipe, she wraps spiced American Lamb patties in pastry dough for an elevated twist on an English meat pie. Served with a sweet and savory date chutney, this dish was a fan favorite on her restaurant menu. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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Sorghum-Glazed American Lamb Chop Sep 27, 2022

Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, was inspired to make this dish by her Southern roots. Chef uses frenched racks of American-raised lamb, known for their beautiful, large, and tender ribeyes, for maximum flavor and impressive presentation. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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Pomegranate Glazed American Lamb Shank with Creamed Kale Sep 26, 2022

This Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shank with Creamed Kale and Garlic Confit Potatoes is a comforting fall dish. Slow cooking turns American Lamb hind shanks into the most tender, succulent, fall-off-the-bone meat, while also creating a luxurious sauce. Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, loves pairing lamb with tart and fruity pomegranate in this dish. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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Smoked Leg of American Lamb with Toum Sep 25, 2022

Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, prepares Smoked Leg of American Lamb with Toum, extra virgin olive oil flatbread, and herb fennel salad. This dish can be prepared using bone-in or boneless lamb leg, but in this case, chef uses a short cut: American Lamb bone-in leg. Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce with an aioli-like texture that provides a creamy counterpart to the smoky lamb. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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American Lamb Paprikash with Hand-cut Pappardelle Pasta Sep 24, 2022

This Lamb Paprikash with hand-cut pappardelle pasta uses locally raised boneless lamb shoulder – one of the most economical and succulent cuts of American Lamb, and well-suited for use in stews and braised dishes. Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, shows us how she prepares this popular Hungarian dish. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.

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Pork Steak Biscuit with Beer-Cheese Sauce and Charred Red Onions Aug 17, 2022

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Pork steaks are trending on menus across America. Chefs are discovering these tasty and versatile cuts from the shoulder of the hog, which cook up perfectly in the pan or on the grill. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make an easy recipe for Vinegar-dipped Pork Steaks with Beer-Cheese, Charred Red Onions, and Biscuits.

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Korean BBQ Sticky Spare Ribs with Crispy Garlic, Scallion, and Peanuts Aug 16, 2022

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Spice up your BBQ with these sticky and sweet Korean spare ribs. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America sprinkles the ribs with crispy garlic, peanuts, and scallions, and serves them with Korean slaw and steamed rice.

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Brined and Larded Pork Loins Aug 15, 2022

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Many chefs avoid roasting and barbecuing pork loins because they’re lean and easy to overcook. Traditional brining and larding techniques maximize marbling, tenderness, and moisture, delivering a great flavor experience. Charlie Torgerson from Charlie T’s Foods shows us how Hatfield Premium Reserve Pork Loins are 30% more tender and succulent than regular pork loins.

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Smoking 101 Aug 14, 2022

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Most BBQ aficionados know that smoke adds flavor, but did you know that too much smoke, or the wrong kind of smoke, can ruin the flavor of your BBQ? And while most sausages and meats like a little smoke, every chef needs to know when enough smoke is enough, and what types of woods are best. In this video, Chef Charlie Torgerson from Charlie T’s Foods walks us through the art of smoking sausage.

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Char Siu Pork Belly with Steamed Buns Hoisin Sauce Aug 13, 2022

Char Siu Bao, also known as Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, are a dim sum favorite and great addition to any small bites menu. Sweet, smoky and seasoned with the flavors of the Far East, this recipe for Chinese BBQ Pork Buns is easy to make and sure to please. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a char siu marinade and then how to BBQ tender and flavor-packed pork belly. She serves the char siu pork belly in steamed buns with sesame-celery salad, garnished with green onion curls, hoisin, and chopped peanuts.

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Maple Ginger Belly with Sweet Potato Waffle and Maple Cream Aug 12, 2022

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This slow cooked pork belly recipe gets its amazing flavor from maple and ginger. The pork belly is sliced and paired with sweet potato waffle and maple cream. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to brine the pork belly in ginger beer, and add even more flavor with a rub, glaze, and spritz.

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Chicory-rubbed Pork Shoulder with Bourbon BBQ Sauce Aug 11, 2022

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To savor the Southern flavors of Louisiana BBQ, try this Chicory-rubbed Pork Shoulder with Bourbon BBQ Sauce. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to BBQ the pork shoulder for perfectly tender and succulent results. The shoulder is delicious sliced, chopped, or pulled.

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Pomegranate-glazed Baby Back Ribs Aug 10, 2022

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Pomegranate molasses, red wine, and balsamic vinegar impart these barbecued loin back ribs with subtle, sophisticated flavors. Chef Charlie Torgerson from Charlie T’s Foods shows us how to make this Mediterranean-inspired glaze, then BBQ the ribs until they’re perfectly tender.

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St. Louis Style Spareribs with Sweet and Spicy Rub and Root Beer BBQ Sauce Aug 09, 2022

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Smoky, sweet, and just a little spicy—your guests will love these St. Louis Style Spareribs with Sweet and Spicy BBQ Rub and Root Beer Sauce. Chef Charlie Torgerson from Charlie T’s Foods will show you how to trim the ribs. He then makes a sweet and spicy rub and root beer barbecue sauce, and shows us how to set up a two-zone BBQ for perfectly done ribs.

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Ribs 101: All About Pork Ribs Aug 08, 2022

Stuck at home and looking for some cooking inspiration? Watch the CIA's new series of videos all about BBQ! What better time to learn about cooking low and slow comfort food?

From family cookouts to world championship BBQ competitions, pork ribs are king of the grill. It takes skill and practice to master their cooking. In this video, we take a look at pork rib cuts and a few of the recommended BBQ techniques. The pork rib cut known as “loin back” or “baby back” ribs are cut from the top of the hog’s rib cage, nearest the spine, positioned just below the loin muscle. Spare ribs are cut from lower on the hog, nearer to the belly.

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Singapore Slaw with Smoked Ham, Cilantro, Shredded Cabbage, Black Sesame Seeds, and Mango Aug 07, 2022

Inspired by the street food hawkers of Singapore, Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a Southeast Asian-flavored slaw with smoked ham, cilantro, shredded cabbage, black sesame seeds, and tangy mango.

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Spicy Ham Ramen: Pork Broth, Shiitake, Ham, and a Soft-Boiled Egg Aug 06, 2022

The big, bold flavors in this ramen bowl are hearty enough for any Shogun warrior. We’re upgrading the pork cutlet in this traditional Japanese soup with sweet and smoky sliced ham. Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America fills the ramen bowl with noodles, shiitake mushrooms, a soft-boiled egg, and baby spinach, topping it off with spicy pork broth and savory sliced ham.

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Chicken Fried Ham with Mashers and Ham Gravy Aug 05, 2022

What’s better than chicken fried steak? Chicken fried ham, of course! Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a delicious Chicken Fried Ham with Mashed Potatoes and Ham Gravy. He plates the chicken fried ham with a side of mashed potatoes, broccoli raab, and ham gravy on top.

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Breakfast Flatbread with Diced Ham, Eggs, Cheddar and Roasted Potatoes Aug 04, 2022

Wake up your taste buds with this delicious breakfast flatbread featuring diced smoked ham, eggs, potatoes, and cheddar. Chef Scott Samuel prepares this flatbread at The Culinary Institute of America, as a fun shared breakfast or brunch entrée.

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Egg Salad with Smoked Ham and Stone Ground Mustard Vinaigrette Aug 03, 2022

Chef Scott Samuel of The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to give everyday egg salad extra depth and flavor with the addition of savory smoked ham. He shows us how to make a delicious Egg Salad with Smoked Ham, Fennel, and Stone Ground Mustard Vinaigrette, perfect as an entrée or side.

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Pizza Mastery at Pizzeria Sorbillo Aug 02, 2022

We can’t leave Naples without meeting the famous Gino Sorbillo, a master of both pizza al forno and pizza fritta. Tourists from around the world make pilgrimages to Pizzeria Sorbillo to sample pizza cooked to perfection in 45 seconds. A great pizzeria like Sorbillo requires an expert to manage the oven, a team member just as important as the person who mixes the dough. Gino talks as fast as his pizza cooks, so hold on to your seat as he shares his methods and explains why he chose New York City for his second location.

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Neapolitan-Style Pizza Perfection at La Notizia Aug 01, 2022

From pizza fritta to pizza al forno, baked in an oven so hot the pie cooks in one minute—that’s the objective at La Notizia, Enzo Coccia’s popular Neapolitan pizzeria. Like many of his colleagues, Chef Coccia believes in a long, slow fermentation for the dough and uncompromising quality in the toppings. But as you’ll hear from this third-generation pizzaiolo, great pizza is really not about the recipes.

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Pizza Fritta in Naples’ Famous La Masardona Jul 31, 2022

Next, we head to Naples, the heartland of pizza. In this energetic city, the familiar baked pie with the raised rim has a beloved competitor: the tasty pizza fritta, a Neapolitan recipe with a colorful history in the region. For a close-up look, let’s check in at La Masardona, a Naples establishment that has specialized in pizza fritta since 1945. We talk to Enzo Piccirillo at La Masardona about the history of pizza fritta.

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The Best Flour in the World for Making Pizza Jul 30, 2022

As you’ve heard many times now, great ingredients are a “must” for great pizza. So let’s search for the ideal flour. At Caputo, the last remaining grain mill in Naples, the third-generation owners specialize in blending wheat varieties to create flours with precise characteristics. For a pizzaiolo, obtaining flour with the desired elasticity and strength is critical. You’ll hear later from some pizzaiolos about the efforts they make to get the flour they want. But first let’s take a look inside Caputo’s modern laboratory. Here flour experts try to please pizza professionals, some of the most demanding flour customers in the world.

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Pizza as an Art Form at Pepe in Grani in Campania Jul 29, 2022

Chef Franco Pepe uses his training in haute cuisine to elevate the pizza at his restaurant, Pepe in Grani in Italy’s province of Caserta. No detail is too small for this meticulous chef who believes that making pizza is a sensory experience that’s different every day. A great pizzaiolo must read the dough, feel it, observe it, and adapt. We talk to Chef Pepe at Pepe in Grani.

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Trapizzini: Rome’s Trendy Pizza Sandwiches Jul 28, 2022

Stefano Callegari, a former pizzaiolo, has turned one bright idea into a small chain of fast-food shops with locations in Rome, Florence, and now New York. Working with pizza dough, Chef Callegari has devised a clever new sandwich format that’s ideal for juicy fillings. He calls his sandwiches trapizzini, and they have taken Italy by storm.

We talk to this pizza innovator about his now-famous trapizzini and his chain of Trapizzino restaurants.

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Roman-Style Pizza versus Neapolitan-Style Pizza at Giulietta Pizzeria Jul 27, 2022

When in Rome, you’ll want to eat like the Romans do. Roman-style pizza is thin and crisp, easy to consume on the go. Travel to Naples and you’ll discover a noticeably different style, with a thicker rim and a texture floppy enough to fold. But you don’t have to go to Naples to enjoy it. Giulietta pizzeria in Rome makes everybody happy by offering both styles, prepared in two different pizza ovens by two different teams of cooks, using different doughs. Even the proofing rooms are separate. It’s a pizza smackdown you won’t want to miss.

We talk to Chef Cristina Bowerman at Giulietta about the difference between Roman-style pizza versus Neapolitan-style pizza.

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Perfect Pizza at Fucina’s in Rome Jul 26, 2022

In Fucina, pizza is accorded restaurant-caliber treatment. Chef-Owner Edoardo Papa alters his toppings to reflect the seasons, and he is as choosy about ingredients as any three-star chef. But this acclaimed pizzaiolo would say his real talent is knowing when the dough has proofed enough and is ready to stretch. He calls that the “maturation moment,” and if he misses it, the pizza won’t be a peak experience.

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Roscioli’s Famous Roman-Style Pizza Jul 25, 2022

Let’s check out a favorite pizza shop in Rome where pizza alla palla is a daily ritual for many. This style fits right in with the fast pace of life in the country’s capital, and although pizza alla palla may be fast food, it is produced with great attention to detail. Roscioli is an institution in Rome. A fourth-generation family-run business that serves pizza by weight, Roscioli is beloved for its pizza bianca, pizza rosa, or pizza margherita. We talk to Cesare Agostini about Roman-style pizza: thin like a cracker, and always served hot.

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A Passion for Pizza Jul 24, 2022

Flour, water, yeast, and time—that’s how every pizza begins. Yet for such a simple dish, pizza stirs up passions. Thin and supple…or thick and crisp? Loaded with cheese…or lightly topped? Everybody has an opinion about what makes a good slice and a favorite place to find it. But great pizza? That’s more elusive.

A Passion for Pizza is a video series from The Culinary Institute of America, filmed on location in Naples, Rome and New York City. We follow pizza experts, some of them third- generation pizzaioli, who believe that great pizza can be a transcendent experience. They may differ in their methods, but they share an obsession, a single-minded focus on each element of the dish from the flour to the water to the type of wood in the oven.

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Mayfield Hotel & Resort’s Korean Barbecue and Butchery Demonstration Jul 23, 2022

Jia Choi, professor of Korean food studies and C.E.O. of Ongo Food Communications and O’ngo Food Tours, takes us to see a butchery and Korean barbecue demonstration at Korea’s Mayfield Hotel.

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Korean Barbecue at Seoul’s Majang Meat Market Jul 22, 2022

Jia Choi, professor of Korean food studies and C.E.O. of Ongo Food Communications and O’ngo Food Tours, takes us to sample Korea’s finest beef at Majang Meat Market. She grills the beef on a table top pine charcoal grill, and eats her grilled meat wrapped in lettuce and topped with garlic, green onion, sesame oil and pickles.

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Korea’s Barugongyang Buddhist Temple Restaurant with Monk-Chef Dae-Ahn Sunim Jul 21, 2022

Next we visit the Barugongyang Buddhist Temple, where monk-chef Dae-Ahn Sunim shows us traditional Korean temple cuisine at a lotus-themed lunch. Dae-Ahn shows us some dishes from her strictly vegetarian menu, including a bamboo shoot salad, a steamed potato dumplings, green tea tofu, wild burdock with a pine nut sauce.

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Gochujang: Korean Red Chili Paste Jul 20, 2022

Kimchi Master Chef Lee Ha Yeon shows us how to make classic Korean red chili paste. She uses ground dried red pepper, fermented dry soybean powder, cooked sticky rice, malt, dark soy sauce, sea salt. The best chili pastes are aged for 5 years. This chili paste is used in bibimbap, meat marinades, and many other Korean recipes.

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Korean Royal Court Cuisine Jul 19, 2022

Korean Royal Court Cuisine was enjoyed at the court of the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. Jia Choi, professor of Korean food studies and C.E.O. of Ongo Food Communications and O’ngo Food Tours, shows us the twelve dishes served as a part of a traditional meal.

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Seoul’s Gwangjang Market Jul 17, 2022

Jia Choi shows us Seoul’s Gwangjang market, which is one of the oldest markets in the city. Here shoppers buy groceries and enjoy street foods from the more than 5,000 stalls.

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Jeju-Style Korean Seaweed Soup Jul 16, 2022

On Jeju Island Chef Ji shows us how to make seaweed soup with pork, red kimchi, and a roux made of buckwheat flour for thickening.

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Jeju-Style Korean Barley Jul 15, 2022

On On Jeju Island, Chef Ji shows us how to make Korean barley flavored with hijiki. He serves the barley with minced pepper, green onion, garlic, soy sauce, roasted crushed sesame seeds and sesame oil.

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Yukaejang: Korean Beef Soup at Neul Restaurant in Seoul Jul 14, 2022

Chef Jung Sak Park at his restaurant O’Neul in Seoul, shows us how he makes Yukaejang, a classic beef soup. He simmers the broth for 12 hours for an intensely rich beef flavor and serves the soup with green onions and chili.

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Korean Braised Oxtails at Neul Restaurant in Seoul Jul 13, 2022

Beyond BBQ and Bulgogi, Koreans have a deep affection for their braised meat dishes. Scented with wild Korean herbs and slathered in their own juices, hearty cuts of beef and pork braise to perfection in slow-roasting ovens. Here, at restaurant O’Neul in Seoul, chef Jung Sak Park shows us his technique for braising oxtails in wild mountain herbs, jujubes, red chili peppers, and chestnuts.

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Fresh Cucumber Kimchi Jul 12, 2022

Kimchi Master Chef Lee Ha Yeon shows us how to make Korean fresh kimchi. She stuffs brined cucumbers with a mixture of chives, kelp broth, fish sauce, garlic, red chili, ginger, rice porridge and minced shrimp. This can be eaten right away, or eaten in 2 days.

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Red Kimchi Jul 11, 2022

Kimchi Master Chef Lee Ha Yeon shows us how to make Korea’s most classic kimchi, Seoul-style red kimchi made with salt, napa cabbage, daikon, Asian pear, green onion, black sesame, and chili.

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White Kimchi Jul 10, 2022

Kimchi is Korea’s national dish and there are more than 180 regional varieties. Jia Choi, professor of Korean food studies and C.E.O. of Ongo Food Communications and O’ngo Food Tours, takes us to Bong-Woori, where Kimchi Master Chef Lee Ha Yeon shows us how to make three types of kimchi. She starts by showing us white kimchi.

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An Introduction to Korean Cuisine Jul 09, 2022

Savoring the Best of World Flavors: Korea, is the 10th edition of The Culinary Institute of America’s World Culinary Arts Series. In this volume, we’ll explore the kitchens, markets, and restaurants of South Korea, as their leading chefs and food authorities discuss ingredients and demonstrate culinary techniques in step-by-step detail.

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Touring Mexico City’s Xochimilco with Ruth Alegria Jul 08, 2022

Xochimilco is known for its 100-mile network of canals. A World Heritage Site, these canals are remnants of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic past in what used to be an extensive lake and canal system that connected settlements of the Valley of Mexico. Today, locals and tourists alike enjoy Xochimilco as a peaceful respite from the bustle of Mexico City, riding on colorful boats called trajineras around the canals and system of artificially-made islands called chinampas. The chinampas are now home to a number of farms growing organic produce. Here to guide us through the canals and take us on a farm tour are Ruth Alegria and Ricardo Rodriguez, CEO and General Director of De La Chinampa, an organization promoting organic farming and ecological restoration of Xochimilco.

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Cooking at Quintonil with Chef Jorge Vallejo Jul 07, 2022

Chef Jorge Vallejo of Quintonil shows us a signature dish of sardine in a green sauce, with purslane, arbequina olive oil, cactus, oyales herbs, white onion, serrano, and cilantro oil.

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Mexico City’s Chef Jorge Vallejo of Quintonil Jul 06, 2022

Chef Jorge Vallejo is chef-owner of Quintonil, which opened in 2012 and has since become a top dining destination in Mexico City, and landed him a spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Chef Vallejo worked at noma, and under Enrique Olvera at Pujol for three years. Chef Vallejo creates unique dishes that show his passion for sourcing local and ancient Mexican ingredients while using modern cooking techniques.

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Mexico City’s Chef Daniel Ovadia Jul 05, 2022

Chef Daniel Ovadia is the young and ambitious owner of an empire of acclaimed restaurants. Inspired by his travels around Mexico, Chef Ovadia’s cuisine focuses on traditional recipes and native ingredients that he playfully transforms by creative culinary techniques. His menu shows his deeply rooted respect for perfection of traditional recipes and his ability to express his life and roots through food.

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Mexico City’s Chef Edgar Nuñez of Restaurant SUD777 Jul 04, 2022

Chef Edgar Nuñez is pushing the boundaries of modern Mexican gastronomy at his restaurant Sud777, which is on the list for Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. Sourcing much of his produce at Xochimilco, his creative menu celebrates seasonal and indigenous Mexican products.

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Restaurant Pujol with Enrique Olvera Jul 03, 2022

A native of Mexico City, Enrique Olvera graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 1997, and is the chef-owner of Pujol, Eno Petrarca, and Eno Virreyes, in Mexico City, Maíz de Mar in Playa del Carmen, and Cosme in New York City. Chef Olvera’s reinterpretation of Mexico’s popular recipes as well as his experimentation with contemporary and millennia-old culinary techniques, has brought him fame well beyond the nation’s borders. Pujol has steadily climbed Restaurant Magazine’s World’s 50 Best Restaurant list—a first for a Mexican restaurant with a Mexican chef—reaching number 16 in 2015. Chef Olvera’s culinary philosophy has been defined by his deep exploration of Mexico’s universe of ingredients, and gastronomic techniques and traditions.

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Restaurant El Bajío with Maria Teresa Ramirez Degollado Jul 02, 2022

Next, we head to Restaurante El Bajío in northern Mexico City. Cármen Ramírez Degollado, known as “Titita,” has owned and operated El Bajío since 1972. With the help of family, including her daughter María Teresa Ramírez Degollado, she has opened 10 more El Bajío restaurants in Mexico City.

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Jose Ramon Castillo’s Que Bo Chocolates in Mexico City Jul 01, 2022

For something sweet, we visit José Ramón Castillo, renowned chocolatier and owner of Qué Bo in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood. His chocolates are made using indigenous Mexican ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on sourcing and strengthening the quality and supply of Mexican chocolate.

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Traditional Dishes at Mexico City’s Azul Histórico Jun 30, 2022

Ruth Alegria and Sergio Remolina discuss the traditional dishes served at Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita’s Azul Histórico. We sample Molletes, Enchiladas with Black Oaxaca-style Mole, Memelitas, and Blue Corn Mushroom Quesadillas.

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Mexico City’s Birria El Paisa Jun 29, 2022

Birria is hearty Mexican stew originating from the state of Jalisco. Here at Birria "El Paisa" in Mexico City, food guide Francisco de Santiago shows us how to how to tuck into a bowl of “birria de chiva” or goat birria.

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Mexico City’s Barbacoa El Calandrio Jun 28, 2022

Barbacoa is Mexico’s pit barbecue. Wrapped in maguey leaves and slow roasted underground, barbacoa meats are steam-cooked for hours until they are “fall off the bone” tender. Usually barbacoa calls for lamb or goat or beef, even cow's head, but many regional variations occur throughout the Mexican states. Here, in Mexico City, Ruth Alegria and Francisco de Santiago show us the best way to enjoy barbacoa at Barbacoa “El Calandrio” owned by Teresa Jesus Alvarez.

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Pozole in Mexico City Jun 27, 2022

Francisco De Santiago, a.k.a. "Paco," and Ruth Alegria take us on a pozole crawl in Mexico City, and tell us about this traditional Mexican soup, with hominy, meat and garnishes of Mexican oregano, chiles, white onion, radishes, avocado, and lime. Our first stop is at Casa Tixla, a pozolería specializing in Pozole Guerrero. Here Ruth and Paco have green pozole, made with green pumpkin seeds, epazote, and chile serrano. Next, at Poctzin, they sample Jalisco-style red pozole made with chile guajillo and shredded chicken.

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Mexico City Street Tacos with Chef Sergio Remolina Jun 26, 2022

Mexico City native, Sergio Remolina, Chef Instructor and Director of the Latin Studies program at The Culinary Institute of America, takes us on a tour of his favorite tacos stalls in Mexico City’s Tizapan neighborhood. His favorites are Taquería Pedro for tacos al pastor and Taquería Los Arbolitos for sweet bread tacos such as tacos de cabeza, de suadero, de tripa and de cesos.

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Mexico City Taco Tour with Francisco De Santiago Jun 25, 2022

Street food in Mexico City is ubiquitous, and some of the best in the world. The endless array of antojitos or “little cravings” that are sold in street stalls and markets can be daunting. Culinary guide, Francisco De Santiago, a.k.a. "Paco," leads us on a late night taco tour of Mexico City. As he explains, tacos are more than a food, but a way of life. Taquerías are a traditional gathering place for friends and families as well as an important part of nightlife in Mexico City. Stopping at El Tizoncito and Taco "El Greco" we'll sample some of the city's favorite styles of tacos.

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Mexico City Street Sweets with Ruth Alegria Jun 24, 2022

Ruth Alegria, Mexican cuisine historian, and owner of Mexico Soul and Essence, takes us on a tour of sweet street foods in Mexico City’s Coyoacán neighborhood. She shows us coconut-stuffed candied limes, candied apples with chili salt, sugared nuts, pepitas, and much more.

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Mexico City’s Markets Jun 23, 2022

Ruth Alegria, Mexican cuisine historian, and owner of Mexico Soul and Essence, and Chef Roberto Santibañez, discuss the pre-Hispanic tradition of markets in Mexico. Ruth takes us on a tour of the Xochimilco Market to show us an array of Mexico’s lesser known indigenous produce, and to try a thousand-year-old recipe for atole.

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A Culinary Tour of Mexico City Jun 22, 2022

One of the world’s largest cities, Mexico City seems to run on adrenaline. From its rich history as a pre-Colombian metropolis, to its Spanish colonial grandeur, to its now bustling contemporary edge, Mexico’s nearly 500-year-old capital is a synthesis of the old and the new. Mexico City abounds with enticing food, and its ancient and treasured culinary traditions can be enjoyed on almost every street. From the sizzling taquería stall, to a smoky barbacoa restaurant, to a steaming bowl of birria, to a world class fine dining experience, Mexico City’s world of food takes us places beyond imagining. Join us on this appetizing tour of Mexico City, as we discover its culinary traditions that are captivating diners around the world.

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Red Red Stew: Ghanaian Red Bean Stew with Fried Plantains Jun 21, 2022

Red Red is a spicy bean stew from Ghana that gets its name from its red ingredients: red kidney beans, red tomatoes, and red dende oil, which is a fragrant, bright red oil from the fruit of the African Oil Palm. Red Red is now a beloved stew all around West Africa and the Caribbean with many regional variations. It’s about time American diners got to know this great dish. You will love the tropical flavors of this delicious stew!

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Three-Bean Bunny Chow Jun 20, 2022

Bunny Chow is a delicious, popular dish from South Africa that’s a little like a curry bread bowl. Watch Chef Rebecca Peizer at The Culinary Institute of America make this stew using aromatic spices and great northern beans, red kidney beans, and black beans.

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White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard, Butternut Squash and Farro Jun 19, 2022

This White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard, Butternut Squash and Farro, is a full of healthy produce and packed with fiber and protein-rich white kidney beans. You can make this soup in a pressure cooker, slow-cooker, Instant-Pot or on a stovetop—whatever you use, this soup is very easy-to-make and super delicious! This soup is the perfect healthy comfort food for a cold winter or fall day!

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White Bean Hummus Jun 18, 2022

In this White Bean Hummus recipe, Chef Rebecca Peizer at The Culinary Institute of America uses white beans instead of chickpeas. She infuses the hummus with subtle lemon and garlic flavors. Chef Rebecca also shares the secret to making the hummus extra fluffy!

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Bean and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Jun 17, 2022

This hearty breakfast casserole combines protein-rich black beans and eggs with flavorful cheddar cheese, sundried tomatoes, and fresh basil. This breakfast casserole is a great way to start your day!

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SunnyHills Pineapple Cakes, Taipei Jun 15, 2022

Taiwanese pineapple cakes are a type of shortbread pastry filled with sweet caramelized pineapple. Open since 2008, Taipei’s SunnyHills Pineapple Cakes is known for having the best the city has to offer. Customers enjoy a cup of tea with their complimentary pineapple cake while relaxing in the shop’s quaint ambience. Here to tell us about SunnyHills Pineapple Cakes is Joan and K.F. Seetoh

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Wu Pao Chun Bakery, Taipei Jun 14, 2022

KF Seetoh takes us to Taipei’s Wu Pao Chun Bakery where he talks with owner and award-winning baker Wu Pao Chun. Wu Pao Chun was awarded Master Baker in the bread category of the 2010 Bakery Masters competition held in Paris, and his Rose and Lychee Bread and Red Wine Longan Bread have won numerous medals in world bread making competitions.

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Taiwanese Steamed Fish at Ivy’s Kitchen, Taipei Jun 13, 2022

Chef Ivy Chen of Ivy’s Kitchen in Taipei shows Steve Jilleba how to steam big eye snapper and grunt that has been marinated in ginger and green onions. She adds shredded ginger, pickled plum cordia before placing the fish in a bamboo steamer for 10 minutes.

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Taiwanese Stir Fried Water Lily at Ivy’s Kitchen, Taipei Jun 12, 2022

Chef Ivy Chen of Ivy’s Kitchen in Taipei shows Steve Jilleba how to make Taiwanese Stir Fried Water Lily. Water lily grows in fresh water and can grow several meters long. She heats oil in a wok and adds garlic, and the water lily, which has been sliced into 2-inch pieces. When the water lily turns bright green it is seasoned with salt and served.

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Taiwanese Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables and Black Bean Soy Sauce at Ivy’s Kitchen, Taipei Jun 11, 2022

Chef Ivy Chen of Ivy’s Kitchen in Taipei shows Steve Jilleba how to make a classic Taiwanese dish: Stir-Fried Noodles with Vegetables and Black Bean Soy Sauce. She heats oil in a wok and stir fries sliced shiitake, sliced white onion, shredded pork, carrots, shredded cabbage, rice wine and black bean soy sauce, and alkaline noodles.

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Taiwanese Black Chicken Soup with Bamboo Shoots and Mushrooms at Ivy’s Kitchen, Taipei Jun 10, 2022

Ivy Chen of Ivy’s Kitchen, has been teaching Taiwanese cooking at the Community Services Center in Taipei for more than fifteen years. She also writes articles about food for several magazines. Here she shows Steve Jilleba how to make a classic Taiwanese dish: Black Chicken Soup with Bamboo Shoots and Mushrooms. She uses special Taiwanese chicken with black meat, which she simmers for about 25 minutes with morels, shiitake, ginger, fresh bamboo, and rice wine.

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RAW Restaurant, Taipei Jun 09, 2022

At Chef André Chiang’s RAW, next generation chefs re-interpret classic Taiwanese flavors. We talk with chefs and restaurant partners Alain Huang and Zor Tan about elevating Taiwan’s seasonal produce through their innovative creations. The 60-seat restaurant serves a vibrant “bistronomy” cuisine, a new wave of cooking style born in Paris, offering experimental haute cuisine at a reasonable price. They demonstrate for us how to make their dish “All About Duck”: Duck liver, duck heart, duck breast, Taiwanese red quinoa, and barley served with duck liver soup. Their dish “Taco Tako T.A.C.O.S.” is an octopus “taco” with a mini spring onion pancake, quail egg, cabbage and avocado. The next dish is called “Onion Onion Onion” made with zucchini puree topped with smoked fish, fermented black beans, pearl onions cooked in apple juice, uni, spring onion oil, and chives. For dessert, they show us how they make Mango Tartar with a Meringue Snow Ball and Milk Snow.

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Mume Restaurant in Taipei Jun 08, 2022

Mume Restaurant in Taipei serves produce-driven modern western cuisine, and was founded by Hong Kong born Chef Richie Lin, Australian Chef Kai Ward and Asian American Chef Long Xiong. Together this chef trio brings to Taipei their experiences from Noma in Denmark, Per Se in New York and Quay in Sydney. They show us Taiwanese specialties Crispy Amadai with Red Pepper Sauce and Taiwanese Beef Tartar and more.

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Traditional Taiwanese Food at Shin Yeh Restaurant in Taipei Jun 07, 2022

Founded in 1977 by Lee Xiu Ying, Shin Yeh Restaurant serves classic Taiwanese banquet style cuisine. Chef Lee Xiu Ying started her restaurant wanting to serve traditional comfort food to families. Joan and K.F. Seetoh take us to the restaurant’s kitchen and show us their Three Cup Chicken, Stir Fried Taro Leaves, and Steamed Buns Filled with Pork Belly, Chili, and Salted Vegetables.

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My Zhao Restaurant in Taipei Jun 06, 2022

Chef Ben Liao talks to KF Seetoh and Steve Jilleba about his restaurant My Zhao, where he serves dishes inspired by the comfort foods his mom used to make for him. His famous braised pork rice is served with pungent pickled daikon. He also shows us Taiwan’s original General Tsao’s Chicken, Chicken Kidneys in Broth, Braised Pork with Bamboo Shoots and Bok Choy, and Preserved Eggs with Chives.

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Breakfast at Fu Hang Dou Jiang Restaurant in Taipei Jun 05, 2022

Fu Hang Dou Jiang Restaurant is an enormously popular breakfast spot in Taipei. Here to tell us about their famous Taiwanese breakfast offerings are Joan and K.F. Seetoh. The thick shaobing, a sesame flatbread, is their most famous dish. The shaobing youtiao is a classic breakfast sandwich filled with fried dough. They also serve freshly made hot or cold soy milk, savory soy milk stew, scrambled egg and green onion crepes called dan bing, and flaky pastries filled with shredded radish or caramel.

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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Chef Luc Wen, Taipei Marriott Hotel Jun 04, 2022

Chef Luc Wen at Taipei Marriott Hotel shows Chef Steve Jilleba how he makes their Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. The rich broth is made over 3 days and served with hand-pulled noodles and caramelized short ribs. The tomato that tops the soup is roasted with beef fat and chili.

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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup at Gang Yuan, Kaohsiung City Jun 03, 2022

KF Seetoh and Cathy Chao from Fim Media take us to Gang Yuan, a restaurant in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City that has been serving Beef Noodle Soup daily for the last 65 years. They show us how to enjoy the noodles topped with green onions, garlic and chili.

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A Culinary Tour of Taiwan Jun 01, 2022

From the energetic night markets of Taipei, where adventurous eaters snack on sizzling oyster omelets, steaming bao, and other street food favorites to the ultra-modern menus at Andre Chiang’s RAW, where next generation chefs re-interpret classic Taiwanese flavors, join us on The Culinary Institute of America’s tantalizing tour of Taiwan. We reveal the lesser-known flavors of this Asian region that is attracting diners from around the world. Our guides to Taiwan are television host and street food guru K.F. Seetoh, the Founder and organizer of the International Street Food Congress, and Joan, Taiwanese food expert and blogger for Hungry Girl in Taipei.

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Black Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Frittata May 31, 2022

This black bean and roasted red pepper frittata makes a hearty breakfast or brunch for a high-protein start to the day. You can make this meatless frittata in mini bite-size servings or in a full sheet pan. Try pairing the beans in this frittata with other ingredients such as caramelized onions, sautéed spinach or chopped Kalamata olives.

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Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Grapes, Pistachios, Feta, and Caper Vinaigrette May 31, 2022

Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to turn a whole cauliflower head into beautiful vegetable “steaks” topped with refreshing juicy grapes, crunchy pistachios, creamy feta and a delicious tart caper vinaigrette. This dish makes an elegant and healthy vegetarian entrée.
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Vietnamese Bun Cha with Grilled, Caramelized Lemongrass Turkey Patties May 21, 2022

Bun Cha is one of the most beloved dishes from Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, and is part salad, part noodle dish. This Bun Cha-inspired recipe features grilled caramelized lemongrass turkey in place of traditional pork shoulder patties. Your guests will love the combination of aromatic grilled lemongrass turkey, cool rice noodles, refreshing herbs, and sweet-tart dipping sauce in this recipe!

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Turkey Meatball & Apricot Tagine May 20, 2022

A tagine is a North African stew that’s traditionally prepared in a conical earthenware vessel of the same name. This easy-to-make version can be made in a large pot. The combination of sweet apricots and peppers, savory turkey meatballs, and warm spices make it a hearty, comforting option on a cold day. Serve with steamed couscous garnished with herbs.

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Turkey Bulgogi Barbagiuan May 19, 2022

Barbagiuan is a specialty flaky fritter of the Mediterranean. Chef Darryl Bell of Press Restaurant in St. Helena, CA, shows us how to make this barbagiuan stuffed with turkey bulgogi. Chef Darryl infuses turkey breast in a flavor-packed Korean marinade with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and more. The turkey is then seared and stuffed inside the barbagiuan pastry before getting fried. These make for a fantastic, shared appetizer, served with an Asian dipping sauce.

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Turkey Quesabirria May 18, 2022

Quesabirria is a mashup of birria, a traditional Mexican stew, and a cheese quesadilla. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make quesabirria using turkey thigh roast that she simmers in a rich chile colorado paste. Next, the turkey is shredded and stuffed between two tortillas, with cheese and griddled, then served alongside a bowl of birria broth for dipping.

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Kona Turkey Bowl May 17, 2022

This protein-packed grilled Kona Turkey Bowl features tropical flavors of Hawaii. For maximum flavor, the turkey breast is marinaded for one hour in a sweet and savory Asian sauce, then grilled, sliced, and arranged on the salad. The bowl includes colorful sections of kale salad, black forbidden rice, quinoa, wakame seaweed, grilled pineapple, sliced avocado, pickled ginger, macadamia nuts, and grilled, sliced turkey breast. Turkey breast works well in this dish because it’s lean, quick-cooking, and absorbs the flavors of the marinade.

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Turkey Kim Chi Soup: Kimchi-jjigae May 16, 2022

Kimchi jjigae, also known as kimchi soup or kimchi stew, is a favorite Korean comfort food. This recipe blends perfectly seasoned turkey with a traditional kimchi base. Traditionally this dish uses pork belly, but in this version, Chef Rebecca Peizer from the Culinary Institute of America uses turkey thigh roast for depth of flavor, and because it holds up really well to the robust, spicy broth.

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Grilled Turkey with Kale Caesar May 15, 2022

It seems that almost every restaurant has a Caesar salad on their menu, so how can you make yours stand out? Simple swaps on greens and the proteins, like this Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, can help take it to the next level. The greens and chickpeas are plated atop slices of hot, grilled mesquite-smoked turkey breast, making it a meal in itself.

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Turkey Involtini May 14, 2022

Involtini is Italian for “little bundles,” and is a dish made from rolled, thinly sliced pieces of meat. Turkey involtini is a versatile dish because the pounded turkey breast can be stuffed with any of your favorite herbs and cheeses. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America stuffs this turkey involtini with provolone cheese, turkey bacon, and herbs, and pairs it with a broccoli pesto and balsamic reduction. This turkey involtini can be assembled ahead of time and pan-fried or baked just prior to serving, making it perfect for à la minute cooking.

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Dutch Baby with Maple-Glazed Apples and Turkey Sausage and Turkey Bacon May 13, 2022

These fluffy, golden Dutch babies are topped with browned turkey bacon and turkey sausage, as well as apples that have been caramelized in maple syrup. The combination of flavors will conjure childhood breakfast memories, yet the simple prep and impressive presentation set the stage for a decidedly more grown-up breakfast or brunch.

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BBQ Turkey May 12, 2022

BBQ Turkey is a lesser-known favorite of BBQ aficionados. Kansas City native, Chef Darryl Bell, of Press Restaurant in St. Helena, CA, shows us his take on BBQ turkey. Before the turkey hits the grill, first he brines the turkey breast, then cooks it sous vide. That way, the turkey is perfectly cooked and remains succulent during the bbq process. He then puts the turkey on the grill, glazing it with bbq sauce every 5 minutes. The bbq turkey is delicious sliced in a sandwich or served as part of a bbq spread with pickles, potato salad, and bread.

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Peranakan Cuisine in Malacca, Malaysia May 10, 2022

While in Malaysia’s Malacca region, we make a stop at a favorite local eatery, Donald and Lily’s, to taste some authentic, home-style Peranakan cooking. We join Asian food guru K.F. Seetoh and the restaurant’s owner Donald Tan to learn about some special Peranakan dishes.

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Restaurant Big Nyonya with Chef Datuk Kenny Chan and KF Seetoh May 09, 2022

At Big Nyonya in Melacca, Malaysia, Chef Kenny Chan, and Asian food guru KF Seetoh introduce us to the lesser known flavors of the Peranakan pantry. Peranakan cuisine, also known as Nyonya cuisine, refers to the style of cooking that evolved from the inter-marriage of local Malays and Chinese immigrants in the 15th century. Combining Chinese cooking techniques, such as wok cooking, with Malay ingredients and spices, Peranakan food is noted for its tropical blend of tangy and spicy flavors.

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Spicy Balinese Chicken Soup: Gareng Asam Bali May 07, 2022

Gareng Asam is the spicy Balinese translation of classic chicken soup. Here to show us how it’s made is William Wongso and Chef Gusti Nyoman Agus Wiadnyana, at Kamandalu Resort and Spa in Ubud, Bali. The key to this spicy soup is the wangen spice mix.

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Sate Bulayak in Lombok May 06, 2022

On next sate stop, William Wongso takes us to a roadside sate stand in Lombok, specializing in Sate Bulayak. Sate Bulayak is made from beef intestine, liver, and meat, and served with chili sauce, and bulayak, a steamed glutinous rice cake, perfect for soaking up these great flavors.

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Sate Madura in Jakarta May 04, 2022

The most beloved of all Indonesian street foods, sate is the sizzling snack of choice throughout Jakarta and the entire archipelago. William Wongso takes us on a tour of Jakarta’s sate stalls, and introduces us to sate Madura served with a peanut dipping sauce.

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Indonesian Nasi Minyak May 02, 2022

Rice is at the heart of any meal in Indonesia. Here at the Jambi Museum on the island of Sumatra, William Wongso and a local cook show us how to prepare Nasi Minyak, or Indonesian Fragrant Spiced Rice, originating from the Batang Hari Regency of Jambi in Sumatra.

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Indonesian Beef Rendang May 01, 2022

Rendang, one of Indonesia’s most celebrated dishes, is a slow-cooked, spicy meat dish originating from West Sumatra. This slow cooking process is used to yield succulent, fork-tender meats with rich, caramelized flavors. At the Kamandalu Resort and Spa in Ubud, Bali, William Wongso shows Steve Jilleba, Corporate Executive Chef of Unilever Foods Solutions, how to make a classic Beef Rendang.

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Indonesian Spice Paste: Base Ganep Apr 30, 2022

Base genep, meaning “complete spice” in Indonesian, is an aromatic seasoning paste that is an essential ingredient in many Balinese dishes. Here to show us how it’s made is our guide William Wongso and Hindu priest and barbecue pit master, Chef Gede Yudi Awan. Chef Yudi is the owner of the restaurant Warung Sunset Chef Yudi in Badung, Bali, an establishment famous for its barbecued pork ribs.

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Introduction to the Cuisine of Indonesia and Malaysia Apr 29, 2022

From perfectly caramelized beef rending, and regional favorites like Nasi Lemak, to traditional spice blends, and fiery sambals, join us on this appetizing tour of Indonesia and Malaysia as we discover the lesser known flavors of this Southeast Asian region that is captivating diners around the world. Our guide to Indonesia is William Wongso, world-renowned authority on Indonesian food and cooking. In Malaysia we join Asian food guru K.F. Seetoh to get an insider’s tour of Malaysia’s home-style kitchens.

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Latieng at the Royal Traditional Thai Crafts School for Women Apr 28, 2022

We next head to the Royal Traditional Thai Crafts School for Women, a culinary school in Bangkok’s royal palace. Culinary Instructor Darunee Charkaptlan shows us how to make Latieng: Fried Prawns and Nut Wrapped in an Egg Net, typically served as an appetizer. Sunaree Tanmanatragul from Greenlight Production translates for Chef Einav Gefen.

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Northern Thai Khao Soi Apr 27, 2022

At Four Seasons Chiang Mai’s Rim Tai Kitchen, Executive Chef Stéphane Calvert, Thai Cuisine Chef “An” Anchalee Luadkha, and Assistant Chef Instructor “Tor” Suwattana Boonyara Hananusorn, prepare Chiang Mai’s most internationally celebrated dish: Khao Soi. This classic chicken and noodle curry is topped with crispy fried noodles for a deliciously flavored and textured dish.

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Cab Moo Pad Prig Thai Dum at Four Seasons Chiang Mai’s Rim Tai Kitchen Apr 26, 2022

Executive Chef Stéphane Calvert and Thai Cuisine Chef “An” Anchalee Luadkha at Four Seasons Chiang Mai’s Rim Tai Kitchen, prepare Cab Moo Pad Prig Thai Dum: Stir-Fried Crispy Pork Rind with Black Pepper Sauce. The dish’s use of black pepper reflects the region’s Chinese influence.

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Pla Sturgeon Nam Prik Ong at Four Seasons Chiang Mai’s Rim Tai Kitchen Apr 25, 2022

Executive Chef Stéphane Calvert and Thai Cuisine Chef “An” Anchalee Luadkha at Four Seasons Chiang Mai’s Rim Tai Kitchen, prepare Pla Sturgeon Nam Prik Ong. This is a northern Thai dish made with a pungent curry paste, salted shrimp paste, pounded sour tomatoes, and chiles.

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Northern Thai Cuisine at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai Apr 24, 2022

Stéphane Calvert, Executive Chef at Four Seasons Chiang Mai, talks to us about traditions of Northern Thai cooking. He takes us on a tour of their aromatic herb garden, and to Rim Tai Kitchen, a Thai cooking school, where Chef “An” Anchalee Luadkham prepares Gaeng Hang Lay Gai Korat. This is a Northern Thai chicken ginger curry dish typically served on special occasions, such as weddings and holidays.

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Interview with Chef Prin Polsuk, nahm Restaurant, Como Metropolitan Bangkok Apr 23, 2022

We talk to Chef Prin Polsuk at nahm Restaurant at Como Metropolitan Bangkok about two of his favorite dishes: Coral Catfish Curry with Sand Ginger, and Peppercorns; and Stir-fried Beef with Chili, Holy Basil and Cumin Leaves. Prin Polsuk is head chef of nahm Bangkok, named the number one restaurant in Asia in the San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards and number 13 in the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

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Southern Thai Pork Curry Apr 22, 2022

At Bangkok’s Issaya Cooking Studio, Chef “Ann” Pavita Sae-Chao shows us how to make Southern Thai Curry with Minced Pork, and discusses the special flavors of the southern Thailand, including its famous heat.

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Salted Shrimp with Bitter Beans with Chef “Ann” Pavita Sae-Chao, Issaya Cooking Studio, Bangkok Apr 21, 2022

At Bangkok’s Issaya Cooking Studio, Chef “Ann” Pavita Sae-Chao shows Einav Gefen, executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions, how to make Stir-Fried Shrimp with Salted Shrimp Paste and Bitter Beans. This dish is a classic recipe of southern Thailand, with bitter beans being a prized ingredient only available in February – early April.

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Southern Thai Rice Noodles with Barracuda Apr 20, 2022

Chef “Ann” Pavita Sae-Chao is the Executive Chef at Chef Ian Kittichai’s international food and beverage consulting firm, Cuisine Concept Co., and has made many appearances on Iron Chef Thailand, Iron Chef America, and Iron Chef Japan. At Issaya Cooking Studio in Bangkok, a Thai culinary education center, she demonstrates several classic southern Thai recipes. She shows Einav Gefen, executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions, how to make a southern Thai-style curry with barracuda and rice noodles.

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Young Jackfruit Relish with Chefs Duangporn ‘Bo‘ Songvisava and Dylan ‘Lan‘ Jones, Bo.lan, Bangkok Apr 19, 2022

Chefs Duangporn 'Bo' Songvisava and Dylan 'Lan' Jones take us on a 1 a.m. visit to Khlong Toei Market, Bangkok's largest fresh market. They then take us back to their restaurant, Bo.lan, which was named in San Pellegrino’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2017. Here they show us how to make Young Jackfruit Relish. The jackfruit is boiled for an hour and pounded with dried sheep fish, shallot, garlic, sour tomatoes, dried shrimp paste and galangal, then stir-fried with ground pork. This is served with fresh vegetables and fried pork rind.

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Thai Green Curry with Chef Ian Kittichai Apr 18, 2022

In the kitchens of Bangkok’s Issaya Siamese Club, Chef Ian Kittichai shows us how to make a classic Green Curry with Beef, and how to cook the green curry paste properly to bring out all of its aromatic flavors. He adds palm sugar, fish sauce, Thai basil, eggplant, chilies and beef.

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Thai Kanom Krok with Chef Ian Kittichai Apr 17, 2022

At his restaurant, Issaya Siamese Club in Bangkok, Chef Ian Kittichai shows us how to make Kanom Krok: Coconut Hot Cakes Topped with Chicken, Chili Jam, Shredded Ginger and Kaffir Lime. Kanom Krok are a popular street food, and have a similar flavor profile to Thai coconut soup.

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Thai Tartlets with Chef Ian Kittichai Apr 16, 2022

Chef Ian Kittichai shows us how to make Lime Stone Tartlets with Raw Tuna, Beetle Leaf, Minced Lime, and Toasted Coconut at his restaurant, Issaya Siamese Club in Bangkok. To make the batter for the crispy tartlet shells, Chef Ian uses lime stone water for its alkaline qualities.

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Interview with Chef Ian Kittichai, Issaya Siamese Club, Bangkok Apr 15, 2022

Ian Kittichai is an award-winning chef and author, and one of Thailand’s best-known celebrity chefs. He has written several cookbooks, including Issaya Siamese Club, and oversees several restaurants in New York, Thailand, Barcelona and Mumbai. He strives to show diners that Thai food is more than just Pad Thai and curries. We talk to him about his background and outlook on Thai cuisine at his restaurant, Issaya Siamese Club in Bangkok.

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A Tour of Thailand’s Nonthaburi Market with Chef McDang Apr 14, 2022

Chef McDang takes Einav Gefen, executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions, on a tour of Bangkok’s Nonthaburi Market, located on the outskirts of Bangkok. They buy some special ingredients at the market and enjoy them served at nearby Suan Aharn Nat Pob Restaurant, one of Chef McDang’s favorite Nonthaburi spots. He also shows us how to properly eat Thai food with a spoon and rice.

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Understanding Thai Cuisine with Chef Einav Gefen Apr 13, 2022

Einav Gefen, executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions, shares her perspectives on understanding Thai cuisine, balancing bold ingredients, and how Thai flavors can translate to American menus.

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A Food Tour of Thailand Apr 12, 2022

On this tasty trip to Thailand, we reveal the classic dishes of this Asian region that delight diners around the world. “Savoring the Best of World Flavors: Thailand” is the 13th installment of The Culinary Institute of America’s World Culinary Arts series. You’ll explore the kitchens, night markets, and restaurants of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, as leading chefs and food authorities discuss ingredients and demonstrate culinary techniques in step-by-step detail. Television host and Thai Master Chef Ian Kittichai and Einav Gefen, executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions, will take you through this land of culinary brilliance. They lend their dynamic personalities and culinary know-how to this exciting series.

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Adapting Baja’s Cuisine in San Diego Apr 11, 2022

Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions talks about the adaptation of Baja’s cuisine on menus in San Diego. With visits to San Diego hot spots Romesco restaurant, Corazón de Torta, and Galaxy Taco, she reflects on respect for Baja’s ingredients and culinary authenticity.

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Romesco Restaurant, San Diego Apr 10, 2022

Luis Peña, co-owner and operator of Romesco restaurant in San Diego, talks to us about serving Mediterranean-inspired Mexican food, which he calls “Mexiterranean.” The chef shows us their signature dishes Baja Rock Fish with Achiote sauce, Pineapple Sauce, Shishito Peppers, Ash; and Grilled Octopus with Cauliflower Puree, Guacamole, and Ash.

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Corazón de Torta Food Truck in San Diego Apr 09, 2022

Chef Jose “Joe” Rodrigo Figueroa Sanchez and Owner Antonio “Tony” Ley, talk to us about their “Mexican grandma cooking” that they serve from their Corazón de Torta Food Truck in San Diego. The chef runs food trucks in both Baja and San Diego, and shows us his Meatball Torta with Chipotle Tomato Sauce, Roasted Cauliflower Mole Tacos, and Crispy Tacos with Chicken Birria.

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Galaxy Tacos, San Diego Apr 08, 2022

Christine Rivera, Chef de Cuisine at Galaxy Tacos in San Diego, talks to us about making their own in-house masa and tortillas. Their Baja Fish Tacos, extra crispy from the beer and vodka in the batter, are topped with cabbage, crema, and pico de gallo. Next she shows us how they make Clam Birria, using the sauce from their birria short rib tacos.

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Chef Edgar Palau, Benno at Hotel San Cristobal, Todos Santos Apr 07, 2022

Next we visit Benno at Hotel San Cristóbal in Todos Santos, Mexico. At this beachfront restaurant, Executive Chef Edgar Palau serves contemporary Mexican and Mediterranean flavors rooted in the bounty of Baja’s seafood.

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Javier Plascencia, chef owner, Jazamango, Todos Santos Apr 06, 2022

Chef Javier Plascencia talks to us from his restaurant Jazamango in Todos Santos. He shows us his vegetable garden, and some of his dishes: Grilled Octopus with Beet Aguachile; Panela with Tomatoes and Strawberries; Grilled Chocolate Clams; Rabbit Stew with Fennel; and Ceviche with Pickled Green Strawberries.

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Chef Enrique Olvera at Manta, Cabo San Lucas Apr 05, 2022

Chef-owner Enrique Olvera talks to us at his restaurant Manta, in Cabo San Lucas. He shows us how he makes Veracruz-style Ceviche and Mojo de Ajo, and talks about his food philosophy.

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Sabina Bandera, chef owner, La Guerrerense Seafood Cart and Sabina Restaurant, Ensenada Apr 04, 2022

Next we visit Sabina Bandera, who is chef and owner of the celebrated La Guerrerense Seafood Cart and Sabina Restaurant in Ensenada. She shows us a classic Baja dish, the fish taco, which she makes with battered and fried yellow tail, topped with cabbage, salsa roja, pico de gallo, pickled white onions with oregano, salsa verde, and crema. She also shows us her famous seafood pozol with octopus, squid, clams, and shrimp, chiles, epazote, and hominy. Her seafood tostadas and cocktails have earned her international acclaim and a visit from Anthony Boudain.

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Chef Miguel Angel Guerrero, La Esperanza Baja Med, Valle de Guadalupe Apr 03, 2022

Miguel Angel Guerrero is an avid hunter and the chef-owner of La Esperanza Baja Med in Valle de Guadalupe. He talks about what “Baja Med” cuisine means in his restaurant: Using local Baja products, cooking with Mediterranean-inspired techniques, and bringing in Asian flavors influenced by the region’s history of Asian immigration. After a morning of hunting, he prepares three dishes back at his restaurant: Trio of Cow Tongue, Seared Tuna and Seared Loin of Rabbit; Grouper with Grilled Kale and Seared Crumbled Cows Stomach; and Octopus with Grilled Kale, Tomato Coulis, and Fried Potatoes.

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Javier Plascencia, chef owner, Finca Altozano, Valle de Guadalupe Apr 02, 2022

Surrounded by a vegetable garden and vineyards, we visit the picturesque Finca Altozano in Valle de Guadalupe. Here Chef-owner Javier Plascencia prepares rustic cuisine that celebrates Baja’s local bounty. He shows us the restaurant’s most popular dishes: Octopus with Chile de Arbol, Hoisin Sauce, Peanuts, Mirin, Ponzu, Ginger, Lemongrass and Lime; and Grilled Quail Marinated in Lime, Rosemary, Garlic, Chile de Arbol, Chiltepin Served with Swiss Chard, Zucchini, and Carrots.

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Chef Roberto Alcocer at Malva, Valle de Guadalupe Apr 01, 2022

Roberto Alcocer, Chef Owner of Malva in Valle de Guadalupe, talks to us about the influences that go into each of his dishes: First, each dish must be Mexican; secondly, they must be made from all products from Baja; and third, the dishes must reflect the chef’s personal taste and history.

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Doña Esthela of La Cocina de Doña Esthela, Valle de Guadalupe Mar 31, 2022

Doña Esthela is a beloved fixture of Valle de Guadalupe and chef owner of La Cocina de Doña Esthela. In 2015, FoodieHub named La Cocina de Doña Esthela the "Best Breakfast in the World," bringing this self-taught cook international acclaim. She shows us how she makes her famous borrego, gorditas rellenas, and corn pancakes.

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Phil Gregory, Winemaker and owner, Vena Cava, Valle de Guadalupe Mar 30, 2022

Phil Gregory, winemaker and owner of Vena Cava, talks about inviting Chef Diego Hernandez to open Corazón de Tierra, and growing grapes in Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe.

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Chef Diego Hernandez, Corazón de Tierra, Valle de Guadalupe Mar 29, 2022

Chef Diego Hernandez from Corazón de Tierra in Valle de Guadalupe, talks about working with the bounty of Baja’s products, and growing his own vegetables at his farm. He shows Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef at Unilever Food Solutions his dish of Roasted Beets with Garlic Sauce, Dried Hibiscus, Sheep’s Milk Cheese, Hollyhock Petals, and Gremolata. Next he prepares Abalone with Roasted Celery Root and White Mole. The mole is made from sous vide daikon, beef fat, rosemary, marjoram, soaked fresh almonds, and serrano chiles.

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Chef Drew Deckman, Deckman’s, Valle de Guadalupe Mar 28, 2022

We visit the open air, wood-fired kitchen of Deckman’s, and talk to Chef-owner Drew Deckman about connecting with local producers. He shows us how he prepares Grilled Whole Sardines with Cabbage and Smoked Tomatoes. Deckman’s Grilled Quail with Black Beans, Pickled Radish, Purslane, Chorizo and Pumpkin Seed Powder and Pipian Sauce has become the restaurant’s signature dish. Lastly, he shows us one of his favorite dishes: Striped Bass with Asparagus, Tomatoes, Fried Espazote, Clams, and Birria Sauce.

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Chef Sheyla Alvarado at TrasLomita, Valle de Guadalupe Mar 27, 2022

Chef Sheyla Alvarado at TrasLomita talks about creating the quintessential smoky flavors of Baja cuisine. She starts by showing Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef of Unilever Food Solutions how to make Black Aguachile from charred onion, serrano chiles, tortillas, and chiles de arbol pureed with fresh cucumber and lime juice. She serves this intense smoky sauce with raw shrimp, watermelon radish, cucumber, avocado crema, cilantro and garlic blossoms. Next, she prepares Suckling Pig Tacos with Grilled Tomatillo, Pickled Red Onion, and Avocado Crema.

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Tijuana Street Food Mar 26, 2022

While Tijuana earned a reputation for being a salty, even dangerous town with more of a bar culture than a food scene, the city is reinventing itself and is well worth visiting just for its delicious street food. Our guide Fernando Acosta, president of the Association of Food Trucks, shows us that delicious and inexpensive street food can be enjoyed throughout the city in a casual and social atmosphere. We make a stop at Mariscos Ruben to taste ceviches and aguachiles that won owner Mirtha Rodríguez Vega “best street food in the world” during the 2016 Street Food Congress in Manila. We visit the taco institution, Taquería Franc, then continue to Telefónica Gastro Park to explore Tijuana’s hipster food truck scene.

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A Food Tour of Baja, Mexico Mar 25, 2022

On this tasty trip to Baja, we reveal the classic dishes of this Mexican region that delight diners around the world. “Savoring the Best of World Flavors: Baja” is the 14th installment of The Culinary Institute of America’s World Culinary Arts series. You’ll explore the street food, kitchens, markets, and restaurants of Tijuana, Valle de Gaudalupe, Ensenada, Todos Santos and Los Cabos, as leading chefs and food authorities discuss ingredients and demonstrate culinary techniques in step-by-step detail. Mexican culinary historian Ruth Alegria and Einav Gefen, executive chef for Unilever Food Solutions, will take you through this region of culinary creativity.

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A Cook’s Tour of Japan’s Markets Mar 24, 2022

The best place to begin any study of Japanese gastronomy is to visit one of Japan’s many food markets. This video will take you on a walking tour of the Nishiki Market in Kyoto and the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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Kaiseki: The Ultimate Expression of Japanese Cuisine Mar 22, 2022

The highly refined style of dining known as Kaiseki has evolved from the elaborate Zen Buddhist tea ceremony of the 16th century, and is viewed as the ultimate expression of Japanese cuisine. Four masters of the kaiseki tradition display their art in this program. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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Essential Elements of the Japanese Kitchen Mar 21, 2022

Asthetics, seasonality, color and balance are all primal elements of Japanese cooking. Award winning cookbook author Elizabeth Andoh explains the principles of, Washoku, which literally translates as the harmony of food. At a glance most Japanese recipes appear relatively simple. It’s this minimalism that distinguishes Japanese cuisine from other great culinary traditions and it is this quality that makes Japanese cuisine so delectable and difficult to master. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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Essential Ingredients of the Japanese Kitchen Mar 20, 2022

If you want to cook Japanese food must first understand the basic staples of the Japanese pantry. This program takes a look at dashi, miso, tofu and noodles The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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An Introduction to the Flavors of Japan Mar 19, 2022

To most visitors Japan can be enchanting, bewildering and intimidating. But if you are a food professional or simply an enthusiast, it’s a “must visit” destination. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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A Market Tour of Athens Mar 18, 2022

Follow Diane Kochilas as she visits the markets of Athens including an herb shop, a charcuterie and the Athens Central Market. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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From the Seafood Kitchens of Lefteris Lazaarou Mar 17, 2022

Chef Lazaarou of Varoulko Restaurant in Athens, demonstrates one of his signature dishes: Calamari in Pesto. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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Shrimp and Cheese Saganaki with Diane Kochilas Mar 16, 2022

The word “Saganaki” translates as little frying pan and can mean any number of different dishes all prepared is a small frying pan. Diane Kochilas prepares Shrimp Saganaki, traditionally made with the heads and tails still on the shrimp, well as a traditional Cheese Saganaki. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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Modern Greek Cooking with Christophoros Peskias Mar 15, 2022

Christophoros Peskias is a rising star among Greek Chefs. Known for his deconstructionist approach, Chef Peskias explains two variations of carbonara. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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The Undiscovered World Class Wines of Greece Mar 14, 2022

In the past few decades the Greek wine industry has undergone a revolution. The result is a variety of world class wines made from indigenous grape varieties. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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Classic Greek Cooking with Aglaia Kremezi Mar 13, 2022

Award winning cookbook author Aglaia Kremezi explains some of the fundamentals of Greek cooking.

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The Island Cooking of Santorini Mar 12, 2022

The beautiful Greek island of Santorini is world famous for its legendary ruins. The food and wine here are just as extraordinary and well worth the trip. Local vitner Paris Sigalas, makes wine mostly from two native grapes; Assyrtico and Mavrotragano. Yorgos Hatziyannakis, the owner of Selene Restaurant in Fira, bases his dishes on the ancestral cuisine of the island. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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The Island Cooking of Crete Mar 11, 2022

Crete is Greece’s largest island. It was here that researchers first documented the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. In this brief look at their way of cooking you will be struck by the widespread use of leafy greens and other vegetables. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors."

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An Introduction to the Flavors of Greece Mar 10, 2022

At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Greece was once the center of the civilized world. The legacy of ancient Greece endures in our language and our ideas. Yet we know surprisingly little about this country’s rich culinary traditions. Travel to Greece where leading chefs and food authorities will explain and demonstrate their culinary techniques in step-by-step detail. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors: Greece."

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Sicily: Signora Rosalba Lo Greco Mar 08, 2022

Her name is Rosalba Lo Greco and she cooks for Barone Pietro Beneventano at his agriturismo, or farmhouse inn, Case del Feudo, outside Siracusa. She learned to cook, Rosalba says, from watching her grandmother. My mother was a terrible cook, she told us, but every summer she sent me to spend three months with my grandmother in Piazza Armerina and she was a great cook. I’m passionate about good food—I love to cook, I love to feed people. To cook just for the sake of cooking, no—they say what I cook is pretty good, for me it’s just normal. And they’re the smallest secrets that make the difference—for instance, the eggplant in a caponata, it should be a little crunchy, it should have character...

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Sicily: Chef Franco Crivello Mar 07, 2022

East of Palermo on Sicily’s north coast is a fishing village called Porticello where the day boats go out every morning to harvest what’s in the nets that were set the day before. Chef Franco Crivello has his restaurant here—he calls it Frank the Fisherman, Francu U Piscaturi, but its proper name is Trattoria del Arco and Franco is truly a chef, not a fisherman at all.

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Sicily: Ristorante Majore Mar 06, 2022

In the hills north of Ragusa—the Monti Iblei, they’re called—there’s an unusual restaurant that’s famous all over Sicily – maybe all over Italy – famous because nothing is served here but pork. In fact, the restaurant’s motto is: Qui si magnifica il porco—here pork is glorified. And it’s true. From the time it was founded by the great-grandparents of Salvatore LaTerra, Ristorante Majore (My-YORE-ray) has existed by, for, and about nothing but pork, and much of the time pork cooked over live fire, which might be the best way of all.

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Sicilian Seafood Mar 05, 2022

Surrounded as it is by three seas—the Tyhrrenian, the Mediterranean, and the Ionian, it’s no wonder that seafood plays a prominent role on the Sicilian table. The variety is simply astounding—anchovies and sardines, squid, calamari and octopus, a huge variety of mussels and clams, tiny sweet shrimp and big, meaty red shrimp, mackerel, prized red mullet, familiar fish like grouper and unfamiliar varieties like scabard fish, a great favorite, or... Eels, a great flavor boost for a zuppa di pesce or Sicilian fish stew.

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Sicilian Cheese Mar 04, 2022

Different climates, different terrains, mean that even a product as simple as cheese is produced in dozens of different varieties from mountains and valleys, from the sea coast and from inland plateaus, all over Sicily. Francesco Guccione, who, with his partner Boni, has a tidy shop called La Dispensa de Monzu in Palermo, is an expert on all these varieties, many of which are sold in the shop—the name of which you could translate as “The Butler’s Pantry.” We asked him to sort through the panoply of Sicilian cheeses and tell us something about the best.

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The Wines of Sicily Mar 03, 2022

At the opposite end of the island, on the very slopes of the Etna volcano, the Benanti family is also proving that old vines and new ideas go hand in hand to produce superior wines—so superior that in 2007 Benanti was named winery of the year by the prestigious Italian magazine Gambero Rosso.

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Sicilian Seafood Couscous Mar 01, 2022

Nearby, in Trapani, we discovered something the Arabs brought to Sicily—or so they say—when they occupied the island more than a thousand years ago. This is couscous. Pino Maggiore, chef and owner of the trattoria Cantina Siciliana in the heart of Trapani's old ghetto, showed Steve Jilleba, executive chef at Unilever Foodsolutions, how it's done and Mary Taylor Simeti, an American writer who has lived in Sicily and written about its food traditions for a good 40 years, helped us to understand it.

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Sicily: The History Feb 28, 2022

Sicily’s culinary history is deeply rooted in salt. The Phoenicians came to Sicily from Tunisia almost 3,000 years ago looking for tuna, and for the salt that they needed to preserve the magnificent fish. They settled close by these salt flats on the western coast of the island between Trapani and Marsala. Salt is harvested from the sea to this day using methods that are just a little modernized from how the ancient Phoenicians did it.

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Sicily: Chef Carmelo Chiaramonte Demonstration Feb 27, 2022

Back in his restaurant, Il Cociniero, in the hotel Katane Palace, Carmelo shows us how to make one of Sicily’s most important dishes: A baroque caponata. . . and caponata is one of the signature dishes of Sicily, made with eggplant, and peppers, and tomatoes, and many other ingredients depending on where in Sicily you find yourself. A baroque caponata has a lot more ingredients and. . . we’ll find out what they are. It’s a dish, Carmelo says, that brings together all the different influences on Sicilian cuisine, Arab, Norman, Spanish, and products that arrived after the discovery of America. No one knows what the word caponata means, but it’s related to pisto from Madrid and ratatouille from France in which there’s also this play between vegetables and agrodolce—sweet-sour. There are many variations, a winter version that uses vegetables from the mountains, a spring version that uses asparagus and peas, there’s a version that includes lamb, and even a version that adds lobster to the dish. This is a noble version, a late summer version, that requires 16 hours of preparation. It’s flavored with fresh mint, a little bit of raw garlic, and a few fried capers. Some people add green olives, and some add a little anchovy. What makes it baroque is the addition of other ingredients, like black eggs or drunken eggs, hardboiled eggs marinated in a mixture of 70% red wine and 30% aged wine vinegar; chocolate; and then I add certain seafoods, like these red shrimp, an anchovy, and a few mussels.

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Sicily: Carmelo Chiaramonte: Market visit Feb 26, 2022

In Sicilian markets like this one in Catania where we spent time with another top Sicilian chef, Carmelo Chiaramonte from the restaurant Il Cuciniere—the cook-- in Catania Carmelo orders his fruits and vegetables, like his fish, directly from the market, from suppliers who make sure he gets the best – and he knows the qualities of all this materia prima, as it’s called in Italian: This is what Carmelo calls “la stagione misteriosa” the mysterious season of fruits that mature when the weather turns cooler. In September, October, and November in Sicily a whole series of fruits start to mature only when it’s fresher. Apples and pears, but also pomegranates, sorb apples, arbutus berries, jujubes, chestnuts, walnuts—they have a very precise, late season character.

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Sicily: Fresh Ingredients Feb 25, 2022

It’s an extraordinary thing to us visitors, but in Sicily, ordinary people, trattoria cooks, home cooks, diners in simple restaurants, even school children, expect to find the quality and seasonality and variety that high-end restaurants take for granted.

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Sicily: Chef Ciccio Sultano Feb 24, 2022

One of Sicily’s most acclaimed chefs—and the only one with two Michelin stars—is Ciccio Sultano. At his elegant small restaurant Il Duomo in Ragusa he delivers the kind of simple chic food that would not be out of place on a restaurant menu in Milano—or Barcelona for that matter. But it’s always tied to the Sicilian seasons, Sicilian ingredients, Sicilian traditions.

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Sicily: An Introduction Feb 23, 2022

This is the Mediterranean, in the old language it meant the middle of the world “medi-terranea” – and that’s what it was for the ancients, the very center of the known world. Today it’s a delectable center of the culinary world, and at the center of that center is Sicily, right in the heart of the Mediterranean, the largest island, one of the most beautiful places and one of the most exciting regions – where it’s possible to experience the whole delicious panoply of what Mediterranean cuisine is all about.

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Banh Mi: Vietnamese Sandwich with a French Accent Feb 22, 2022

Fusion food is nothing new. On the streets of Vietnam, sidewalk vendors sell a popular sandwich that reflects the country’s history in every bite. Banh mi, (Bahn Mee) Vietnam’s version of a baguette sandwich, shows the obvious influence of both China and France, countries that had a long presence here. Stop at a street cart some afternoon and treat yourself to a traditional banh mi. Made on an airy baguette spread with mayonnaise—that’s the French legacy—the banh mi includes a variety of Vietnamese charcuterie, depending on the maker and the customer. Chinese-style roast pork is customary, but a French-style pâté scented with star anise may be an option, too. Secret sauces are often part of the ritual, with the Vietnamese contribution last: crunchy onions, sliced chilies, fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. Without them, it’s not banh mi.

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Vietnamese pho bo Feb 21, 2022

In the early morning hours, on side streets and street corners, Hanoi’s hard-working cooks begin setting up their pho stations. A soup, a meal, a national treasure—pho is a widespread addiction. Many Vietnamese start the day with a steaming bowl of this divine noodle soup. Often mispronounced, but immediately appreciated, pho is pronounced like “fur” with a soft “r.” Once the broth is prepared, it takes only seconds to assemble—and not much longer to eat. Truly, pho is a fast food that even a dietitian can love.

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Rice: Vietnam’s Foundation Grain Feb 20, 2022

It is hardly an exaggeration to say that Vietnam runs on rice. The humble grain is the country’s most important crop, and the major source of calories in the diet. Vietnam is the world’s second-largest rice exporter, after Thailand, a huge achievement for such a small country. Vast rice paddies blanket the nation, from the terraced highlands of the north to the fertile river valleys of the Mekong Delta. Rural people still work these verdant fields by hand, sowing, weeding and harvesting the grain according to nature’s schedule, in a cycle that defines their way of life.

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Coconut in the Vietnamese Kitchen Feb 19, 2022

Fresh coconut is one of the mainstays of the market. Young coconut, which hasn’t formed a hairy shell yet, is sweet and juicy, and vendors shave it on the spot for use in salads or for a quick snack. Note the clever knife, with its central slit, used to shave fruits and vegetables. It’s the Vietnamese version of a mandoline, and you can pick one up at the market.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Feb 18, 2022

Our culinary adventure in Vietnam ends in Ho Chi Minh City, still informally known as Saigon. Ingredients and cooks from all over the country converge on this hustling city, the country’s largest, and despite Saigon’s wealth of sophisticated restaurants, there may be no more enjoyable place to eat in town than at the Ben Thanh Market. At its no-fuss food counters, diners can feast on steamed rice rolls or bun cha, (Boon Cha) grilled pork with rice noodles.

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Vietnamese home cooking Feb 17, 2022

For a closeup look at southern Vietnamese cooking, let’s join Mai Pham on a visit to her grandmother and aunt in the village of Quoi Son (Kway son) near the city of My Tho (My Toe). Mai and her aunt will prepare a Southern-style meal featuring water spinach seared with garlic over a brisk wood fire; puffy, fire-roasted rice paper sheets; fluffy steamed rice from the local rice fields, and a rustic dish Mai learned from her aunt. As with much of the best cooking, there’s a secret ingredient.

Vietnam North to South: A Cook’s Diary Feb 16, 2022

The slender, serpentine profile of Vietnam extends nearly 1,000 miles from north to south, but measures just thirty miles across at its narrowest. Bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west, this lengthy country can boast an astonishing range of landscapes and climates. In the chilly north, near the China border, tribal people inhabit spectacular mountains known as the Tonkinese Alps (TAWN-Kin-Ease). In the cool central highlands, coffee plantations thrive, while in the tropical south, banana trees lurk in the lush jungle valleys and miles of pristine beaches draw vacationers to the coast.

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Vietnam: Introduction Feb 15, 2022

Travel with Mai Pham, (pronounced "My fahm") a chef, cookbook author and Vietnamese food authority, through the street-food stalls of Hanoi and the floating markets of the Mekong.

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Singapore: The Gastronomic Melting Pot of Southeast Asia Jan 13, 2022

Singapore: a city, an island, a modern Asian nation. This captivating country at the crossroads of Southeast Asia has multiple identities, countless mysteries and a culture woven from many threads. Now a bustling, orderly metropolis with one of the busiest ports in Asia, Singapore has long been a magnet for people seeking opportunity. The British added Singapore to their crown in 1819, when a young merchant named Thomas Stamford Raffles saw its potential as a trading post and established a British port there. With its prime position on the tip of the Malay Peninsula, on the main sea route between two oceans, Singapore thrived as a commercial outpost, luring Southern Chinese traders and laborers and, later, Indian immigrants. These new arrivals intermarried with the native Malay people, provoking a slow, natural fusion of cultures, religions, architectural style and cuisines. Today, the glamorous Raffles hotel preserves the memory of the visionary who saw Singapore’s potential, and the city’s famous hawker centers preserve the dishes that have emerged from this unique melting pot. KF Seetoh, the author of a popular guide to Singaporean street food and restaurants, gives us a little background on his country’s culinary culture.

Jackfruit Taco with Spicy Salsa de Tres Chiles and Guacamole Jan 03, 2022

These flavor-packed vegetarian Jackfruit Tacos with Spicy Salsa de Tres Chiles and Guacamole, are sure to become a new favorite. The heat of the salsa and warm spices of the jackfruit are nicely balanced with the cooling and creamy guacamole. Jackfruit has become a beloved plant-based staple—its texture makes it the perfect meat substitute in any number of dishes, including in these tacos! Jackfruit adapts really well to whatever flavors you pair it with, and allowing it to rest will help bring out the spices.

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Dragon Fruit Breakfast Bowl Jan 02, 2022

Breakfast bowls are a healthy and delicious trend with staying power. This beautiful Dragon Fruit Breakfast Bowl is packed with great flavor and colorful functional fruits. For an added crunch, garnish the bowl with toasted coconut and your favorite crispy toppings, like granola, slivered almonds, or sunflower seeds. Your guests will love to start their day with the bright colors and tropical flavors of this Dragon Fruit Breakfast Bowl.

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Chicken with Mango Mole and Pepitas Dec 19, 2021

Moles are part of a family of sauces that come from the Oaxaca and Puebla regions of Mexico, and are known for their rich, complex flavors. This mole recipe features ripe mango, which pairs perfectly with pasilla chiles and spices. Chef Sarah Linkenheil from The Culinary Institute of America uses the mango seeds to flavor the mole.

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Mango Smoothie with Turmeric, Green Tea and Ginger Dec 18, 2021

Watch as Chef Sarah Linkenheil from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this delicious and antioxidant-loaded mango smoothie with turmeric, green tea, ginger and chia seeds. She garnishes the smoothie with matcha and charcoal powder.

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Mango Poke Bowl Dec 17, 2021

This Mango Poke Bowl is a delicious vegetarian twist on classic Hawaiian poke. Chef Sarah Linkenheil from The Culinary Institute of America swaps traditional raw tuna with unripe mango, which she marinates with nori, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

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Pickled Green Mango Relish Dec 16, 2021

This Pickled Green Mango Relish features unripe mango and adds a zesty kick to a variety of dishes. Try this sweet and savory relish on a burger or deviled eggs, serve it with a shrimp cocktail, or as part of a cheese or charcuterie plate.

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Vietnamese Green Mango Noodle Bowl with Beef Dec 15, 2021

Mangos are a popular street food in the countries where they grow, and in this recipe, Chef Sarah Linkenheil from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a Vietnamese Green Mango Noodle Bowl with Beef. She uses spiralized unripe mango in place of traditional rice noodles.

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Singapore Black Pepper Seafood Stew Dec 13, 2021

In this video, Chef Mark Miller takes the flavor profile of Singapore’s famous black pepper crab, and creates a delicious seafood stew. This video series was created by the Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Kikkoman USA. Find recipes at http://www.ciaprochef.com/kikkoman/recipes.html

Mango Barbecue Chicken Sandwich with Mango Cabbage Slaw Dec 13, 2021

Ripe mangos and smoky chilies add just the right amount of sweet and heat to this tasty barbecue sandwich. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America tosses shredded chicken in mango barbecue sauce and tops this tasty sandwich with refreshing and crispy mango cabbage slaw.

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Thai Sweet and Spicy Hot Wings Dec 12, 2021

Chef Jet Tila from Pakpao Thai in Dallas, shows us how to make Thai-inspired sweet and spicy hot wings. He coats the wings with tempura flour then panko before frying them until golden brown. For the sauce, he uses a four to one ratio of Kikkoman Thai-style sweet chili sauce to sriracha. For those looking for more heat, he suggests a three to one ratio. This video series was created by the Culinary Institute of America as an industry service for Kikkoman USA.

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Mango and Tuna Ceviche Dec 12, 2021

Sweet and juicy mangos with fresh tuna are the perfect combination in this delicious ceviche. The mango provides a sweet counterbalance to the acidity of the lime juice and richness of the tuna. Pro tip: choose mangos that are slightly firm to the touch and have smooth skin. Serve the ceviche with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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Tornado Omelet Dec 11, 2021

Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter shows us an exciting new technique to serve an omelet that will delight your guests. Chef adapted this technique from the Korean street food favorite, for modern American menus. Served on top of perfectly crispy fried rice, with a delicious savory Kikkoman Unagi Sauce, this dish is sure to be a menu showstopper.

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Beef and Broccolini with Pepper Sauce Dec 10, 2021

Elevate an old favorite of beef with broccoli with this updated recipe for Beef and Brocolini with Pepper Sauce. Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter pairs sliced tri tip with a beautiful and aromatic pepper sauce featuring multi-colored crushed peppercorns and Kikkoman Oyster Sauce.

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Crispy Pork Lumpia with Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce Dec 09, 2021

Lumpia are delicious fried spring rolls from the Philippines, often enjoyed as a shared appetizer or snack. Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter shows us how to make perfectly crispy and flavor-packed pork lumpia served with a Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce featuring Kikkoman Citrus Seasoned Ponzu.

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Beet Poke Plate Dec 08, 2021

This beautiful, healthy and delicious beet poke plate is a vegetarian twist on traditional poke. Here, Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter shingles three types of beets with sliced oranges. The plate is topped with crispy fried shiitake mushrooms and drizzled with Kikkoman Poke Sauce for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory finish. This Beet Poke Plate makes for a fun and colorful shared appetizer or entrée.

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Roasted Mushroom Katsu Dec 07, 2021

Watch Kikkoman Executive Chef Andrew Hunter make a delicious vegetarian twist on traditional tonkatsu with this Roasted Mushroom Katsu that he makes using portabellas and king trumpet mushrooms. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love the perfectly crispy and hearty mushroom katsu finished with a drizzle of sweet and savory Kikkoman Katsu Sauce.

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Exploring Heirloom Japanese Vegetables: The Oishii Nippon Project Dec 07, 2021

Watch organic farmer Chris Brigatino show CIA Chef Toni Sakaguchi some of the heirloom Japanese vegetables he’s growing as a part of the Oishii Nippon (“delicious Japan”) Project: fioretto, negi and zuccuri. He focuses on the vegetable staples of Washoku, Japan’s traditional practice of respecting nature in the harmonious production, preparation and eating of food.

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Citrus Marinated Fioretto Salad Dec 06, 2021

Colorful, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Citrus-marinated Fioretto Salad is a versatile starter or side dish. Fioretto is a cousin of cauliflower with delicate coral-like florets. This dish features tender fioretto, crunchy radishes, and tangy oranges.

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Charred Negi with Mexican Corn Salsa Dec 05, 2021

Charred Negi with Mexican Corn Salsa makes a fantastic side salad and is delicious on its own, as well. Negi is a type of bunching onion with a garlic-like aroma and sweet, earthy flavor, that is ideal for grilling. In this recipe, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America grills the negi until the skins are charred and the center is tender. Served on top is a delicious Corn Salsa, with peppers, scallions, chipotle chilies, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.

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Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto Dec 04, 2021

Here’s a delicious twist on traditional kabocha tempura: Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto. Zuccuri is a type of kabocha squash that’s hearty, tender, and bursting with natural sweetness. This winter squash is packed with flavor and has a wonderful cake like texture. In this recipe, Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America pairs thinly sliced zuccuri with salty and savory prosciutto. Serve with a spicy aioli for a fantastic, shared appetizer.

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Negi and Turnip Galette Dec 03, 2021

For a twist on a traditional savory galette, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America uses negi in place of leeks in this recipe, pairing them with earthy turnips, creamy ricotta, and feta cheeses. Negi is a staple of Japanese cuisine, and like leeks, have long, sleek white stalks and hollow green tops, and a juicy, flavorful layered core like an onion. Serve warm or room temperature.

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Negi Confit with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette and a Poached Egg Dec 02, 2021

This Negi Confit with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette and a Poached Egg is an updated twist on the French classic poached leeks with sauce gribiche. In place of traditional leeks, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America uses its Japanese cousin-- a succulent and fragrant negi, which has a garlic-like aroma and sweet earthy flavor. She places the poached negi on top of arugula, drizzled with vinaigrette, and tops it with a poached egg.

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Roasted Fioretto and Negi with Shaved Parmesan Dec 01, 2021

Liven up your menu with roasted fioretto, negi, and shaved parmesan. Fioretto has a subtle sweet flavor and is more delicate and tender than standard cauliflower. Negi is a type of bunching onion with a garlic-like aroma, and a sweet earthy flavor. This dish is filled with its fresh flavors and beautiful colors. The tender wine-poached negi are served on a platter, topped with the roasted fioretto and tomato mixture, and finished with Balsamic vinegar and shaved parmesan.

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Roasted Zuccuri and Kale Salad with Chickpeas, and Tahini Yogurt Nov 30, 2021

This hearty, delicious Roasted Zuccuri and Kale Salad with Chickpeas, and Tahini Yogurt is inspired by the flavors of North Africa. Zuccuri is a type of kabocha squash that is similar to a chestnut in sweetness and has a cake like texture, that pairs perfectly with the warming spices of this dish. To serve, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America smears the Tahini Yogurt on a platter and places the roasted zuccuri and kale salad on top.

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Spicy Fioretto Chipotle Tacos Nov 29, 2021

Looking for a plant-forward taco option to add to your rotation? Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make vegetarian Spicy Fioretto Chipotle Tacos. In this recipe, she uses fioretto--a cousin of cauliflower. The coral-like florets of the fioretto have slender stems and a subtle sweetness that takes on spices wonderfully. Chef Toni places a spoonful of spicy roasted fioretto on a hot tortilla, with salsa, avocado, pickled onion, and cilantro.

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About AquaBounty Salmon Nov 29, 2021

A company called AquaBounty is creating a sustainable future for seafood. With a growing global population and increased consumer demand, the current supply of seafood can’t fill the gap. The Atlantic salmon bred by AquaBounty is the safe, secure and sustainable alternative that chefs and customers have been looking for. AquaBounty farms are built to grow and deliver fresh, nutritious salmon that is free of antibiotics and other contaminants and with zero impact to wild fisheries. Learn more about Aquabounty here.

How to Portion Salmon Fillets Nov 29, 2021

Breaking down a side of salmon into steaks or individual tranches or fillets is easy and is much cheaper than purchasing individual fillets. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates how to portion out a salmon into four uniform servings.

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How to Fillet a Salmon Nov 28, 2021

You can save money and better ensure quality and consistency in your kitchen by purchasing whole sides of salmon. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates a few easy-to-master techniques for working with these whole sides of fresh-harvested AquaBounty salmon. Learn how to break down a whole fish, and cut it into fillets.

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How to Debone a Salmon Nov 27, 2021

There are always long thin pin bones that must be removed from a salmon before any further fabrication. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates how to find pin bones by running your fingers or a knife along length of the fish. She also shows us how to remove bones with fish tweezers and tips to avoid tearing the delicate flesh.

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How to Skin a Salmon Nov 26, 2021

To skin or not to skin: If you’re cooking salmon on the grill or for delicious crispy-skin salmon, you will most likely want to keep the skin on, since this helps to prevent the salmon flesh from sticking and tearing on the grill or in the pan. If you do want to skin your salmon, Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America is here to help! She provides step-by step tips on safely and efficiently skinning a whole salmon.

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How to Inspect a Salmon for Freshness Nov 25, 2021

Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates a how to check a salmon for freshness. Learn how to inspect the fins, skin, eyes, gills, and scales of the salmon to make sure you’re buying a freshly harvested fish.

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Smoked Salmon Candy Salad with Grilled Persimmons and Lemon Maple Vinaigrette Nov 24, 2021

: If you like the delicate flavors of smoked salmon, you’ll love this smoked salmon candy salad with grilled persimmons, arugula and lemon maple vinaigrette. The marinade in this recipe produces a slightly sweet smoked salmon with a candy-like texture that’s similar to jerky… it’s finger-licking delicious! Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America pairs the salmon candy with grilled permissions, but any seasonal fruit would be delicious, including grilled plums, peaches, pears.

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The Best in American BBQ Nov 23, 2021

From Texas to Tennessee, to Virginia and the Carolinas, follow the CIA as we trace southern smoke trails for an insider’s tour of some the best smokehouses and barbecue restaurants in America. Viewers will get a lesson in competition barbecue rubs and ribs from the Professor of BBQ, six-time World Barbecue Champion pitmaster and a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, Tuffy Stone. Pitmasters Pat Martin and Sam Jones will explain the challenges of cooking whole-hog BBQ, 86-year-old pitmaster Tootsie Tomanetz, of Snow’s BBQ, along with Snow’s owner, Kerry Bexley, will share their secret recipe for success.

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Passion Fruit and Olive Oil Sorbet with Greek Olive Oil Cookies Nov 23, 2021

High-quality, extra-virgin olive oil brings amazing new flavor dimensions to cakes, cookies, breads, and more. When swapping out butter for olive oil in a recipe, learn some of minor adjustments that create success. Discover what olive oil can do in the world of baking, pastry and sweets.

Sorbet will never be the same once you discover what an aromatic, extra-virgin olive oil can do for added flavor and texture. A robust or medium green fruitiness olive oil works beautifully in this Passion Fruit and Olive Oil Sorbet served with a Greek olive oil cookie. The bitterness of the oil is dampened by the bonds formed with proteins so the flavor and fruitiness shine through, with minimal bitterness or pungency.

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Pesto alla Trapanese: Sicilian-style Pesto Nov 23, 2021

Pesto Trapanese is a bright and fresh Sicilian pesto made with tomatoes, basil, garlic, almonds, chiles and olive oil. This Pesto Trapanese is served over whole grain pasta and paired with broccoli rabe and blistered tomatoes. Feel free to pair this with your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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Tunisian Market Sandwich Nov 23, 2021

The Tunisian Market Sandwich is one of the best secrets of the Mediterranean kitchen! Filled with Harissa, carrot salad, tuna confit, potatoes, hard-boiled egg, and Mechouia (a Tunisian charred vegetable dish), the sandwich offers complex, flavor-packed bites.

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Mediterranean Sauce-Making for American Kitchens Nov 23, 2021

Across the Mediterranean, one of the great gifts of the olive oil kitchen is a whole collection of sauces—including dips and spreads—that always include olive oil with ingredients ranging from nuts and seeds to spices, herbs, and other aromatics. Learn about the world of sauces that the Mediterranean has to offer! Discover the olive oil-based sauces of the European and North African Mediterranean.

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Blistered Padron Peppers with Romesco Nov 23, 2021

Padrón peppers are a mild variety of Capsicum peppers from Padrón in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia. Cooked over high heat in extra virgin olive oil, the peppers soften and blister for some truly delicious results. These delicious Blistered Padron Peppers with Romesco are terrific served as a classic tapa or they can be served as a shared appetizer with a side of romesco sauce.

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In the Heat of the Kitchen: Cooking with Olive Oil Nov 23, 2021

Cooking with olive oil offers endless opportunities for creativity and a lifetime of culinary pleasure. Learn which olive oil to use while cooking, as well as new techniques for sautéing, deep frying, and slow braising with olive oil.

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Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chermoula, Zaalouk, and Tuna Nov 23, 2021

This beautiful, hearty and healthy Mediterranean Grain Bowl is inspired by the amazing flavors of the North African Mediterranean. This delicious lunch or dinner is full of hearty whole grains — farro and quinoa — paired with a myriad of flavor-packed components, including a chermoula vinaigrette, crispy za’atar chickpeas, marinated olives, tuna confit, and zalouk, a Moroccan salad of cooked eggplants and tomatoes.

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Olive Oil Varietals and Flavors Nov 23, 2021

There is a world of flavor in olive oil—multitudes of varietals, styles, aromatics, and markers of excellence. Learn about the difference between extra virgin and regular olive oils, olive varietals, and olive oil flavor profiles. There are four categories of olive oil flavor profiles: Intense green fruitiness; Medium green fruitiness; Mild green fruitiness; and Ripe fruitiness. Learn about flavor profiles and how olive harvest time effects flavor.

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Introduction: Olive Oil in the Mediterranean, Plant-Forward Kitchen Nov 23, 2021

The olive oil–rich, traditional Mediterranean diet has long inspired healthier food choices among Americans. Even today, we continue to learn more about how Mediterranean flavors can revolutionize American menus. The positive health impacts of the olive oil-based, traditional Mediterranean diet—rich in plant-sourced ingredients--has been widely researched. What’s more, abundant scientific evidence indicates that shifting to a more plant-forward diet will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production, mitigate climate change, and cut water usage. Learn more about the health benefits and sustainability of the Mediterranean diet.

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Seared Salmon with Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Creamy Sunchoke Puree Nov 23, 2021

In this recipe, Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America pairs seared AquaBounty salmon with pureed Jerusalem artichokes, and crispy Brussels sprouts for a delicious dish that’s high in protein, vitamins, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. She prepares a Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette for a zingy sauce to accompany the fish.

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Mini Tostadas with Ancho Chile Chicken and Spicy Green Grape Salsa Nov 22, 2021

Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a Latin-inspired small plate that your customers will love: Mini Tostadas with Ancho Chile Chicken Carnitas and Spicy Green Grape Salsa. The spicy, sweet and acidic green grape salsa cuts through the richness of the mole, and makes for a perfect bite.

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Korean Barbecue-Spiced Flank Steak and Red Grape Skewers with Green Grape Slaw Nov 22, 2021

The popularity of Korean cuisine has taken the US by storm in recent years. In this video, Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a sweet and spicy Korean BBQ steak served with cooling, juicy, and sweet red grapes.
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Flatbread with Red Grapes, Prosciutto, Crème Fraiche, and Mint Nov 22, 2021

Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America creates a light and fresh grilled flatbread. Juicy sweet red grapes, salty savory prosciutto, rich crème fraiche, and fresh herbaceous mint make this a perfectly balanced dish. This flatbread can be served as a shared appetizer or single entrée.

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Salmon Tacos with Citrus Cabbage Slaw Nov 22, 2021

Inspired by Mexico’s BBQ pit-masters, these Yucatecan Salmon Tacos with Citrus Cabbage Slaw are packed with sweet citrus flavors that perfectly complement grilled AquaBounty salmon. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America flavors the salmon in a pibil-style marinade then grills it for the perfect amount of char and caramelization. You will love the contrast of smoky, sweet and citrusy flavors in these tacos!

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Crispy Wonton Salmon Tacos with Cucumber Ginger Slaw Nov 21, 2021

AquaBounty Salmon served on a crunchy wonton taco with cucumber ginger slaw is a scrumptious twist on your traditional taco. Healthy and satisfying, these crispy salmon tacos are perfect as appetizers or shared small plates. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America tops the piece of salmon with a drizzle of Yuzu Koshu Mayonnaise and garnishes with wasabi tobiko, which are wasabi infused fish eggs for a nice little pop.

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Crispy Vietnamese Salmon on Cucumber Herb Salad Nov 20, 2021

Here’s a delicious, easy-to-prepare salmon dish inspired by the healthy cooking of Vietnam. Seared salmon served over a delicious and fragrant fresh herb and cucumber salad is bursting with the exotic flavors of Southeast Asia. The sweet flavors and delicate texture of the AquaBounty salmon in this recipe are perfectly complemented with fresh cucumbers, crispy fried shallots, and aromatic basil. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us the secret to achieving perfectly crispy salmon: making sure the skin side of the salmon is completely dry before cooking!

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Indian-Spiced Salmon Cakes with Mango Chutney, Cilantro Mint Chutney, and Yogurt Nov 19, 2021

These crowd-pleasing Indian-spiced Salmon cakes with yogurt, mint and mango chutneys can be served as small plates, appetizers, or passed hors d'oeuvres. The aromatic spice blend in this recipe is a perfect companion for the salmon’s rich flavor. The delicate sweetness of the AquaBounty salmon that we’re using complements the creamy yogurt and bright chutney flavors. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this tasty recipe.

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Hawaiian Huli Huli Salmon Bowl Nov 18, 2021

Huli is a Hawaiian word meaning to curl or flip. Traditional Hawaiian Huli Huli dishes are cooked rotisserie-style, charring all sides of marinated fish, pork or chicken. In this Huli Huli Salmon bowl, we’re using thick, delicious cuts of marinated and grilled AquaBounty salmon and served with a bowl of multigrain mix of rice, quinoa and purple barley. I’m topping this Hawaiian-style salmon bowl with grilled pineapple, red onion, cucumber, pickled carrots, and avocado. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how she makes this delicious and beautiful dish!

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Moroccan Salmon Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Capers Nov 17, 2021

A tagine is a traditional North African stew that's prepared in a conical earthenware vessel of the same name. This healthful, easy-to-make tagine of salmon with preserved lemons and capers can be made in a traditional tagine or in a covered ovenproof casserole dish. We’ll be serving our salmon tagine with traditional couscous, which can be prepared in advance. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America show us how she makes this beautiful tagine using AquaBounty salmon.

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Lamb Merguez Pizza Nov 14, 2021

Cindy Pawlcyn, chef and founder of the Napa Valley’s Mustards Grill, shows us how she makes Lamb Merguez Pizza. She tops the pizza with merguez, a North African-spiced lamb sausage packed with flavor. She pairs the merguez sausage with tapenade, tomato sauce, pecorino, and mozzarella for a delicious and unique flavor combination.

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Roasted Rack of American Lamb with Salsa Verde Nov 13, 2021

Cindy Pawlcyn, chef and founder of the Napa Valley’s Mustards Grill, shows us a delicious recipe using her favorite cut of lamb, the rack. She prepares this Roasted Rack of American Lamb with Salsa Verde in her wood-burning oven, served with herb-roasted root vegetables. The rich and earthy lamb paired with the bright and herbaceous sauce makes a perfectly balanced dish.

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BBQ American Lamb Burger Nov 12, 2021

Cindy Pawlcyn, chef and founder of the Napa Valley’s Mustards Grill, shows us how she makes her famous BBQ American Lamb Burger, one of the signature dishes on her menu. She prepares a flavorful BBQ spice mix that she blends into the ground lamb patties. The burgers are served with a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, grilled onions, sharp cheddar cheese, basil aioli, and arugula.

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BBQ Pulled American Lamb Shoulder with Braised Chickpeas and Spiced Yogurt Nov 11, 2021

Chefs Stephen Barber and Kipp Ramsey from Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in California’s Napa Valley show us how to make one of their most popular signature dishes: BBQ Pulled American Lamb Shoulder with Braised Chickpeas and Spiced Yogurt. The lamb is seasoned with a paprika and cumin rub and smoked for 8 hours. The pulled lamb is served on top of a bed of braised chickpeas and smoked tomatoes with pickled Fresno chilies. The pulled lamb can also be served in a sandwich.

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How to Butcher a Whole Lamb Nov 10, 2021

Learn how to break down a whole lamb carcass into primals, subprimals and common cuts in this video with Chef Rebecca Peizer at The Culinary Institute of America. She shows us some key butchery techniques, and shares ideas for how cuts can be used in the kitchen.

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Leg of American Lamb with Succotash, Creamed Corn and Harissa Nov 09, 2021

Chefs Stephen Barber and Kipp Ramsey from Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in California’s Napa Valley make Leg of American Lamb with Succotash, Creamed Corn and Harissa. They marinade the boneless leg of lamb for 24 hours then tie and grill it for even cooking. The lamb is sliced and served with summer vegetable succotash and creamed corn to pay homage to Farmstead Restaurant’s southern roots.

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Smoked Denver Lamb Ribs Nov 08, 2021

Chefs Stephen Barber and Kipp Ramsey from Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in California’s Napa Valley show us how to make BBQ Denver Lamb Ribs. They season the ribs with vindaloo spice and smoke them for about 4 hours until tender. They are finished on a grill and brushed with a spicy tomato marmalade. The chefs plate the ribs with pickled red onions.

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American Lamb Chops with Pecan Dukkah and Salsa Verde Nov 07, 2021

Chefs Stephen Barber and Kipp Ramsey from Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch in California’s Napa Valley show us how to make American Lamb Chops with Pecan Dukkah and Salsa Verde. The American lamb t-bone chops are marinated with smoked paprika, oregano and garlic for about 6 hours, then grilled for about 10 minutes with eggplant and onions. Chef Stephen and Kipp finish the dish with slow-cooked tomatoes, salsa verde and pecan dukkah.

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Shrimp and Watermelon Poke Bowl Nov 06, 2021

We’ve all heard about poke and poke combos, but what about watermelon and shrimp? Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, prepares this blissful bowl of smoky pan-seared shrimp, juicy watermelon, avocado, pineapple, edamame, sliced jalapeño, and fresh mint. The aloha spirit is all right here in this colorful, delicious and healthy Watermelon and Shrimp poke bowl!

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Napa Valley Red Wine and Port Lamb Shanks Nov 06, 2021

Cindy Pawlcyn, chef and founder of the Napa Valley’s Mustards Grill, prepares the ultimate comfort food: Napa Valley Red Wine and Port Lamb Shanks. She marinates the shanks in red wine, juniper berries, bay leaves, allspice, salt, and pepper for two days before roasting it in her wood-fired oven for rich, unctuous, and umami-packed results.

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Watermelon Sushi with Fried Shallots and Ginger Lime Dressing Nov 05, 2021

What looks like prime cut of maguro tuna is actually juicy watermelon sushi pieces topped with Fried Shallots and Ginger Lime Dressing. Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, shows us how to make this fun appetizer. This dish really shows just how versatile watermelon can be!

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Watermelon Ice Pops Nov 04, 2021

Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, shows us how to make Watermelon Ice Pops. Chef Mai was inspired to create this recipe after slurping down many watermelon-passionfruit drinks on a recent trip to Vietnam. It’s a fun dessert and also a great garnish for drinks-- with or without alcohol. The brilliant red juice makes these Watermelon Ice Pops a beautiful and refreshing treat.

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Icy Spicy Thai Watermelon Mojitos Nov 03, 2021

Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, shows us how to make a unique, fun and refreshing Icy Spicy Thai Watermelon Mojito. Growing up in Vietnam, Chef Mai fondly remembers neighborhood street vendors selling freshly cut watermelon wedges, ready to be dipped in pounded salt and chilies. This Icy Spicy Mojito is inspired by those flavors: rum, vodka and watermelon work their magic when blended with Asian spices and herbs. Feel free to jazz it up with fun garnishes like a carved, sizeable chunk of watermelon, or even a watermelon satay!

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Watermelon Baked Beans with Watermelon BBQ Sauce Nov 02, 2021

Watermelon and BBQ are a match made in heaven. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a delicious BBQ sauce infused with the sweet fruity flavor of watermelon. You can use this tasty watermelon sauce on any of your favorite BBQ dishes, or in Watermelon Baked Beans. This dish is a great addition to your BBQ menu!

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Tea Smoked Watermelon Bao with Pickled Watermelon Rind Slaw Nov 01, 2021

Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a delicious vegetarian twist on bao, using tea-smoked watermelon in place of traditional pork belly. Compressing the watermelon gives it the perfect texture to stand in for the protein in this dish. Enjoy this unique shared appetizer at your next party!

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Burrata with Basil Watermelon Foam and Smoked Olive Oil Oct 31, 2021

Here’s a sweet twist on a classic caprese salad: Burrata with Basil Watermelon Foam and Smoked Olive Oil. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America replaces traditional tomato and mozzarella salad with watermelon and burrata, and tops it with a fun and flavorful basil watermelon foam. You can also use the watermelon foam to garnish a cocktail!

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Fried Whitefish with Diced Watermelon Chutney and Watermelon Rind Tartar Sauce Oct 30, 2021

Take traditional fish and chips to a new level: Fried Whitefish with Diced Watermelon Chutney and Watermelon Rind Tartar Sauce. You’ll love the combination of this sweet spicy chutney, the acidic tartar sauce, and crispy fried fish. This recipe also helps reduce food waste by using both the flesh and the rind of the watermelon.

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Vietnamese Watermelon ”Boba” Tea Oct 29, 2021

Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make Vietnamese Watermelon "Boba" Tea. In this recipe, she uses tiny colorful watermelon balls in place of tapioca pearls. An infusion of watermelon juice makes this boba, or bubble tea, extra delicious! Kids and adults alike love this sweet, creamy watermelon tea with its refreshing watermelon pearls. You’ll need a Parisian knife or small melon baller to make your watermelon pearls.

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Watermelon Shrub Oct 28, 2021

Fermented beverages and shrubs have become popular because of their refreshing zingy flavor as well as their health benefits. Watch as Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this watermelon shrub with watermelon juice, sugar and vinegar. You can enjoy the brightly flavored shrub simply mixed with sparkling water, in cocktails, salad dressings or as a glaze for meats.

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Candied Watermelon Rind Oct 27, 2021

Don’t throw away that watermelon rind! Watch as Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America makes candied watermelon rind, perfect as a garnish on a watermelon cocktail, dipped into chocolate, or topped onto your favorite dessert.

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Watermelon and Avocado Mosaic with Dungeness Crab Salad Oct 26, 2021

This Watermelon and Avocado Mosaic with Dungeness Crab Salad dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Watch as Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a “tile” of cubed avocado, and red and yellow watermelon.

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Watermelon Rind Massaman Curry with Winter Vegetables Oct 25, 2021

Watch Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a creative and delicious way to use watermelon rind in this Watermelon Rind Massaman Curry with Winter Vegetables. Watermelons are in the gourd family, and pair well with other winter vegetables and warm spices.

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Thai Watermelon Rind Noodle Salad Oct 24, 2021

This Thai Watermelon Rind Noodle Salad with Mint, Peanuts, and Shrimp uses shredded watermelon rind instead of more traditional green papaya as the “noodles.” Watermelon is a cousin to the cucumber and pairs well with Southeast Asian flavors. Watch as Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this refreshing and healthful salad.

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Watermelon Popsicles with Coconut, Ginger, Kaffir Lime and Chili Oct 23, 2021

Frozen desserts are one of the hottest menu trends today. Watermelon juice brings beautiful color and delicious flavor to popsicles, shaved ice or other frozen treats. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make Thai Watermelon Popsicles with Coconut, Ginger, Kaffir Lime and Chili. The mixture can also be frozen in ice cube trays. These colorful and flavorful ice cubes can be served in the beverage of your choice, such as Watermelon agua fresca, limeade, or a watermelon cocktail.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca Oct 22, 2021

True to their name, watermelons are 92% water, and are a refreshing ingredient in a variety of beverages. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make Watermelon Agua Fresca. It’s delicious on its own, or as the base for a number of cocktails. Chef Rebecca recommends adding rum or tequila!

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Latin-Inspired Watermelon Salad with Pickled Watermelon Rind Oct 21, 2021

Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a creative take on a watermelon salad that uses the whole watermelon—from rind to flesh. This Latin-inspired watermelon salad includes tart and spicy pickled watermelon rind, creamy and salty cotija, toasted pepitas and cumin seeds, smoky fire-roasted poblano chiles, cilantro, and a lime vinaigrette.

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How to Make Watermelon Molasses Oct 20, 2021

Watermelon Molasses is a delicious and versatile condiment. Its sweet, floral, and slightly vegetal flavor makes it a perfect ingredient for grilled meats and vegetables, dressings, marinades and cocktails. It lasts for up to three months refrigerated, and is a great way to extend the shelf life of your watermelon! Watch as Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this beautiful deep red Watermelon Molasses.

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Chicken Kebabs Glazed with Watermelon Molasses, Served with Grilled Watermelon Oct 19, 2021

Sweet, cool and crisp watermelon are the perfect complement to these Moroccan-spiced grilled chicken kebabs, which are glazed with watermelon molasses. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America serves the kebabs with grilled watermelon, and a delicious dipping sauce made with watermelon molasses, garlic, and yogurt. Serve with a pita pocket so your guests can enjoy as a unique and flavor-packed sandwich.

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Philippine Grilled Watermelon and Pork Belly Salad with Watermelon Rind Relish Oct 18, 2021

Previously underappreciated flavors from the Philippines are now increasingly popular in the American dining scene. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a creative take on Filipino flavors with this Grilled Watermelon and Pork Belly Salad with Watermelon Rind Relish. She braises, cubes then fries pork belly, and combines that with a watermelon relish and adobo sauce. The salad is served on top of grilled squares of watermelon.
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North African Preserved Watermelon Chutney Oct 17, 2021

Don’t even think about throwing away that watermelon rind! Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a creative and delicious North African-inspired Preserved Watermelon Chutney with cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and preserved lemon. Serve the chutney with proteins like pork, on a cheese board, or in a sandwich.
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Watermelon and Ahi Tuna Poke Oct 16, 2021

The Hawaiian raw tuna salad known as poke has taken the mainland by storm. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a delicious take on the dish using watermelon. She combines compressed cubes of yellow watermelon with classic poke ingredients, and serves the salad inside a hollowed out watermelon cup.
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Burmese Watermelon Salad Oct 15, 2021

Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a healthful and delicious Burmese Watermelon Salad, packed with flavor and texture. Cubes of juicy and crisp watermelon are tossed with shredded coconut, toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, lentils, green beans, mint and a soy dressing.
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Watermelon Carpaccio with Fried Prosciutto and Basil Oil Oct 14, 2021

This elegant twist on the classic carpaccio uses thinly sliced compressed watermelon in place of raw beef. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to serve this beautiful dish topped with crispy fried prosciutto, pistachios, goat cheese and basil oil.
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Watermelon Consommé with Scallop Ceviche Oct 12, 2021

Inspired by the flavors of South America, Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a beautiful Watermelon Consommé with Scallop Ceviche. Chef Rebecca makes a flavorful consommé by decanting pureed watermelon blended with Pernod and citrus juices. She serves the consommé with a watermelon and scallop ceviche.
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Shaking Beef with Watermelon and Wilted Watercress Oct 11, 2021

Inspired by the dish bo luc lac, Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, makes Shaking Beef with Watermelon and Wilted Watercress. The recipe showcases the bold flavors and contrasting textures of the Vietnamese kitchen. In a fiery hot pan, she sizzles the spiced beef and then quickly serves it with cool watercress and crunchy watermelon. This Asian beef salad is cool and refreshing, but also unbelievably savory and satisfying at the same time.

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A Chef‘s Notes: Key Takeaways from the BBQ Trail Oct 10, 2021

Chef Einav Gefen shares her experiences from the barbecue stops in Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas.

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The Science of Smoke: Mastering Barbecue with Tuffy Stone Oct 09, 2021

Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee Tuffy Stone teaches us about the science of smoke and how he prepares his championship-winning barbecue ribs. Tuffy Stone is a Six-time World Barbecue Champion pitmaster, a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, an author (Cool Smoke -The Art of Great Barbecue), a former Marine, a French-trained chef, and an occasional reality television star. Dubbed “The Professor,” Tuffy’s legendary precision and obsession with the science of smoke have made him one of the most influential people in barbecue.

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How to prepare barbecue spare ribs with Tuffy Stone Oct 08, 2021

Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee Tuffy Stone show us how he prepares his championship-winning barbecue spare ribs.. Tuffy Stone is a Six-time World Barbecue Champion pitmaster, a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, an author (Cool Smoke -The Art of Great Barbecue), a former Marine, a French-trained chef, and an occasional reality television star. Dubbed “The Professor,” Tuffy’s legendary precision and obsession with the science of smoke have made him one of the most influential people in barbecue.

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How to Make Barbecue Rubs with Tuffy Stone Oct 07, 2021

Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee Tuffy Stone show us how to create his championship-winning BBQ rubs.

Tuffy Stone is a Six-time World Barbecue Champion pitmaster, a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, an author (Cool Smoke -The Art of Great Barbecue), a former Marine, a French-trained chef, and an occasional reality television star. Dubbed “The Professor,” Tuffy’s legendary precision and obsession with the science of smoke have made him one of the most influential people in barbecue.

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Nashville‘s Peg Leg Porker BBQ Oct 06, 2021

Nashville's Peg Leg Porker offers diners a wide selection of traditional West-Tennessee barbecue. Carey Bringle, the restaurant's owner and pitmaster, is a Nashville native who started his craft by watching his grandfather cook whole hogs for family barbecues. Years later, Bringle is an annual competitor at Memphis in May BBQ championship, the “Super Bowl of Swine”, taking second place honors three times.

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Payne’s BBQ in Memphis, Tennessee Oct 05, 2021

Payne's Bar-B-Q is a family-run business that’s been serving up some of the best barbecue in Memphis since 1972. Inside an unremarkable cinderblock building, you’ll find Flora Payne, Ronald Payne and Candace Payne-Parker serving up their remarkable home-style Memphis BBQ. Unusual menu items like their slow-smoked pulled pork sandwich topped with mustard sauce and coleslaw and the smoked bologna sandwich attract barbecue aficionados near and far.

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Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville, North Carolina Oct 04, 2021

Sam Jones is a James Beard Award winning BBQ pitmaster who is proud to continue in the 200 year old family tradition of "no-frills" North Carolina barbecue. Sam shows us around the smokehouse and introduces us his signature pulled pork sandwich.

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North Carolina BBQ at Skylight Inn Oct 03, 2021

The Jones family has been in the North Carolina barbecue business for over 200 years. At the Skylight Inn in Ayden, North Carolina, current owner and James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Sam Jones smokes whole hogs over North Carolina oak using the same way his great, great grandfather did. Sam give us a tour of Skylight’s operations, showing us the barbecue pits and their signature menu items like the chopped pork sandwich and topped with coleslaw with cornbread.

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South Carolina BBQ at Sweatman’s Oct 02, 2021

Located in an old farmhouse in Holly Hill, South Carolina, Sweatman's Bar-Be-Que is a favorite stop of the Carolina BBQ trail. Famous for its whole hog barbecue and homestyle buffet; co-owner Chris Neue take us on a tour. Sweatman's whole Carolina hogs are gently cooked over hot coals of aged oak, hickory, and pecan while they are continuously basted with Sweatman’s secret mustard-based sauce.

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West-Tennessee Whole Hog BBQ at Martin’s BBQ Oct 01, 2021

Pat Martin began his education on whole hog barbecue 25 years ago in the tiny town of Henderson, Tennessee. Barbecue became a “consuming passion” for Pat and led to his opening of the first Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in October of 2006 in Nolensville, Tennessee, just south of Nashville. In his Nashville smokehouse, Pat explains the importance of time and temperature in the cooking of whole hog barbecue.

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Memphis-style BBQ ribs at Charlie Vergos‘ Rendezvous Sep 30, 2021

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous is the birthplace of Memphis-style dry-rubbed ribs. The Rendezvous has been serving Charlie’s high-heat, charcoal-grilled pork ribs since 1948. Since then the Rendezvous has risen to must-visit status among BBQ professionals, thousands of customers, multiple US presidents, and musicians such as the Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley.

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Snow’s BBQ with Kerry Bexley and Tootsie Tomanetz Sep 29, 2021

Kerry Bexley is the owner of Snow’s BBQ located in the tiny town of Lexington, Texas. Since Texas Monthly magazine rated Snow’s BBQ the “#1 BBQ in Texas”, BBQ aficionados drive for miles to line up before dawn for a taste of Snow’s juicy pork spare-ribs, succulent smoked sausages and legendary oak-smoked brisket. 86 year-old BBQ Hall of Fame pitmaster, Tootsie Tomanetz, starts the fire in Snow’s pits at 2 AM to prepare for the swarm of customers who start lining up before dawn at this Saturday-only BBQ stop.

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Valentina‘s Tex-Mex BBQ Sep 28, 2021

Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ in Austin, Texas is known for their creative blending of traditional BBQ and "Tejano" cooking. Favorite menu items include Valentina's famous brisket tacos, the Real Deal Holyfield: huevos rancheros topped with a slice of smoked brisket, and BBQ pork carnitas tacos. These Tex-Mex BBQ creations and other traditional barbecue favorites have made Valentina's a must-visit stop on the Texas BBQ circuit and has earned Valentina's a spot on the coveted Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ list.

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Loro Asian Smokehouse with Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin Sep 27, 2021

Loro is an “Asian smokehouse” restaurant created by Austin chef Tyson Cole and pitmaster Aaron Franklin. Loro infuses traditional Texas BBQ with Asian flavors. The casual, indoor-outdoor restaurant is incredibly popular with locals who line up for bold, exciting flavors. The menu features dishes such as smoked beef brisket with Thai herbs and chili gastrique; smoked Prime steak with shishito peppers and salsa verde; BBQ pork belly with hoisin sauce; smoked pork sausage with papaya salad, Thai chili sauce and peanuts; Texas sweet corn with yuzu aioli, oak-grilled snap peas with kimchee emulsion, and smoked baby back ribs with cauliflower pickle.

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la Barbecue in Austin, Texas Sep 26, 2021

LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem are partners and co-owners of la Barbecue in East Austin, Texas. LeAnn is the granddaughter of Texas BBQ legend Louie Mueller, and daughter of James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Bobby Mueller, LeAnn and her wife and business artier Alison Clem opened la Barbecue in Austin, Texas, in 2012. Together, LeAnn and Alison have created and innovative menu that remains true to the flavors and techniques of authentic Texas BBQ.

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Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina Sep 25, 2021

Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina is one of few BBQ places in the US that still practices the dying art of whole hog barbecue. Pitmaster Anton Williams shows us how Rodney's whole hogs are slow-roasted over direct heat from hardwood coals.

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Kreuz Market BBQ in Lockhart, Texas Sep 24, 2021

Roy Perez has worked in the barbecue pits at Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas for over 34 years. In 1987 Roy Perez left his home building career and started smoking sausages for 4th generation Kreuz owner Rick Schmidt. Over the years, Roy’s mastery of Kreuz’s oak-fired offset-smokers has made Kreuz Market a must-visit stop on the Texas BBQ circuit.

In this interview, Roy explains how the traditional barbecue methods at Kreuz Market haven’t changed since the smokehouse was established in 1900. It’s interesting to note that Kreuz Market is not a follower of the traditional school of low and slow barbecue. By contrast, Kreuz hot smokes their oversized-briskets, sausages and other cuts in the 600-degree range (Fahrenheit), allowing their barbecue to cook in four hours or less.

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Mexican Style Grilled Corn on the Cob: Elotes Sep 23, 2021

This dish offers a twist on traditional corn-on-the-cob. This quick and easy-to-make recipe captures the sweet and smoky flavors of flame-grilled corn-on-the-cob, known in Mexico as “Elotes”. Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef at Unilever Food Solutions combines Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, garlic, New Mexican Chili Powder, Pimenton, cumin, Knorr Professional Intense Flavor Citrus Fresh and Knorr Professional Intense Flavor Charred Chili Heat in a bowl. The Knorr Professional Intense Flavor Citrus Fresh adds a refreshing citrus flavor and the Charred Chile Heat adds the perfect level of spice.

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Grilled Peach Slaw with Aleppo Spiced Almonds and Smoked Peach Vinaigrette Sep 22, 2021

Freshen up your BBQ menu with this recipe for grilled peach and napa cabbage slaw, dressed with a subtly spiced Aleppo pepper, almond and peach vinaigrette. The Smoked Peach Vinaigrette is made from real peach puree and has a delicious full flavor. Delicious!

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Smoky Honey Citrus Chicken Wings Sep 21, 2021

Wings are a winning item on a menu, and the trick is to make them stand out. These Smoky Honey Citrus Chicken Wings have a delicious smoky-sweet flavor that shines with a subtle citrus tang. Einav Gefen, corporate executive chef at Unilever Food Solutions adds Knorr® Professional Intense Flavor Citrus Fresh and Knorr® Professional Intense Flavor Charred Chili Heat. These Knorr Professional Intense Flavors are easy to use and add great flavor. Enjoy!

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Smoky Medjol Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Citrus Sep 20, 2021

These sweet and smoky medjool dates stuffed with goat cheese, pistachios, garlic and citrus are sure to be a winner with your guests. This delicious plant-forward recipe can be served as an appetizer, a shared small plate, or as a passed hors’d'oeuvre. The Knorr® Professional Intense Flavours Citrus Fresh adds a delicious, bright citrus element to the dish. Enjoyment guaranteed!

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