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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! Get the recipe at: htt...

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, shi...

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. Thi...

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...

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....

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 amus...

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.

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! Get the recipe for Rice Paper “Chimichangas” here!

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 bu...

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 i...

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 appetize...

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...

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. Get the Smorrebrod recip...

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. Get the New Mexico Pizza recipe here !  

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. Get the New Mexico Chile, Corn and Cheddar Pudding recipe here !

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 De...

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. Get the Morocca...

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. Watch the full Asian Plant-Forward Kitchen: Korea documentary and find plant-forward...

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, zucc...

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...

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 wi...

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

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. Watch the full Asian Plan...

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

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...