The Culinary Institute of America

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. Get the Turkey Quesabirria recipe here!

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. Get the Kona Turkey Bowl recipe here!

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. Get the Turkey Kim Chi Soup recipe here!

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. Get the Grilled Turkey with Kale Caesar recipe here!

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. Get the Turkey Involtini recipe here!

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. Get the Dutch Baby with Maple-Glazed Apples and Turkey Sausage and Turkey Bacon recipe here!

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. Get the BBQ Turkey recipe here!

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get the Recipe and watch the full series with closed captioning here!: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get the Recipe and watch the full series with subtitles and closed captioning here!: https://youtu.be/EhzkDBR4txg

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get recipes and watch the full series here.

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/

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. Get the Recipe and watch the full series with closed captioning here!: https://youtu.be/uTjPRNauMsM

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/

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. Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/wca/baja/