The Culinary Institute of America

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

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

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

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

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

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

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html.

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html.

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html.

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html.

Award winning cookbook author Aglaia Kremezi explains some of the fundamentals of Greek cooking. Download recipes and watch the series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html.

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html

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." Get Recipes and watch the full series with closed captioning at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html