Watch videos that explore the best in plant-forward food and cooking around the world. These videos are a part of The Culinary Institute of America’s World Culinary Arts Program. Watch full documentary series and download recipes here.

The World Culinary Arts Digital Media Project: Savoring the Best of World Flavors, winner of two James Beard Awards and a Telly Award, brings leading-edge, interactive video delivery to the challenge of exploring the best in food and cooking around the world—and sharing this information with millions of foodservice professionals, food enthusiasts, culinary students, and food media. At the core of The World Culinary Arts Digital Media Project is a focus on and multi-layered examination of selected iconic recipes, flavors, and ingredients of a given country—recipes that when well understood provide a window into the whole of that country’s food culture.

These videos were made thanks to the generous support and sponsorship of Unilever Food Solutions.

World Culinary Arts: Israel

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Introduction to World Culinary Arts: Israel

Stuffed Eggplant with Chef Nof Atamna-Ismaeel

Falafel Hakosem with Chef Ariel Rosenthal

Ouzeria Restaurant with Chef-Owner Avivit Priel

Erez Komarovsky’s Cooking School

Opa Restaurant with Chef Shirel Berger



World Culinary Arts: Baja

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Introduction to the Cuisine of Baja, Mexico

Chef Diego Hernandez, Corazón de Tierra

Chef Sheyla Alvarado at TrasLomita


World Culinary Arts: Korea

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Introduction to Korean Cuisine

Cucumber Kimchi

Red Kimchi

Gochujang

White Kimchi

Barugongyang Buddhist Temple Restaurant


World Culinary Arts: Thailand

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Introduction to Thai Cuisine

Young Jackfruit Relish at Bo.lan, Bangkok

Pla Sturgeon Nam Prik Ong