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    Muringakka Nirachu Kettiyathu at Marari Beach in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:13


    Moringa, also known as a drumstrick tree, is known for its nutritious leaves and pod-like vegetables. At Marari Beach, in Kerala, India, we learn how to make Muringakka Nirachu Kettiyathu. This dish is made by blanching and pan frying stuffed moringa pieces. Dressed with yogurt, chili, fried moringa leaves and crispy papadam. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Mongala Puraschetti at Marari Beach in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:11


    In the dish Mongala Puraschetti, Chef Saiju Thomas prepares a dish emblematic of the flavors of Kerala: Mongala Puraschetti. He sautés mangos and prepares a flavorful sauce with grated coconut, turmeric, bitter yogurt, and water. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Padavalanga Thoran: Snake Gourd at Brunton Boatyard Hotel in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 2:57


    At the historic Brunton Boatyard Hotel, located in the city of Kochi, in Kerala, India, Chef Deepak Sundaram shows us how to prepare Padavalanga Thoran, a sauté of snake gourd and red spinach. A thoran is a dry vegetable dish from Northern Kerala that combines vegetables, spices, and grated fresh coconut. The thoran is served alongside rice and curry. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Kumbalanga Paal Curry at Brunton Boatyard Hotel in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 3:22


    The southern Indian state of “Kerala” literally means “the house of coconut” and fittingly, Kerala's culinary traditions are deeply rooted in the use of coconut. Join Chef Deepak Sundaram at Brunton Boatyard Hotel, located in the city of Kochi, in Kerala, India, on this cooking demonstration of Kumbalanga Paal Curry, a dish made with ash gourd, mango and coconut. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Roasted Shallots with Fish at Brunton Boatyard Hotel in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 3:42


    Chef Deepak Sundaram shows us one of the signature dishes of CGH Brunton Boatyard in Kerala, India: roasted shallots with fish. Before grilling, the fish is marinated with a paste made from lemon and garlic and stuffed with sauteed shallots and tamarind. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Okra Mappas: Okra Curry in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 6:23


    At her cooking school in Fort Kochi, India, Nimmy Paul shows us how to prepare Kerala Okra Mappas, a dish she learned how to make from her mother. Nimmy Paul teaches cooking classes from her home, specializing in the distinctive cuisine of Kerala and her Syrian Christian community. She starts by sautéing onions, garlic, ginger and curry leaves. She toasts masala curry paste, adds coconut milk, and gently simmers the okra. She finishes the dish with coconut cream. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Kodappan Thoran: Banana Blossom Stir-Fry in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 5:02


    Prepare a nutritious banana blossom thoran with Nimmy Paul, who teaches cooking classes from her home, and specializes in the cuisine of Kerala and her Syrian Christian community. Thoran is a dry, stir-fried dish of vegetables and coconut from South India. In this dish, Nimmy Paul shows us how to utilize all parts of the banana blossom– the petals, the baby immature bananas, and the heart– stir fried with curry leaves and spices. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Availas Pavakka Perapattichathu: Bitter Melon Clay Pot in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 3:22


    Chef Nimmy Paul demonstrates 'conscious cooking' in her demonstration of Availas Pavakka Perapattichathu. Nimmy Paul teaches cooking classes from her home, and specializes in the cuisine of Kerala and her Syrian Christian community. In this dish she cooks bitter melon in a clay pot with Malabar tamarind, freshly grated coconut, shallots, green chili, curry leaves, and coconut oil. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Eggplant Molee in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:36


    Just outside of Fort Kochi, in the southern state of Kerala, India, cooking school teacher, Nimmy Paul, shows us how to prepare eggplant molee. Nimmy Paul teaches cooking classes from her home, specializing in the distinctive cuisine of Kerala and her Syrian Christian community. A molee is a creamy, coconut-based stew, originating from the Kerala region of Southern India, typically featuring a blend of spices, coconut milk, curry leaves. In this flavorful vegan dish, she simmers together whole black peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, garlic, ginger, chili, eggplant, tomatoes and coconut cream. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Interview with Cooking Teacher, Nimmy Paul in Kerala, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:21


    Chef Nimmy Paul reflects on the culinary ethos that has informed her career as a cooking teacher in Kerala, India. She has dedicated her life to showing her students and guests the nuances of south Indian cooking at her cooking school, Nimmy & Paul, where she focuses almost entirely on plant-based dishes. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    A South Indian Street Food Tour, Achar Pickles of Hyderabad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:20


    Indian pickles, called achaar, are a centuries-old tradition. Indian pickles are preserved in oil, spices, and salt, unlike vinegar-based western-style pickles. Indian food historian, Jonty Rajagopalan, brings us on a street food tour of Hyderabad's pickle shops, which offer a wide range of preserved delicacies, from lemon lime pickles, green mango pickles, and mixed vegetable pickles. It is believed that spicy foods in hot weather help regulate body temperature, and that pickles replenish lost salts – not only delicious, pickles are a functional food! Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    A South Indian Street Food Tour, Chaat Stalls of Hyderabad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 1:35


    Indian food historian, Jonty Rajagopalan, brings us on a street food tour of Hyderabad's chaat stalls. Chaat literally means “to lick” and is a popular snack in India, known for its balance of spicy, tangy, sweet, and salty flavors. Learn about how chaat is intended to activate every part of the tongue. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    A South Indian Street Food Tour, Govind Dosa of Hyderabad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 1:21


    For a taste of dosa, we visit a roadside stand near the Ghansi Bazar in Hyderabad, India. Food historian, Jonty Rajagopalan, introduces us to Govind Ji, who prepares dosas with his blend of semolina millet flours, topped with his special masala. Dosa are savory crepes that originated in South India and are traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, but have become so popular that they are now enjoyed throughout the day. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    A South Indian Street Food Tour, Jowar Roti of Hyderabad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:51


    In Hyderabad, India, we visit a local street food vendor who shapes jowar roti, or sorghum flatbread, by hand. The low-glycemic, gluten-free flatbread is made with the flour of drought-resistant sorghum. It is a versatile flatbread often eaten with lentil curries, chutneys, or vegetable gravy dishes.  Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Jackfruit Biryani at Terrassen Cafe in Hyderabad, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:29


    Terrassen Cafe, Hyderabad, India's first vegan cafe, showcases its signature dish, Jackfruit Biryani, made in a traditional clay pot. The dish features steamed rice seasoned with cashew curd, turmeric, and pepper, sealed, and baked to crispy perfection. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Vegan Mushroom and Tofu Flatbread in Hyderabad, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:07


    At vegan eatery, Terrassen Cafe in Hyderabad, India, owner Brinda Poojary, shows us how they make their vegan flatbread. Topped with vegan cashew cheese, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and tofu, Brinda wanted to create a vegan pizza just as delicious as any meat and dairy pizza out there Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    South Indian Lentil Curry and Millet Dumplings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:29


    At Simply South Restaurant in Hyderabad, India, Master Chef Chalapathi Rao shows us his millet dumplings and curry. Millet is a gluten-free ancient grain. The millet flour is cooked into a paste with ghee, then formed into balls. These are served with a curry of lentils and greens. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Vegetable Curry from Hyderabad, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 2:51


    Master Chef Chalapathi Rao demonstrates his mixed vegetable curry at his restaurant, Simply South, in Hyderabad, India. He starts with fried tomato sauce, cashew paste, chopped spiced onions, chopped spinach, dried fenugreek, and a finish of cream.   Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Interview with Chef Chalapathi Rao, at Simply South in Hyderabad, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 1:47


    Master Chef Chalapathi Rao talks about the importance of vegetables in south Indian cooking at his restaurant, Simply South, in Hyderabad, India. He specializes in traditional vegetarian cuisine of the five southern states of India, always using seasonally available produce. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Vegetable Haleem at Google's Hyderabad, India Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 4:36


    Join the team at Google's Hyderabad, India campus, as they create this delicious and wholesome Vegetable Haleem. A haleem is a stew, traditionally made by slow-cooking meat, lentils, and spices, popular in South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. This vegetarian version of haleem replaces the meat with a mix of vegetables, and uses whole grain millet to replace polished grains. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Vegetable Kofta at Google's Hyderabad, India Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 2:02


    Google's Hyderabad, India campus strives for zero waste in its dining services. Executive Chef Pavan Kumar, shows how he uses the leftover peels of carrots and beets to make vegetable kofta. Kofta are a type of meatball found in South and Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. In this more healthful version, the kofta is baked rather than fried, and made with a blend of spiced vegetables in place of ground meat. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    In the Kitchen of Google's Hyderabad, India Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 6:43


    The dining services at the Google campus in Hyderabad, India, promote balanced food choices that emphasize a plant-forward diet inspired by India's culinary heritage. Google focuses on intuitive healthy options, sustainable hydration, and healthier cooking practices. It prioritizes local produce and bold flavors while striving for zero waste. Chaitanya Uppaluri and Sebastian Schwitzer from the culinary team at Google bring us behind the scenes of the Hyderabad Google campus kitchens to give us an inside look at Google's food choice architecture.   Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Introduction to the Plant-Forward Kitchen: South India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:33


    Discover the rich culinary heritage of south India and the power of plant-forward cuisine as we learn about the ingredients and dishes that make this region unique. Join us on a journey through "The Plant-Forward Kitchen: South India” as we explore the kitchens of Kerala and Telangana. Kerala is located in the southwest corner of India on the Malabar Coast, famous for its tropical palm tree-lined beaches and canals. Known as the "Land of Spices," Kerala played a key role in the spice trade with Europe as well as with many ancient civilizations. We also explore the capital city of Hyderabad in the inland state of Telangana. We learn about the emblematic dishes of Hyderabadi cuisine, also known as Deccani cuisine. From street food, restaurants, home kitchens, and even the high volume dining services at Google's Hyderabad campus, we will learn how the region is known for its use of rice, coconut milk, tamarind, curry leaves, and a complex blend of spices. We will meet some of the passionate chefs who are leading the charge in southern India's plant-based dining, and who will show us innovative techniques to elevate your own culinary skills. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Mexican Chocolate and Almond Butter Toffee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 5:21


    This Mexican-inspired almond toffee has a crunch and a bite! Made with almond butter, cinnamon, and chili pepper-infused caramel coated with extra dark chocolate, this tasty treat features the flavors of a Mexican hot chocolate. Robert Jorin was a baking and pastry instructor at the Culinary Institute of America's California campus for more than 25 years, and shows us how to make this fun twist on a toffee. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/toffee

    Caramelized Almond and Almond Butter Bonbons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 6:13


    These caramelized almond and almond butter bonbons are a luxurious blend of crunchy caramelized almonds and silky almond butter encased in a milk chocolate shell. Robert Jorin was a baking and pastry instructor at the Culinary Institute of America's California campus for more than 25 years. These chocolates are inspired by a confection called nusstorte that are popular in chef's home town of Davos in Eastern Switzerland. He was the third generation to work in his family bakery there, and the chocolates are a nostalgic and classic flavor of the Swiss Alps. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/bonbons

    Vegan Alfajores de Maizena Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 3:17


    Alfajores de Maicena are deliciously light and melt-in-the-mouth Argentine cookie sandwiches filled with dulce de leche. Anissa Dann is the chef and owner of Wicked Good Plants, a vegan baking and pastry company based out of Napa, CA, and shows us how she makes a vegan version of this beloved Argentinian cookie. In her California-style cookie, she replaces the dulce de leche filling with a decadent almond butter and date caramel. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/alfajores

    Smoked Almond Butter and Peach Bourbon Chocolates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:53


    These smoked almond butter and peach bourbon chocolates blend smoky almond butter with the bright sweetness of ripe peaches and the oaky warmth of bourbon, all encased in dark chocolate. Anissa Dann is the chef and owner of Wicked Good Plants, a vegan baking and pastry company based out of Napa, CA, and she loves coming up with ideas that are both familiar and unexpected for her customers. In these confections, she took the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and jelly, and gave them an unexpected and elevated twist. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/peachchocolates/

    Vegan Double Decker Fudge with Candied Almonds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:54


    This plant-based version of double decker fudge has a layer of rich chocolate fudge on the bottom and almond butter fudge on top. Anissa Dann is the chef/owner of Wicked Good Plants, a vegan baking and pastry company based out of Napa, CA. This recipe brings back some favorite memories of her childhood in Maine, where she used to enjoy the fudge sold at a local apple orchard near her home. Her vegan version of this childhood favorite still has the silky mouthfeel and decadence of a traditional fudge. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/fudge

    Introduction to Almond Butter and Chocolate Master Class

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 1:10


    Welcome to the Almond Butter and Chocolate Master Class Series, a collaboration between the Almond Board of California, and the Culinary Institute of America. In this series, Robert Jorin, retired baking and pastry instructor from the Culinary Institute of America, and Anissa Dann, the vegan chef/owner of Wicked Good Plants, show us how they create chocolate confections using almond butter. Learn more and find recipes at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter

    Interview with Antonia Trichopoulou, University of Athens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 9:12 Transcription Available


    Antonia Trichopoulou, nutrition epidemiologist from Academy of Athens, is a pioneer in the study of the health effects of the Mediterranean diet and has even been called the mother of the Mediterranean Diet. She is a Professor Emerita of the School of Medicine of the University of Athens and the President of the Hellenic Health Foundation. She was also a member of the Academy of Athens and the Federation of European Nutrition Societies, serving as its president. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen  

    Interview with Maria Loi, chef and TV host of The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 9:30 Transcription Available


    International ambassador of Greek gastronomy, Mediterranean Diet and Longevity Expert, Celebrity Chef Maria Loi reflects on her relationship to Olive Oil through her love of cooking, Greek heritage, and rural upbringing. We learn the most unexpected ways to celebrate Olive Oil in day to day life. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Samantha Dorsey, McEvoy Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 16:16 Transcription Available


    Samantha Dorsey, President of McEvoy Ranch, shares insights about the 550-acre certified organic property in Petaluma, California. The ranch, founded by Nan McEvoy, specializes in extra virgin and flavored olive oils while promoting sustainability and soil health. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Rosa Vano, Castillo De Caneno

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 10:20 Transcription Available


    Rosa Vano is the owner and commercial manager of Castillo De Caneno, a Virgin Olive Oil producer in the south of Spain. She explores the vast and important industry growth she has witnessed during her career in Olive Oil; from flavor profiles, varietals, and geographical expansion. Learn why Rosa urges consumers to think about their health first when considering sustainability. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Professor Rosa Lamuela, University of Barcelona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:56 Transcription Available


    Professor Rosa Lamuela of University of Barcelona talks antioxidants, the distinction between different kinds of Olive Oil and analyzes varieties of fat. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Maria Raquel Lucas, University of Evora

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 13:14 Transcription Available


    Maria Raquel Lucas, Professor, University of Evora, Breaks down the logistics of Olive Oil production, quality and sustainability. She dissects the meaning of ‘sustainability' through the intersection of soil, water efficiency, energy and waste management and human resource management. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Kiki Zinoviadou, Perrotis College

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 9:18 Transcription Available


    Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean of Perrotis College and food scientist tells us about the increase in demand for Olive Oil and the potential for further expansion into sustainability efforts through changes in packaging and regenerative agriculture. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen  

    Interview with Joseph Profaci, North American Olive Oil Association

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 11:59 Transcription Available


    Joseph R. Profaci, Executive Director at North American Olive Oil Association, tells us why he believes Olive Oil has the holy trinity - health, taste and sustainability. He explains why he believes education and consumer awareness is essential to the future of Olive Oil. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Jehangir Mehta, Chef and Sustainability Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 19:16 Transcription Available


    Chef and Environmental Consultant Jehangir Mehta joins us for a conversation at the International Olive Conference where he explores Olives through the lens of versatility and mindfulness. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Javier Fernandez Salvador, UC Davis Olive Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 15:43 Transcription Available


    Join us in a conversation with Director of the UC Davis Olive Center, Javier Fernandez Salvador who discusses the ethos of the International Olive Conference and why he believes Olives are an important crop for the future of humanity. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Ricardo Gucci, University of Pisa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 19:41 Transcription Available


    Olive Growing Specialist and Professor of Fruit Tree Science Ricardo Gucci joins us in a discussion about Polyphenolics, accessibility and sustainability of Olives. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Abederraouf Laajimi, International Olive Council

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 10:39 Transcription Available


    Deputy Executive Director of the International Olive Council, Abderraouf Laajimi believes Olive Groves are part of a solution to climate change impact. Learn why: Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Interview with Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne, Extra Virgin Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:54 Transcription Available


    Join Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne in conversation about olive oil. Alexandra is the director of Extra Virgin Alliance, the specialty section of the North American Olive Oil Association, working with olive oil producers and experts to foster appreciation and create value in the market for authentic extra virgin olive oil. Devarenne provides an academic perspective on sustainability and the future of consumer awareness. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists and growers. Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

    Caramelized Almond & Almond Butter Bonbons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 6:13 Transcription Available


    These caramelized almond and almond butter bonbons are a luxurious blend of crunchy caramelized almonds and silky almond butter encased in a milk chocolate shell. Robert Jorin was a baking and pastry instructor at the Culinary Institute of America's California campus for more than 25 years. These chocolates are inspired by a confection called nusstorte that are popular in chef's home town of Davos in Eastern Switzerland. He was the third generation to work in his family bakery there, and the chocolates are a nostalgic and classic flavor of the Swiss Alps. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/bonbons

    Mexican Chocolate and Almond Butter Toffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 5:21 Transcription Available


    This Mexican-inspired almond toffee has a crunch and a bite! Made with almond butter, cinnamon, and chili pepper-infused caramel coated with extra dark chocolate, this tasty treat features the flavors of a Mexican hot chocolate. Robert Jorin was a baking and pastry instructor at the Culinary Institute of America's California campus for more than 25 years, and shows us how to make this fun twist on a toffee. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/toffee

    Smoked Almond Butter & Peach Bourbon Chocolates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 3:53 Transcription Available


    These smoked almond butter and peach bourbon chocolates blend smoky almond butter with the bright sweetness of ripe peaches and the oaky warmth of bourbon, all encased in dark chocolate. Anissa Dann is the chef and owner of Wicked Good Plants, a vegan baking and pastry company based out of Napa, CA, and she loves coming up with ideas that are both familiar and unexpected for her customers. In these confections, she took the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and jelly, and gave them an unexpected and elevated twist. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/peachchocolates/

    Vegan Double Decker Fudge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 3:54 Transcription Available


    This plant-based version of double decker fudge has a layer of rich chocolate fudge on the bottom and almond butter fudge on top. Anissa Dann is the chef/owner of Wicked Good Plants, a vegan baking and pastry company based out of Napa, CA. This recipe brings back some favorite memories of her childhood in Maine, where she used to enjoy the fudge sold at a local apple orchard near her home. Her vegan version of this childhood favorite still has the silky mouthfeel and decadence of a traditional fudge. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/fudge

    Vegan Alfajores de Maicena Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 3:17


    Alfajores de Maicena are deliciously light and melt-in-the-mouth Argentine cookie sandwiches filled with dulce de leche. Anissa Dann is the chef and owner of Wicked Good Plants, a vegan baking and pastry company based out of Napa, CA, and shows us how she makes a vegan version of this beloved Argentinian cookie. In her California-style cookie, she replaces the dulce de leche filling with a decadent almond butter and date caramel. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter/alfajores

    Introduction: Almond Butter and Chocolate Master Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 1:10 Transcription Available


    Welcome to the Almond Butter and Chocolate Master Class Series, a collaboration between the Almond Board of California, and the Culinary Institute of America. In this series, Robert Jorin, retired baking and pastry instructor from the Culinary Institute of America, and Anissa Dann, the vegan chef/owner of Wicked Good Plants, show us how they create chocolate confections using almond butter. You will learn the inspiration and technique behind the confections they developed, including Caramelized Almond and Almond Butter Bonbons, Mexican Almond Roca infused with chili oil, Double Decker Fudge, Smoked Almond and Bourbon Peach Chocolates, and Almond Butter and Chocolate Alfajores de Maicena. Learn more and find recipes at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almondbutter

    Chickpea Flour Khandvi Rolls in Hyderabad, India

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 7:30


    Indian food historian, Jonty Rajagopalan, and her friend, Rashmi share their recipe for khandvi, a beloved Gujarati snack made from chickpea flour. The process starts with creating a gluten-free chickpea flour batter, with buttermilk, ginger chili paste, and spices. Constant stirring is essential to achieve a smooth, thick consistency. After cooking, the mixture cools before being shaped on the kitchen countertop. The dough is then cut, rolled, and topped with spices to create soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats. Watch the full documentary and find recipes here! https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/india

    Vegan Charcuterie Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 5:12 Transcription Available


    Charcuterie boards are a visually stunning and versatile shared appetizer that have recently grown in popularity. They have also evolved far beyond meat and cheese boards. This beautiful vegetarian “charcuterie” board includes pastrami-cured portobello mushrooms, smoked peppered beets, smoked celeriac and wild mushroom terrine, pickled vegetables, tomato chutney, and more. You don't need to make an entirely vegan board like this one, but adding just some of these plant-based elements to a traditional charcuterie board makes it much more plant-forward and unique for your guests. Get the Vegan Charcuterie Board recipe here!

    Loaded Smashed Potatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 1:59 Transcription Available


      Get the Loaded Smashed Potatoes recipe here!

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