China’s Hidden Chilli Capital, and the Birthplace of the Chilli Crisp
Guizhou province, long celebrated as the cradle of China’s chilli culture, remains the nation’s top chilli producer and the birthplace of the viral Lao Gan Ma chilli crisp. The region hosts the country’s largest chilli exchange, where growers trade millions of kilograms of fresh and processed peppers each year. Local chefs experiment with radical techniques, such as mixing charred peppers with wood ash and fermenting spices in former bomb shelters. These traditions are highlighted in SCMP’s Eat Drink Asia video, showcasing Guizhou’s blend of heritage and culinary innovation.
Harvest | A Film by Heechan Lim
The short film "Harvest" follows Heechan Lim’s personal journey from a childhood steeped in his parents’ gardening dreams to his own hands‑on work on a community farm. It showcases the meticulous harvest of Valencia oranges at full color and the...
Is This Plant-Based Taco Better Than a Jamaican Beef Patty? 🌮🔥
The video spotlights the Tivoli Taco, a plant‑based creation that captures the spice and crust of a traditional Jamaican beef patty using Beyond Beef, and introduces it as the flagship offering of a new Flatbush eatery. The venue is more...
Help! What Should I Cook With My CSA Box? | The Veggie | NYT Cooking
The New York Times Cooking video "Help! What Should I Cook With My CSA Box?" walks viewers through turning a typical spring CSA delivery into five vibrant, market‑ready dishes. Host Tanya explains what a CSA box is—a subscription to locally...
This D.C. Duo Is Flipping Indian Cuisine on Its Head
Menu Talk’s latest episode spotlights Daru and Tapori, two H‑Street establishments run by chef Sesh Sundas and beverage director Dante Data. Daru opened in 2021 as a cocktail bar named after the Hindi word for moonshine, but quickly pivoted...
Where Italian & German Food Collide: Trentino-Alto Adige (Full Episode) | Tucci in Italy | Nat Geo
In the third episode of Nat Geo’s "Tucci in Italy," actor‑chef Stanley Tucci travels to Trentino‑Alto Adige, Italy’s northernmost region where German and Italian languages coexist. He explores how the area’s Alpine heritage and Mediterranean roots shape a distinctive culinary...
Chef Mario Carbone Shares Easy Italian Recipes
Chef Mario Carbone, co‑founder of Major Food Group, appears on Good Morning America to walk viewers through two signature Italian‑American dishes—chicken Sorrentino and a fresh basil pesto—showcasing how restaurant‑level flavor can be achieved at home with minimal ingredients. He demonstrates pounding...
Shaved, Smashed, Seared and Chopped: A New Way to Cook Cheesesteak | Kenji's Cooking Show
Kenji Lopez‑Alt experiments with a novel cheesesteak, swapping the classic thin‑sliced ribeye for A5 Wagyu and applying a smash‑burger searing method. After a trip to a coastal hotel restaurant inspired him, he adapts the technique by pressing the meat onto...
This Iconic Miami Cuban Sandwich Is the Gold Standard
The video spotlights La Solas Café’s legendary Miami Cuban sandwich, hailed as the gold‑standard Kubano. It explains why the shop’s version stands out—cut lengthwise, seared on a griddle, and served with a bright salsa verde—earning it a place in the...
Khao Kluk Kapi: Shrimp Paste Fried Rice
Ian Kittichai demonstrates Khao Kluk Kapi, a shrimp‑paste fried rice, at Bangkok’s Khum Hom Restaurant, highlighting a staple of Thai home cooking. He walks viewers through the base: fried shallots, palm sugar, dark soy, and caramelized fish, then introduces the...
Jessie Ware Reveals Her Go-To Spots for a Sexy Burger and the Best Sourdough in London.
Jessie Ware walks viewers through three of her favorite London eateries: the sleek One Cluck Row burger joint, the community‑centric Dinner for 100 pizza bar, and the artisanal bakery Dusty Knuckle. Each venue blends distinctive ambience with standout menu items, from a juicy peppercorn‑sauce burger...
Iraqi Kahi & Geymar (Pastry & Cream)
The video introduces Kahi, a traditional Iraqi flaky pastry, and its companion Geymar, a thick buffalo‑milk cream. It walks viewers through the preparation steps, from stretching the dough to the final garnish, positioning the dish as both a breakfast and...
I Visited Scotland's OFFICIAL BEST PUB!
The video follows Robbie and Alish as they travel to Muselburgh to visit Stags, also known as the Volunteer Arms, the pub crowned Scotland’s Pub of the Year and a former UK‑wide champion. Katie, one of the owners, explains that the...
Char Siu McRib Sandwich Is the Ultimate Cantonese-American Mash Up
A new Brooklyn eatery is turning heads with its Cantonese‑American concept, headlined by a Char Siu McRib sandwich that marries sweet, slow‑cooked pork ribs with classic American sandwich trimmings. Founder Calvin, a second‑generation immigrant, describes the dish as a...
Vegetarian “Pork Belly” Salad
The video introduces a vegetarian "pork belly" salad that reinterprets classic Vietnamese flavors using plant‑based ingredients. Chef Mai highlights the rarity of winged beans—also called dragon beans—in the United States and demonstrates how they are blanched and sliced to provide...