World Cuisines: Baja
In Partnership with the Culinary Institute of America
Fresh and vibrant with mediterranean influences
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![Adapting Baja’s Cuisine in San Diego]()
![Adapting Baja’s Cuisine in San Diego]()
Adapting Baja’s Cuisine in San Diego
Baja cuisine is all about respect for ingredients and attention to freshness. Chef Einav Gefen discusses how different chefs in...
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![Sourcing and Philosophy of Baja Cuisine]()
![Sourcing and Philosophy of Baja Cuisine]()
Sourcing and Philosophy of Baja Cuisine
Baja cuisine is first and foremost about respect for ingredients. Seasonality, simple preparation and attention to seasonality ...
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![Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Lamb Borrego]()
![Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Lamb Borrego]()
Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Lamb Borrego
Add new depth of flavors with this slow cooked and pulled lamb that’s seared on the plancha with tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
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![Watch Chef Einav Gefen Prepare Baja Style Fish Tacos with Halibut]()
![Watch Chef Einav Gefen Prepare Baja Style Fish Tacos with Halibut]()
Watch Chef Einav Gefen Prepare Baja Style Fish Tacos with Halibut
See how you can bring this classic street food to life on your menu.
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![Chef Einav Gefen's Roasted Vegetable Fideuá]()
Chef Einav Gefen's Roasted Vegetable Fideuá
Here’s a take on the traditional noodle dish from northeastern Spain made with short, dry pasta called fideus. This vegetarian ...
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![Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Surf n' Turf Clams]()
![Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Surf n' Turf Clams]()
Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Surf n' Turf Clams
Perfect as a side or shareable starter, the birria base and liquids create a unique, savory clam dish.
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![Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Chicken Birria]()
![Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Chicken Birria]()
Watch Chef Kyle Jakobi Prepare Chicken Birria
Traditionally cooked with lamb or goat this hearty dish is a breakfast classic in the Baja region.
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![Watch Chef Dana Cohen Prepare Red Bean Tostada]()
Watch Chef Dana Cohen Prepare Red Bean Tostada
In this chipotle red Bean tostada, fried corn tortillas are topped with smokey gravy mashed red beans.
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![Watch Chef Dana Cohen Prepare Tijuana Style Carne Asada Torta]()
![Watch Chef Dana Cohen Prepare Tijuana Style Carne Asada Torta]()
Watch Chef Dana Cohen Prepare Tijuana Style Carne Asada Torta
Corazon de Torta is a food truck in San Diego that serves traditional Baja-style dishes. Our version of the Tijuana-style carne...
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![Chef Dana Cohen Prepares Cauliflower Mole Tacos]()
![Chef Dana Cohen Prepares Cauliflower Mole Tacos]()
Chef Dana Cohen Prepares Cauliflower Mole Tacos
Crispy roasted cauliflower is tossed in a smoky tangy version of mole sauce. Traditional mole sauce is a very labor intensive, ...
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![Chef Edgar Palau’s Baja Tostada]()
![Chef Edgar Palau’s Baja Tostada]()
Chef Edgar Palau’s Baja Tostada
Seafood is at the heart of Baja cuisine.
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![Chef Drew Deckman’s Striped Sea Bass with Asparagus]()
![Chef Drew Deckman’s Striped Sea Bass with Asparagus]()
Chef Drew Deckman’s Striped Sea Bass with Asparagus
Open flame grills and ingredients straight from the ranch create a truly unique dining experience
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![Chef Diego’s Roasted Beets with Garlic Puree]()
Chef Diego’s Roasted Beets with Garlic Puree
Many unique, authentic flavors come together to create a truly special dish
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![Chef Doña Esthela’s Gorditas Rellenas]()
![Chef Doña Esthela’s Gorditas Rellenas]()
Chef Doña Esthela’s Gorditas Rellenas
Bursting with flavor and complementing textures, these make an easily adaptable dish.
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![Chef Doña Esthela’s Corn Pancakes]()
![Chef Doña Esthela’s Corn Pancakes]()
Chef Doña Esthela’s Corn Pancakes
These authentic Baja corn pancakes create the perfect foundation for sweet and savory dishes
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![Chef Christine Rivera’s Scratch-Made Baja Fish Tacos]()
![Chef Christine Rivera’s Scratch-Made Baja Fish Tacos]()
Chef Christine Rivera’s Scratch-Made Baja Fish Tacos
In-house masa and tortillas make the difference in this Baja staple.
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![Albondigas Torta: Bursting with Flavors of Baja]()
![Albondigas Torta: Bursting with Flavors of Baja]()
Albondigas Torta: Bursting with Flavors of Baja
From their food trucks to your menu.
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![Chef Luis Peña's Pulpo Campechano]()
Chef Luis Peña's Pulpo Campechano
A unique cuisine combination with a focus on fresh and flavorful ingredients.
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![Corazon de Torta's Cauliflower Mole Taco]()
![Corazon de Torta's Cauliflower Mole Taco]()
Corazon de Torta's Cauliflower Mole Taco
Smoky, spicy and so delicious
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![Chef Sheyla Alvarado’s Black Aguachile]()
![Chef Sheyla Alvarado’s Black Aguachile]()
Chef Sheyla Alvarado’s Black Aguachile
An intense smoky sauce served raw shrimp, watermelon radish and more.
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![Take a Culinary Tour of Baja]()
Take a Culinary Tour of Baja
This Mexican region combines the freshest ingredients with Mediterranean influences to create dishes that delight diners around...
