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Culinary Discovery

The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union will return from Aug. 23 – Aug. 25.

The Festival celebrates Greater Des Moines' (DSM's) vibrant and diverse culinary industry. And DSM’s rich culinary experience doesn’t stop with The Festival. Explore these diverse experiences from around the region. Plus, check out recipes from The Festival and recreate the tastes at home!  

 Business Highlights  |  Recipes

Culinary Discovery Pavilion sponsored by Midwest Living, a Dotdash Meredith brand

Local chefs will demonstrate their culinary skills, offer samples of their delectable creations and share instructions from how to prepare them in the Culinary Discovery Pavilion. This is a can't-miss opportunity for anyone who enjoys live cooking demonstrations or is interested in expanding their recipe book.  

All weekend long, local chefs will demonstrate their culinary skills, offer samples of their delectable creations and share instructions of how to prepare them. This is a can't miss opportunity for anyone who enjoys live cooking demonstrations or is interested in expanding their recipe book. 

Friday  

  • Noon Vietnamese Caramel Fish Sauce | Better Homes & Gardens  
  • 1 p.m. Salmorejo and Spanish Tortilla | Midwest Living  
  • 2 p.m. Bolo Bao | Allrecipes    
  • 3 p.m. Chicken Curry and Potato Curry with Tumeric Rice | Gurwinder S. Kapur  
  • 4 p.m. Aloo Gobi | Mamta Israni 
  • 5 p.m. Jambalaya | Zack Hollier  
  • 6 p.m. The "Famous" Mo'Rub Dip | Steph Jessen

Saturday

  • 2 p.m. Ganache | Made by Mallory  
  • 3 p.m. Philly Cheesesteak Pasta | Andrea Love  
  • 4 p.m. Marry Me Chicken Meatballs| Rachel Walker 
  • 5 p.m. Jollof Rice | Rohey Sallah  
  • 6 p.m. Pad Thai | Sue Hudson  
  • 7 p.m. Cachapas Venezolanas | Ines Rojas 

Sunday

  • 11 a.m. Liang Fien | Chef Cass  
  • Noon Dotdash Meredith Food Trends Discussion | Hannah Agran of Midwest Living and Jan Miller of Better Homes & Gardens
  • 3 p.m. Tamales | Arturo Reyes

Business Highlights

Recipes

A favorite spot at The Festival has always been the Culinary Discovery Pavilion. Here, local chefs have demonstrated their culinary prowess and shared delectable creations. Check out recipes from our collection and recreate them in the comfort of your own kitchen. Check out all of our favorite 2023 Pavilion recipes. 

Aloo Gobi
with Masala

Bolo Bao

Cachapas
Venezolanas

Chicken Curry
and Potato Curry

Egg and Potato Tortilla

Famous Mo'Rub Dip

Ganache

Jambalaya

Jollof Rice

Lemon Posset

Liang Fien

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Pad Thai

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Pork and Chicken Tamales

Salad Russe

Salmorejo

Vietnamese Caramel Fish Sauce