Hot Food How-Tos
How To: Make a tulip from the cover of New Moon out of fondant for a cake
Hosting a Twilight-themed party? Of course you're going to want a cake! This video shows you how to use gumpaste or fondant to make a ruffled tulip like the one on the cover of New Moon. Fondant is an edible, easy to work with material that you can use to shape just about any kind of cake decoration you can think of. You'll need: wire, wire cutters, a rolling pin, a cutting board, grease, water, an orchid press, a veining tool, a fondant cutter and a thin piece of foam.
How To: Easily, Quickly, & Safely Cut a Variety of Vegetables
Most recipes usually don't call for whole vegetables, which means that if you're learning to cook, you'll eventually have to learn how to cut vegetables.
How To: Make a simple boat themed cake
Yo ho ho and a.. tube of icing? Do you have some nautical fans in the family? Someone who's bonkers about boats who's having a birthday soon? This how-to gets you up and boating in no time, helping your create a water themed desert. This is a great little cake, simple to make, perfect for anyone interested in boating. Would also make a nice retirement cake. A great video to help you float this idea out of your imagination and onto the birthday table!
How To: Make a summer avocado and berry salad garnished with strawberries
When you think about salads, you probably imagine a bunch of stuff - usually whatever you have lying around in the fridge that hasn't gone bad yet - tossed together and strewn haphazardly. But did you know that throwing a salad together can be an art?
How To: Prepare tomato concassé (roughly chopped tomatoes) for salad garnishes
For those of us who weren't trained in the snobby high-class kitchen classrooms of Le Cordon Bleu, tomato concassé is just a fancy schmancy term for roughly chopped tomatoes. While you're probably like, "Um, hello, I can do that without watching a how-to video," the tomato concassé in this salad making tutorial is a bit different.
How To: Create an elaborate cucumber tomato border garnish for a salad
Let's face it: When it comes to most elaborate food garnishes at restaurants, we go "Oh! How pretty!" and then toss it aside so we can chow down on the food, the beautiful adornment forgotten forever. Not so with this salad food garnish. Made from fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, this salad border is both beautiful and delicious. Easy to make yet impressively placed, it'll definitely garner you garnish compliments at your next soiree.
How To: Make an avocado wrapped ceviche with tomato pearls and lemon-lime air
A bistro twist on a South American classic! For this recipe, you will need: 4-5 ounces red snapper, juice of 2 lemons, juice of 2 limes, 1 diced shallot, 1/4 chopped green chili, 1 tablespoon diced cilantro, 1 avocado, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 grams Algin, 1.5 grams Calcic, 2 1/4 cups water, 250 grams lemon lime juice, 250 grams of water and 1.5 grams of Lecite. Make an avocado wrapped ceviche with tomato pearls and lemon-lime air.
How To: Make a heart healthy and diabetic friendly jambalaya
Tasty, good for you and completely authentic! For this recipe, you will need: canola oil, 2-3 diced onions, 2 celery stalks, 1 green bell pepper, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 4 ounces chicken, 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 cups water, 1 cup barley, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano and a pinch of salt. Make a heart healthy and diabetic friendly jambalaya.
How To: Cut a pretty flower food garnish from a carrot
You want to know the real reason you pay so much money to dine at four and five-star restaurants? Well, the quality of the food is obviously a factor. But the biggest discrepancy is quite simply the presentation. Order something as simple as pan-seared tuna with sesame seeds and it'll come drizzled in a posmodernist Pollock-esque pattern of soy sauce and a miniature dragon made out of a carrot. It's pretty impressive stuff, almost as impressive as what your bill will be.
How To: Make Monterey Jack spaghetti in a slow cooker
This is a delicious recipe you can make in your crock pot or slow cooker! For this recipe, you will need (apart from a slow cooker): a box of spaghetti, grated Monterey Jack cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (or one garlic clove), 1 cup sour cream (or fat free yogurt) and 1 egg.
How To: Make grilled shrimp and scallop skewers
A shellfish lovers' dream come true from Morton's steakhouse! For this recipe, you will need: 12 scallops, 12 large fresh shrimp, 1 1/2 cups beurre blanc, salt and pepper. To make the beurre blanc, you will need: 2 tablespoons shallots, 1/4 cup white wine, 1/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar, 4 ounces butter, white pepper, 2 large bell peppers, salt and pepper. Make grilled shrimp and scallop skewers.
How To: Make a Homard Á L'Américaine - lobster with wine, tomatoes and herbs
A tribute to Julia Child that you will love for its intense flavor! For this dish, you will need: 3 live lobsters or 6 lobster tails, olive oil, 1 medium carrot, 1 medium onion, 3 tablespoon minced shallots, 1 clove mashed garlic, 1/3 cup cognac, 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup fish stock, 2 cups dry white wine, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon tarragon, 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, juice from 1/2 a lemon, salt and pepper. Make a Homar...
How To: Make lemon and parsley crusted hake fish
Dijon mustard and lemon zing make this a truly memorable dish. For this recipe, you will need: 1/2 loaf brioche, 1 cup butter, zest from 4 lemons, 1 bunch fresh parsley, 4 Roma tomatoes, olive oil, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 shallot, 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Dijon, cayenne better, butter, 5 ounces of hake per serving, 2-3 small Yukon gold potatoes, 4-6 beet tops, salt and pepper. Make lemon and parsley crusted hake fish.
How To: Make pan roasted swordfish and shrimp sugo
A restaurant recipe you can make at home! For this recipe, you will need: 8 large shrimp, 2 8-ounce swordfish steaks, 1 cup canola or grapeseed oil, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 6-8 pink peppercorns, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, parsley, mint, oregano, celery, salt and white pepper. Make pan roasted swordfish and shrimp sugo.
How To: Cook the traditional Peruvian causa dish
This is a dish with both a rich history and rich flavor, and you'll fall in love with it the first time you make it. For this dish, you will need: 2 pounds Peruvian potatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons aji Amarilla (yellow Peruvian hot pepper paste), juice from 2 1/2 limes, 8 ounces crab meat, 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, botija olives, 1 avocado, 1 hard boiled egg, 8 cherry tomatoes and rocoto hot pepper sauce. Cook the traditional Peruvian causa dish.
How To: Make a tasty, elegant sauteed and seared monkfish
This is an easy recipe that also shows you the proper way to sear fresh fish. All you need for this recipe is: skinless monkfish fillets, fine sea salt, ground black pepper, Wondra, olive oil and thyme or other fresh herbs to garnish. Make a tasty, elegant sauteed and seared monkfish.
How To: Make a sea bass in blood orange sauce with pistachio and fennel salad
The perfect blend of flavors, that you can create at home! For this tutorial, you will need: 1 cup fresh blood orange juice, pinch ground saffron, 1 zested and juiced lime, 1 chopped scallion, 6 tablespoons butter, 4 6-ounce pieces of Chilean sea bass, 1 cup shelled pistachios, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 sliced fennel bulb, 12 kalamata olives and 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice. Make a sea bass in blood orange sauce with pistachio and fennel salad.
How To: Make seared scallops in a a fennel and orange reduction sauce
You can find this dish on the menu in bistros, but can make it at home! This recipe calls for: canola oil, 3-4 sea scallops, 1 large handful baby spinach, 1 large handful chopped fennel, 3 tablespoons butter, 8 ounces orange juice, salt, pepper and 3-4 raspberries for garnish. Make seared scallops in a a fennel and orange reduction sauce.
How To: Cook a delicious Parmesan and shrimp scampi
The Italians certainly know how to cook their shrimp. For this recipe, you will need: 1 pound shrimp, 1 stick butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and Italian Parmesan breadcrumbs. Cook a delicious Parmesan and shrimp scampi.
How To: Make shrimp with grits and red eye gravy
Looking for a unique Cajun dish that isn't gumbo or jambalaya? You found it - shrimp with grits and red eye gravy! For the grits, you will need: 1/2 pound butter, 1 cup grits, 1 quart milk, salt and pepper. For the gravy, you will need 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage, 1 onion, vegetable oil, 1 quart chicken stock, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, Magic Seasoning blend, hot sauce, 1 cup strong black coffee, salt and pepper. For the shrimp, you will need: 12-15 small shrimp, olive oil and Mag...
How To: Make a medium spicy turkey chili
Perfect for those who like spice, but not too much. For this recipe, you will need: 1 pound ground turkey, 2 red peppers, 1 medium onions, 1 hot green peppers, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1 chopped head of garlic, 1 package chili mix, 1 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 32 ounces kidney beans, 24 ounces diced tomatoes, 12 ounces tomato sauce, 12 ounces chicken broth, 6-8 tablespoons brown sugar, jalapenos, chilis and cayenne pepper to taste. Make a medium spicy turkey ch...
How To: Make a delicious vegetarian cassoulet stew
A perfect vegetarian version of a delicious stew! For this recipe, you will need: 1 large chopped onion, 1 large chopped leek, 3 chopped carrots, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 tablespoons tomato paste, 3/4 pound white beans, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar + 1/2 cup water (or 1 cup dry white wine), thyme, vegetable stock, 1 cup breadcrumbs and 1 sliced baguette. Make a delicious vegetarian cassoulet stew.
How To: Make a traditional beef bolognese sauce for your pasta
An Italian classic, this sauce is sure to be popular whenever you make it. For this recipe (big enough to serve a whole family), you will need: 5 pounds ground beef, 12 ounces chopped carrots, 8 ounces chopped celery, 6 ounces yellow onion, 2 ounces fresh garlic, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 bottle Burgundy wine, 1 pound tomato paste, 28 ounces pureed tomatoes, salt and pepper. Make a traditional beef bolognese sauce for your pasta.
How To: Make your own fettucini noodles at home
Making your own pasta noodles can be fun and rewarding! It is not that difficult - all you need are 4 cups of '00' flour, 5 eggs, a pinch of sea salt and some semolina flour for dusting. This video also shows you the proper technique for making fettucini noodles using the twist and turn method. Make your own fettucini noodles at home.
How To: Form a tomato rose salad and food decoration
Tomatoes have long been salad staples, but never have they adorned your salad quite like this before. Turn your daily salad from ordinary to sexy fabulosity by cutting and folding up this beautiful tomato rose. Excellent as a garnish on most food dishes as well as a bowl of salad, this tomato rose is easy to make and impressive in show.
How To: Put together a rice pudding kit as a homemade gift
The perfect gift for the baker in your life! Get a Mason jar, and then layer the jar with all the different dry ingredients you use to bake up a delicious rice pudding. Decorate with ribbon, fabric, and then tie the recipe around the neck of the jar! Put together a rice pudding kit as a homemade gift.
How To: Decorate sugar cookies just like a professional
You don't need to invest in a bakery to get the sort of professional looking cookies you want! All you need are a few tools, some more implements you probably already have, and a few basic decorating techniques to get beautifully decorated cookies! Decorate sugar cookies just like a professional.
How To: Make a flavorful bacon wrapped cod and smoky mussels
Bacon makes everything better, especially this flavorful dish! To make this, you will need: 2 cod fillets, 8 strips hickory bacon, canola oil, 1 pound mussels, 1/3 bottle smoky beer, 2 chopped Roma tomatoes, thyme, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, 3 stalks broccolini, salt and pepper. Make a flavorful bacon wrapped cod and smoky mussels.
How To: Make a delicious baked stuffed flounder dish
A celebration of the sea, this dish features flounder stuffed with fresh crab and roasted vegetables. For this recipe, you will need: 2 ounces butter, 1 chopped shallot, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 4 ounces crab meat, fresh lemon juice, 4 cups white wine, 2 cloves minced garlic, parsley, 2 flounder fillets, salt and pepper. Make a delicious baked stuffed flounder dish.
How To: Make BBQ style New Orleans shrimp
It says BBQ, but you can make this dish on your stovetop! For this Cajun classic, you will need: 2 1/2 pounds head-on shrimp, 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup chardonnay, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoonsn Worcestershire sauce, 2 bay leaves, 3/4 cup heavy cream, salt and pepper. Make BBQ style New Orleans shrimp.
How To: Make a Cajun crawfish etouffee straight out of the French Quarter
The longer you let this New Orleans classic sit, the better it will taste. For this dish, you will need: 2 sticks butter, 1 cup olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 3 stalks celery, 2 green peppers, 10 cloves of garlic, 2 bay leaves, 1 can Rotel tomatoes, 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne pepper. juice from 1 lemon, 3 pounds peeled crawfish tailes, 1/2 cup chopped parsley and 1/2 cup chopped scallions. Make a Cajun crawfish etouffee straight out of the French Qua...
How To: Prepare Moringa Tea
Moringa oleifera is one of the most rich sources of nutrients and vitamins that our body needs. It is rich in calcium, potassium, beta-carotene, Vitamin C, and iron. Moringa can be prepared as a vegetable or included in soups, but mostly just the leaves and fruits are used. Others prefer to drink it as tea.
How To: Make delicious braised boneless short ribs
A winning dish no matter what! For this recipe, you will need: 3 rough diced onions, 3 sliced carrots, 5-6 sliced celery stalks, 3 chopped Roma tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups beef stock, 2 cups dry red wine, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 sprigs rosemary, 4-5 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 pounds boneless short ribs, salt and pepper. To make the roasted brussels sprouts on the side, you will need: 1 pound of halved and blanched sprouts, 5 strips of chopped bacon, butter, salt and pepper....
How To: Make classic Jamaican jerk chicken
A Jamaican classic, and now you can prepare it in your own home! For this recipe, you will need: 5 pounds of chicken, 1/2 cup Lawry's or chicken seasoning, 1/4 cup garlic powder, 1 cup Jamaican jerk sauce, 1/4 cup sherry and 1 teaspoon of browning or caramel food color. Make classic Jamaican jerk chicken.
How To: Make orange glazed chicken tenders for your children
This is an easy dish to make that your kids are sure to love! Dress up the traditional chicken tender by adding an orange glaze. For this recipe, you will need: 1 pound chicken tenders, 1 cup orange segments, 3 tablespoons canola oil, salt, pepper, 1 quart fresh orange juice and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Make orange glazed chicken tenders for your children.
How To: Make delicious slow roasted baby back ribs
If anything is worth the cooking time, its these ribs. To make them, you will need: 1 full rack of ribs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and 2 1/2 tablespoons cumin. To make the BBQ sauce, you will need: 16 pounds of ketchup (this makes a lot of sauce!), 4 cups cider or red wine vinegar, 4 onions, 2 pounds diced bacon, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chil powder, 3-4 pureed chipotle peppers, 1/2 cup molasses, salt and the zest...
How To: Make delicious and authentic Filipino adobo tacos
You can make this recipe with either chicken or pork, and you will have to marinate a pickled papaya beforehand. The ingredients you will need are: 3 pounds bork butt, 4 bay leaves, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 cups vinegar, 1 cup soy sauce and 1 medium sliced onion. For the atcharang, you will need: 3 pounds grated green papaya, pinch of salt, 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, 4 ounces julienned carrots, 4 ounces jalapenos, 2 cloves garlic, 1 ounce fresh ginger, Ma...
How To: Smoke pork ribs properly
The trick to making delicious and mouth watering pork ribs is in the rub. This tutorial shows you how to use rub, sauce and grill to be able to make the best pork ribs ever - you'll have people begging for your secrets! Smoke pork ribs properly.
How To: Make an Italian style roasted pork loin with stone fruit
A perfect blend of the flavors of Northern Italy! For this recipe, you will need: 2 pounds pork loin roast, 2 cups peeled and pitted stone fruits (cherries, plums, necatarines and peaches), 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, 2 tablespoons wild flower honey, 2 teaspoons hot Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup apple or white grape juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon each of cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground allspice and ground fennel, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 3 larg...
How To: Make braised pork shank and beans
The dark beer makes the braised pork really pop, and beans are the pefect side dish. For this recipe, you will need: 4 pork shanks, 1/2 cup flour, cumin, coriander, olive oil, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 8 chopped garlic cloves, 3 1/2 cups dark beer, 4 cups pork stock, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup diced fennel, 1 cup diced apple, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons parsley, 3 chopped small onions, 2 cups cooked white b...