A must for any alfredo dish - make your own white pasta sauce from scratch! You will need some milk or cream for the base. Then add in some onion, garlic, butter and any other spice you want. You will also want some corn starch or flour as a thickening agent.
One of my favorite things is finding an easy way to make what is normally a complex dish. Case in point: pasta sauce. Usually its depth of flavor is the result of fresh herbs, shallots, tomatoes, seasonings, olive oil, and a touch of dairy being cooked and added in stages. Lon ...more
Health nuts berate creamy sauces because they're too full of fat, carbohydrates, and calories, but who said you couldn't indulge every once in a while? If you love pasta and you love creamy foods then this linguini, topped with a creamy white clam sauce, will be your heaven on ...more
Most cooks know they should stir pasta a few times while it's cooking, for obvious reasons: as the noodles cook, they release a glue-like starch that makes them stick to one another. Stirring prevents them from clumping together in an unwieldy, inedible mass. Now Mark Bittman ...more
In order to prepare Bay Scallops with White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce, you will need the following: scallops, lemon and pepper corns, olive oil, pre-prepared pasta, capers, parsley, butter, and lemon juice. Rinse and drain the scallops. Place them in a bowl. Season with pepperco ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make angel hair pasta with shrimp and alfredo sauce. You need: 1 lb shrimp, 3/4 c asparagus, 6 large chopped mushrooms, 3/4 c cooking white wine, 1 stick butter, 3 garlic cloves, 3 chopped scallions, salt, pepper, olive oil. For the sauce you ...more
Next time you grill up our fish taco recipe, try it with this fish taco white sauce. Chef Jason Hill shows you how to make this delicious, easy condiment. The ingredients are mayonnaise, yogurt, chipotle hot sauce, and lime juice. Learn how to prepare this white sauce recipe b ...more
Bechamel white sauce is one of the most often used in French cooking, and is in fact considered one of the mother sauces of French cuisine since it's used as a base for other sauces like Mornay sauce. Best of of, Bechamel sauce is extremely easy to prepare. Check out this foo ...more
This how to cooking video shows you how to make vegetable stir fry in a light white sauce. This vegetable recipe is easy and fast to make. Use any of your favorite veggie's for this recipe. Watch this video lesson in cooking to learn how to prepare stir fry vegetables in a lig ...more
In this cooking HowTo video Ellen Pruden features a recipe that any pasta lover should know how to do. Watch as she makes homemade classic pasta sauce using heart healthy canola oil. Classic pasta sauce ingredients: 3 Tbsp canola oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic ...more
The name may be a bit of a tongue-twister, but we're sure you'll think this healthy dish is a taste-bud twister as well! Patricia Fine, MD gives step-by-step instructions how to make non-dairy penne with fennel pumpkin pasta sauce and gives you some secret tips for keeping the ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make spaghetti pasta sauce from homegrown tomatoes. First, pick out your favorite tomatoes from your garden. next, you need to wash them and they remove the skins by first boiling the water. After this, cut your tomatoes into small chunks, the ...more
Fresh tomato sauce recipes are quick, easy and delicious. In this how-to video, Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com shows you how to use simple ingredients in this "no-cook" sauce. Tomatoes, basil, cheese and green onion give this sauce recipe is simple to make, but impressiv ...more
There's nothing better than real, homemade tomato sauce, but to really develop the flavors, it usually has to simmer for a few hours. And while it's totally worth doing if you have the time, some nights it's just not an option. That's where the pre-made stuff comes in. Jarred ...more
Butter makes everything better, as any Paula Deen fan will tell you, so we're drooling over the copious amounts of the fatty foodstuff in this recipe already. Butter is a major component of the white cream sauce in this pizza, adding delicious thick consistency and taste. Wit ...more
Julia Child and her guest demonstrate how to make a filet of sole in a white wine sauce. Julia blanches a tomato for the sauce. Make filet of sole in a white wine sauce. Click through to watch this video on pbs.org
Pasta and meat sauce go together like Bonnie and Clyde (you know, without the super bad ending). But if you've been using canned pasta in your dishes then you're seriously missing out on the major taste explosion that is freshly made meat sauce. To learn how to make a rather ...more
In this how to video the chef shows us how to prepare a menu fit for a pool party and you are invited. Start by grilling a few Rock Cornish Game hens, barbecue potatoes, bruschetta, coleslaw, and an Alabama white barbecue sauce. Enjoy the summer with this extravagant barbecue ...more
In this video, we learn how to cook shrimp with alfredo sauce and pasta. First, clean and devein your shrimp. Shred up some parmesan cheese, them smash a few cloves of garlic. Cook your pasta with some oil in a large pot. Then, add in garlic and butter in another pan. Saute th ...more
Arrabiata sauce, of Roman origin, is a tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and red chili. It's tangy and spicy all at once, which means you can whip the sauce up and toss it onto any type of pasta for a taste explosion. The great thing about Arrabbiata sauce is that's it's supe ...more
In this video, Chef David shows us how to make basil pesto. It's a very easy process! First, pack about two cups or handfuls of fresh basil and some olive oil in a blender and blend it until it's pulverized. Next, add cheese plus a little more olive oil. Here we're using fresh ...more
This how to video demonstrates how to make mussels Provencal. A traditional favorite in the South of France, Mussels Provencal are easy to prepare, and cook in no time. The secret to the tasty broth is a fine white wine. Be sure not to over cook the mussels.
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 ...more
White butter sauce, or beurre blanc, is a most decadent, creamy concoction that makes almost any type of fish taste like heaven on your tongue. The particular white butter sauce featured in this video is made with white wine for a very rich flavor. Have a glass of champagne w ...more
Raw food can be delicious when prepared properly. This how to video tutorial shows how to make a raw pasta and marinara sauce. Watch and learn how easy it is to turn a raw zucchini and vegetables to create a delicious dish of raw spaghetti.
In this video, we learn how to make a chicken and white wine cream sauce. First, saute a chicken breast in some butter, then place it in the oven and cook until it's finished. After this, melt some more butter in a pan and add in some shallots to the pan. Saute these for aroun ...more
Nothing tastes better than Alfredo pasta with a little chicken. Well except for one thing, mesquite grilled chicken over pasta. Watch this how to video to learn how to make mesquite grilled chicken alfredo pasta topped with asparagus and cheddar cheese sauce. This Cajun recipe ...more
Learn to make a white and brown roux with Professional Chef Gerald Hirigoyen. Roux is a great thickening base for sauces; just add your own flavorings or seasonings. Learn how to make a white and brown roux sauce by watching this video cooking tutorial.
Follow Chef Paul as he teaches novices to cook real food! In this episode he makes penne pasta with marinara or meat sauce. This is great for beginners.
In this cooking how-to video tutorial Jenna Miranda shows us how to make a raw guilt-free fettucine alfredo with basil tomatoes. It's all raw, vegan, organic dish. Watch and learn how easy it is to prepare raw and vegan food. Going vegan doesn't have to mean giving up pasta al ...more
Take a trip to the breezy seaside town of Amalfi, Italy without ever leaving your own home by checking out this video recipe for an Almalfi Coast inspired egg noodle pasta with tuna and mascarpone sauce. Creamy and decadent, this pasta dish pairs well with a glass of wine and ...more
This penne pasta with fresh cherry tomato sauce recipe is a perfect way to use the incredibly sweet Sun Gold tomatoes. Of course they're great raw on salads, but why only enjoy this delicious cherry tomato cold? This simple penne pasta recipe may not have lots of fancy ingredi ...more
Asparagus is a tricky vegetable to cook properly, because you can undercook or overcook them. Getting them just right takes precision and experience. And one of the best ways to prepare asparagus is steaming. You can steam both white and green asparagus. This video shows you h ...more
Despite what their name implies, brownies don't have to be, well, brown. Substituting white chocolate for milk chocolate, this recipe for blonde brownies topped with maple syrup sauce is too decadent to pass up. A generous helping of white chocolate chips adds sweet flavor to ...more
This meal is big enough to feed an entire family! Watch as Todd whips together a quick Pasta Primavera with a Light Cream sauce! Everything is fresh and looks tasty and is easy to follow as well as he shows everything at a pace that you can follow!
As a kid, my mother would always bring the noodles onto the table in a colander, then bring the pot of sauce she cooked separately. So I grew up with the idea that pasta and sauce were two separate entities that you combined table-side, and continued to eat pasta that way well ...more
This recipe is hearty enough to serve as the main dish or entree for any dinner, but it's completely vegetarian! It also uses mostly Italian vegetables, such as zucchini, peppers and tomatoes. Add a few potatoes, use a white pasta sauce as your gravy and then bake!
Macaroni and cheese is one of those dishes that automatically make me feel all is right with the world. I even like the boxed kind in a pinch. However, real macaroni and cheese is pretty easy to make and is worlds better than the boxed kind. It's also pretty easy to make reall ...more
Home cooks are often quite intimidated when trying to reproduce the delicious ethnic dishes they enjoy at various restaurants. Thankfully, there are definite flavor profiles and spice/seasoning/herb combos that are very specific to various regional cuisines and cultures; with ...more
Tired of the same old family recipe? Then spice up your family lasagna with a new twist — béchamel sauce. Adding béchamel sauce (a rich white sauce made milk, herbs, and other goodies) will satisfy you family's craving for a new tasty dinner dish. The OriginalNakedChef shares ...more
What do you do when you accidentally stain your favorite article of clothing with coffee, red wine, or pasta sauce? If you aren't within immediate reach of laundry detergent or commercial stain removers, you can use many common household staples such as baking soda and white v ...more
This video demonstrates how to prepare Macaroni Salad. For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: 1-16 oz. box of elbow macaroni pasta, 2 cups of mayonnaise, ½ cup of white vinegar, ½ cup of sugar, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, salt, and pepper. To begin, c ...more
Brittney White shows us how to make Baked Ziti, YUM! You will need, 1 box of ziti pasta, 2 jars of spaghetti sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1tbs dried parsley, ½ tsp garlic powder, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 ¾ cup ricotta cheese, one egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat yo ...more
A simple meal with a mediterranean flavor. The meal takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare. You will need tilapia fillets, flour, seasoned salt, fresh Italian parsley, lemon, butter and white wine. Serve with angel hair fresca. Ingredients needed for the pasta are angel hai ...more
There are certain ingredients that chefs regularly use to elevate their food beyond the status of what us mere mortals can create. Shallots are one. Good, real Parmesan cheese is another. And the rind of that real Parmesan cheese just so happens to be one of the culinary world ...more
We're maniacs for mustard: we put it on our sausages, our salmon, our turkey club sandwiches... you name the dish, we find an excuse to spread mustard on it. So it's not surprising that it's a common item on our grocery list. However, we had no idea how ridiculously easy it w ...more
Poaching, the cooking method that gently cooks food at the barest simmer, is awesome because it keeps in moisture and flavor. The no-cook poaching method is even better, because you don't add heat to your kitchen on hot days, and you don't have to watch the pot. How the No-Co ...more
In this video Beau MacMillan demonstrates how to make crab and edamame ravioli. He begins by making the pasta with all purpose and semolina flour, eggs, salt and olive oil. He kneads the dough and lets it rest while making the orange beurre blanc sauce. The sauce uses white wi ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to make creamy asparagus pasta. First, you will need 200 grams of pasta, 3 cloves of garlic, 240 grams of asparagus, a half a cup of white wine, pepper, 2 table spoons of extra virgin oil, 3 sun dried tomatoes, a handful of fresh basil, ...more
In order to make Pork Noodle Soup, you will need the following ingredients: noodles (any variety), sliced pork, vegetables (cabbage, bok choy, etc.), sesame seed oil, shallots, ginger, white pepper, green onions, salt, and chili sauce. Salt the meat. Boil a pot of water. Heat ...more
If you're making homemade pasta at home, you're not making "homemade" if you're not kneading the dough yourself. That means no pre-made pasta from the store! Forget the rigatoni on the shelf. Forget the penne pasta. Forget the ziti! If you didn't make it and shape it yourself, ...more
Thinking pasta is too heavy for your new diet? Think again. Pasta can provide a healthy meal rich in fiber and vitamins. Follow these steps to make healthier choices for your next pasta dinner. You Will Need: • Whole grain or blend pasta • Light pasta sauce • Extra virgin ...more
Mmm... fettuccine alfredo. If you're a fan of cream sauces, one bite of this cheesy, decadent dish and you'll be hooked for life. Serve with a salad and tell yourself it's healthy! Enjoy! You Will Need: • 1 8-ounce block of parmesan cheese • 1 1/2 tsp. Salt • 1 12-ounce bo ...more
If your personal food pyramid replaces “Grains” with “Pizza” and “Fruits and Vegetables” with “Taco Sauce,” it’s time to make some changes. You Will Need * Unprocessed foods * Fruits and veggies * Fish * And plenty of drinking water Step 1 Eat whole, unprocessed foods wheneve ...more
Ingredients Needed: 1 box Chicken Helper Italian Fettuccine Alfredo 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tbsp butter or margarine 1/2 cup hot water 2 cups milk Step 1 Cut chicken. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Tips If you're lazy like me, buy already cut up "stir f ...more
Ingredients 1 small onion (4 ounces), cut in 1-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves ¾ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, with juices 2 sprigs fresh basil (10-12 large leaves) 3 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth ½ teas ...more
When you think squid ink, you don't normally think of pasta, but that's just because you're not thinking of black pasta! Yes, squid ink is indeed edible, despite its thick, gooey texture, and it's used most commonly as food coloring for pasta dough. And adding color to fresh p ...more
It’s an evening of wining and dining and you want your meal to come out perfect. Whether a side dish or main course, please your crowd with pasta al dente. You Will Need * An 8-quart pot * 5 qts. water * 2 tbsp. salt * 1 lb. pasta * Tongs * Timer * Colander Step 1: Fill pot w ...more
Make your pasta dough more aesthetically pleasing with spinach! Spinach pasta doesn't just look colorful and vibrant— it tastes great, too! This beautiful pasta dough is made with fresh spinach, sautéed and puréed, which is added to flour, eggs and salt. Roberta Dowling share ...more
Fresh salsa is so tasty. Who can resist the robust mix of spices, the mouth-watering heat of jalapeños, and the juiciness of fresh tomatoes? Alas, I don't always make my own and have to get the pre-made stuff. However, there are ways to fix jarred, canned, and bottled salsas ...more