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How To : Make traditional Indian chicken biryani

Spice up dinner tonight and try making Chicken Biryani! Chicken Biryani is a traditional Indian dish that is packed with flavor. This dish is good for you and tastes amazing, so why not give it a go? You Will Need: * 6½ tbsp. vegetable oil * 4 potatoes, peeled and halved * 1 t ...more

How To : Make New England clam chowder at home

Clam chowder is a flavorful soup that is a great starting course or a whole meal in itself. You can make make a pot of this wonderful seafood dish at in the comfort of your own home and have enough to use for several meals. You Will Need   * 5 lb. hard-shelled clams   * 4 oz ...more

How To : Make apple salad

Learn how to make an easy apple salad with this recipe: In a mixing bowl put: 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup mayonnaise Stir Add 1/3 cup of raisins into hot water, this plumps the raisins. In the mixing bowl add: 4 cups of shredded cabbage Chop ...more

How To : Dice a bell pepper with a serrated knife

Don't know how to perfectly chop your veggies? In this how to video Chef Jean Pierre shows you the proper way to dice a bell pepper with a serrated knife. Now you can enjoy cooking all your bell pepper recipes.

How To : Do basic knife cuts for vegetables

Aïda Mollenkamp runs through seven basic knife cuts, including the masculine chop, the wily roll cut, and the glorious chiffonade. Also appearing with Aïda are the dainty mince, the foreign-sounding julienne/batonnet, the workhorse dice, and the flirty bias. Do basic knife cut ...more

How To : Make Filipino ginisang munggo (sauteed mung beans)

How to make sautéed mung beans. For the ingredients you will need the following: mung beans, garlic, pork, spinach, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, shrimp, fish sauce and a beef cube. The mung beans must be boiled before they are sautéed. Clean the beans and soak them in water ...more

How To : Prepare vegan winter vegetable hash

Prepare this wonderful easy vegan meal for six. It only requires a 10 minute prep time and it cooks in 35-40 minutes. This extremely versatile recipe allows for many substitutions, depending on what you have on hand, and will warm you on those cold winter nights. 3 tbs extra ...more

News : Don's Bad Ass pico Degallo

I keep Pico Degallo around all the time. I find it is very versatile and can be used for any meal. My wife is 1/2 mexican and I learned about this from her mother. My youngest son loves to cook and it was one of the first things I taught him to make. As you read my writings ab ...more

How To : Make Penne Lasagna with Hubert Keller

This penne lasagna dish, prepared and cooked by Chef Hubert Keller, is easy to make the night before and is sure to please everyone with its rich, Italian flavors. Ingredients ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan 8 ounces part-skim ricotta ½ pound part-skim mozzarella, shredded, ½ c ...more

How To : Make classic American coleslaw quick and easy

In this tutorial, learn how to make a super quick and easy recipe for classic American coleslaw. With BBQ and beach season upon us, no party is complete without the slaw. Follow along with Angie as she walks you through this delicious salad. You Will Need: Coleslaw Mixture: *1 ...more

How To : Prepare homemade shepherd's pie

Shepard's pie is beyond scrumptious! If you're in the mood for a hearty meal, nothing quite beats a good sheperd's pie. In this video, learn how to prepare shepard's pie using the following ingredients: 4 large potatoes (about 1.4 kg) peeled and roughly chopped 100ml lite thi ...more

How To : Make candied yams

Enjoy this tasty side dish as a sweet treat any time of the year. You Will Need * 4 lb. yams * 2 c. orange juice * 3 c. light corn syrup * 1 tsp. ground cinnamon * 1 tsp. ground nutmeg * 1/4 c. vanilla extract * 2 tsp. lemon zest * 2 tbsp. flour * 1-1/2 c. light brown sugar * ...more

How To : Make hummus

Make this delicious – and healthy – chickpea puree in a matter of minutes. Learn how to make hummus. You will need: 15 oz can of chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans 1 clove of chopped garlic 1 lemon salt 2 tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 tbsp. olive oil pita bread pita ...more

How To : Make vegetarian green bean stew

Make vegetarian green bean stew. Ingredients include ½ kilo green beans, fresh or frozen. Ingredients: -½ Kilo Green beans, fresh or frozen -1 large deiced onion -Cooking oil -Fresh cut Cilantro (Optional) -Tomato paste - Fresh cut Tomatoes (Optional) -½ teaspoon cinna ...more

How To : Make a hearty spaghetti sauce

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a hearty spaghetti sauce. First, pour some chopped onions and diced green pepper into a skillet with olive oil. After this, add in a chopped red bell pepper in with the mix. Let this saute for 5-10 minutes covered over medium low heat. Yo ...more

How To : Make homemade spaghetti sauce

In this video, we learn how to make homemade spaghetti sauce. This uses ground turkey instead of meat. First, chop up a small onion and turn your pot on high. Fill it with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the diced onions. Next, add in 1 tbsp garlic shallot puree. Then, add i ...more

How To : Make Dutch oven chicken

In this tutorial, we learn how to make Dutch oven chicken. Ingredients are: 1 whole chicken, 1 chopped onion, 3 tbsp garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and 28 oz diced tomatoes. First, melt some butter in a pot and then throw in your chopped onio ...more

How To : Make raw Mediterranean kale

In order to prepare raw Mediterranean kale, you will need the following: kale, pine nuts, olives, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and red bell pepper. You will need to chop the kale into really fine pieces. Remove the stems. You can reserve them for vegetable juice. Cut the kal ...more

How To : Make a sauerkraut & pork chop dinner

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a sauerkraut & pork chop dinner. You will need: 1 32oz jar of sauerkraut (rinsed and drained), 4 (10 oz) pork chops, 1 lb Kielbasa cut into pieces, 1 sliced medium onion, 1/2 lb diced bacon, 1 tbsp caraway seed, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 c ...more

How To : Make eggplant parmesan

In this tutorial, we learn how to make eggplant parmesan. You will need: mozzarella, red pepper paste, diced tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, mushrooms. First, chop up the garlic and add it to a hot pan with olive oil. After this, add in thick slices of eggplant and cook on both si ...more

How To : Make pinto beans to compliment your BBQ meal

In this tutorial, we learn how to make pinto beans to compliment your BBQ meal. To start, soak 3-4 lbs of beans overnight in a large pot. The next day, add in 1 lb of chopped bacon, 2 qt beef broth, 1 qt chicken broth, 20 oz can diced tomatoes, chopped yellow onion, 1 tbsp chi ...more

How To : Make traditional turnip greens

This video is showing how to make a great southern dish. In a large saucepan fry some bacon. After the bacon has had some time to cook add some salt and three cups of water. Chop the roots off three turnips and save the leaves on top. Peel the outer skin off each one of the tu ...more

How To : Make Italian pasta salad for over 100 people

This video demonstrates how to make Italian pasta salad for over 100 people. Start with sun dried tomatoes. Reconstitute them in hot water. Slice and dice up mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Then slice and dice Genoa salami into small pieces. Repeat with sopressata. Chop up m ...more

How To : Make spinach and pancetta quiche

This video shows you how to make a delicious quiche which is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whisk together some eggs and a small amount of cream, then add some chopped onion and chopped spinach. Dice the pancetta and put it into a heated skillet to cook through. Meanwh ...more

How To : Cook Greek-style green beans with tomato

Sue Radd teaches the secrets to cook Greek style beans with tomato in simple steps. First cut the top and tail of your beans and clean them nicely with water. Now nicely chop a big onion and slice thinly some garlic. Now add some oil in a pressure cooker and add the onions and ...more

How To : Make a (baked) mini frittata

Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to make delicious baked mini frittatas. This recipe yields 40 mini frittatas. Beat eight eggs, and add a half cup milk. Add some diced ham, or any other meat of your choice to the egg and milk mixture. Chop up some fresh parsley and add to the ...more

How To : Make Filipino ginisang pechay (sauteed cabbage)

Ingredients: 1 lb baby bok choy or pechay, chopped 1/4 lb pork, chopped and thinly sliced 1 medium-sized tomato, diced 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp garlic 1 cup water Heat the pan and put-in the cooking oil sauté the garlic, onion, and tomato ...more

How To : Make Mexican tacos

To make Mexican tacos you will need tortillas. Start by putting the tortillas in a heated pan and warm them up. You can also fry the tortillas by drizzling a little oil on the pan. Once it puffs up a little bit it is finished and can then be placed on a plate. Spread refried b ...more

How To : Make pizza, including pizza dough & sauce

Almost everyone loves pizza! Instead of calling out for delivery, why not learn to make it yourself at home? In this two-part cooking tutorial, learn how to make pizza, include the pizza dough and sauce. Ingredients and oven instructions are listed below. NOTES: 240 degrees C ...more

How To : Make potato salad

Make the perfect potato salad for any occasion! A simple potato salad is always the best potato salad. Watch the video tutorial for the step-by-step instructions for delicious traditional potato salad. Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes 2 tablespoons white vinegar (optiona ...more

How To : Make rock shrimp and lobster butter risotto

Mark Twain said “cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Well, that’s sort of what risotto is: rice with a college education. You Will Need: * 1 lb. butter, softened to room temperature * 1/2 c. lobster roe * 1/4 c. olive oil * 1 white onion, diced * 2 ...more

How To : Cook Chinese sweet and sour chicken

Forget the Chinese takeout tonight. This cooking how-to video shows you how to make an old Chinese favorite, sweet and sour chicken. Watch this video cooking lesson to learn how to make this chicken dish that is sure to delight your taste bud with the sweet and sour flavors. S ...more

How To : Cook Indian pulav (vegetable rice)

Watch this how to video as Manjula shows you how to prepare a popular Indian dish, pulav. Its is more commonly known as vegetable rice and it can be served as main or side dish. For this recipe you will need: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups water 3 tablespoons of oil 1 teaspoon cum ...more

How To : Make Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce

Ingredients 16 ounces lump crab meat 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into small dice 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, chopped (approximately 1/3-1/2 cup) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg, ...more

How To : Make a basic tomato and basil marinara sauce

The family will love this pasta recipe. Easy to prepare. Ingredients you will need: 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic Olive oil Basil (5 or 6 leaves) Canned crushed tomatoes Salt Pepper Pasta Dice your onion. Chop your two cloves of garlic. In a pan or a deep skillet add 2 ...more

How To : Make crispy chicken thighs in a cherry-pear sauce

In this tutorial, we learn how to make crispy chicken thighs in a cherry-pear sauce. To make this, you will need: 8 chicken thighs, 1 1/4 c dried Bing cherries, 1 1/4 c chopped Bosc pears, 4 diced leeks, 2 c Marsala wine, and 1 c cream. First, you will bring the leeks, cherrie ...more

How To : Make authentic Vietnamese egg rolls

In this tutorial, we learn how to make authentic Vietnamese egg rolls. Ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork shoulder, 1 whole shredder carrot, 1 diced onion, 1 diced garlic clove, 2.5 oz black fungus, 2.5 oz glass noodles, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tsp mushroom seasoning, 3 tsp wh ...more

How To : Cook lamb brochettes with yogurt-cucumber sauce

Brochettes are usually the skewers that you use to barbecue, grill or roast chunks of delicious meat, but its become its own dish know, as is the case with this recipe for lamb brochettes. And what goes great with lamb meat? Yogurt. Curry, coriander, cumin, cilantro and marjo ...more

How To : Make a Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Gazpacho Soup

Gazpacho isn't all tomatoes! This wonderful gazpacho summertime soup has tomatoes and it has roasted red peppers and garlic. It's the perfect summer treat during a hot day in the sun. Check out the video recipe for all the steps to preparing this Spanish-style soup. Makes a m ...more

How To : Make cheesy crab and corn quesadillas

Tired of the same old quesadillas? Try this awesome recipe out for crab and corn quesadillas. It's great for any Mexican-style dinner. You can even make miniature versions of these for appetizers at parties! Put creamy seafood and corn quesadillas on the dinner table in just ...more

How To : Make mini hamburgers, aka sliders

Sliders are the new fad of the fast food business, but you don't have to have mini burgers from the grease haven, you can create your own miniature hamburgers at home, with a less toxic flavor. Sliders, simply put, are a little bit of heaven in a bun. Will Gilson from Garden a ...more

How To : Make "hot stuff" nachos

From Betty's Kitchen, Betty makes a version of friend's "Hot Stuff" nachos. These nachos are a spectacular addition to a Super Bowl Sunday party or any sports party for that matter. To make these nachos, you will need the following ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 large cho ...more

How To : Make hamburger stew

How to make hamburger stew Put two pounds of ground beef in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt and 1 onion chopped up into chunks into the pot. Heat it to brown the meat and soften the onions. Once the meat begins to brown and the onions soften add diced tomatoes ...more

How To : Make delicious chicken quesadillas

In this tutorial, we learn how to make chicken quesadillas at home. You will need: tortillas, grated white cheese, coriander/cilantro, spring onion, garlic, diced chicken breast, guacamole, frying pan and a mixing bowl. First, you will cook your diced chicken in olive oil unti ...more

How To : Make a healthy alternative to pasta with squash

This video demonstrates how to make a healthy squash spaghetti. First, bake the spaghetti squash in the oven for about 45 minutes or until it is soft. Meanwhile, pour some olive oil into a pan and add some diced onion, sliced tomatoes, a chopped carrot, crushed garlic, some ba ...more

How To : Make a traditional Japanese miso soup

In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade miso soup. You will need : miso, firm tofu, green onions, diced ginger, dashi, water, chopsticks, pot, ladle, cutting board and knife. First, you will prepare your tofu by slicing half a package of tofu into bite sized pieces. Ne ...more

How To : Make sweet potato salad

Here's a healthy recipe for a sumptuous sweet potato salad and a refreshing beverage to complete your dessert table. For the potato salad: 1. Place the diced sweet potato in a large bowl. 2. Add the diced chicken, some chopped onions, some scotch bonnet pepper, some sweet pepp ...more

How To : Make tuna meatballs

Meatballs…mmm… but wait, tuna meatballs? Really? Yep, and they're every bit as good as regular old beef meatballs. See for yourself and try out this video recipe that is sweet and tangy, with sushi-grade ahi tuna. Damien DiPaola of Ristorante Damiano in Boston's North End cre ...more

How To : Make a Kobe meatloaf

Don't make a plain, old meatloaf for dinner. Make a rockstar meatloaf. This meatloaf recipe is sure to be a family favorite, and includes baking, veal, carrots, tempura, and plenty of other goodies. The perfect loaf for meat lovers. Felino Samson, chef-owner of POPS Restauran ...more

How To : Make a shepherd's pie like a chef

In this episode of The Simple Chef, host Randy Higgins demonstrates how to make a shepherd's pie. To make this recipe you will need: 1 pound lean ground beef - browned, 1 onion - diced, 1/3 cup of water, 2Tbsp corn starch, 1 packet of beef flavoring, 4 medium size potatoes - p ...more

How To : Make salmon patties

To make salmon patties, heat up regular oil in a skillet, just enough to coat the bottom. Turn the stove flame to medium high. Open two cans of salmon. Remove the juice, bones and skin. Flake up the salmon. Add one cup of instant mashed potatoes to the bowl. Dice one medium on ...more

How To : Make jalapeno pinwheels

The Food Corner brings us this easy recipe for jalapeño pinwheels, a great appetizer for a party. To make the pinwheels, you will need a can of refrigerated crescent rolls, some cream cheese, a can of chicken, some chopped cilantro, diced canned jalapeños, and green onions. M ...more

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