The Holy Grail of chicken has just been found by an unsuspecting reporter of the Chicago Tribune. Yes, that's right: The secret 11 herbs and spices in Colonel Sanders' Original Recipe chicken has finally been revealed, and it looks legit as hell. While a copy of the Original ...more
If I had to guess, I'd say your waffle maker is probably collecting dust on the highest shelf in your kitchen, or deep in some cabinet you haven't opened in years. And that's assuming you even have a waffle maker. Most people don't make waffles often enough to own an applianc ...more
Cast iron is one of the best surfaces to cook on, but taking care of it is a whole 'nother story. It's not as simple as just washing it in soapy water like all of your other pans, and everyone has different ideas about how it should be done. It seems intimidating at first, but ...more
What began as a regional specialty has turned into a national trend that looks like it's here to stay: Nasvhille hot chicken has caught on like wildfire, with hot chicken restaurants popping up across the country—not to mention the 8 hot chicken restaurants that you can find i ...more
I know Americans love to hate on the French, but from my standpoint, they've given us a lot of things we should all be thankful for, like French kissing, casual sex, Pepé le Pew, and of course, French fries. Well, maybe not... There's actually a few ideas as to how French fri ...more
Now that the Super Bowl is over, you might find that you have an econo-sized bag or two of opened potato chips slowly going stale in your pantry. After all, there are only so many bowls of Buffalo Chicken Pizza Beer Dip you can eat with 'em—and you definitely don't want them t ...more
Kentucky Fried Chicken is one of those things that nearly everybody loves. But if your craving is strong and you want to make it yourself, think again – the Colonel’s not keen on parting with his top secret recipe. According to KFC’s official site, “one company blends a formul ...more
Greek yogurt has always been in my regular snack rotation. Packed with more protein than plain yogurt, it fills me up and stabilizes my energy with its low levels of carbohydrates and sugar. I have always tended to go the sweeter route, adding berries, honey, and coconut flak ...more
You've gotten enough satisfaction from gorging on fried chicken wings, so now it's time to learn the science of them. And not—we're not talking why they taste so freaking good, but how they work, pre-fried food. We're talking anatomy class, and if you can eat a piece of chicke ...more
Because life's just not fun unless someone is getting pranked. Whether you need to pull these pranks out for a party or to get back at your younger brother for stealing that last piece of fried chicken, you'll learn a whopping list of 8 different pranks in this video. From "e ...more
Hops have always been known as the driving force behind beer, but now they're starting to grow their own culinary wings. Slowly but surely, this bizarre and bitter plant is showing up on more and more menus across the country as it catches on as a trendy and up-and-coming ingr ...more
A couple days back we told you about the 30-day free trial for people interested in YouTube Red, and now Google is running a concurrent promotion that really sweetens the deal, especially if you're a first-time subscriber and own or plan to buy a Chromecast. Getting Your Half ...more
Doritos Locos Tacos were the brilliant concoction of a man named Todd Mills who never worked for Taco Bell, and never made any money from his creation. He originally pitched the idea to Frito-Lay, and when they said no, he took matters into his own hands by creating a Facebook ...more
For me, shredded coconut is something that is eaten several times a week in a variety of ways—and that includes in savory dishes. It can be added to just about anything, and this is a good thing if you enjoy having some variety in your diet. Because I get tired of eating the s ...more
Even if you've put aside your percolator and have gone the way of the pod coffeemaker, there are still dozens of ways to use your leftover coffee filters. Incredibly cheap, absorbent, and shaped with a ruffle, coffee filters are useful in the kitchen, garden, and around the ho ...more
A modern iPhone is capable of running sophisticated, exquisitely-rendered games that rival titles on current-generation consoles. However, there is some value in classic video game titles, whether you grew up playing games on the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, and ...more
Crispy and delicious, oven fried chicken is much healthier than the traditional fried chicken. Easy to prepare, it is a great dish anytime of the year. Watch this how to video to learn how to make crispy oven fried chicken without the skin, but lots of flavor.
I grew up eating Korean, Japanese, and Chinese food, but it wasn't until college that I experienced Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Once I started, I couldn't get enough of these cuisines. The dishes had an incredible richness and savor that I couldn't identify, but whatever it w ...more
Spicy adidas is a Filipino dish using fried chicken feet and black beans. This video will demonstrate how to cook, combine and season all the ingredients to make some really Filipino cuisine. Chicken feet might seem a little out of the normal ingredient range for some people b ...more
Everyone has their own reality, and in that same vein, everyone has their own guidelines for what makes the "perfect fried chicken." Now, I'm not saying that my version is the ultimate for everyone, but it's definitely a crowd pleaser in my experience. In my book, a perfect f ...more
Fight me all you want, but it ain't a party without alcohol—whether it's a Halloween party, Christmas party, dinner party, or even a damn wedding. (If you think that people will stick around after dinner for a dry wedding, then you're sorely mistaken.) And while we'd all love ...more
We've heard of putting French fries on a slice of cheese pizza; after all, two fast-food favorites together are almost always better than one by itself. But French fries used as the crust of a pizza in lieu of traditional dough? That's an entirely different ball game. Don't Mi ...more
Fried food is the best. That's not an opinion; that's a fact, Jack. And while fried standards like wings, French fries, and onion rings are all stellar, there's no way you should stop there. I believe that nearly anything and everything should be fried—even the healthy stuff. ...more
Using breadcrumbs in the kitchen is the perfect way to add crisp and crunch to the usual salad, entrée, or dessert. As chef and media personality Mario Batali once said, "There's almost nothing I wouldn't put homemade breadcrumbs on." Making crumbs themselves is just plain ea ...more
A no-carb, gluten-free substitute for breadcrumbs. Sounds and probably tastes like cardboard, right? Unless you're talking about Pork Dust. Yes, you read that right. Pork. DUST. Don't Miss: Caul Fat—Is It Better than Bacon? These savory and rich ground-up pork rinds have abs ...more
Eating out is great, but being able to cook the delicious ethnic foods you eat at restaurants is even better. It may seem daunting to put together a bunch of ingredients with which you might not be familiar (some with names you've never even heard of!), but with the guidelines ...more
Cook up four different types of chicken tonight. Learn how to prepare fried chicken, BBQ chicken, teriyaki chicken, and 32 hot wings.
Fast food is a guilty pleasure in which we all indulge. When you're short on time and long on hunger, being able to whiz through the drive-thru or run 'in and out' of a fast food joint can be a real lifesaver. But sometimes you crave those good-but-not-so-good-for-you goodies ...more
Watch this video cooking tutorial to learn how to make Thai deep fried chicken wings, a recipe from Thai chef Kai. This dish is very easy to make and tastes much better than KFC. You will need chicken wings, oyster sauce, garlangal powder, sugar, pepper, egg, flour, cornstarch ...more
Even those of us most comfortable in the kitchen can be daunted by the idea of cooking for a whole houseful of people. Whether you have a large, well-equipped kitchen or a small one with just the essentials, it can prove to be quite a task to prepare food for a dozen or so peo ...more
This video demonstrates how to make KFC-Style Chicken. Allow chicken to sit in a brine: cayenne pepper, onion powder, Kosher salt, garlic, thyme, red pepper, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Allow it to marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Drain. Dip chicken pieces in flo ...more
Deep fried chicken is a great comfort food. In this how to video Chef Paul explains how to make delicious Magic Fried Chicken. Watch and learn how to make deliciously blistery crispy deep fried chicken with two layers of batter.
Even the most seasoned cook is always looking for ways to make cooking easier and cleaning up after meal prep a breeze. There are a million and one tricks and tips out there to simplify your kitchen routines, but some of them are more valuable than others. Don't Miss: 5 Commo ...more
Julia Child and guest demonstrate how to make fried chicken. Moist chicken covered in a crunchy crust is a Southern favorite. You can save the livers for pate and gizzards for gumbo. Make fried chicken with Julia Child. Click through to watch this video on pbs.org
Chinese food is delicious, but it isn't very healthy and can be quite expensive. In this video, Betty adds a Southern touch to a traditional Asian dish and makes vegetables with a soy sauce gravy. The veggies are good for you and filling, and the gravy gives them a nice, heart ...more
Cooking chicken tonight for dinner? It may be a dinnertime staple in your home, but you're probably used to store-bought chickens that you store in the freezer. Well, sometimes the best tasting poultry comes from the chickens with their heads still attached… well, at least bef ...more
Forget the Chinese takeout tonight. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how to make stir fried chicken with vegetables and ramen noodles. This stir fry recipe is much healthier than any you would find at a restaurant. Watch and learn how simple it is to stir f ...more
Doc Willoughby, Executive Editor of Gourmet Magazine, demonstrates how to make oven-fried panko chicken. Panko is a Japanese breadcrumb. The difference between panko and other breadcrumbs is that they are larger, fluffier and healthier. Put the panko into a pie plate, add so ...more
Max's Filipino style fried chicken. Takes a spring chicken or a Cornish game hen, ground jack pepper, dried bay leaves, cilantro or parsley, and a pan full of water. Bring water to a steam then add bay leaves and chopped cilantro. Then in a metal colander or strainer place chi ...more
Thai spicy stir-fried chicken (phat khee mao kai) is so good, when served with rice. You will need chicken breast, chili, sweet basil, prik khing paste, chicken stock, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make pha ...more
This video teaches the secrets of making extra crispy fried chicken in simple steps. First add some flour mixed with seasoning salt in a zip lock bag, simultaneously beat an egg with some water. Now add some seasoning salt to the chicken, put it in the bag and shake it well. I ...more
If you're looking for a healthy, lean chicken dish to make for dinner, then you've gone to the wrong place. But if you're looking for a succulent, crunchy, pan-fried bowl of chicken bliss, then you've just hit the spot. In this segment of "The Martha Stewart Show," Chef Scott ...more
This dish is easy to make and delicious if you like eggplant and Chinese style cooking. You will need chicken, eggplant, mushrooms, garlic, sesame sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Hoisin sauce, chicken stock and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to ma ...more
Need to know how to make sauce for buffalo chicken wings or any other fried chicken dish? In this free video cooking lesson, you'll learn how to do just that. For more information, including a full recipe and step-by-step preparation instructions, and to get started making thi ...more
This is a great instructional video on how to make Filipino style chicken curry. The ingredients required are chicken pieces, fish sauce, celery cut into pieces, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, potatoes simmer, red bell pepper and curry powder. First put potatoes into the frying ...more
Watch this video to learn how to make buttermilk southern fried chicken. Enjoy! We've made this Southern favorite a lot faster and easier by using boneless/skinless thighs instead of the traditional whole cut-up chicken.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make buttermilk fried chicken wings. First, take your chicken and marinade it with paprika, salt, pepper, buttermilk, garlic salt, and onion powder. Then, bring some oil up to temperature in a pan or kettle. Once the oil is up to 350 degrees, ...more
In Epicurious' "Around the World" series, we stop by South Carolina to test out a classic American recipe - southern fried chicken. In this how-to video, you'll learn how to marinate, batter, and fry chicken in a most delicious manner. Your guests will be clamoring for second ...more
Basic frying rice is a staple of Asian food recipes and cheap eats. Remember, always cook rice in rice cooker, safe and will never get burned. Next we'll make a video to show how to make that frying green vegetable. We usually add boiled green peas or boiled mixed vegetables ...more
For some reason, hip hop x cooking is a familiar equation in the world of HowTo. Today's "tutorial" comes in the form of a blatant Pepsi advert with Snoop Dogg as culinary host. Sure, the Super Bowl is mere hours away, but not to worry, Snoop doesn't demand much artistry or ti ...more
There are few dishes quite so American as fried chicken. This recipe from Epicurious shows you how to make authentic Southern fried chicken, served with collard greens lightly sauteed in bacon drippings, thick mashed potatoes and a delicious country gravy on top. Part 1 of 2 - ...more
Learn how to make this amazing stir fry. It only takes a few simple steps. Follow along with this Asian cooking how-to video to learn how to make stir fry chicken with sugar snap peas and red peppers. This chicken dish is a tasty and healthy way to incorporate veggies into an ...more
This pan-fried recipe cuts calories in half and reduced saturated fat by a whopping 92 percent. Trust us?you won't miss any of it. The key to success with this recipe is even heat. If the oil gets too hot, the chicken may brown too quickly before fully cooking. You can lower ...more
You don't have to use this sauce just for buffalo wings - you can use it with nearly any sort of chicken dish, from chicken tenders to buffalo fried chicken. It also makes a great sauce for hamburgers or dipping vegetables. Make your own buffalo style hot sauce at home. Click ...more
A classic recipe for fried chicken. Made with buttermilk!
In this video, we learn how to make crunchy and crispy fried chicken at home. The ingredients you will need are: 1 lb chicken wings, 3 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1 tsp baking powder. First, r ...more
Dave teaches us how to make fried chicken alfredo with noodles in this video. First, spice up boneless skinless chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Next, roll the chicken in flour and fry in oil until it's golden brown and thoroughly ...more
Watch as Gordon Ramsay comes into your kitchen to show you how to cook like pro. Tonight he'll demonstrate how to prepare a pan fried chicken with a morel sauce. Make asparagus morel chicken with Gordon Ramsay. Click through to watch this video on tastyfood.tv
This video teaches how to make some creamy gravy to go with fried chicken or even biscuits. She recommends using some of the drippings of a fried chicken or some other type of fat. The fat makes the gravy rich tasting and improves the flavor of the gravy so much more. She puts ...more
Stephen Linn learns a simple recipe from Chef Patrick Mould for a Tailgate favorite – Southern fried chicken. The Cajun chef’s tips make feeding a crowd as easy as it is tasty.