How Chocolate Is Made

Many vegetarians and vegans often miss out on holiday cakes because they are made with eggs. Here is a wonderfully simple recipe for an eggless chocolate cake. Good for cholesterol watchers too!

Chef Alice Medrich demonstrates how to make chocolate genoise cake - a light, fluffy, egg based cake. The cake is made with cocoa and triple sifting to help it from deflating and gathering flour balls. Make chocolate genoise cake. Click through to watch this video on pbs.org

Chef Akoto demonstrates how to make meringues - ethereal cookies made of egg whites and sugar. She demonstrates how to use a pastry bag to make meringue sandwiches, chocolate meringues, and meringue napoleons. Make light and airy meringues. Click through to watch this video on ...more

Chocolate brownies aren't a well-known dessert in France— it's more of a United States favorite, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be made by anybody with a carving for chocolate. Try making these fudge brownies. With the rich flavor and consistency of the nuts and chocolate ...more

Throughout this video, The Cupcake Special, with Realizing Nuala, you listen to the song "Happy" as you watch a young woman demonstrate the correct and incorrect methods of baking and icing cupcakes. She begins the video by baking several dozen chocolate cupcakes in small pape ...more

Spread several sheets of wax paper on cookie trays, side-by-side. Using a butter knife, spread a teaspoon of peanut butter on each Ritz cracker. Set aside. Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler on low to medium heat until fully melted. Stir to make sure all the chocolate ...more

Sick of the same old chocolate chip cookie for a sweet treat? Bump up your dessert course by making a fun banana split! Grab a spoon and a friend, and get ready to dig into this mouth-watering banana split. Learn how to make a great banana split with help form this dessert mak ...more

No self-respecting Halloween celebration would be complete without a fair share of caramel apples and witch-themed goodies for kids and adults alike to nom on. Check out this video to learn how to make two classic Halloween treats: 1. Candied witches' hats made from ice cream ...more

Fortune cookies are fun little after-meal treats. It's always exciting cracking open revelations about our heart and souls as deemed fit by fortune tellers the Panda Express. Whether you believe in fortune cookies or not, they make very cute snacks and their shape can be trans ...more

Garden of Imagination demonstrates very simple method of how to make miniature doughnuts from polymer clay. There are three varieties of doughnuts made sprinkled, glace and chocolate covered. These are very simple round doughnut. For this we need a plastic clay measure which h ...more

Cookies… when you think of them, you think of sugar, nuts… chocolate, but the one thing you never imagine is peppers. But once you try these green chile pepper cookies, you'll never go back to the average Toll House variety. Maria Collins bakes a batch of sweet, tangy and crun ...more

How to decorate cupcakes with some helpful tips Cupcakes can be baked in two standard sizes mini and standard muffin size. To make cupcakes with different colors start by making a basic batch of vanilla frosting. Separate the vanilla frosting into different batches based on t ...more

Melting chocolate is the first step in making a delectable chocolate bunny, heart, or other shape of your desire. Chocolate must be melted in order to pour into molds to create these fun shapes, which can be used on their own or to adorn cakes. Take a look at this cake decora ...more

Love chocolate? Can't live without peanut butter? Then we think this yummy chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe was heaven sent for your taste buds. After all, this ice cream tastes like a frozen Reese's peanut butter cup. So without further ado, check out this video to l ...more

If your dad is a suit-and-tie type of guy, why not celebrate that on Father's Day by making him a delicious Tie-shaped cake? This video will teach you how to make a chocolate tie cake that will make the whole family weep with pleasure.

Did you know it really isn't very hard to make your own candy bars at home? This video will teach you a simple recipe for making delicious peanut butter and chocolate dipped candy bars at home without any special equipment.

YUM. Truffles. Start out this recipe by first making the filling, which is done by combining a melted chocolate (bittersweet chocolate in this video) and a very thin caramel base. When that's all done, you'll chill it while you prepare and roll the truffles into pretty shapes ...more

Oh, how we love chocolate. Chocolate, in all its godlike perfection, makes everything taste better: crepes, apples, cookies, air. But we don't dig the enormous calorie content of chocolate as much. Which is why we're thrilled about this nail tutorial, which teaches you how to ...more

Learn how to sculpt a chocolate frosted donut out of polymer clay with this free video art lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics ...more

Making chocolate covered pretzels can be a snap. The main ingredients needed include: pretzels, chocolate ganache, heavy cream, and a little bit of butter. Those ingredients ll come together to help make a delicious snack perfect for any tailgating party, baby shower, or just ...more

Small is cute. Cookies are cute. Dolls are cute. What this tutorial presents, then, is a perfect storm of cuteness. If you follow along, you'll learn how to make miniature chocolate chip cookies for your 1:12-scale dollhouse. For complete instructions, and to get started makin ...more

Just because eggs are associated with Easter, doesn't mean making chocolate eggs is only a holiday affair. You can enjoy them all the time. So watch this video recipe to learn how to make chocolate coconut cream eggs. These little bites taste just like the famous candy bar wi ...more

Betty teaches the secrets of making white chocolate dipped strawberries in simple steps. First take some fresh strawberries and a fresh canister of creamy chocolate. Now take a strawberry, dip it in the cream and whirl it nicely so that the cream fills nicely around it. Repeat ...more

Ever wondered how could you make a molten chocolate cake? You'll love it!!! The molten chocolate cake is fairly simple to make and makes a delicious Valentine's Day dessert. All you need is 20 minutes prep time. Top your molten chocolate cake with fresh cream, whipped cream or ...more

Not sure what to serve at your next holiday party? Don't settle for just plain old champagne. In this how to video James makes a classic sparkling wine cocktail to accompany a praline chocolate. Watch as he livens up the Prosecco champagne with a hint of amaretto to bring out ...more

It doesn't need to be St. Patrick's Day, nor do you need to be a member of the IRA to enjoy the explosive cocktail concoction known as the Irish Car Bomb. You will need Guinness beer, Bailey's Irish Cream, Irish whisky, a pint glass, and a shot glass. It sort of tastes like al ...more

Chocolate mousse makes a great dessert because it is light and airy. In this how to video Chef Paul explains how to make chocolate mousse. Whip up some delicious cocoa based mousse with melted chocolate, whipping cream, and meringue.

Making Whoopies! These pies are more cake like rather than a cookie or pie. Hannah Kaminsky's vegan version is sure to please the senses. It's hard to resist, just watch this how to video and learn how to make chocolate Whoopie pies. Whoopie pie ingredients: Apple cider vineg ...more

Enjoy a special Valentine's Day treat from Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy and Bottom's Up. You will need vodka, dark creme de cacao, Kahlua, Magic Shell, and a Hershey's Kiss. Mix up a sweet chocolate martini by following along with this video cocktail-making tutorial.

Rob "Riki Tiki" Roy shows you how to make a collection of shots. In this episode, you get the Irish Car Bomb (with Irish whisky, Bailey's and Guinness), the Chocolate Cake (with sugar, a lemon wedge, Frangelico and vodka) Shot, and the Tequila Body Shot (with tequila, lime, sa ...more

Chocolate syrup, mint liqueur, Kahlua, and Bailey's make up the mint chocolate chip martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to m ...more

Vodka, Frangelico, Cacao, Kahlua, Bailey's, chocolate liqueur, and a chocolate bar make up the sweet chocolate Godiva's Kiss martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Ulises as he gives step by step directions (that are far less dull and long-winded as the eponymic James J ...more

In this episode of Gourmet Again!, Sharine makes her favorite dessert, a chocolate mint cheesecake. Learn how to prepare this recipe by watching and following along with this video cooking tutorial. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make a chocolate mint cheesecake. Part 2 of 2 - How to M ...more

Learn how to make chocolate chip pancakes with this how-to video. There is no need to buy a box of pancake mix, making delicious pancakes from scratch is easy. Follow the instructions and get the maple syrup ready. Enjoy!

The kids will love making this parfait - it's like edible sand art! Layer chocolate and caramel syrups, fruit, Blue Bunny French Vanilla Ice Cream, cranberry compote and granola into glasses for a treat that's as fun to look at as it is to eat. Watch this video tutorial for st ...more

Okay, so knowing how to make chocolate curls isn't exactly a necessary culinary skill, but when it comes to dessert making, how much of that dessert is there more for show than for taste? We're thinking it's 50/50. Plus, if you're a chocolate lover then chocolate curls may jus ...more

This crunchy chocolate delight from Jacques Torres is not only simple to make, it also makes a sweet gift. Learn how to make chocolate corn flake clusters and package them into a present.

Watch as Gordon Ramsay comes into your kitchen to show you how to cook like pro. Tonight he makes a decadent dessert with profiteroles and hot chocolate sauce. Delicious! Make profiteroles with Hell's Kitchen Gordon Ramsay. Click through to watch this video on tastyfood.tv

Impress you honey by making these adorable yet delicious treats. Watch this how to video to see how simple it is to make tuxedo strawberries with white and dark chocolate.

What's Isaac Mizrahi's favorite food in the world? Ice cream. Watch as he makes his favorite mint chocolate chip recipe using fresh mint leaves. You must have an ice cream maker.

Yes--- they're really producing a documentary on making chocolate milk. This is very simple, but the home brew commentary is the allure. Really, we just like the girl giggling.

Chef Chris Smith makes two different types of smoothies including a chocolate peanut butter and a berry smoothie usng berries, soy milk, tofu, banana extract and fiber fruit smoothie. Both demonstrations are low carb smoothies.

While we all know that Valentine's Day is supposed to be about the giving and receiving of love and affection, let's face it: These days, the Hallmark holiday is more about the giving and receiving of chocolate and sugar high-inducing candy. Give both affection and sweets to ...more

In this video, we learn how to make homemade cream cheese brownie cupcakes. Start with putting a package of pre-made brownie mix inside of a mixing bowl. Now add in 3 eggs, 1/4 c water and 1/3 c of oil and mix until it's well combined. Once finished, pour batter into a cupcake ...more

This video shows how easy it is to make a dessert known as a croquembouche, which is simply cream puffs stacked in a cone shape and glued together with a chocolate filling or ganache. The ganache is made by heating heavy cream until it starts boiling and then mixing in some f ...more

Biscotti comes from Italy, where it serves as their version of American cookies. This recipe uses Nutella as one of the main ingredients. Nutella has a peanut butter texture, but is made from a sweet hazelnut blend. The biscotti shown is a twice baked cookie and is great for p ...more

A great recipe to make a delicious drink called a banana cream pie cocktail. The drink is made using one ounce of coffee cream or half and half. A half ounce of your favorite vodka. A half ounce of cream de banana which is sweet flavored liquor. Then a half ounce of white or c ...more