Holiday dinners can be the same every year, but many are starting to switch it up, making new traditions and getting a new dining experience for everyone at the table. It’s not unusual to see sweet potatoes on an Easter dinner menu or lamb at Thanksgiving dinner. Some people ...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
Lila from Asian Cooking Made Easy shares her recipe for Singapore Noodles, which she makes with shrimp, chicken, rice noodles and a semi-sweet curry sauce. The rice stick noodles must be soaked in warm water for about 15 minutes, and the pre-cooked frozen shrimp goes into coo ...more
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make a fried mussel pancake. It can be made with oysters ...more
In this video, we learn how to make shrimp fried rice. You will need leftover rice, shrimp, ham, onion, cilantro, red pepper, celery, garlic, green onion and frozen peas. First, take the shells off the shrimp and de-vein them. Then, chop up your vegetables and ham. Now, add wa ...more
Ian Desabrais shows us how he makes spaghetti squash and meatballs. Besides a spaghetti squash, you will need an onion, yellow and orange peppers, asparagus, diced garlic, ground meat, an egg, some honey, spices and pasta sauce. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Pok ...more
Blood Mary's seem like a simple alcoholic drink, but the more complicated they get, the more you'll love them. That's why this Blood Mary drink is one to remember, because it isn't just vodka you're adding… it's poblano, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic infused vodka. Mmm! Cape ...more
Chef Jui Chin demonstrates how to make Lo Mein. First, he starts with cut up meat and vegetables: green onions, white onions, shrimp, bean sprouts, julienne cabbage, julienne carrots, and separately he has some julienne sliced pork. You want precooked lo mein noodles or you ca ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make mushroom cannelloni and goat cheese tarragon sauce. Ingredients are: 1 pack pasta sheets, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1.5 lb sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 diced red onion, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 1/4 c chopped tarragon, 1/2 c red wine, 1/2 c chopp ...more
Learn how to make a mouth-watering BBQ sauce from BBQTalk in just four easy steps! BBQTalk shows us how to make an easy, homemade BBQ sauce from scratch. You will need: 2 cups of ketchup ; cup white vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be used) ; cup of your favorite premium brand ...more
Sunny Anderson from the Food Network shares her delicious chili recipe. In a large stock pot she sautés some onions and jalapenos in a little oil. Next she adds some Mexican chorizo and breaks it down with a potato masher. For flavor she adds sliced garlic, cumin, chili powder ...more
Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic Jamaican curry chicken. Jamaican curry is full of spices with added spicy kick. Follow along with this Jamaican cooking lesson to learn how too make Jamaican curry chicken. Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 2.5lb ...more
Ning's Kitchen shows how to make Pad Thai with dry noodles. Use 1 1/2 boxes of Thai Noodles, and hot Thai sauce. You'll also need bean sprouts and shrimp. Two eggs, carrots diced, dried mushrooms, preserved radish which was purchased at an Asian store. Also use soy sauce, red ...more
Making your own barbecue sauce can be fun. It doesn't take long to prepare and each batch by adding different ingredients will have a different taste. The sauce made today is called #93 by Pit Master Matthew Whiteford. Put a large pan on the stove with no heat on. In the pan p ...more
In this video, from C4Bimbos we learn how to make stuffed peppers. Take 2 pounds of ground beef and place in a bowl. Add 1 diced onion, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano, then a few splashes of worcestershire sauce, now add about 1/4 cup of rice, then some ...more
The fried onion blossom is a classic American appetizer – and it's as fun to make as it is to eat! You Will Need * 2 large sweet onions * 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning * 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour * 1 c. 2 percent milk * Oil for frying * Dipping sauce * A medium-size kitchen knife * ...more
In this video, we learn how to make Korean spicy beef soup. First, you will make the broth by adding 10.5 c water with 5 garlic cloves, 8 oz beef brisket, 2 onions, 2 green onions, and black pepper corns. Cook for 45 on high, then move onto boiling your vegetables. Boil the fe ...more
Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, shows how to make Thai Cabbage Salad, a non-cooking sweet sour tangy fresh cabbage salad mix. 1. First make Thai Vinaigrette by mixing Lime Juice about a tablespoon, a little amount of rice wine vinegar, Sesame oil, Mirin (Japanese/Asian sweeten ...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
Chef Billy Perisi of fixmyrecipe.com takes us through how to make beef stroganoff without curdling the sauce. Get pan nice and hot with oil. Slice up filet mignon instead of sirloin steak. Lay slices into pan of oil and then season them. After about a minute, flip the slices ...more
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make tom yum goong. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Cuban roasted chicken. The ingredients you will need for this are: 2 whole chickens, cut in half Mojo Marinade: 2 cup Naranja Agria, 4 tablespoons crushed garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, olive oil, salt & pepper t ...more
Treat yourself to some authentic Caribbean-style BBQ ribs, but don't run to your Caribbean restaurant just yet! You can make some sweet Caribbean barbecue spare ribs in your own kitchen. Try out this recipe from Wilma Browne Yarde and learn her enticing marinade for pork spare ...more
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until almost translucent. Stir in beef, garlic, and chili peppers, and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Pour in the tomato sauce ...more
This video is about making chili paneer. The ingredients required are paneer, onion, bell peppers of four colors, tomato puree, spices, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilly, ginger and garlic, jalapeno, red pepper and turmeric, salt, soy sauce to give a Chinese flavor and ...more
In this video Chef Valencia will show you how to make Pasta Alfredo with shrimp. To make the Alfredo sauce you will need oil, garlic, Parmesan, cornstarch, pepper, salt and whipping cream. Add a little oil to your pan, add some garlic and mix with a wooden spoon. Pour the whip ...more
The setting of this video is at a restaurant that was once a Czechoslovakian social club that was turned into an award winning barbecue restaurant called Honky Tonk Barbecue. They show many testimonials of customers claiming tender, fall apart meat including pork, beef and ch ...more
In this video from mccormickandschmicks, Executive Chef Bill King, shows us how to make baked Atlantic cod with herb bread crumbs. Coat your cod in buttered bread crumbs on the top, not bottom. Place in a buttered baking dish. Put in oven pre-heated at 450 degrees. You want a ...more
Looking to make the perfect steak dinner but not sure about the details yet? Steal this recipe for steak with stilton & mushroom sauce to create a dinner that is sure to make stomach's happy. To make this meal you will need about twenty-five minutes and the following ingredien ...more
This video put in by ‘Kwik Show me how 2’, shows how to make this great beef stew. It’s really quick and easy. Ingredients: Sirloin – 3 lbs diced Oil – 2 tbsp Water – 2 cups Onions – 2 medium diced Garlic – 1 clove minced Bay leaves – 2 whole Salt – 1 tbsp Black pepper – 1 tb ...more
Craving some classic Italian recipes? Then watch this cooking how-to video tutorial to learn how to make a stuffed pasta shells. Stuffed pasta shells are also known as Manicotti and they are simple to make. Ingredients: * 1 pkg (8-oz) Manicotti * 3 1/2 C. (two 15 oz containers ...more
This tutorial shows you how to make a quick and easy pizza dip. First you need to get an oven proof bowl, your size depends on how much you want to make. Start with cream cheese and press or spread evenly into bottom of your bowl, not too thick not to thin. Next use pizza sauc ...more
Learn to make Korean fried chicken with this how-to video. Put a quarter cup of ketchup in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice, five tablespoons of sugar, and two teaspoons of fresh chili paste to the ketchup. Stir the mixture up in the bowl until it is completely mixed u ...more
You don't need a stove to whip up pasta, soup, vegetables, meat, or even dessert—all you need is a rice cooker! Watch this video to learn how to use a rice cooker to cook foods other than rice. You Will Need * A rice cooker * A willingness to experiment * Ingredients for your ...more
In this video tutorial, Jessica teaches us how to make pork chile verde. The ingredients you will need are: 10 tomatillos, 5 garlic cloves, 2 jalapenos, 1 cilantro bunch, 1 pinch of oregano, 4 lbs of pork shoulder, olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 1- 1/2 cup chicken broth. First, re ...more
The possibility of the Sriracha factory in Irwindale, CA being shut down was one of the biggest food stories of 2013. Huy Fong Foods was almost forced to close the plant due to complaints about the factory's smell, but luckily the brand emerged triumphant. Then, a new state r ...more
It's universally known that broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and all cruciferous vegetables (also known as brassicas) are good for you—but you probably don't know exactly how good they really are. A recent study by Johns Hopkins University and the University of ...more
"Does bottled barbecue sauce even taste that bad?" a friend of mine asked. Well, truthfully, no. But it also doesn't taste that good, especially if you've had truly great barbecue or even your crazy uncle's homemade sauce at a holiday cookout. Just like pasta sauce and salsa, ...more
There are so many cutesy pink, red, and heart-shaped desserts and drinks put out on Valentine's Day, but none of those really get you into a low-light mood. Instead, turn up the heat with one of these aphrodisiac cocktails for grown-ups. What all experts seem to agree on is t ...more
Instant ramen has been popular in the States for decades, and restaurants that serve the real thing in any variety you can imagine have been popping up everywhere in the last few years. But you don't have to go out or cook all day to have a gourmet ramen experience. The littl ...more
Here is an Indian Chinese fusion dish that will really wow your taste buds. This dish combines a plethora of shredded vegetables together plush lots of seasoning and a binding agent to create colorful balls that only need to be fried up and enjoyed. Step 1 Chopped Vegetables ...more
What a great snack idea! Betty's tangy garlic sirloin steak bites. These look utterly delicious! Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless top sirloin steak (You may substitute strip steak or ribeye steak.) meat tenderizer to taste ground black pepper to taste 3 teaspoons bottled minc ...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
We're always looking for great food hacks to help us become better cooks who can create delicious food with less waste, fuss, and hassle. You never know where the next good tip will come from, so we've all learned to keep our eyes and ears wide open. A few weeks ago I was hav ...more
We've always loved a good summertime hot dog, placed lovingly in a soft simple bun with ample ketchup and mustard. But after eating hot dogs this way and this way alone for the majority of our lives, we grew tired of the same old thing. Enter: The search for the 10 best hot d ...more
Mouth burning with pain from eating too much hot sauce or some seriously "spicy" food? Well, ignore your first instinct and steer clear of that cup of cold water — it won't help. Instead, reach for a glass of milk, a lemon slice, a spoonful of sugar, or some starchy bread to d ...more
While a hot dog with all the typical American condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish) is heavenly for kids, as an adult, I realize there is nothing wrong with switching things up a bit and getting creative. In fact, a plain hot dog can be a fantastic blank canvas for chefs to wo ...more
In my opinion (and I suspect in the opinion of the masses), there is no greater snack food than potato chips. They're crunchy, they're salty, they're fried, and they're bite size; what's not to love? But I believe that, like almost all foods, potato chips can get even better. ...more
Aren't the weekends extra special when they include a bacon, egg, and pancake breakfast? We call it "Lazy Sunday" for a reason. Actually, who needs it to be a weekend? Monday it is! Make Perfect Poached Eggs Every Single Time But who wants to wake up, prep for a half-hour, a ...more
Step aside, Heinz: there's a new ketchup in town. Beetroot ketchup is the rising star of condiments. It's a vibrant, earthy, and sweet topping for summer BBQ burgers and grilled hot dogs, as well as a pretty un-beet-able dip for French fries. There's no corn syrup, it's paleo ...more
Taco Bell's in the news for umpteenth time, and today the controversy is over their infamous beef taco meat. Gizmodo leaked a picture of Taco Bell's "Taco Meat Filling" and surprise, surprise— it's missing a lot of the "meat" that it claims in its advertisements. Taco Meat Fil ...more
If you're too old to trick-or-treat (are you ever really?), throwing a Halloween party is the next best thing. You could always just serve beer and jungle juice like most other people will be doing, which will certainly get the job done, but where's the fun in that? Instead, i ...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
My father never cooked a meat without some kind of marinade. He always used a slew of ingredients: salt, pepper, Season-All, Cajun seasoning, vinegar, olive oil, liquid smoke, Worcestershire, hot sauce, onions, lemons... I'm pretty sure this isn't a complete list, but I've hon ...more
We keep at least half a dozen hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for times when we're on the go and need a quick snack. Often, we eat them sliced in half with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, or we just make some deviled eggs or a quick egg salad—but these gets old very quick ...more
Ah, the joys of bottomless brunch. Paying a flat rate for endless mimosas while having a long gossip over eggs Benedict is exactly how many of us love to spend our Saturdays. However, in practice, this isn't the sophisticated affair we all like to imagine. After refill number ...more
You never know when the mood for a party will hit, and lazy summer days are perfect for hosting impromptu gatherings in the backyard. That's why it's always important to be prepared with plenty of drinks, cool snacks, and ingredients for crowd-pleasing appetizers. Keep puff p ...more
The yogis of the internet have started a wonderful food trend that has everyone wanting to eat healthy—gorgeous buddha bowls. Okay, so maybe not everyone, but a lot of people are definitely entranced by these beautiful, multicolored meals. Buddha bowls, also known as rainbow ...more
We love standing around a barbecue with an icy cold beverage in hand, enjoying the delicious smell of smoky food and chit-chatting with pals. Grilling season — it's our favorite time of the year. So we're constantly on the hunt for tricks that enhance our favorite warm-weathe ...more
You can find chili peppers in practically every cuisine. From the sweet Italian variety to the spicy Thai bird's chili and the smoky Mexican chipotle, peppers are ubiquitous and universally loved. But if you find the range and scope of these little fireballs overwhelming, you' ...more