In order to make Clarified Butter, you will need the following: butter, a saucepan, knife, measuring cups, and a spoon. Jamie Dean suggest that you begin by cutting the butter into chunks. Add the butter to sauce pan. Melt the butter slowly over low heat. Do not set your stov ...more
Just because the weather is gloomy outside and Frosty has taken his place outside on your front lawn for a few weeks doesn't mean you can get a taste of the tropics. In fact, citrus fruits come into season during the winter months. Harness their tangy flavor by baking these c ...more
A kaju burfi is a classic Pakistani dish based on cashew nuts. It is a smooth and delicious dish with just a hint of sweetness and a lot of creamy. This meal is very easy to make and can be enjoyed any time of the year. You Will Need: *2.5 cups of cashew nuts (kaju) *2 cups su ...more
Sink your teeth into some dry-cured ham— prosciutto. But that's not all— this prosciutto is just the outer layer of some delicious tuna with queso fresco and basil stuffing, topped with Poe-Co Loco Seasoning and chile corn purée. Brian Poe of Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake, ...more
Packaged macaroni and cheese dinners can be a quick, guilty pleasure, but making the real thing can be easy, too. This is the perfect recipe for a rainy day (and great for kids on spring break!) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 cups macaroni nood ...more
This is another one pot dish that's great for the whole family. For this recipe, you will need: 4 pounds whole chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, olive oil, 3/4 cup seasonal baby vegetables, 1-2 garlic cloves, 2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 pound unsalted butter, ...more
Watch Chef Hubert Keller whip up a coffee cake that will fill your house and taste buds with the comforting aromas and flavors of cinnamon and sugar. Ingredients 1 package dry yeast 3 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup warm water 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cold milk 1 large egg 1-1/2 ...more
Puto is pronounced "poo too" in most Filipino dialects. There are many ways to make it as there are many variations. From family to family, they taste similar even if the recipes vary. In a saucepan or microwave, melt the butter. In a big bowl, combine the 3 cups Bisquick, 1 ...more
You can never have too much mac & cheese! In addition to her fabulous creamy stovetop recipe, Betty unveils her fabulously gooey baked recipe in this tutorial. This dish has a delicious sharp cheddar bite to it and a crispy crustiness that is to die for! Impress your friends w ...more
Cupcakes would would have no modesty without a nice, thick coat of icing enrobing their delicate interiors. Cover up your cupcakes this Halloween while dressing them up in the chicest of cupcake fashion styles by swathing them in vanilla icing and candy corn. Check out this c ...more
Trix are for kids, but Fruit Loops are for everyone? Don't you ever think you're too old to nom on the pure sugar heaven that is Fruit Loops! While we are totally for grabbing handfuls out of the box and stuffing it in your face, there are other ways you can make use of this c ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to make one of Betty's favorite desserts of all time: Butterscotch Meringue Pie. This recipe is quite simple and absolutely delicious and if you choose not to make the pie crust, it can also serve as a great pudding! Follow along with Betty and serv ...more
You'll need a lot of equipment and ingredients for this dish, but it's worth it! You will need: 2 large eggplants, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 pounds potatoes, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb, ...more
Attention all Guinness lovers… did you know that Guinness doesn't have to be enjoyed merely by itself? You can do all sorts of things with this Irish beer, like mix specialty drinks, cook, and bake… A dessert that looks like a pint of Guinness? We were intrigued. Clare Garlan ...more
Watch this how to video to learn how to make classic, comforting corn bread for a dinner side dish, afternoon snack or quick breakfast. These red pepper corn bread muffins are easy to bake and are sure to be a hit. Ingredients for red pepper corn bread muffins: 1-1/4 cups (30 ...more
This excellent video, which is easy to follow and understand for chefs of any level teaches you how to make some yummy comfort food. Homemade buttermilk biscuits with milk gravy, a traditional southern meal for any occasion. The chef takes you step by step, to a delicious fina ...more
Moules marinière is a delicious French recipe, where "moules" means mussels and "marinière" means mariner's style. It's a classic mussels dish great for any seafood and shellfish lover. But remember… classic does not have to be complicated. Martin Breslin, Director for Culina ...more
Cupcakes are so overdone. Sure, they're cute and bite-sized, but why not start a new designer dessert trend? Check out this dessert video to learn how to bake and decorate delicious chocolate chip cookie dough Christmas truffles. Quick and easy, you can make them in bunches a ...more
You can't get more American than chocolate chip cookies. But to keep your waistline in check and your strokes minimal, substitute a few chocolate chips for oatmeal the next time you bake cookies. Watch this video to learn how to bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, a healthy ...more
Recreate that yummy Cinnabon taste at home! You will Need: Dough: *4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups of flour *1 1/2 tsp salt 2 pkgs quick rise yeast ( 5 tsp) *1 cup warm milk *1/2 cup warm water *1/4 cup melted butter *1/4 cup warm honey *2 eggs *1 cup raisins Step 1: Mix and blend Mix we ...more
Got some strawberries and want to cook something special with them? Then read on and watch this video! Ingredients: fresh strawberries, less than a pound of them 6 egg yolks 2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon vanilla 8 ounces of aprico ...more
This only looks difficult - it's actually not too hard. And the end result is so worth it! For this recipe, you will need: 1 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup egg whites, 1 cup ground almonds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 5 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup of lemon juice and zes ...more
It's impossible to not fall in love with these sticky buns! You will need: 2 1/2 cups high gluten flour, 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 package active dry yeast, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 cup cold water, 6 eggs, 11 ounces unsalted butter, 1 ...more
Chicken noodle soup is a very comforting dish, but sometimes you need something a bit heartier. In this video, Betty shows us how to make her favorite chicken noodle casserole. This dish is bursting with flavor and very filling. The casserole is perfect for a chilly winter eve ...more
Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to make The Original Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookies. This is the original chocolate chip cookie recipe, straight form chocolate chip cookie inventor Ruth Wakefield. This is the recipe from the bag that makes the best CCCs i ...more
Save money and eat healthier by making your own granola at home. Granola can be served for breakfast or as simple and healthy snack. Try it with milk or vanilla yogurt. Ingredients 10 cups large flake oats 4 cups unsweetened flake coconut 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup hazelnu ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to make a traditional Southern apple pie with Granny Smith apples from scratch! Betty will show you a favorite recipe that she has used for over 40 years and never disappoints. Enjoy this delicious American favorite any time by following this clip f ...more
Whoa! Talk about an artery clogger! As if this super huge hot dog wasn't enough to induce a full-fledged heart attack, the deep fried bacon screams "heart failure" to the nth degree. If you're daring enough to eat this XL bacon-wrapped hot dog (and even more daring to serve it ...more
Maybe you get bored with plain old mac & cheese once in a while. Why not spice it up with a bit of an Italian flair? Betty adds a hint of tomato to your traditional family dish; try it out! You won't be disappointed. You Will Need: *7 oz. elbow macaroni *water, salted with 1 ...more
A tribute to Julia Child that you will love for its intense flavor! For this dish, you will need: 3 live lobsters or 6 lobster tails, olive oil, 1 medium carrot, 1 medium onion, 3 tablespoon minced shallots, 1 clove mashed garlic, 1/3 cup cognac, 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes, ...more
In order to prepare Rhea‚Äôs Cherry Pie, you will need the following ingredients: 1 ¬O cups of flour, 1 tsp of salt, ¬O vegetable shortening (chilled), water, 3 tsp of sugar, pitted cherries, 1 T. butter, and ¬O cup of half and half. To make the crust, combine 1¬O cups of flo ...more
Tired of the same old noodles? Well, bring a little vegetarian flair to noodles by using fresh cut carrots. But this is only if you really love carrots. You have to. Because they're carrot noodles. Give it a try and see the whole recipe for carrot noodles in orange-ginger glaz ...more
Paula Deen of Get Cooking will show us how to make peach cobbler. Ingredients are as follows: 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour; 8 tablespoon or 1 stick of butter; 1/2 cup of water, 2 cups sugar, divided; 4 cups peeled sliced peaches; 1 1/2 cup milk; ground cinnamon To remove peel f ...more
Perfect to make with small children, since you don't need an oven or stove! This recipe calls for: 1 1/2 sticks of butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 2 cups quick oats and confectioners sugar. Make no-bake chocolat ...more
Powdered sugar frosting is a delicious way to top any cake or pastry. In this tutorial, learn how to make very quick frosting from sugar and have it taste just like delicious buttercream. Step 1: Add two and a half cups of powdered sugar, two tbsp of water, one tbsp of butter ...more
In this tutorial the how2heroes show us how to make pigs in a blanket from scratch. First, take 2 packages of mini cocktail franks, place them in a bowl and set aside. Now, that 2 1/3 cups of flour, pinch of salt, 1 stick of room temperature butter, 1 (8 oz) package of cream c ...more
An easy and quick lesson on how to bake a basic loaf of bread! For this tutorial, you will need: 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of warm water, 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 1/2 cup cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup dry milk powder, 2 tables ...more
What?!? A pie without baking? That's right, and you'll learn the recipe for this no-bake blueberry pie in this video. You'll need 3/4 cup of water, 3/4 cups of sugar, 3 tbsp of cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Mix it all together and put it on the stove. When the mixture dissol ...more
This flavorful mix of wild rice and veggies will have you always wanting more. Watch Chef Hubert Keller do it himself! Ingredients 4 cups water 3/4 cup wild rice 1-1/2 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided 1/2 cup pecans 1 celery rib, peeled, trimmed, cut into 1-inch piec ...more
A winning dish no matter what! For this recipe, you will need: 3 rough diced onions, 3 sliced carrots, 5-6 sliced celery stalks, 3 chopped Roma tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups beef stock, 2 cups dry red wine, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 sprigs rosemary, 4-5 bay leaves, 2 tab ...more
Need a quick and festive snack to feed your kids during the holiday break? These marshmallow and cereal wreaths will make the perfect Christmas treat, and it helps that they're no-bake treats, which means more time for you to do other Christmas-related activities! Ingredients: ...more
Watch this great cooking video on how to cook Indian shrimp biryana, which is a Goan rice dish. If you’re tired of the same old biryanis, try this Goan-inspired recipe for shrimp (prawn) biriani. With the creaminess of coconut milk and freshness of mint, it’s the perfect combi ...more
Thinking about baking some cupcakes for Halloween? Whether you're looking for simple seasonal cupcakes that aren't overly decorated (these are very plain orange and white colored cupcakes) or need a delicious recipe for cupcakes that you will be decorating, this recipe is perf ...more
Are you feeling under the weather? When you are feeling sick, or cold, there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup. In this tutorial, Betty makes her favourite soup from scratch, using left over chicken pieces. Betty's soup is low in fat and calories an ...more
If you're hungry for steak tonight, this could be the easiest way to make on, while keeping that delicious restaurant-style quality. In France, it's called steak au poivre, and that means pepper steak, where cracked black peppercorns are pressed into the meat (in this case, be ...more
A celebration of the sea, this dish features flounder stuffed with fresh crab and roasted vegetables. For this recipe, you will need: 2 ounces butter, 1 chopped shallot, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 4 ounces crab meat, fresh lemon juice, 4 cups white wine ...more
Dirt pudding is one of the tastiest and easiest dessert concoctions, and for Halloween this year, spook-ify the avenger dirt pudding with layers of yummy worms, sticks and ghosts. This fun-to-assemble chocolate pudding layered with crushed sandwich cookies, pretzels and lots o ...more
This video shows you how to make delicious moist homemade brownies for you and your guest. Step by step you'll go on a delicious chocolate journey in create some delectable brownies. Great for any chef, and to enjoy a la mode. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (113 g) 1/4 teaspoon ...more
Can you handle it? I'm not entirely sure I can, but my taste buds are definitely curious. Soft, doughy chocolate chip cookies stuffed with Nabisco's sugary sweet Oreos. This joins the ranks with: deep-fried trick-or-treat candy, deep-fried butter, deep-fried cheesecake... you ...more
Salad isn't everyone's first choice for a main dish, but when you try out this shrimp salad, you're sure to start making it your entrée instead of your side. This is a beautiful salad that fuses Eastern flavors with Western methods, where the shrimp is sliced into creative ri ...more
Watch this how-to video and learn how to make flawless, homemade pie crust pastry. Also learn how to roll it out for a double crusted pie. Homemade pies will never be the same again with this pie pastry recipe. Ingredients for pie crust: 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 ...more
Have a blast while making a delicious treat that's sweet and gooey to eat! Carrie tweaks a traditionally English breakfast item by adding an element of surprise. This recipe will have your friends and family begging you for seconds! Follow along with this cooking how-to video ...more
Make Beautiful Cherry Blossoms Out of IcingDecorating a cake or cupcake with cherry blossoms is easy - I'll show you how. First gather what you need: STIFF icing (see below for icing recipe) STIFF icing in brown for stamens, MEDIUM icing in brown for branches (see step #7 belo ...more
A German favorite! For this recipe, you will need: 2 cups dark raisins, 3/4 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup candied lemon peel, 1 cup candied orange peel, 4 tablespoons dark rum, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 10 ounces almond paste, 2 tablespoons dry yeast, 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon ...more
Enjoy a creamier version of those curries you love so much with this spicy and creamy recipe for pork curry. Of course, you can substitute the meat for whatever you choose, but if you want all of the flavors of this spicy curry to come out— stick with pork. For the rice, use ...more
You don't need to head south of the border for this yummy lunchtime meal. Join Carrie and her friends as they add a fun Mexican twist to the old fashioned grilled cheese. This tasty meal will have your taste buds yelling ole! Watch this cooking how-to video and learn how to ma ...more
Once you have this soup, you'll never reach for another can again. You will need: 4 ounces salted butter, 1 large chopped onion, 4 stalks chopped celery, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 chopped fennel bulb, 2 chopped carrots, 3 cans diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock ...more
Some don't like shepherd's pie, but if you love it, try making it at home. This shepherd's pie recipe is sure to be a family favorite. It's not actually a "pie", as in dessert, but a full-blown, hearty meal. This traditional Shepherd's Pie from how2heroes is meant to feed a h ...more
What's better than melted marshmallow goodness on top of sweet potatoes? This great Thanksgiving dinner side is delicious and easy to make! Follow along with this cooking how-to video to learn how-to bake sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows. Thanksgiving Day sweet potatoe ...more
Christmas is near, which means Christmas cookies. And if you love cars and cookies, this video will show you how to produce your own cookie cutters in the shape of your favorite Porsche. This technique could also apply to other vehicles, as well. The video has a German soundtr ...more