This wonderful easy vegan scones serves 12 people. The prep time for this yummy scookies takes 8 minutes and cooks in 10 minutes. Who doesn’t love scones with tea? Enjoy these with jam and some Earl Grey! 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 ...more
With this simple recipe you will be enjoying a great dessert in no time. This recipe is for lemon semifreddo and to begin you want to crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Next, you want to add 1/2 of sugar plus another tbsp or two and whip up the mixture until it's light and ...more
Make something easy that the kids will love too with this wonderful recipe for lemon chicken in garlic & herb butter sauce. Take your family dinners to new levels with help from this video. Ingredients you will need include: - 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, pounded ...more
There's nothing better than fresh asparagus added to your meal, and this salmon dish just wouldn't be the same without it. this unique salmon entree combines the asparagus with crab meat and spices, for the perfect main course for those seafood and vegetable lovers. Verrill Fa ...more
Delicious shrimp scampi is easy to make with this video. A half stick of butter is melted in a pan, to which 2 chopped green onions, 3 minced cloves of garlic, and some lemon zest. Sautee about one minute, then add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. After the sau ...more
If you're not sure what sabayon is, maybe you know the term zabaglione, which is an Italian dessert of whipped, heated egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine. It can be served hot or cold, and can house many different accompanying ingredients, like berries and mint! We're able to ...more
In this video, we learn how to make raw Brazil nuts and hemp cookie bars. First, mix together honey, coconut oil, hemp seed, and crushed Brazil nuts. Add in some fresh lemon zest, then mix everything together until it's well combined. When you're finished mixing, roll the doug ...more
In order to cook food in your fireplace, you will need a Dutch oven. You will also need the following ingredients: 3-4 cups of rhubarb, 3 cups of sugar, lemon juice (either freshly squeezed of from concentrate), flour, and almonds are optional. Chop up fresh rhubarb. Melt som ...more
The Barefoot Contessa demonstrates how she makes Blueberry Crumb Cake. First, grease and flour the pan and set it aside. Put some soft butter into the mixer with some granulated sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs, some lemon zest and sour cream. Ne ...more
Giada De Laurentiis from Food Network demonstrates how to bake lemon ricotta cupcakes in a fast and simple way. Ricotta cheese allows the cupcakes stay “moist” while baking and lemon zest and almonds add a nice touch of flavor. To bake the cupcakes, start with the dry ingredie ...more
Diane Morgan shows us how to make a delicious marinade for salmon and grill the salmon on a wooden plank. The marinade ingredients are olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vodka, salt and pepper and fresh dill. The salmon only needs to marinate for about 15 minutes. The woode ...more
A very entertaining video about a colorful pasta recipe. The English host describes making a sauce consisting of fresh vegetables: asparagus, chilies, garlic, chozhette, and lemon zest. Chop all of the ingredients, while the angel hair pasta cooks. Cook vegetables and season w ...more
Here's another slightly under-the-table D.I.Y. project for you (though much less gritty than today's earlier example). Not Martha demonstrates how to make your own sorta-gin: "I made gin! Well, sort of. I infused vodka in the hopes of making gin. I used the recipe I found at ...more
Biscotti are easy to make and you can have them with different things. They soften up when you dip them in something. . You will need one third cup of butter and two thirds cup of sugar, . You will then blend the butter and sugar together. . Next, you will break two eggs in a ...more
Finger foods. They're the best party snack, and the best snacks for children more worried about playing than eating. There's a lot of good ones you can make, like fruit kabobs, barbecue wieners, lunchmeat rolls, cheese balls, popcorn, and pesto dip. Make these six delicious re ...more
Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa demonstrates how to make a lemon cake made with yogurt. She starts by sifting the fry ingredients together into a bowl. They include 1 1/12 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. She next takes 1 cup of whole milk yogu ...more
Put away seven hours of your time, because you're about to make seven hour leg of lamb. This is actually an easy dish to make, but takes about seven hours of roasting to complete, so start it early in the day. Try out the whole recipe here, for the seven hour lamb and minted c ...more
Wow your friends with this extra-easy recipe from Paula Deen. Follow along as she makes the perfect apple strudel. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, ...more
This seafood recipe comes to us from Oliver Rowe from the Konstam restaurant in London. Follow along in this how-to video to learn how make pan fried skate fish cheeks with lovage and lemon dressing. Pan-fried skate cheeks with lovage and lemon dressing: (Serves 4) 5-6 plump ...more
Expert Brandon Sarkis demonstrates this classic holiday hot drink recipe in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. You'll learn what ingredients and supplies you need to make the cider, how to combine the ingredients, including a lemon zest, and how to strain and serve the ...more
This is a delicious dessert, good for any season. To make this, you will need: zest and juice from 3 lemons, 2 egg yolks, 5 egg whites, 4 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, butter and sugar, whipped cream, mint leaves and fresh fruit to garnish. Make a delicious steamed l ...more
Make triple citrus meringue tart. Lemon custard, meringue and flaky crust are combined with lime and orange flavoring, putting a unique spin on an original lemon meringue pie. In part one, they demonstrate how to take the orange zest off the orange, chop it up, make the dough, ...more
In this video, we learn how to make lemon ice cream. First, grate the zest of one lemon into a large mixing bowl. After this, cut the lemon in half and squeeze them into the bowl. Now, pour in 200 g caster sugar and mix together. Now, take 450 ml of cream and beat it with an e ...more
This video shows you how to make Brussels sprouts with bacon, almonds, and cream. You'll need 300 grams of Brussels sprouts, 10 grams of butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 100 grams of diced smoked bacon, 10 grams of flaked almonds, 100 ml. of double cream, the zest and the ju ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make lemon drizzle cakes. You will need: 120 g butter, 170 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 170 g sugar, 60 ml milk, zest of two lemons, and 2 medium eggs. For the drizzle you will need: 100 g icing sugar, juice from 1/2 lemon, and 10 ml gin. Sta ...more
Not Martha takes another stab at making homemade, "bathtub" gin (see previous). Try her latest modification, and report back in the comment section below, please! This variation omits the heavy orange zest flavoring in the first recipe. Ian’s Gin Recipe (with small changes b ...more
Apple crumble always goes over well at a dining table full of hungry guests! In this video, learn how to make a delicious apple crumble, sure appease your guest's taste buds! This dessert takes about an hour total to make and you will need the following ingredients: * 4 large ...more
This is a delicious and very simple salmon with mango recipe that couldn't be easier to prepare. Not only does it taste great, it looks even better. **Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp oil - juice and zest of 1 lemon or lime - 1 Tbsp soy sauce - 1 clove garlic, crushed - 1/2 inch fresh ...more
This video shows you how to make a Middle Eastern hummus dip in about 15 minutes. First peel 4 cloves of garlic and add to boiling water for about 3 minutes. Next in a food processor put garbanzo or chick peas rinsed and drained. Next add 2 tablespoons of tahini. Add blanched ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make lemon bars. First, add in 2 c flour, 1/2 c powdered sugar, and 2 chopped up sticks of butter into a large bowl. Then, mix all of these together with your hands. When finished, pour this into your baking dish and push it down on the bottom ...more
In the mood for a tasty dessert? This Austrian dessert should do the trick, plus it's super easy to make! It's one of Central Europe's favorite sweets. It's Austrian-German name of kaiserschmarrn, translates to "emperor mishmash," but it's usually called simply emperor's crumb ...more
To be honest, we don't like salmon. We've tried it every which way. Grilled, roasted, marinated in soy sauce and ginger for a Chinese twist, baked. But none of these versions has pleased our palate. However, this Japanese terriyaki salmon may just be the kicker. This cooking ...more
The Old Fashioned is one of America's earliest cocktails. It has very few ingredients, but is very complex and is quite challenging. Brown sugar syrup adds extra flavor and works very well with the bourbon. If you use a different base, such as Crown Royal Canadian whiskey, bro ...more
In this cooking How To video Ellen Pruden feature a great highland halibut recipe using heart healthy canola oil. This recipe is a great way to incorporate fish into your family's diet. Watch and learn how easy it is to make this highland halibut fish on the stove. Ingredient ...more
Marinate your pork chops before grilling to really make them tender and flavorful. Your family won’t be disappointed when they sit down to a dinner of hot chops just off the grill, so fire up the grill and get started. These marinated pork chops are delicious with a hint of c ...more
This is a Greek twist on the crab cakes we all know and love, with a tzatziki being the creative addition to the delicious fried crab cakes. The tzatziki is a wonderful Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce, which compliments the fresh avocado relish and the creamy heirloom tomato v ...more
This is a video which demonstrates how to cook lemon Cornish hens. This will be a great addition to your dinner repertoire. No one will be able to keep their hands off it. Ingredients: Cast Iron Pan Baby Chickens Olive oil Salt & Pepper Garlic Powder Ground Mustard Chicken Bro ...more
Next time you want to add plain ol' salt to your recipe, don't. Instead, use a delicious citrus herb salt, which will elevate the flavor of your dish more than salt by itself ever could. You can make lemon rosemary salt, orange cilantro salt—whatever flavor combos suit your t ...more
Cocktail rims are an easy way to add extra fun and pizzazz to your favorite drink; Most cocktail rims only take a few minutes to put together, and are a great way to add a burst of flavor to compliment what you're drinking. The best part is that you can save money and get a m ...more
We like to have a variety of cupcakes on hand when we're entertaining, but we don't want to spend too much time making separate recipes. No one has the time or the money for that—especially when you're hosting and you've got a bevy of other dishes to prepare. The cheap and ea ...more
Move over rainbow food trends, there's a new, darker kid in town: jet black ice cream. And no, it doesn't have squid ink in it. This frozen dessert may look mysterious and slightly intimidating, but trust us— it's insanely delicious. The blackish hue is created from activated ...more
When I first started cooking, if I saw lemon juice or zest in a recipe, I almost always left it out. Unless it was a main component, I never thought it made much of a difference in the overall flavor of the dish, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Citrus fruits can make a w ...more
Cheesecake is pretty awesome. It's super versatile, allowing you to change crust bases and toppings quite dramatically and still end up with something that's elegant and delicious. Which is why it's a great dish to add to your dessert repertoire! There are a number of approach ...more
Cheesecake is a nearly flawless dessert. It's rich but light, has a toothsome crust but a creamy body, and tastes good served room temperature or frozen. What's not to like? Don't Miss: How to Prevent Cracks in Cheesecake (Or Fix Them) I can only think of one thing cheeseca ...more
The spice selection at Trader Joe's is both inexpensive and truly top-notch. According to their site, they deal with some of the highest-quality spice manufacturers in the world and, in working with them directly, they eliminate hidden costs spent on promotions, brand-building ...more
Upon reading the title for this article, I bet you secretly thought to yourself, "Yeah, I've got the perfect way to 'make' roast chicken: I go to the store, and I buy one!" Well, there's no question that there are some really tasty, convenient rotisserie chickens out there, al ...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
Let's talk for a second about compound butter. No, scratch that, let's not. Because compound butters are too much work. You have to shape them and roll them and tie them and cut them... no thank you. Luckily, you can skip all that hassle without skipping the herb butter thank ...more
En papillote may sound like a difficult French cooking method you'd never use at home, but don't be fooled by its fancy name—it's actually a really easy way to cook food that is moist and flavorful, and all you need is some parchment paper and your oven. Don't Miss: Parchment ...more
Ask ten different people how they feel about boxed cake mixes, and you'll likely get ten different answers. Some baking purists will berate them and throw them in the same category as garlic presses and knife sets sold on infomercials. Many people will say that they prefer not ...more
The late, great writer Laurie Colwin once wrote that if she were allowed to have only one fruit in her kitchen, she would always choose lemons (or limes, since they can often be used interchangeably). Any dedicated home cook would agree wholeheartedly. Lemons add dimension t ...more
Fresh salsa is so tasty. Who can resist the robust mix of spices, the mouth-watering heat of jalapeños, and the juiciness of fresh tomatoes? Alas, I don't always make my own and have to get the pre-made stuff. However, there are ways to fix jarred, canned, and bottled salsas ...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
Biting into a perfectly ripened piece of fruit is enough to convince you to give up baked goods and plant your own garden. The combination of flavor, juice, and sweetness in a ripe mango, apple, plum, or berry is the stuff of life itself. Alas, most people don't know how to c ...more
I've never met a person who doesn't love French fries. And, to be frank, I have no desire to meet such a person. I know traditionalists who love their fries with ketchup; European folk who love theirs with mayonnaise; gourmet eaters who prefer truffle oil; and some, like my g ...more
Cheese might be one of the most satisfying snacks around, whether you prefer a slice of snappy Irish cheddar or a creamy, rich portion of Brie. It's been called "dairy crack" by a respected physician and for good reason: eating cheese produces casomorphins, which effect the hu ...more
We're a little citrus-obsessed, and with good reason: lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit: Mother Nature really packed those babies with flavor, from peel (which you can zest without special tools) to juice. Now executive chef Amanda Freitag of Empire Diner has come up with a w ...more
Any cook knows that juicing lemons inevitably means dealing with seeds. It's a small but real annoyance that can slow things down in the kitchen. We've already shown you several techniques to get lemon juice without the seeds. But what if you only need a very little bit of le ...more
Besides being one of the super nutritious "superseeds," chia seeds also absorb liquid and then take on a jelly-like texture. These properties make chia seeds the perfect hack for an easy, healthy jam compared to the normal jam-making process—which usually requires lots of suga ...more
Few summertime drinks are as sweet, tart, and refreshing as lemonade. It can cool off even the hottest day and help you relax poolside, on the beach, or just sitting around the house. Don't Miss: Add a Burst of Flavor to Your Drinks with Fruity Ice Cubes Although basic lemo ...more