How To: Shake the perfect classic margarita
Why settle for dampened down store-bought cocktail mixes when you can shake up your own? Bypass aisle five and watch this quick tutorial on how to make the perfect margarita.
Why settle for dampened down store-bought cocktail mixes when you can shake up your own? Bypass aisle five and watch this quick tutorial on how to make the perfect margarita.
This video describes how to make Thai Pasta Noodles. The commentator first lays out all of the ingredients on the table and tells the amounts required for the recipe. The cooking begins with the preparation of the sauce by combining chicken broth, soy sauce, and peanut butter in a measuring cup. Then, garlic and ginger are added in a pan with vegetable oil along with the red pepper, red chile flakes, and finally, the chicken breasts. Once the chicken is almost done, the cilantro and green bel...
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Chef John from FoodWishes demonstrates how to make sherry braised beef short ribs. First dice and cook some bacon. Take the bacon out of the pan and put them in a Dutch oven, and cook the short ribs in the bacon grease. Put the short ribs into the Dutch oven and add fresh thyme and one bay leaf. Brown a diced onion in the bacon grease and stir in 3 or 4 cloves of diced garlic and add a little flour and sauté. Add sherry wine and cook until it thickens, and put it in the Dutch oven. Add beef b...
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In honor of Snakes on a Plane, bartender Anthony uses a sweetened whiskey to make a Snake bite. Even if it doesn't make the movie more enjoyable, it may help you to at least forget you watched it.
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The balanced and refreshing taste of a cocktail should always entice you into another sip. You'll know you're drinking something of quality when no specific ingredient, including booze, dominates its taste. A great cocktail can even mirror a great meal by exhibiting flavors like fruit, smoke, and herbs. And adding these flavors while making cocktails at home isn't hard at all.
If you're a child of the '70s, then you'll probably remember Pop Rocks, those fizzy little candies that created such a buzz. They went out of style in the States for a while, but now they're back with retro status. I was surprised to see them in my kids' Halloween bags a few years ago, and one taste brought me back to my childhood.
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in this tutorial, we learn how to make hot wings. First, wash two lbs of chicken wings, then sprinkle with salt and barbecue seasoning. After this, mix the chicken up so they get evenly coated. Now, place the chicken onto a baking pan and bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes - one hour. While these are cooking, place 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp vinegar into a wok over medium heat. Then, add in 1 tbsp Chinese hot mustard and 1/4 c soy sauce. Mix this together and then add in as much hot sauce as you...
In this video from Betty's Kitchen, learn how to make a delicious low-calorie vinaigrette for your salads. This tangy dressing has just a hint of raspberry sweetness and contains no oil so you can avoid all the fat and calories that oils bring. It tastes great and will keep for weeks, possibly even months, in your fridge. Enjoy!
Time to hit the beach with a Long Island Iced Tea. A classic, high-octane cocktail, the Long Island Iced-Tea is a mix of several white liquors topped off with sour mix and a little cola for color. This lovely bartender will walk you through the process of mixing this fun drink; showing you how to properly double pour the spirits with a one-two count over a tall pint glass full of ice. Then top your cocktail off with sour mix and soda, add a nice lemon wedge, and you're all set for the party! ...
Bobby Flay is going to show us how to make an amazing drink, fitting for a prestigious set of guests. This non-expensive drink, fitting for a king, is called the 'Sparkling Pear Cocktail', and who better to show us how to make it than Bobby Flay? Do this with your own champagne or sparkling wine, and its simple, only a few ingredients needed. Just your drink, a pear, and some pear nectar. Fill your glass about 1/3rd the way with pear nectar, pour slowly and let it mix, now simply slice a pear...
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This is a great little rainy day project you can make for almost no money, or a fun party trick you can use at the next office Christmas party! You will need two disposable drinking cups (stiff plastic or paper will work best), a fairly thick straw, a sturdy paper clip, a thick rubber band, a cocktail stick, a bead and a plastic ring you can get from the neck of a soda bottle. Assemble as shown, and then let it go!
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When we see the word "baguette" in a recipe, we know it's bound to be delish. In this case, we're talking about a Polish baguette, also known as a Zapiekanka. This greasy bread is a popular Polish street food, and in the version you'll learn to make in the video it's filled with oodles of cheese, mushrooms, ham, and any other vegetables and meat you'd like to add.
Interested in mixing the perfect margarita cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
In order to prepare Bay Scallops with White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce, you will need the following: scallops, lemon and pepper corns, olive oil, pre-prepared pasta, capers, parsley, butter, and lemon juice.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a Chinese specialty - orange chicken. This clip will walk you through all the steps of this delicious dish. This recipe is very popular in Chinese restaurants and now you can save yourself the money by making it on your own.
In this clip, Bobby shows you how to make a completely delicious drink for the summer time. Bobby tackles the classic mojito and shows you how to make it like a real Cuban would. So, mix it up and enjoy the summertime with this refreshing cocktail.
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Gnocchi may be challenging to pronounce, but eating this oddball potato-based member of the pasta family is seldom a challenge since they are so delicious. This video demonstrates how to prepare a ricotta cheese gnocchi with a pea and mushroom sauce. It is light and delicious, yet filling. A wonderful spring dish for any at-home chef.