You know how every time you hit up a fancy restaurant every dessert has delicate shavings of chocolate and some dishes have shaved cheese on top? Though these toppings may seem super high class and difficult to do at home, we've got a little secret for you: All you need is a vegetable peeler.
Heading to a potlock tomorrow but can't swallow the idea of slaving over the stove for hours in the kitchen making the perfect French onion soup and olive oil drizzled baguettes? Save yourself a panic attack as well as time by baking this apple crumble.
Spinach and pie aren't two words you'd usually see in the same sentence, but they sure are when you're referencing Greek cuisine. Spanakopita, or Greek spinach pie, is almost a dessert in the way it's constructed, with thin sheets of pastray wrapped around spinach and other ingredients.
Cocoa is a great cold-weather dessert beverage, but many store bought powder mixes are too sweet. Making your own homemade cocoa lets you adjust the recipe until it's just perfect for your palate. And it makes a great gift for the holidays!
What could be more perfect for a summertime barbecue than an All-American flag cake? This sponge cake is easy to make and covered in berries to give it a fresh, warm-weather flavor. If you need a dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, this is the perfect one for you. Start from scratch with the Food Network's Ina Garten, aka the famous Barefoot Contessa, in this clip.
Friendship bracelets symbolize the strength and longevity of the bond between you and one or more of your best friends, so make your friendship bracelets last as long as your friendship will (which is forever, right?).
A banana cheesecake is ripe for summer, with a pefectly portioned dash of sweet fruit and rich, creamy cheesecake. Make this tasty variation on your run of the mill cheesecakes by watching this cake making video by Honeysuckcle Bakery.
Using frozen concentrated orange juice to cook with is a great way to add vitamin C to your meal and you can marinate your meat with it. By using the frozen juice it helps you save money and space in your freezer. Not only can you use it for meats, you can make desserts and use them with your veggies.
Having a mudslide is like indulging in a rich cup of coffee and a sweet dessert. Watch this video to learn how to mix a mudslide.
In Thailand sweet potato fritters are served as a snack or dessert. You can can find this at your nearest Thai's restaurant or you can learn how to make your own! You will need yam or sweet potatoes, coconut milk, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, flour, tapioca flour, and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make Thai sweet potato fritters.
A variation on a rich and yummy Spanish dessert, this flan recipe is flavored with strawberries instead of traditional vanilla. Learn how to make flan de fresas in your home.
Tofu has been a staple food in Asia for over 2,000 years, but due to the health craze of recent years, it's enjoyed a surge of popularity in the Western world. Derived from the milk of soy beans and typically coagulated by calcium or magnesium salts, tofu can be found in consistencies ranging from extra-soft or silken to extra-firm. Based on which firmness you prefer, there are a myriad of ways to prepare your tofu for consumption.
This is a very basic pastry crust recipe - all it calls for is flour, butter and a little bit of salt. Use this for savory pastries, sweet dessert pies or any other recipe that calls for a flaky, buttery crust.
Trust us when we say that no woman out there can resist the temptations of a chocolate dessert. Whether it's white chocolate drizzled on top of strawberries or chocolate lava cake, there's something about chocolate that draws us in time after time.
If you're a chocolate lover, then ganache is like the sweet cherry on top. It's not necessary, but when you dollop some on a cake or a cupcake the dessert instantly transforms into chocolatey heaven.
We'd never turn down a nice big slice of homemade apple pie, but sometimes eating the same selection of all-American desserts (apple pie, brownies, lemon custard pie) gets to be boring.
In this episode of Ask Nancy, you will learn how to safely decorate your cake with real flowers. Make sure you know which buds are poisonous before you add them to your dessert so that you don't make anyone at your party sick.
In this tutorial, famous chef Sandra Lee shows you how to make fantastic cream cheese flan. This flan tastes like cheesecake but still has that familiar jiggle. For a fantastic Mexican dessert with a twist, give this rich recipe a try. Yum!
In this tutorial, learn how to make Mediterranean yogurt - Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern - whatever you want to call it! This yogurt is fantastic and healthy and really easy to make at home. You can use Greek yogurt for tons of things like breakfasts, desserts as well as an ingredient in other recipes. Follow Dede's lead as she walks you through the process of making this special sauce.
In this tutorial, learn how to make absolutely delicious rice pudding or riz bi haleed. Dede will walk you through all of the steps you need to know to create this masterpiece. Delight your tastebuds and please your kids with this healthy and creamy dessert.
Check out this video for a step by step on making overnight French toast. This recipe is sweet and sugary and makes a fantastic dessert or a daring breakfast. Eat this in moderation, however, because it involves lots of butter and sugar.
In this tutorial from the Food Network, learn how to make the ultimate Italian dessert, chocolate pizza! This recipe, presented by Giada De Laurentilis, is guaranteed to melt the heart of any chocolate lover.
A raspberry yogurt kuchen is a German type of cake that is a healthier alternative to a lot of the junk food out there. This dessert is incredibly delicious. Kuchen is a cheesecake like dessert that is very simple to make and smells so good while it bakes you will make your neighbors jealous!
Carbonating fruit is simple and delicious. First, get a soda charger with two chargers ready. Next, put in berries such as blueberries or strawberries and fuse the gas. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Use as a garnish for desserts, salads, mixed drinks, or as a snack.
Chocolate Pot de Crème is a grownup version of an age old favorite -- fancy chocolate pudding! This dessert will have your mouth watering!
What’s a more sensual dessert than chocolate-covered strawberries? Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries for your next date.
This chocolate martini recipe is perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic evening. Chef Jason Hill shows you how to make a Godiva chocolate martini with just a few ingredients. Learn how to mix this sweet dessert martini by watching this video cocktail-making tutorial.
A classic dessert at any Churrascaria, Cream of Papaya is not only delicious but also aids digestion as Papaya contains enzymes which soften and break down red meat. Cucaâ??s Tip: Supermarkets are the worse place to buy ripe fruit. Try your local street market or Indian grocery.
Falooda is delicious rose flavored milk (served with ice cream) which can be a refreshing drink or a unique dessert idea. Falooda is made with basil seeds, known as Tukmaria, which are great for digestion after a heavy meal. Try this recipe for a truly wonderful Indian concoction.
Valentine's Day is only two weeks away - are you prepared with ample sweets for your sweet? Make sure that dessert is taken care of on Cupid's lovey dovey holiday by baking these easy as cake whoopie pies.
After having a slice of New York cheesecake for the first time we thought that life couldn't get any better...that is, until we encountered these lovely iced cheesecake pops! Basically these tiny desserts are cupcakes on a stick. And instead of adding frosting on top as you'd do with a traditional cake, these cheesecake pops are dipped into a layer of chocolate, cake crumbs, and can be covered with a coating of frosting if desired.
Lightly grease the bottom of a baking dish with corn oil. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, throw in cornstarch, sugar, water and coconut milk. Stir the mixture until the ingredients are blended well.
Paula combines two favorites, coffee and chocolate, in a yummy mousse. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Best Dishes show hosted by Paula Deen. What happens when America's favorite southern cook opens up her kitchen to family, friends, viewers and the best home cooks in the country? It's anyone's guess! Paula Deen is cooking up something new as she rescues viewer recipes, shares stories and traditions with friends and strangers alike, while learning the secrets of some of America's...
Sometimes only rich and creamy desserts will do. That’s when I pull out my pot and make a batch of comforting rice pudding. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make rice pudding. You will need 2 cups water
A whole grilled pineapple is the perfect party dessert. It's beautiful, provides a natural centerpiece before you eat it, and can be sliced right on the spot and served with a dollop of ice cream. (Fresh mint leaves and a splash of liqueur on top taste pretty good, too.)
In Italian, the word affogato means "drowned." Kind of a morbid name for such a delicious goodie, right? But there's a reason it's called that.
You're better than a can of Reddi-wip, which is why you should always make fresh whipped cream at home. It's extremely easy to make, won't have all those nasty preservatives, is thicker and creamier in consistency (like cream should be), and tastes much richer.
Frozen fruit is always in season at your local grocery store, so you don't have to wait until the farmers market starts again to enjoy delicious baked fruit desserts. Peach pie, blueberry muffins, raspberry scones... all of these delicious baked goods can be just as delectable when using frozen fruit, too.
There's only one day that can top the aftermath of Easter and its copious amounts of leftover candy, and that is November — the day after Halloween. As you come down from your sugar rush and realize you now own more chocolate than your stomach can physically hold in one sitting ... fear not! Here are several ways to turn your Halloween chocolate into delicious snacks and desserts that you can enjoy at your leisure.
Valentine's Day is exactly two weeks away, which means it's prime time to start thinking about what sweets you'll be baking for your sweetheart and how you'll be presenting them.
