Folding napkins takes precision, but a simple napkin rollup is the easiest of them all. You don't need to be a professional caterer or waiter to get this method down. Watch and learn how to make a nice, snug, rolled napkin with silverware inside. It's the most common way to present silverware at restaurants.
Going out for dinner with girlfriends at a casual joint and want to look dressed up but not overdone? Watch this video to learn how to find stylish casual clothes.
No need to drop a bunch of cash at a Korean restaurant when you can cook authetic Korean cuisine at home! In this cooking tutorial presented by Aeris Kitchen, learn how to cook fried firm tofu the right way. To complete this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Who doesn't love fried rice?! Make Chinese restaurant style fried rice in the comfort of your home kitchen! This indo-chinese fried rice is very easy to make and can either be eaten by itself or served with Manchurian, stir fried veggies or Paneer chili.
Having a cocktail party anytime soon? It's important to know the basics. In this video from Epicurious, mixologist Eben Freeman of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a classic Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail sure to blow away your guests.
It is very simple to create dishes that you eat a restaurant. One easy and simple recipe that you can make at home are Mexican chicken fajitas. This cooking how to video will show you how easy and quick it is to make chicken fajitas.
Don't you love that tasty soup served at Japanese restaurants before your meal. That light yet flavorful soup is called miso soup. This how-to video shows you how to make miso soup. Watch this video cooking lesson and learn how to make it.
You've had salty soy sauce dredged edamame at your favorite Japanese restaurant. In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, turns a familiar Japanese appetizer into something new. Watch as he prepares an edamame salad. All you need for this light salad bean recipe is: edamame, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, mint, graded cheese.
Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Brazilian cocktail, the Caipirinha--substituting kumquats for limes. While the ingredients might be a little unusual, the Caipirinha is easy to make and highly enjoyable. You will need Turbinado sugar crystals, lemon juice, kumquats, and cachaca Brazilian rum-like liqueur. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail.
Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Cuban cocktail, the mojito. There is a little technique to the mojito, in preventing the carbonation from being lost or the taste of the mint becoming bitter from over-muddling. You will need lime juice, sugar, mint, soda water and white rum. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a classic Cuban mojito cocktail.
Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic margarita cocktail. The margarita has become one of the most ordered drinks in the world, and fortunately it's easy to make. You will need repesado tequila, Cointreau orange liqueur, lime juice, sugar, and salt for the rim. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a quality Mexican margarita cocktail.
Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Mint Julep cocktail. This Southern whiskey drink conjures up lazy afternoons on the porch or a day at the Kentucky Derby, so it's more of a sipping and enjoying cocktail. You will need sugar, soda water, mint leaves, crushed ice, and whiskey. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a mint julep cocktail.
Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor Restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Daiquiri cocktail. While the Daiquiri has gone through many permutations and transformations over time, this video demonstrates the classic Cuban version. You will need white rum, lime juice, and sugar. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a classic Daiquiri cocktail.
Why are chicken wings sometimes called buffalo wings? The buffalo wings recipe originated at the Anchor restaurant in Buffalo, New York. Instead of frying and breading chicken, make the hottest, spiciest Buffalo wings ever.
Don't overpay for a steak at a fancy restaurant. Watch this how to video cooking tutorial and let Chef Kai show you how to grill up a teriyaki steak dinner. All you need for this teriyaki recipe is: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oyster sauce, teriyaki sauce and beef shoulder steak.
"See ewe" in Thai mean soy sauce. Watch this how to video cooking tutorial and let Thai Chef Kai show you how to make soy sauce noodles. You can find pad sew ewe at any Thai restaurants or you can make it for yourself.
This noodle dish can be use with pork, shrimp, or chicken. Thai noodles with gravy (Lard nar) can be found at any Thai's restaurants today. Watch this how to video cooking tutorial and let Chef Kai show you how to make Thai rice noodles with gravy.
This dish is very popular in China as well as here in the United States. You can find Chinese spare ribs with black bean sauce at most Chinese restaurants. Watch this instructional cooking video to prepare this gourmet stir-fry recipe.
Brown Rice Mediterranean Style is basically a changed version of the traditional Mediterranean rice served in restaurants, by substituting the white rice for a more healthier brown rice. For this recipe, you will need water, thin egg noodles, brown rice, salt, pepper, and a vegetable bullion cube. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to prepare Mediterranean brown rice.
Egg rolls are everyone's favorite appetizer. You could go to a Chinese or Thai restaurant and get some, or you could just make them yourself. Follow along with chef Gai as he shows how to cook up some egg rolls. You will need carrots, Chinese noodles, green cabbage, an onion, eggs, spring roll wrappers, and beef or pork.
Have you ever read a recipe that asked for browned garlic butter? Let Chef Paul explain the preparation of a secret restaurant ingredient. Brown garlic butter is very easy to make. All you need is browned butter, parsley and garlic. Add a little glaze for a completely different sauce.
If you've ever tried steamed Chinese buns at a dim sum restaurant, you'll recoqnize the light and tender dough. Here, ground turkey is used for filling to enclose the rich taste. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make Chinese steamed buns.
Cooking perfect steak is easy with the help of Chef Tips host Jason Hill. Hill explains how to tell when a steak is done by using a simple restaurant method. Now, you'll always know the correct steak cooking temperature. Learn how to prepare a perfect steak by watching this video cooking tutorial.
Want to entertain your dining companions, maybe liven up a dull family meal? This video tutorial shows how to perform a couple simple magic tricks with props from any dinner table.
Better TV shows you how to make grilled swordfish at one of New York's hottest seafood restaurants - Esca. You will need the following ingredients: swordfish, salt, pepper, olive oil and bread crumbs
Learn how to use chopsticks properly! Impress all you friends the next time you go to an Asian restaurant. The simplest trick to using chopsticks like a pro is to not have your chopstick ends crossing.
Do you love eating lobster? If you do, save yourself some money and prepare a lobster dish yourself instead of dining at a restaurant. Watch this video on how to cook and eat lobster.
Craving a sweet but nutty ice cream? Try this simple recipe for black sesame ice cream, a favorite at Japanese restaurants.
Watch this video to learn how to make delicious restaurant meals in your own kitchen. In this episode learn to bake peach cobbler with Scott Hargrove. Trust me... it's really great!
Watch this video to learn how to make delicious restaurant meals in your own kitchen. In this episode learn to cook potatoes au gratin with Scott Hargrove. A French Classic... they are so delicious!
Watch this video to learn how to make delicious restaurant meals in your own kitchen. In this episode learn to cook macaroni and cheese the traditional southern way with Scott Hargrove. Another delicious recipe!!!
Love Chili's restaurant molten chocolate cake? Well you can make it at home. Tod Wilbur from Top Secret recipes shows you how to make this decadent chocolate dessert. Watch this cooking how-to video and learn to make Chili's famous molten chocolate cake at home.
Chris shows how to make one of the most popular cocktails ordered at restaurants and bars. The rum and coke and the screwdriver are drinks that are easy to make and please a lot of customers when served the proper way.
Naan is an Indian staple and accompanies every meal you'll get in an Indian restaurant. It is usually made with tandoor on the stove top or oven. Like many Indian breads, you can stuff it or add ingredients to it as you like.
You probably have coconut shrimp in restaurants but maybe haven't tried it at home, but you should because it's easy! This version has an Indian flare to it.
This decadent creamy rice dish will make you think you are in a five star restaurant. Fold your caramelized onions, garlic, and mushrooms into your thick and creamy risotto for a top shelf dining experience.
Learn a few simple phrases in Klingon while hanging out in a restaurant. Kapla!
Fried calamari is a delicious appetizer that you may have tried in a restaurant, but it's also easy to make at home. Learn how to choose and chop the squid, and then fry the calamari.
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Learn how to make traditional Indian naan bread with chef and food writer Anjum Anand in this great video from BBC cookery show 'Indian Food Made Easy'.
