Lee with Girls Mixing Drinks demonstrates how to make a screwdriver. A screwdriver is a great drink to have at brunch or the morning after a night out on the town. A screwdriver is made with vodka and orange juice. It is served in a medium sized rocks glass. To make the screwdriver, first fill the glass with ice, then add one to two ounces of vodka. Fill the rest of the glass with orange juice. You can also make a variation of the screwdriver called the screw-up which is made with 7-up or a l...
The video starts out with a man wearing sunglasses, stating that he has a hangover. He gives a dictionary definition of a hangover. He then presents an example of the alcohol he drank the night before, which was the cause of his hangover. He gives some tips on how to cure a hangover. Step 1. Drink a can of beer while taking a shower. Step 2. Drink a bottle of tropical citrus flavored vitamin water. His reason for the vitamin water is that it will rehydrate the body, replace vitamin B and has ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cook lobster tails. Users can choose to bake or broil the lobster tail. Begin by cutting the outer shell of the lobster tail. Users should cut vertically down the middle and horizontally at the bottom of the tail. Take the tail meat. Now users can choose to add some seasoning or flavoring to the tail. Another way to prepare the lobster tail is too just cut the tail vertically in half and leave the shell on. This video will benefit those viewers who...
You will need some whiskey of your choice. It is also fine to use brandy if you like that better. Next make some tea as you would normally brew tea. The steeping process of the tea may be cut short as it is not the main flavor. After the tea has been brewed take a mug and pour the tea into it, leaving some room at the top. Add four ounces of the whiskey. It is also alright to pour to a four count; each numbered count is a ounce. Finish filling by adding honey to the batch. Then you will want ...
Angie shows how to make chocolate frosting for cakes or cupcakes in this video tutorial. The first step is melting one stick of butter. Add 2/3 of unsweetened cocoa to the butter and mix thoroughly. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to bring out the flavor of the chocolate. Then, add 3 cups of powdered icing sugar and 1/3 cup of milk. Mix all of these ingredients together. If the consistency of the mix is too runny, add more sugar. If it is too stiff, add a little bit more milk. Once you get it to th...
In this video you will learn how to create a homemade vanilla icing from scratch. To begin with you want to put about a cup and a half of powdered sugar into a bowl and then add a good amount of vanilla flavoring and then mix it up. Now, you want to add a little bit of squeeze butter and continue to mix and mash it to get rid of bumps. Next, you want to add a tiny bit of milk to turn the paste into a thinner paste to make it more creamy. If it turns out to be to thin just add more powdered su...
This video will show you the easy steps on how to make homemade whipped cream. First you look for a medium-sized clean jar with a lid. Pour about a cup of heavy whipping cream in the jar. Add some sugar and a drop of vanilla extract for flavor. Cover the jar and shake it for a couple of minutes until it becomes foamy. It is done and ready when you no longer hear it when you shake it.
Make your own cheaper and healthier version of French fries. Peel and wash a few potatoes. Slice potatoes into chips. Coat an oven tray with vegetable oil. Spread chips on tray so they do not overlap. Sprinkle cracked pepper and rock salt over your chips. To add a smoky flavor, add a sprinkle of paprika. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Learn how to make a perfectly homemade whipped cream by Insightful Nana. Put the bowl and the beater on the freezer to chill. Pour 1 cup of cream into the bowl, whip the cream until it gets firm. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla into the cream, mix it. Whip the mixture together until you get soft peaks. You can use any type of flavors or extracts.
See a quick and easy presentation on how to remove the fuzzy center of a freshly cooked artichoke. After you have cooked the artichoke, spread the petals of the artichoke to show the center petals. Take hold of the center petals with your fingers and then twist this to remove the choke. Take a spoon and scoop out the fuzzy center. You can use the middle of the cooked artichoke to serve a meal and the artichoke will add another dimension of flavor.
In this 60-second solutions video you will learn how to cut 100 calories form your diet. If you are able to cut calories 3 times a day, you will be cutting more than 2,000 calories every week. Here are some tips to cut 300 calories a day: Flavor your coffee with cinnamon and nutmeg instead of sugar. When you snack on nuts, have one less handful. At dinnertime, leave 3 to 4 bites of your entree.
Add some spice to dinner tonight by cooking up some exciting Indian fare! Cook up a delicious stew with ground beef, common spices found in most kitchens, and some versatile, delicious spices commonly associated with Indian cooking. You might not coriander or turmeric in your kitchen right now, but this is the perfect opportunity to add them to your culinary ventures. This dish is healthy and savory and is sure to bring some exciting new flavors to your kitchen and dining room table!
Betty describes how to make spicy flour tortilla crisps: little crispy rounds, or squares, make a great appetizer. Use them with various spreads! Or serve them as the bread to start off a steak dinner. Start with your flour tortillas. After cutting them into sectors, baste them in extra virgin olive oil. Apply the oil to the top and bottom sides. Sprinkle a bit of salt. Use paprika (or any flavor you want!) to add a little spice! Sprinkle from high above so that your spices don't clump. Now p...
This video gives a brief description of how to prepare and cook baby artichokes. Baby artichokes vary in size based on the season, may being the best month to get them. To avoid getting a bitter flavor from your artichokes be sure to remove the skin, this is best accomplishes by brushing,rinsing, peeling, and cutting all of the green outer layer until you can see the pale yellow inside. To preserve the color of your allow them to sit in lemon or vinegar water and drain completely when done. C...
Follow along as we are told how to make a creamsicle martini. What you will need: -Vodka -Triple Sec -Orange Juice -Half and Half cream What to do: -Fill a shaker up with ice. (The more ice the better, it gets it nice and cold) -Add 1oz. Vodka -Add 1oz. Triple Sec -Add 1oz. Orange Juice -Add 1oz. Half and Half -Shake to mix all the flavors together. The shaker should start to get frosty because it is so cold. -Pour into martini glass and add an orange slice as a garnish. There you have it, a ...
Anne and Beau from the Food Network demonstrate how to properly make some great crepes. First they teach how to make the crepe using a warm pan and crepe batter. They make sure to point out how you can tell when the crepe is done and ready to be served. After the crepe is done, they teach you how to make a Béchamel sauce, which can have many different ingredients added to change the flavor. They also show you how you can serve the crepe by folding it and plating it in a variety of ways. As Be...
Learn to make a tasty, elegant crab salad dish that's as easy as it is delicious! Add about 8 ounces of backfin cooked crab meat with any bones or cartilage removed to a large bowl. Measure 2-3 heaped tablespoons of light mayonnaise and toss gently with crab meat. Chop about 1/4 cup of celery and add to mixture, toss. At this point, you could also add onions, peas, or other ingredients. Mix in 2 teaspoons of chopped capers. Cover mixture and let sit in refrigerator for at least an hour to all...
Poppy Tooker, author of the Crescent City Farmers Market Cookbook, says that the secret to preventing slimy okra is to slice it thinly and cook it in quick batches in very hot oil. Prepare your okra first by slicing it into thin pieces. Prepare a large frying pan with just a fine coating of oil. Put the frying pan on a stove and turn up the temperature so that the pan is hot. Once the pan is at the desired temperature, add your thinly sliced okra. Once the okra has a brown edge, you can stop ...
Dave is back giving step by step instruction on how to cook his favorite meat loaf recipe. In this unique recipe he uses chicken soup broth and vegetables to enhance the meat loaf's flavor. He gives useful tips such as: 1 egg per pound of meat and using bread crumbs to keep the meat loaf from being too moist. This video is an informative, and very entertaining cooking companion. The recipe is both aesthetically pleasing and delicious.
In this video, we learn from Food Network mixologist Miguel Aranda how to put a delicious spin on two classic juice drinks. Not quite as simple as Apple Cider Lemonade sounds, Miguel takes us through each ingredient (the expected, the cider and lemonade, but also lots of nice touches, like star fruit for an extra zing, and fresh ginger and tea to round out the flavor). Miguel takes us through the thought process, and explains to us the intricate taste. This video will have you all set for you...
Learn how to make delicious Filipino mechado with this simple, step-by-step cooking tutorial. With just a handful of ingredients like beef chuck, potatoes, pepper, tomato sauce, lemon soy sauce, onions, garlic, bay leaves and salt you can create a dinner that your friends will think came from a restaurant. Simmer the garlic and onions in cooking oil, drop in your beef and cook for just a bit. Add in some tomato sauce and water and let it simmer for about an hour, letting the tastes soak into ...
Whip up this tasty treat in no time flat with this video cooking tutorial of how to make burger buns with raw ingredients. Watch as she places the ingredients into the food processor, blends them up with a few herbs and spices and forms them into tasty buns for you and friends to enjoy. Top them with your favorite toppings and enjoy without any baking needed! You can even spice it up with your own flavors to add a new dimension to an already delicious treat.
This video shows you how to marinate and grill meat using 2 different techniques. Marinating is when you soak something in a juice so it absorbs the flavor. To make a marinade you can use garlic and spices and grind them up. Add extra virgin olive oil and white wine. Put the fish in the marinade. Then put it on the grill. You should mark the meat then put it on a cooler area to cook unless you want it rare or medium rare.
Want to learn how to make your own authentic Italian meatballs? Chef Tony. T would like to share with you this Italian meatball recipe that has been passed down through his family for many years. This video will be explaining to you all of the ingredients that you will need for the meatballs, as well as the full process of making them. Watch Tony. T's video today and learn how you will be able to add some extra flavor to your next spaghetti dinner.
This video teaches how to make some creamy gravy to go with fried chicken or even biscuits. She recommends using some of the drippings of a fried chicken or some other type of fat. The fat makes the gravy rich tasting and improves the flavor of the gravy so much more. She puts the fat, some flour, and some cream into a pan and lets it cook. You can substitute cream with milk or 2% milk as you prefer. Follow the instructions and you'll have great gravy!
Some days you just want to cook a meal as quickly as possible. In this video, David the One Pot Chef shows you how to cook tomato and rice soup quickly without sacrificing flavor. As usual, he uses one pot to cook the meal and the ingredients are simply rice, spaghetti sauce, and water. The total cooking time is about 15 minutes. It's quick and delicious and you can always add other ingredients if you want it to be more filling. Dave recommends adding crusty bread and Parmesan cheese.
Michael Symon, chef/author, says the biggest mistake people make when pan-roasting or pan-searing mushrooms is to overcrowd the pan. This causes the mushrooms to steam and go limp. Here's what you should do instead:
Patti Moreno shows us how to freeze herbs you've cut fresh from your garden.
The Cherry Amaretto Sour is a classic cocktail drink you can enjoy anywhere… at the bar or at home. If you feel like having it at home, then just follow this alcohol recipe -- Cherry Amaretto Sour. Amaretto is an Italian sweet almond-flavored liqueur made from apricot or almond pits (or both). It's your main ingredient. Also in this drink: Sweet & Sour, Grenadine, Ice, Cherry Mix, and 7-Up or Tonic Water.
Believe it or not, but Jack Daniels whiskey can actually enhance a meal, and not just as a drink. Jack Daniel's adds a great flavor for your marinade. "A little for the food and a little for me." Check out this video tutorial to learn how to rock out and cook beef kebabs with Jack Daniel's marinade.
Utilizing X-Rated Fusion, this drink brings many flavors to the table, most through the alcohol itself. With a bit of Peach Schnapps and pineapple juice, the only thing to make this drink complete is a bit of 7UP to lighten the mood.
A gin based recipe with a bit of cointreau, pineapple juice and some grenadine. This drink is a bombardment of flavors all exploding in your mouth at the same time.
A tropical drink with complex flavors, hints of coffee with a coconut center. Add a little 151 rum and you've got a dangerous little tasty drink.
Crafting these sugary treats is a snap. Learn how to make your own lollipops at home. You Will Need
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Paula Deen's love of butter shines in this delicious lobster recipe. Follow along as she demonstrates how to cook up a butter poached lobster shooter. 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, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. You'll just love the flavor of this butter poac...
Head south of the border for wonderful Mexican churros. Follow Paula Deen as she shows you an easy recipe for sweet, warm, doughy churros. She adds a hint of orange zest for added flavor. 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, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. Serve up t...
Jamie Deen shares his recipe for a sweet, smoky barbecue sauce. Follow along as Paula's son shows you how grill up this chicken in the oven instead of on the grill but with the same flavor. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. You'll love this rec...
Chicken is such a great ingredient because it is so versatile. In this cooking how-to video we show you how to make chicken in creamy orange sauce. This cream adds a great texture to this dish and the orange gives it a zesty flavor.
