Regardless of your culture or your age, eating with your hands is fun. Flouting social convention and just digging in with your fingers provides a whole other level of epicurean enjoyment. And one of the most entertaining hands-on foods is monkey bread. Food historian Tori Avey provides a comprehensive history of the origins of this pull-apart treat, including the important detail that no actual monkeys are involved in the making of monkey bread. Originally a savory culinary creation from Sou...
I first became acquainted with this dish when I worked across the street from a Chinese restaurant. After that I ordered it every time! Now that I don't work by there anymore I don't get to eat it but I sure do still crave it! So I researched and tried a couple recipes and this was my favorite. Hopefully this version lives up to your expectations.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make authentic Vietnamese egg rolls. Ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork shoulder, 1 whole shredder carrot, 1 diced onion, 1 diced garlic clove, 2.5 oz black fungus, 2.5 oz glass noodles, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tsp mushroom seasoning, 3 tsp white sugar, 2 tsp scallions, 1 bottle of beer, 1 pack of egg roll wrappers, and vegetable oil for deep frying. First, place noodles and fungus in warm water for 10 minutes. Next, mince the fungus and chop the noodles into...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make dumpling soup. First, add in your soup bones to a large pot, then add in ginger, green onion, shitake mushrooms, 1 tbsp onion powder, soy sauce, salt, and 1 gallon of water. Let this come to a boil on the stove for 5-7 minutes. After this, skim the fat from the top of the soup and then let simmer with a cover for 1 hour. While this is cooking, take 1 lb of ground beer and pour over 1 tbsp oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, soy sauce, and bok choy. U...
In this video, we learn how to make vegetarian Oriental Shumai. You will need: 1/2 c onion, 1.5 c chopped Napa cabbage, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 c grated carrot, sesame oil, 1/4 c chopped green onion, 2 tsp grated ginger, 1/4 c chopped water chestnuts, 3/4 c bulgur wheat, 2 tbsp cilantro, 1 1/4 c water, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1/2 c teriyaki marinade, and wonton wrappers. First, sautŽ the onion and garlic with 1 tbsp sesame oil until tender, then add in ginger and sautŽ for 1 min. Next, add in ...
Sunny Anderson from the Food Network creates a dish that spans the gap between winter and spring and combines comfort food with fresh, bright, and spring-like flavors. The main attraction is sliced herb-crusted roast beef with horseradish cream sauce. To begin, preheat your skillet, add olive oil to barely cover the bottom, and season the roast with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides. In the meantime, make the herb crust in the food processor. Combine 5 cloves of garlic, handful of parsley to...
This video is about how to prepare grilled gammon steaks with pineapple. So the first step that you will have to do is to wash and dry up the gammon steaks. Then put a little bit of alt season in it. Then place a little amount of oil in the pan to prevent the gammon from sticking. After wards, with the use of a pair of scissors, snip the fat edges of the gammon. In a bowl, place a couple of spoonfuls of honey. Then pour the juice of the lemon and a spoonful of mustard as well. Also, add a sma...
This video is a demonstration of how to make pumpkin soup the Vietnamese way. The ingredients are 1/2 pound of ground pork, scallions, fresh pumpkin, salt, pepper, sugar and fish sauce. Prepare the meat: mix the pork with 2 teaspoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, some pepper and chopped up scallions (reserve some), and two tablespoons of fish sauce. Cut up the remaining scallions. Cut up the pumpkin and remove the skin. Boil four cups of water and a little salt. Drop chunks of pork into ...
This video shows us how to make Mediterranean Couscous.The ingredients are,1 cup couscous,butter,15 pearl onions,15oz can garbanzo beans,2 red potatoes boiled and cubed,1 cup chopped carrots,1/2 cup chopped cilantro,1/4 cup chopped parsley,2 tablespoons minced garlic,1 teaspoon paprika,1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper,1/2 teaspoon seven spices,1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, salt, 3 cups of tomato sauce,1 chicken bouillion,pepper and water.Heat a quart pot to a medium.Add 1 1/4 cup of water,the bouillion and...
This video tells us the method to prepare a gourmet beef stroganoff. Take 3/4lb sirloin steak tip. Cover it with 1 teaspoon of soya sauce. Cover it and put in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Take 1/2 teaspoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. After this, heat 1/2 teaspoon of salad oil and let it smoke at medium high. Brown both sides of the meat. Take out the meat when the internal temperature registers 125 10 130 degrees fahrenheit. Add 1/2 lb mushrooms...
This video is part of Laura in the Kitchen series and in this video Laura explains about the making of Oreo Ice Cream Cake. The materials required are vanilla ice cream, store bottle of caramel sauce, stored bottle of chocolate syrup, some walnut cookies and walnut in syrup. The video begins a plastic wrap in a nine spring can and the wrap is to enable the easier lifting of the cake. You have to place the ice cream in a bowl for 45 minutes at room temperature to make it nice and soft. Laura p...
Easy steps on how to make Asian style pork chops. You will need: - 3-4 thinly sliced pork chops- 5 cloves garlic- pepper- 10 green onions- 3/4 cup oyster sauce. Steps: 1. Place the pork chops in a bowl. 2. Shake lots of pepper into the pork chops. 3. Chop garlic finely and add into the bowl. 4. Remove the hard ends of the green onions and slice the greens into small pieces. 5. Mix all the ingredients. 6. Add the oyster sauce and mix again making sure the sauce covers everything. 7. Cover with...
Beryl Stokes shows us how to make ‘Grilled Lobster’, in this video. She begins by making butter sauce, taking some butter in a saucepan. As the butter melts, she adds the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of minced garlic. Subsequently, some chopped green onions are added and the mixture is sautéed for a couple of minutes. Next, she takes two lobsters tails and turns them over. Using kitchen scissors, she cuts them open from the center (you could cut the topside if you prefer). Using a k...
In this video from fitcoach2007 we learn how to make whole wheat pasta with chicken breast and vegetables. For this you need the following: 6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts; 1 pound of whole wheat penne pasta; 1 chopped medium onion; 2 sliced cups of mushrooms; 2 cups of broccoli florets; 1 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes; 1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh basil; 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add ch...
In this video Chef Valencia will show you how to make Pasta Alfredo with shrimp. To make the Alfredo sauce you will need oil, garlic, Parmesan, cornstarch, pepper, salt and whipping cream. Add a little oil to your pan, add some garlic and mix with a wooden spoon. Pour the whipping cream into the mix until it is warm enough to melt the Parmesan when you add it. Mix well. Add some salt and pepper and continue to stir until the cheese is melted. To thicken the sauce, just add some cornstarch and...
Tony shows how to make a Big Mac for under $2 using a cheeseburger and hamburger. 1. Disassemble the hamburger and cheeseburger. 2. Mix 1 tablespoon mayo, 1 tablespoon French dressing, 1 teaspoon vinegar, one packet of Splenda and some onion together. 3. Spread sauce on a bottom bun. 4. Top with lettuce. 5. Add the patty with cheese. 6. Using a serrated knife, remove the crust part of a top bun and stack on the burger. 7. Add more sauce and the final patty. 8. Top with lettuce and pickles. 9....
In this video, from C4Bimbos we learn how to make stuffed peppers. Take 2 pounds of ground beef and place in a bowl. Add 1 diced onion, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano, then a few splashes of worcestershire sauce, now add about 1/4 cup of rice, then some ketchup, then 2 eggs. Now mush this all around in the bowl. Now add salt, pepper, mix again. Now you can put these in peppers. Peppers should be cut in half and on a tray. Place the meat in all of the peppers. Now in a ...
You can now cook that delicious smoked chicken lasagna you've always longed for with this easy step by step tutorial. Place your raw boneless chicken in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Pour an ample amount of virgin oil into the bowl to let the ingredients stick to the meat and mix with your hands. Let the meat settle for about 30 minutes. Grill the chicken for 40 minutes at a temperature of 225 degrees then at 300 degrees for 20 minutes to finish it off. When you...
This video is about how to make bistek tagalog. The ingredients include: beef, onions, black pepper, soy sauce, a lemon, and fresh garlic. In a small bowl, marinate the raw beef in the soy sauce and lemon. Add the black pepper. With clean hands, spread all these ingredients thoroughly onto the beef. Fry the onions in a pan until cooked. Set the onions aside. Use the same pan to cook the beef. Make sure it is cooked thoroughly. Set the beef aside. Fry the garlic until golden brown. Marinate th...
Betty makes cocktail meatballs which are served right out of the crock pot. Line a broiler pan with tinfoil.
If you like kung pao chicken then you’ll adore kung pao shrimp. You can really add something special to your next dinner by bringing this flavorful Asian inspired dish to the table. Shrimp quick very quickly and are ready when pink.
With all those cheese and fries casseroles out there, why not add some hearty ground beef to the mix? Betty shows you her unique recipe for a scrumptious delight.
Sick of the same old chocolate chip cookie for a sweet treat? Bump up your dessert course by making a fun banana split! Grab a spoon and a friend, and get ready to dig into this mouth-watering banana split. Learn how to make a great banana split with help form this dessert making instructional video.
Prepare a sour cream sauce that will serve as a topping for the enchilada. Begin by heating 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp flour. Do not allow the flour to brown. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and stir, making sure no lumps form. Add 8 ounces of sour cream and mix with a whisk to make a smooth, white sauce. Season with salt and white pepper. Once smooth, simmer the sauce on a very low flame.
This video put in by ‘Kwik Show me how 2’, shows how to make this great beef stew. It’s really quick and easy.
First, cook rice noodles by boiling them for a short amount of time. The amount of time needed to cook them will vary with the type of noodles, so check the package. Next, drain the noodles and cool them by pouring cold water over them. Then, make the dressing by combining: 2 T. hoisin sauce, 2 T. soy Sauce, 2 T. sesame oil, 2 T. rice vinegar, the juice of one lime, two cloves of garlic, and 1 and 1/2 t. grated or chopped fresh ginger. Mix with a whisk. Next, create your salad. Pour half of t...
Are you one of those vegetarians that misses meat? Have no fear. You don't have to miss out on the flavor of meat while being a vegetarian. Learn how to prepare tofu to trick your carnivorous side.
When you want to feed a crowd without spending hours working in the kitchen, follow these steps to make an Italian dish that's sure to please the whole family.
Some Chinese dishes that sound healthy are surprisingly fat-laden. These tips will help you avoid diet land mines.
Beer adds a nice yeasty flavor to this batter, which can also be used for fish and chips or any other fried seafood.
Sushi is one of the fastest-growing cuisines across the globe. To become a true citizen of the world, prepare yourself with this primer on sushi-eating rituals. Watch this how to video to learn how to properly eat sushi.
This fun twist on a sandwich is guaranteed not to be traded or thrown away. Follow along as our Food Network host shows you how to make banana dogs for your kids. This cooking how-to video is part of Cooking for Kids show hosted by Cricket Azima. Kid-food expert Cricket Azima makes yummy and healthy meals the little ones will flip over. Banana dogs are so easy to make, you can have the kids help you make them.
Hot and sour soup is a popular Chinese dish that is loaded with veggies and usually chicken. Try this flavorful and hearty Indian Chinese version which is completely vegetarian and can be made vegan also. It’s simply delicious! Just watch this how-to video to learn how.
Prepare an easy vegan asian cucumber salad which serves 6 people. It only takes 10 minutes to prep but will take 2-3 hours or even overnight to marinate.
Mexican food (triple cheese enchiladas topped with avalanches of sour cream aside) is some of the healthiest in the world thanks to the generous usage of tomatoes, hot sauce, spices, and other veggies.
DianeMorganCooksPdx teaches you how to make great tasting gravy. Chop of gizzards, hearts and neck meat from a turkey. Add a few tablespoons of butter in a cooking pot and start melting it. Place the meat on top of that. Add turkey stock. Mix wonder flour with cold turkey stock in a bowl. Also add applejack sauce. Add the meat to a simmer and pour the bowl mix on top. Don't use turkey liver for this recipe, as it will give it a bitter taste. Add a pinch of salt for more flavor. Cook it for a ...
Cooking Light professionals illustrate the important role of browned bits in braising. These delicious juices left over from the meat make a great addition to any sauce. Watch this how to video to learn how to deglaze a pan for a delicious sauce.
If you have a few minutes you can create delicious potstickers at home. Besides the potsticker wrapper, you will need to make the stuffing. Be sure to have the following ingredients:
This recipe is hearty enough to serve as the main dish or entree for any dinner, but it's completely vegetarian! It also uses mostly Italian vegetables, such as zucchini, peppers and tomatoes. Add a few potatoes, use a white pasta sauce as your gravy and then bake!
Like ice cream and whipped cream, caramel is a filling and topping that tastes good in or on any dessert or drink. From caramel macchiatos to caramel drizzled on top of cookies'n'cream ice cream, this dulcet sauce is a crowd pleaser.
