Sea bream is a type of fish that lives in tropical climates, prefering to live in shallow waters and typically dwelling at the bottom. It's not nearly as easy to find at supermarkets as salmon or tilapia, but it's worth a try because it has such a unique flavor.
As Paula Deen has taught us time and time again, butter makes everything taste better, even air. And no dish is done until you've tossed a pound of lard or a stick or two of butter into the mix.
Japanese food is so healthy because it gets its flavor from spices and carefully brewed stocks rather than from copious amounts of oil. But that doesn't mean Japanese food doesn't taste good (visit any sushi restaurant and order a tuna roll and you'll literally have a mouthgasm).
The Middle East is well known for entrees filled with a deeply marinated, spice-ridden flavor that really sinks in and takes your taste buds for a spin. But Middle Eastern desserts are just as savory, though obviously at the opposite spectrum of flavor.
Who doesn't want to enjoy a nice big bowl of freshly fried crab cakes on a warm summer's day? These bite-sized shellfish goodies are delicious, sure, but they definitely not as charming on your waistline. If you still want to fit into your bikini without giving up crab cakes entirely, then this is the perfect crab cake recipe for you to make.
Woks are good for more than just tossing Friday night's chow mien with beef and broccoli. In fact, you can use a wok to impart a deep and delicious flavor into foods through smoking. But how exactly do you smoke foods using a wok? Watch this video from CHOW to find out.
Beef burgers are classic, and nothing beats driving to Jack In the Box at 1 AM to devour a triple cheeseburger with bacon because you have the munchies. But burger buns have a sort of open relationship with beef patties. In fact, burger buns can see and wrap around any meat they want.
To make instant noodles you would need a pot, a pair of chopsticks, scissors, napkin and most importantly the right instant noodles that you want. Start by opening the noodle bag using the scissors. Empty the contents by removing the packets of flavoring first. Toss the noodles into the pot and add some water. Place the pot on top of the stove and heat it up to a boiling degree. Once the water would boil, mix in the flavoring for an added taste. Use the chopsticks to stir the contents well un...
Chef Keith Snow demonstrates in this video how to make a quick and healthy recipe using broccoli. Blanched broccoli is used, that is, it is dipped in boiling water to tenderize it. A wok is heated and flavorless pure olive oil is added to it. Finely chopped shallots, ginger and garlic are tossed around in the oil and the heat is turned up. The broccoli is added when the ingredients release their flavor. A pinch of salt and black pepper can be mixed to the wok. A tablespoon of toasted sesame o...
When entertaining, it's great to have fun, colorful ideas to make drinks feel special. By adding a simple slice of fruit or vegetable to a glass of water can impress your friends and make you feel like you're at the spa. It is very important to drink water, and flavoring it with lemon makes it easier if you're not a water drinker. The host cuts slices of lemon and lays them on top of the water or the side of the glass to garnish, and squeezes the rest of the juice into the water. It can be ma...
When it comes to proper tomato storage, conventional kitchen wisdom (and Alton Brown) state that tomatoes are best stored at room temperature—not in the refrigerator. Supposedly, refrigerated tomatoes develop a mealy texture and lose their flavor if they are exposed to cooler temperatures over time.
Lemon peels have long been known for their ability to be home remedies for cleaning and medicinal needs. In the kitchen, they are equally as useful and can transform many common dishes and drinks into more memorable ones with just a hint of citrus. To give you some ideas, below are five ways that lemon peels can spruce up your recipes.
Home cooks are often quite intimidated when trying to reproduce the delicious ethnic dishes they enjoy at various restaurants. Thankfully, there are definite flavor profiles and spice/seasoning/herb combos that are very specific to various regional cuisines and cultures; with a little guidance, you can create dishes that are tasty homages to the cuisines you love to eat. In this two-part article (second part here), I'll cover both categories and sub-categories of some of the most popular ethn...
Single-serve yogurt cartons are so much fun. They're delicious, convenient, and the perfect size; no wonder it's so fun to open a new container of yogurt every morning. Yet as awesome as single-serve yogurt cartons are, there's something you really need to do: stop buying them!
The original Kit Kat was a mutton pie served at a political club in London during the 18th century, which is quite different than the chocolatey version we're familiar with today. Kit Kat bars have been around since 1911, are produced in 13 countries, and have been sold in over 200 flavors in Japan.
If you've ever gone to the store looking for a stand mixer, your eyes have probably bulged out all bullfrog-like after seeing the price. Stand mixers usually range from $200-$400, and when all you really want to make is some simple frosting or fondant, that's a hefty price to pay.
What's better than either French toast or cupcakes? Both desserts combined into one monolithic sweet creation. Check out this food tutorial to learn how to bake French toaste flavored cupcakes.
Need an easy to make dessert that's easily prepared even when you're outdoors at a picnic? Then check out this recipe for a tiramisu a l'orange with Sandra lee. Using a storebought instant cheesecake-flavored pudding as the base for the tiramisu, Lee shows you how to quickly assemble a decadent and cold summertime treat.
Racheal Ray shows us how to oven roast broccolini and green beans to feed six people. Any vegetable will have a unique and nutty flavor when you roast it in a high heat oven.
In this video,we learn how to make pan toasted millet. You will need 1 c water for 1/2 c millet. Grab a pot and turn it on high heat. Add your millet and keep stirring continuously so it doesn't burn. It will start to turn a golden brown color and you will smell a nutty flavor coming from them. After it is completely toasted, add in your water and stir the mixture until it boils. Add in cinnamon and any other flavors or items you prefer in the millet. Stir again and put the lid on, then turn ...
Rachel Ray shows how to make orange scented broccoli and cauliflower. Add salt and broccoli and cualiflower to simmering water, and let them steam with peices of orange rind. THe orange rind will add the aroma of oranges to the dish, and infuse the dish with orange flavor. Add butter to the pan, and let it get to the bottom of the pan. Squeeze the juice of the orange that you took the rind from and squeeze it over the top of the vegetables. Chop up a few scallions to add a mild onion flavor. ...
This FoodieKitchen video shows how to prepare steak with roast vegetables. This is possible to do on a budget, when you buy veggies that are local, in season, and still delicious. You start this process by seasoning the steak with a combination of salt, pepper, garlic power, and cumin powder, all designed to bring out the natural flavor of the steak. While the meat is sitting you then prepare the vegetables for roasting. Asparagus, zuchinnis (white or green), and yellow squash all work great....
Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating discusses some of the flowers that are not only beautiful but also edible. It is important not to eat flowers that have been sprayed with chemicals. Some of the more common edible flowers are the zinnia, petunia, and the marigold, which has a delicious citrus flavor and is used in bath oils. Impatiens are edible (just the flowers, not the leaves) and come in a variety of colors.
Lasagna is probably one of the most versatile Italian dishes you can make. You can make it with meat or without, add your own vegetables to your taste, and experiment with different flavors of lasagna noodles and spices. Learn how to make a "lazy-man's" lasagna by using store bought sauce and macaroni shells. By blending two flavors of sauces together you can create a more complex authentic lasagna with no effort. This is a simple and filling dish to make on busy weeknights.
Properly cooked pork chops are juicy and delicious, especially off the grill. Chops come from the loin and there are three cuts; the rib chop, the loin chop, and the sirloin chop.
If you like Starbucks Frappuccinos but want to add a little bit of an alcoholic kick to them, try adding some vodka. Pouring some vanilla flavored vodka over the top of some and serving it in a chilled martini glass is a great way to quickly create a dessert drink. Enjoy this clip for the full Vanilla Frappuccino Martini recipe.
Starburst are famous both for their amazing flavor and their colorful but ecologically-reprehensible wrappers. Don't throw them away! Make stuff out of them! Watch this video for instructions on making chains out of Starburst wrappers, which can then be used to make jewelery or for other decorations.
Ovens get filthy pretty quickly, and that can stink up your kitchen and your food. Watch this video for an in-depth guide to cleaning your grill with cheap household products, restoring flavor to your food and a pleasant smell and appearance to your most important food cooker.
In the world of shred, blues, jazz, rock, heck, in any world where you play guitar, one of the toughest, and interesting methods for picking is called hybrid picking, a combination of using both your pick and fingers to get more notes and more inventive and interesting licks and rhythm guitar phrases. In this video, Greg Harrison, a teacher at Musician's Institute, gives you an in-depth lesson on using hybrid picking with shred guitar to really increase speed and also add a new flavor to your...
Lego Mindstorms is a great way to take your Legos to the next level by adding in the flavor of robotics! But, with taking it up to the next level, it does get a hair tougher! And if you're having trouble working with the Mindstorms software, this great video with Patrick Norton and David Calkins goes over each step of using the software so you can have your very own robot ready to go in no time!
A taco salad from a restaurant can pack more calories than a Big Mac and a Whopper combined! In this clip, nutritionist and Food Channel hostess Ellie Krieger will show you how to cut the fat and calories in half at home. This salad is super easy to make and is full of flavor and nutrition. Try this salad for your lunch today! Yum!
Bring a genuine taste of the Mediterranean with this killer recipe for branzino with lemoms. The only way to get it more authentic than this is if you get directly from the source. Bring that flavor home with this video from The Food Network.
Avocados provide you with some of the healthiest fat you can out into your body. If you want to find a way to add more avocado to your diet without then this video from The Food Network has good some flavor coming your way. This video will show you how to make two awesome avocado dishes.
Fennel is more than just an herb that adds flavor to sausage. Add a little bit of sophistication to a classic dish by throwing in some shredded fennel the next you chop up some slaw at home. This video from The Food Network will show you how to whip up a fennel and cabbage slaw.
Bored with that plain old white bread? Don't get discouraged, get creative! Khaman gujrati is a delicious Indian appetizer you can make for yourself in your own kitchen! Add some new flavor to your life and spice things up with this recipe from Show Me The Curry. This video will show you how to cook khaman gujrati.
Easy, delicious and only 5 ingredients. Garlic flavored olive oil
Tired of having plain old roast chicken the way mom used to make it? Bobby Flay has the solution that is sure to get you excited about chicken all over again. This recipe for a grilled whole chicken will bring great new flavor to your bird. Don't forget to flatten it out first for a faster, smoother cooking process.
Every sailor will tell you, there's nothing tastier than fresh crab legs. They're easy to make and only take a few minutes. All you need to do is boil the legs and add a little flavor and the rest takes care of itself. So, get a bib because it's about to get messy and check out this tutorial for making delicious garlic crab legs!
Are you tired of crying and having puffy eyes after cutting a large onion for dinner? Learn how to spice up any dish with a nice mild shallot, without the tears. Shallots are similar to onions and just as flavorful.
Its a flavor explosion! Take some cilantro, add in a little Calcium Chloride and Sodium Alginate, and give some crab cakes a new twist! The pearl is one of the most useful treats of Molecular Gastronomy. Learn how to make corn cake with bbq crab and cilantro pearls.
