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How To: Make Macaroni and Cheese

Packaged macaroni and cheese dinners can be a quick, guilty pleasure, but making the real thing can be easy, too. This is the perfect recipe for a rainy day (and great for kids on spring break!)

How To: Make Pico De Gallo (Salsa Mexicana)

I keep Pico De Gallo around all the time. I find it is very versatile and can be used for any meal. My youngest son loves to cook and it was one of the first things I taught him to make. As you read my writings about food I've made, you will find a lot of references to the pico. I've made up this little recipe to give you a smile as well as the ingredients and method.

How To: Make BBQ style New Orleans shrimp

It says BBQ, but you can make this dish on your stovetop! For this Cajun classic, you will need: 2 1/2 pounds head-on shrimp, 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup chardonnay, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoonsn Worcestershire sauce, 2 bay leaves, 3/4 cup heavy cream, salt and pepper. Make BBQ style New Orleans shrimp.

How To: Make delicious braised boneless short ribs

A winning dish no matter what! For this recipe, you will need: 3 rough diced onions, 3 sliced carrots, 5-6 sliced celery stalks, 3 chopped Roma tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups beef stock, 2 cups dry red wine, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 sprigs rosemary, 4-5 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 pounds boneless short ribs, salt and pepper. To make the roasted brussels sprouts on the side, you will need: 1 pound of halved and blanched sprouts, 5 strips of chopped bacon, butter, salt and pepper....

How To: Make delicious slow roasted baby back ribs

If anything is worth the cooking time, its these ribs. To make them, you will need: 1 full rack of ribs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and 2 1/2 tablespoons cumin. To make the BBQ sauce, you will need: 16 pounds of ketchup (this makes a lot of sauce!), 4 cups cider or red wine vinegar, 4 onions, 2 pounds diced bacon, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chil powder, 3-4 pureed chipotle peppers, 1/2 cup molasses, salt and the zest...

How To: Make a traditional rich and creamy tomato soup

Once you have this soup, you'll never reach for another can again. You will need: 4 ounces salted butter, 1 large chopped onion, 4 stalks chopped celery, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 chopped fennel bulb, 2 chopped carrots, 3 cans diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock, 12 sun-dred tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, pepper, 3 cups light cream, Worcestershire sauce and 5 tablespoons cornstarch. Make a traditional rich and creamy tomato soup.

How To: Make a light and moist lemon pound cake

Start with a basic pound cake recipe, and then add some delicious lemon flavor on top. For this recipe, you will need: zest of 2 lemons, 1 cup cake flour, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 sticks salted butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 8 eggs, 3 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons buttermilk and 1 cup sour cream. Make a light and moist lemon pound cake.

How To: Bake Homemade Dinner Rolls from Scratch

Dinner rolls help complete any decent family meal, but can the frozen dinner rolls in lieu of some fresh, homemade ones! You won't believe how easy rolls are to make, and once you hop in the kitchen and try them out, you'll never go back to the mediocre store brought brands. They're buttery and light and far superior than any pre-baked rolls.

How To: Make a Simple, Healthy and Delicious Cheese-Beer Bread

There are always those days when bread-lovers want a hearty savory bread to eat, but there isn't quite enough time to make a yeast bread. After all, yeast breads take anywhere from an hour to a full day for the first rise. Well, that's where this whole-wheat beer bread comes in! It doesn't take long to throw together and bake, but tastes delicious and is relatively healthy due to the use of whole wheat flour. If you don't like whole wheat flour, you can always substitute the same amount of pl...

How To: Make grilled shrimp and scallop skewers

A shellfish lovers' dream come true from Morton's steakhouse! For this recipe, you will need: 12 scallops, 12 large fresh shrimp, 1 1/2 cups beurre blanc, salt and pepper. To make the beurre blanc, you will need: 2 tablespoons shallots, 1/4 cup white wine, 1/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar, 4 ounces butter, white pepper, 2 large bell peppers, salt and pepper. Make grilled shrimp and scallop skewers.

How To: Make seared scallops in a a fennel and orange reduction sauce

You can find this dish on the menu in bistros, but can make it at home! This recipe calls for: canola oil, 3-4 sea scallops, 1 large handful baby spinach, 1 large handful chopped fennel, 3 tablespoons butter, 8 ounces orange juice, salt, pepper and 3-4 raspberries for garnish. Make seared scallops in a a fennel and orange reduction sauce.

How To: Make a delicious vegetarian cassoulet stew

A perfect vegetarian version of a delicious stew! For this recipe, you will need: 1 large chopped onion, 1 large chopped leek, 3 chopped carrots, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 tablespoons tomato paste, 3/4 pound white beans, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar + 1/2 cup water (or 1 cup dry white wine), thyme, vegetable stock, 1 cup breadcrumbs and 1 sliced baguette. Make a delicious vegetarian cassoulet stew.

How To: Make orange glazed chicken tenders for your children

This is an easy dish to make that your kids are sure to love! Dress up the traditional chicken tender by adding an orange glaze. For this recipe, you will need: 1 pound chicken tenders, 1 cup orange segments, 3 tablespoons canola oil, salt, pepper, 1 quart fresh orange juice and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Make orange glazed chicken tenders for your children.

How To: Make a savory Ballotine of Chicken

Ballotine is a savory sort of mousse that makes a delicious entree. For this recipe, you will need: 2 pounds of dark meat chicken, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 3 teaspoons salt, chopped chives, fresh marjoram to taste, 1 tablespoon zaatar (dried thyme and sesame seeds), 1 whole skin-on chicken breast, cornstarch, 1 square caul fat, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Make a savory Ballotine of Chicken.

How To: Make delicious and fluffy sweet potato pancakes

A delicious twist on the traditional pancake! For this recipe, you will need: 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes, 3 eggs, 2 2/4 cups milk, 1/4 cup butter, 2 3/4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 tablespoon salt, cinnamon and mini marshmallows. Make delicious and fluffy sweet potato pancakes.

How To: Make no-bake chocolate Eskimo cookies

Perfect to make with small children, since you don't need an oven or stove! This recipe calls for: 1 1/2 sticks of butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 2 cups quick oats and confectioners sugar. Make no-bake chocolate Eskimo cookies.

How To: Make a basic sugar cookie

You can cut these out in fancy shapes, or just leave them as simple round cookies. This recipe calls for: 3 sticks unsalted butter, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 3 large egg yolks, 2 tablespoons vanilla and 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour. Make a basic sugar cookie.

How To: Make the ultimate rich and gooey chocolate cake

To make this delicious and decadent dessert, you will need: 3 cups flour, 1 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 cups melted butter, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 1/3 cups warm water, 1 pound confectioner's sugar, 1 stick of butter, 2 teaspoons instant coffee and 1/4 cup of coffee. Make the ultimate rich and gooey chocolate cake.

How To: Make a moist and fruity peach pudding cake

Sure to be a great crowd pleaser! For this cake, you will need: 1 3/4 cups flour, 2 1/4 baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 sticks butter, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons vanilla, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup buttermilk and 4 cups of peeled, sliced peaches. Make a moist and fruity peach pudding cake.

How To: Make fun bread animals with your kids

Teach your children how to bake the fun way! Start with some basic bread dough and the roll them out into fun animal shapes. The ingredients are: 1 packet of yeast, 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable pil, 5 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt and nonstick cooking spray. Make fun bread animals with your kids.

How To: Make a loaf of moist, delicious zucchini bread

Nothing treats zucchini better than zucchini bread! For this recipe, you will need: 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 2 cups grated zucchini, 3 tablespoons vanilla, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 cup of chopped nuts. Make a loaf of moist, delicious zucchini bread.

How To: Make the Blueberry Thrill cocktail

The gin is subtle and almost undetectable in this delicious cocktail. To make a Blueberry Thrill, you will need: 2 ounces blueberry gin, 1 ounce cardamom syrup and 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice. To make the cardamom syrup, you will need: 8 cups of water, 8 cups of sugar and 3 tablespoons ground cardamom. Make the Blueberry Thrill cocktail.

How To: Make one pot Yankee pot roast the New England way

A traditional, delicious dinner that will serve 8. You will need: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 5-6 pounds of tied round or chuck roast, kosher salt, ground black pepper, 6 stalks of diced celery, 1 large diced white onion, 2 diced carrots, 4 smashed and peeled cloves of garlic, 1 cup red wine and 1 cup low sodium beef stock. Make one pot Yankee pot roast the New England way.

How To: Make delicious soft, sugar coated strawberry jelly candies

This video shows you the French technique of Pate de Fruit to make candies so delicious, they look like little gems. For this recipe, you will need: 2 1/2 cups pureed strawberry, strained, 1/2 ounce pectin, 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1/8 teapson cream of tartar, water, nonstick cooking spray and one cup of sugar for the coating. Make delicious soft, sugar coated strawberry jelly candies.

How To: Make jiaozi dumplings out of crab meat

This recipe yields 30 jiaozi with a variety of sauces, so it's the perfect party dish. You will need: 1/2 cup crab meat, 1 cup grated green cabbage, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon sweet chili paste, 1 package wonton wrappers, 2 lightly beaten eggs and one box of corn starch. Make jiaozi dumplings out of crab meat.

How To: Make the traditional Iranian dish mirza gashemi

A classic of Persian or Iranian cuisine is the simple mirza gashemi. To make this at home, you will need: 2 eggplants, 5 tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoons of garlic, salt and pepper, turmeric, 2 eggs and chopped fresh parsley. Make the traditional Iranian dish mirza gashemi.

How To: Cook the traditional Peruvian causa dish

This is a dish with both a rich history and rich flavor, and you'll fall in love with it the first time you make it. For this dish, you will need: 2 pounds Peruvian potatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons aji Amarilla (yellow Peruvian hot pepper paste), juice from 2 1/2 limes, 8 ounces crab meat, 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, botija olives, 1 avocado, 1 hard boiled egg, 8 cherry tomatoes and rocoto hot pepper sauce. Cook the traditional Peruvian causa dish.

How To: Make shrimp with grits and red eye gravy

Looking for a unique Cajun dish that isn't gumbo or jambalaya? You found it - shrimp with grits and red eye gravy! For the grits, you will need: 1/2 pound butter, 1 cup grits, 1 quart milk, salt and pepper. For the gravy, you will need 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage, 1 onion, vegetable oil, 1 quart chicken stock, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, Magic Seasoning blend, hot sauce, 1 cup strong black coffee, salt and pepper. For the shrimp, you will need: 12-15 small shrimp, olive oil and Mag...

How To: Make a medium spicy turkey chili

Perfect for those who like spice, but not too much. For this recipe, you will need: 1 pound ground turkey, 2 red peppers, 1 medium onions, 1 hot green peppers, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1 chopped head of garlic, 1 package chili mix, 1 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 32 ounces kidney beans, 24 ounces diced tomatoes, 12 ounces tomato sauce, 12 ounces chicken broth, 6-8 tablespoons brown sugar, jalapenos, chilis and cayenne pepper to taste. Make a medium spicy turkey ch...

How To: Make a Cajun crawfish etouffee straight out of the French Quarter

The longer you let this New Orleans classic sit, the better it will taste. For this dish, you will need: 2 sticks butter, 1 cup olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 3 stalks celery, 2 green peppers, 10 cloves of garlic, 2 bay leaves, 1 can Rotel tomatoes, 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne pepper. juice from 1 lemon, 3 pounds peeled crawfish tailes, 1/2 cup chopped parsley and 1/2 cup chopped scallions. Make a Cajun crawfish etouffee straight out of the French Qua...

How To: Make an Italian style roasted pork loin with stone fruit

A perfect blend of the flavors of Northern Italy! For this recipe, you will need: 2 pounds pork loin roast, 2 cups peeled and pitted stone fruits (cherries, plums, necatarines and peaches), 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, 2 tablespoons wild flower honey, 2 teaspoons hot Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup apple or white grape juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon each of cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground allspice and ground fennel, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 3 larg...

How To: Make braised pork shank and beans

The dark beer makes the braised pork really pop, and beans are the pefect side dish. For this recipe, you will need: 4 pork shanks, 1/2 cup flour, cumin, coriander, olive oil, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 8 chopped garlic cloves, 3 1/2 cups dark beer, 4 cups pork stock, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup diced fennel, 1 cup diced apple, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons parsley, 3 chopped small onions, 2 cups cooked white b...

How To: Bake a batch of traditional sticky buns

It's impossible to not fall in love with these sticky buns! You will need: 2 1/2 cups high gluten flour, 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 package active dry yeast, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 cup cold water, 6 eggs, 11 ounces unsalted butter, 1 1/2 sticks of mor ebutter, 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar, 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 cup toasted pecan halves. Bake a batch of t...