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Learn how to make all kinds of bacon treats, from bacon-wrapped meatloaf to bacon cookies, from chef Adrian Ashby in these Howcast food videos.
Whether you’re in a pub or a club, you’ll be the life of the party, bar none, thanks to this Howcast video series on bar life and the art of drinking.
Pick up a few tips from professional bartenders in these videos.
Attention, meat lovers: Check out the delicious, and easy, beef recipes in this Howcast video series.
Sick of cereal? Check out the tasty breakfast recipes in this Howcast video series.
Your next cake will be tasty AND beautiful if you follow the baking, frosting, and icing tips and tricks in this Howcast video series.
Learn cake decorating tips, tricks and techniques from Katie Rosenhouse, a winner of the Food Network’s Sweet Genius, in these Howcast food videos.
Being in the wilderness is no excuse for bad food; check out campfire recipes in these videos.
Love sweets? Try the candy recipes in this Howcast video series.
Savor summer’s bounty in the dead of winter by learning how to can, pickle, and preserve food with this Howcast video series.
Try some new holiday food this season with the Christmas recipes in this Howcast video series.
Brew a better cuppa joe with the coffee recipes and tips in this java video series from Howcast.
Don’t know bourbon from scotch? Learn about all types of whiskey from mixologist J. Rosser Lomax of NYC’s Rye House in these Howcast videos.
Meet Bronwen Weber and learn about the techniques you’ll master and the tools you’ll need as she teaches you how to make a contemporary three-tiered wedding cake with classic piping.
Add some new cookie recipes to your repertoire with the baking tutorials in this Howcast video series.
Master some new cooking skills and techniques with the tips in this Howcast video series about cooking equipment.
Pick up some new cooking techniques with the tips and tricks in this Howcast video series.
Learn how to bake and decorate cupcakes for all kinds of special occasions with these Howcast videos featuring Christine Yen of Butter Lane Cupcakes.
Learn all about craft beer from expert Katherine Kyle in these Howcast videos.
Learn how to make delicious desserts, like brownies, cobbler, pudding, and sorbet, with the easy step by step recipes in this Howcast video series.
Take etiquette lessons the easy way — with this dining and table manners video series from Howcast.
Easter ham, leg of lamb, hot cross buns, braided Easter bread, a bunny cake — find easy Easter recipes in this Howcast video series.
Chicken on the menu? Why not try one of these easy chicken recipes; this Howcast video series makes it simple with step by step instructions.
Learn how to make easy cake decorations out of fondant from pastry chef Angela Cuervo, winner of Food Network’s Sweet Genius, in these Howcast videos.
Restaurant-style Indian cuisine is just a few video views away!
Got eggs? Then you have the fixings for a great meal, as you’ll see with the eggs recipes in these videos.
Learn how to make scrumptious dishes featuring lobster, shrimp, crabs, and other delicacies of the sea with the recipes and cooking instructions in these food videos.
Learn flair bartending moves from mixologist Chris Cardone in these Howcast videos.
Start cooking like a top chef with the step by step food prep instructions in this Howcast video series.
Learn some clever cooking and baking tips and tricks with these videos.
Prevent food poisoning and food-borne illnesses with the advice in this Howcast video series.
Meet your instructor, Susan Carberry, and learn about the tools you’ll need to create her gravity-defying garden cake and the skills you’ll acquire while making it.
Get out the grill and fire up the barbecue: The grilling recipes in this Howcast video series are just begging to be cooked.
Check out the bewitching desserts you can make for Halloween with these easy recipes.
Learn how to cook nutritious meals with the recipes in this Howcast video series.
Learn how to bake and decorate cupcakes from pastry chefs Amanda Oakleaf and Liz Sutton in these Howcast videos.
Discover the joy of a slice of home baked bread, straight from the oven, with the tips and recipes in this bread baking video series.
Why not whip up one of these tasty treats for the pie lover in your life?
Learn how to barbecue and how to grill from professional pit masters in these Howcast videos.
Learn how to become a vegetarian or vegan, including how to get the proper nutrients, with these videos.
Learn how to cook beans and legumes in tasty ways in this Howcast video series.
Learn how to cook Indian dishes with the Indian recipes and cooking demonstrations in these Indian food videos from Howcast.
With pastry chef Amanda Oakleaf guiding you, turning your next cake into a work of art will be, well, a piece of cake!
Learn how to decorate a wedding cake with fondant, frosting, flowers, candy, glitter, and other embellishments in these Howcast videos.
Your homemade cookies are already delicious; now make them gorgeous with the cookie decorating tutorials in this Howcast video series.
Learn how to deep-fry all kinds of foods — Twinkies, ice cream, peanut butter cups, bacon, cheddar sticks, and more — with these tutorials.
Learn how to do latte art with the step-by-step instructions in these Howcast tutorials.
Ever wondered what beetles, caterpillars, crickets, and spiders taste like? Then this Howcast series about chowing down on creepy crawlies is for you.
Learn how to fillet flounder, salmon and catfish and how to clean shellfish with the demos by Chef Brendan McDermott in these Howcast food videos.
Let pastry chef Dave Crofton teach you how to make the perfect chocolate cake, red velvet cake, apple pie and more in these Howcast cooking videos.
What’s better than a nice, cold beer? One you brewed yourself. Learn home beer brewing basics from homebrewer Chris Cuzme in these Howcast videos.
What a cool idea: A video series about blended and frozen drinks, courtesy of Howcast.
Chardonnay is so passe. Why not try a bourbon or whiskey drink? The cocktail recipes are all in this Howcast video series.
Learn how to make bread — sourdough, baguettes, brioche, dinner rolls, sesame buns, and more — with these bread-making tutorials from Howcast.
Learn how to make candy from scratch with the recipes and step-by-step instructions in these Howcast food videos featuring pastry chef Katie Rosenhouse.
Learn how to make Christmas cookies that look as good as they taste from pastry chef Katie Rosenhouse in these Howcast videos.
Why go out for classic barbecue like Memphis, Carolina, or Kansas City style when you can whip some up at home with these recipes and cooking tutorials??
Learn how to mix the perfect drink with the bartending basics and classic cocktail recipes in these Howcast videos.
Learn how to bake chocolate cupcakes, red velvet cupcakes, rainbow cupcakes and more from pastry chef Liz Sutton in these Howcast videos.
Learn how to make delicious gin cocktails in this video series from Howcast.
Perfect your pasta-making skills and pick up a few new Italian dishes with these food tutorials from Howcast.
Make a memorable cake for your child’s birthday with the instructions in these Howcast videos, courtesy of Essential Cakes pastry chef Etwin Gordon.
Being a teetotaler has never been tastier.
Learn how to make all your breakfast favorites — waffles, French toast, pancakes — with the recipes and instructions in these Howcast food videos.
Learn how to make delicious pizza at home with these Howcast food videos.
Whether you’re making a side dish or a main dish, get easy rice and grain recipes and learn proper cooking techniques with these videos.
Create classic rum cocktails or find a new favorite with these recipes.
Learn how to make shots from the bartenders of Barcelona Bar NYC in these Howcast videos.
Learn how to make sugar paste flowers for your cakes and cupcakes from cake designer Amy Noelle in these Howcast cake decorating videos.
These sparkling cocktails and drinks will add a festive element to any party.
Sushi habit getting expensive? Learn to make sushi rolls, sushi rice, and sashimi at home from sushi chef Mamie Nishide in these Howcast videos.
Learn how to make tacos from Brooklyn Taco Co. chef/owner Jesse Kramer in these Howcast videos.
Whip up a batch of these tequila cocktails and your taste buds will thank you — just don’t eat the worm!
Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or you don’t know beans, barista Mike Jones shows you how to brew a better cup of java in these Howcast videos.
Refreshing cocktails from Russia, with love.
There’s no need to scream for ice cream; just check out how to make these frozen treats.
Save money by learning to make a few of your favorite sushi rolls at home with the recipes and instructions in these food videos.
Learn how to prepare a bento box with the recipes and food tips from SushiSamba’s Fernando Navas in this Howcast video series about Japanese food.
Beer is good! And it can taste even better with the brewski tips in this Howcast video series.
Add a little Mexican flair to your recipe repertoire with these sizzling recipes.
Your recipe catalogue is about to get a little more exotic with these delicious dishes.
Modern Ruffle Cakes & Cupcakes
Ring in the New Year with a beautiful spread, including foods that are said to bring luck for the coming year.
Turn inexpensive noodles into gourmet dishes with these recipes.
Get the party started right with these easy-to-prepare snacks and appetizers.
Some call it “pizza,” some call it “pie” — we just call it “delicious.” Bake one of these recipes and everyone will want a slice.
Bake, fry, and mash those spuds into tasty potato recipes.
Eating out? Check out these tips before you go.
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Assembling meat, bread, and cheese is a recipe anyone can follow — but here’s how to take your sandwich making skills to the next level.
Dress up your favorite dishes with these tasty sauces and condiments; just follow the recipes and cooking instructions in these videos.
Conquer cake sculpting in the most fun way — by making Amanda’s adorable hamburger cake, guaranteed to be the talk of the barbecue, pool party or birthday bash. Use the sculpting skills you learn to design your own 3D showstoppers.
Here are some delicious shots and shooters that you can easily whip up at home. Bottoms up!
Score a touchdown with your Big Game party guests when you serve these winning snacks and appetizers.
There’s nothing quite like a hearty bowl of soup or stew. Try one of these satisfying recipes.
Brew the perfect pot of tea and even learn how to grow your own tea leaves with these videos.
Are you hosting Turkey Day this year? Make it a feast to remember with these recipes and cooking tips.
Check out these ways to cook tofu, a delicious and healthy substitute for meat.
Getting more veggies into your diet is virtuous. It can also be delicious, with these recipes.
Meet your instructor, Kara Andretta, and learn about the tools you’ll need and the skills you’ll acquire while learning how to decorate cakes using wafer paper.
Learn all about wine — how to buy it, taste it, store it, and find good, cheap vintages — with the help of wine connoisseur Gary Vaynerchuk.
Know your Pinot from your Merlot and learn the proper way to open, pour, taste, and appreciate wine with this video series.
Instructions Step 1: Warm glass or mug Run hot water slowly over the glass or mug until it’s at room temperature, or warmer, and dry it. : Pouring hot coffee into a cold glass could cause the glass to crack. Step 2: Add brown sugar Add brown sugar. Step 3: Pour whiskey & coffee Pour …
Instructions Step 1: Chill glass Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice and water, and set it aside. Step 2: Fill w/ ice Fill the mixing glass with ice. Step 3: Add vodka & sake Add the vodka and sake. TIP: Storing your sake in the refrigerator can help preserve it for up …
Instructions Step 1: Chill glass Chill the Old-Fashioned glass by filling it with ice and water, and set it aside. TIP: For an authentic Tiki presentation, serve this in a Tiki glass or Tiki mug. Step 2: Fill shaker Fill the shaker with ice. Step 3: Add rum & triple sec Add 1 oz. of …
Instructions Step 1: Chill flute Chill the flute by filling it with ice and water and setting it aside for a few minutes, or by placing it in the fridge or freezer a couple hours ahead of time. Step 2: Toss out ice & add liqueur Toss out the ice and water and add the …
Instructions Step 1: Chef’s Knife For just about any basic kitchen task, choose a cook’s “go-to” knife: the Chef’s Knife. Its strong, hefty, and relatively wide blade is sturdy enough for heavy jobs, but sharp enough for delicate cuts too. Its size and weight are ideal for everything from mincing to chopping, and the blades …
Instructions Step 1: Pour into blender Pour the rum, crème of coconut, and fresh pineapple into the blender. TIP: 3 oz. of canned pineapple will work just as well, but rinse it in cold water first to get rid of that canned flavor. If you’re really desperate, use pineapple juice. Step 2: Blend Add the …
Instructions Step 1: Fill glass w/ ice Fill the mixing glass with ice. Step 2: Add rye Add the rye. TIP: Bourbon gradually surpassed rye in popularity after Prohibition and has become a common substitute. It will give your drink a smokier flavor. Step 3: Add sweet vermouth Add the sweet vermouth. TIP: A “dry …
Instructions Step 1: Wash vegetable Wash the vegetable or herb, cutting off any stems that are still attached. Step 2: Stack leaves Stack a handful of leaves on top of each other. TIP: If you’re using basil, stack up about 8 leaves at a time; for leafy greens, stack about 3 leaves. Step 3: Hold …
Instructions Step 1: Chill glass Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice and water, and set it aside. Step 2: Fill with ice Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Step 3: Slice lime Slice the lime in half, and then into quarters. Squeeze two quarters over the cocktail shaker and set the other …
Instructions Step 1: Wash & dry Wash and dry the bell pepper. Step 2: Position pepper In the center of the cutting board, lay the pepper on its side with the stem facing your knife-wielding hand. Step 3: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with …
Instructions Step 1: Position rod Hold the honing rod in front of you, positioned so the tip points diagonally down and away from your body. TIP: If you’re a little clumsy, you may want to place the end of your honing rod on a flat surface covered with a towel or a cutting board. Step …
Instructions Step 1: Place chicken Place the chicken squarely on its back on the cutting board with its legs spread outward. Step 2: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with three fingers: your middle, ring, and pinkie. Curl your forefinger around one side of the …
Instructions Step 1: Fill with ice Fill the highball glass with ice. Step 2: Pour in tequila Pour in 1½ oz. of tequila. Step 3: Add triple sec Add ½ oz. triple sec. Step 4: Add orange juice 1 ½ oz. of orange juice, and stir. Step 5: Pour grenadine In one quick motion, tilt …
Instructions Step 1: Wash & peel Wash and peel the vegetable, if necessary. Step 2: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with three fingers: your middle, ring, and pinkie. Curl your forefinger around one side of the blade while holding your thumb on the opposite …
Instructions Step 1: Chill glass Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice and water and set it aside. TIP: Martinis should be very cold—storing your martini and mixing glass in the freezer will keep your finished drink even cooler, longer. Step 2: Fill with ice Fill the mixing glass with ice. Step 3: …
Instructions Step 1: Rinse pepper Quickly rinse the chile pepper under cold running water or use a damp paper towel to wipe any dirt from the chile. TIP: To avoid painful or harmful irritation, do not touch your eyes, nose, or mucus membranes while handling hot chiles. If the chiles are particularly hot, wear rubber …
Instructions Step 1: Pour coffee liqueur Pour 1/2oz. of coffee liqueur into the chilled shot glass. Step 2: Pour Irish cream liqueur Hold a spoon upside down over the glass and slowly, slowly, slowly pour ½ oz. Irish cream liqueur over it. TIP: Don’t improvise—layered drinks must be poured from “heaviest” ingredient to “lightest” in …
Instructions Step 1: Wash & peel Wash and peel the vegetable, if necessary. Step 2: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with three fingers: your middle, ring, and pinkie. Curl your forefinger around one side of the blade while holding your thumb on the opposite …
Instructions Step 1: Pull off mint leaves Set 1 mint sprig aside, and pull the leaves off the remaining sprigs. TIP: Some mojito recipes call for as many as 2 dozen mint leaves—how many you use depends on how “minty” you want your drink to taste. Step 2: Add mint, lime & sugar Line the …
Instructions Step 1: Fill with ice Fill the shaker with ice. Step 2: Add whiskey, lemon & sugar Add 2 oz. of whiskey, add ¾ oz of lemon juice, and finally add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Step 3: Shake Vigorously shake the ingredients. TIP: Replace the sugar with a splash of orange juice and a …
Instructions Step 1: Choose pot Choose a pot with a greater volume than the amount of water you plan to boil. Do so in private, so nobody’s there to say, “Uh, duh.” Step 2: Pour water Pour fresh, cold tap water into the pot. Make sure there’s at least 3 inches of space between the …
Instructions Step 1: Wash & peel Wash and peel the vegetable, if necessary. Step 2: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with three fingers: your middle, ring, and pinkie. Curl your forefinger around one side of the blade while holding your thumb on the opposite …
Instructions Step 1: Add ice Drop a few ice cubes into the glass. Step 2: Add rum Pour in 1.5 ounces of rum. TIP: Light rum or dark rum work equally well in this drink, and although fresh lime juice is preferred, bottled juice will work too. Step 3: Fill with cola Fill up the …
Instructions Step 1: Wash & peel Wash and peel the vegetable, if necessary. Step 2: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand. Step 3: Cut off ends Use your other hand to hold the vegetable firmly on the cutting board, and cut off the ends, keeping your fingers away from the blade. Step …
Instructions Step 1: Pick area Locate a dark, cool area in your home to place your wine rack. A basement location is best, but a closet, cabinet or kitchen cupboard will do, as long as it’s out of direct sunlight, and far from any heat source. TIP: No matter what spot you decide on, make …
Instructions Step 1: Wash & peel Wash and peel the vegetable, if necessary. Step 2: Grasp knife Grasp the knife in your dominant hand, holding the handle close to the blade with three fingers: your middle, ring, and pinkie. Curl your forefinger around one side of the blade while holding your thumb on the opposite …
Instructions Step 1: Chill glass Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice and water, and set it aside. Step 2: Fill with ice Fill the mixing glass with ice. Step 3: Add gin, vermouth, & olive brine Add the gin, vermouth, and olive brine. TIP: Bottled olive juice is sold in varying potencies …
