Lifestyle expert Clinton Kelly shares tips for setting the table for a dinner party, either casual or more formal. For a casual dinner party he recommends using only a water glass and a non-specific wine glass. The plate goes in the center with a napkin in a ring placed on top of the plate. Two knives are placed to the right of the plate and two forks to the left.
Mark Duncan teaches the secrets of cooking a garlic shrimp pasta dinner in simple steps. First boil some water in a soup pot, add some salt, then the spaghetti and allow it to cook. Meanwhile heat some olive oil in a pan, add chopped garlic, red pepper flakes and cook. Now add the chicken broth, allow it to boil, then add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes. Filter the pasta when its cooked, add it to the pan and add the chopped parsley to it. Now add some butter, mix them well and transfer it ...
Follow these simple steps and learn the fundamentals of setting a perfect table for your next dinner party. This video is an easy guide to setting a formal table. Your forks always go on the left side, the salad fork on the outside, the dinner fork closest to the plate. Remember to always work from the outside to the inside. Your knife goes on the right hand side, with the blade pointing inward towards the plate. if you are serving soup, your spoon goes directly next to your knife. Your desse...
Wow your dinner party with a hearty pasta dish everyone can appreciate! In this video, learn how to make an Italian classic dish: fettuccine chicken alfredo! Follow the recipe below and get a standing ovation after dinner... that is, if your full-bellied dinner guests can stand up!
Follow along with "The One Pot Chef" in this cooking adventure using just a crock-pot and a handful of ingredients. Make a delicious beef and bourbon stew that's sure to impress your friends! With the easy to follow guide you just add flour to the bottom of the pot, season with a bit of salt and pepper, add your beef and then let it get nice and coated. Splash a bit of bourbon onto the beef along with garlic, onion, mushrooms, carrots, beef stock, diced tomatoes, tomato soup and Italian herbs...
Learn how to make the after dinner drink, the Irish Candy. It's a not too sweet, not too fruity after dinner digestive.
Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? In this three part how-to video sequence our guest chef shows you how to cook up some rack of lamb. Watch as he throws stuff together that you probably already have around the kitchen to make an exquisite dinner. Grab your veggies, spices and lamb to create an Indian and Middle Eastern inspired meal for your family.
Romantic makeup doesn't have to be over the top glittery or princessy (i.e. it doensn't have to be too Disney-ish). In fact, when done right, romantic makeup can be super sensual, mature, and of course alluring. Just check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to create a romantic look using Stila Cosmetics.
What could be more Southern than catfish? But how do you cook it up? Betty shows you a recipe for delicious broiled breaded catfish!
Hosting your first holiday dinner? These tips & tricks will help you pull together a fabulous party without losing your holiday spirit or mind!
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!
Think you can lift an ice-cube with nothing but a piece of string? In this cool how-to science lesson, Steve Spangler shows us how to do it, and explains what happens when salt is put on ice. We all know that salt is used to melt ice and snow, but do you know why? Leave it Steve Spangler to turn this basic science lesson into an after-dinner trick you'll use to amaze your friends.
Got very little time and energy to devote to making your family's dinner tonight? Then check out this episode of "The Martha Stewart Show" to learn how to prepare a hearty three meat stew. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor punch.
Don't just throw some paper napkins next to your plates and call it a day this Thanksgiving. Put some thought into your dinner table preparations and your guests will greatly appreciate it.
The edible turkey doesn't have to be the only turkey on your Thanksgiving table this holiday season. We know that when it comes to turkey day, food is probably the most important attraction.
Is it the midnight hour before Thanksgiving and you've suddenly realized you've spent so much time worrying about the food that you have no table decorations? Don't fret; simply check out this video to learn how to prepare simple last-minute centerpieces using a vase, fruit, and candles.
"Adobada" literally means "marinaded" in Spanish, so "carne adobada," or marinated meat, is an appropriate description for this succulent marinated pork shoulder. This carne adobada is marinated in a mixture of hot sauce, worchestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper, then topped with onions.
In this clip, the ladies from Show Me the Curry will show you how to make an almost instant chicken curry dish. This is great for those times when you only have a couple of minutes to prepare dinner and are craving something delicious. This dish serves 3-4 people and is so simple even your husband can make it!
In this clip, learn how to make perfectly seasoned Cuban picadillo from scratch. This video is hosted by Food Network star Ingrid Hoffman and will show you everything you need to know. Next time you need something interesting for dinner, give this recipe with seasoned ground beef and veggies a try.
This episode of Food Mob goes Mexican and adds a spicy flair to your dinner table. These chicken fajitas are cooked to perfection in true Mexican style. After cooking your fajitas, learn how to make delicious lemon vanilla sugar for your desserts. Enjoy!
Life is too short to get stuck eating thick, lumpy crepes. In this tutorial, learn how to make the French treat like a professional chef - light, fluffy and delicious. These crepes are so magnificent that all you need is some light sugar to enjoy them. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime!
If you're looking for a healthy, lean chicken dish to make for dinner, then you've gone to the wrong place. But if you're looking for a succulent, crunchy, pan-fried bowl of chicken bliss, then you've just hit the spot.
If you've found yourself visiting a few too many fast food restaurants, you've probably forgotten the beauty that napkins can amount to when given the proper fold and tuck.
No matter how healthy you eat the rest of the year, you can't help but indulge in the serious carb goodness that is Thanksgiving dinner fare. After all, when everything's dripping with thick gravy and mashed potatoes are creamed with butter and chives, your caesar salad starts to look less and less appealing.
In this clip, the Napkin Lady shows you how to take an ordinary cloth dinner napkin and fold it into the shape of a brassiere. This clip is quick and easy and you will have everyone at the table laughing in just a few simple steps. This bra napkin design is also great for bachelorette parties, showers and anywhere else where you need a little lighthearted napkin folding!
In this tutorial, learn how to make a delicious Mexican treat. In this video, you will learn how to make a quesadilla in only a few quick steps.
Chef Jose from Made In Spain is here with some authentic Spanish cooking to teach you. Join Jose as he cooks up some yummy baby squid with caramelized onions. This recipe is incredibly simple and full of rich flavor. Enjoy it as a snack at work or make it for dinner at home.
Take your dinner table to Vietnam (without the airfare prices) and make a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle pho soup! This is a delicious soup, perfect for a start to any Vietnamese meal. To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
Forget TV dinners, watch this video and sit down to enjoy a delicious salisbury steak. A perfect treat with mushrooms, a side of mashed potatoes, excellent meal for the entire family to enjoy.
Want a quick meal, but the jar won't open? Here are some tips: try slamming it on your kitchen counter-top upside down, but not with enough pressure to break the jar. Another option is running hot water over the lid of the jar, to loosen it up. You can wear rubber gloves to give yourself a better grip, as well. This should solve any hurdles in the way of last-minute dinner preparations.
You can save calories without sacrificing flavor just by tweaking your Thanksgiving dishes. Learn how to make low calorie Thanksgiving dishes this year.
In this video tutorial from 8BITches, 8BIT Ché explains how he uses Little Sound DJ, or LSDj,—the Game Boy/Game Boy Color tool of choice for amateur & professional musicians and composers—to make hot beats! Big Pick Zel expounds on his knowledge of Gameboy history, and Li'lBIT eats dinner. For more information on making beats with LSDj and a Nintendo Game Boy, watch this video tutorial.
Forget the take out tonight, cook some Chinese food at home instead. Watch this how to video cooking tutorial and let Thai Chef Kai show you how to make orange chicken. Orange chicken is a classic Chinese food favorite, learn how to make it for dinner.
Mix the Brandy Alexander, the Pink Squirrel or the Grasshopper! Each cocktail uses creme de cacao and whipping cream. The Brandy Alexander cocktail uses a brandy base, the Pink Squirrel uses an almond liqour base, and the Grasshoper uses green creme de menthe base. All are shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass. Perfect after dinner cocktails and very easy to make!
A holiday dinner should be delicious and memorable, but for the cook it should also be uncomplicated and not time consuming. The most important part about the holidays is enjoying time with your family, right?
With the economy still rocky, many people can't afford to travel or host large, lavish Thanksgiving dinners. Even if you're planning on just having a small family gathering, here's how you can tweak some traditions to still have a memorable, intimate Thanksgiving.
Wine glass charms go around the stems of wineglasses to help guests at your BBQ, dinner or other party identify their glass of wine. You can use any sort of bead or charm to make these, but this tutorial shows you how to make a set of summery charms using beads and memory wire.
Eat like a proletariat on the budget of a bourgeoisie by whipping up this decadent, creamy, and inexpensive treat. All for under $10, you'll learn how to put together a French salad with butter lettuce, lardons (or strips of pork fat), and poached eggs. This is a delicious get up that gives salad a good name.
Eat scorpions?!? Of course! Insects can be a great source of protein. Scorpion soup, which you can cook in a wok, may be served as a main course or an appetizer. Learn the key to cooking this unique soup, and amaze your friends at the next dinner party or potluck you attend!
If you're a fan of Pamela Anderson, you have to try out this makeup style! Watch and learn how to recreate a Pam Anderson inspired look that will leave you looking vibrant and sexy! Follow along and you won't regret it. This is perfect for a dinner with the beau.
