Hot Vegetable Recipes Posts

How To: Peel a potato with Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island

Dawn Wells, aka Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island, demonstrates a unique way to peel an Idaho potato...without the use of a potato peeler! Watch this video tutorial from Idaho Potatoes to learn how to use a knife to peel a potato, but not just a knife... you'll boil the potato then dunk it in ice cold water. Then the peel just slides off!

How To: Prepare fresh green beans

Here are a few easy tips and techniques for making green beans. Green beans are a healthy and fulfilling vegetable. Prepare fresh green beans by removing the stems with your fingers. You can boil the beans for 5-8 minutes. You want to keep the crunchy so that they still have texture.

How To: Blanche vegetables like a chef

Check out this video cooking tip from The Chef's Toolbox in Australia. Watch this tutorial to learn how to blanche vegetables like a chef. Blanching vegetables means that you place the vegetable of your choice in boiling water for a minute or two, then place them directly into ice cold water, which stops the cooking process.

How To: Prepare hot peppers

Learn how to prepare hot peppers. Hot chili peppers like jalapeños and chiltepin can add depth to a recipe, but they can also set your mouth on fire. Reduce their heat by removing the seeds and veins. To prepare hot peppers, you'll need a sharp knife and your choice of red hot chili peppers.

How To: Julienne vegetables

Learn how to julienne vegetables. Julienne is the French term for vegetables cut in long thin strips, like a matchstick. Mastering the method of julienning vegetables will not only improve your presentation, it will also endure more even, consistent cooking. To julienne, you'll need vegetables (like carrots and peppers) and a sharp knife.

How To: Make sun-dried tomatoes

In this cooking how-to video, Dave moves into the kitchen to show you how to make sun dried tomatoes from plum tomatoes. Follow along and learn how make tomatoes that will last you all winter long. Making these sun-dried tomatoes doesn't require you to lay them out in the sun, just dry them in your oven. Before you know it you'll have tasty sun-dried tomatoes.

How To: Cook Czech potato pancakes (bramborák)

Bramborak is a very tasty traditional Czech dish. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how to make potato pancakes. Check potato pancakes are more commonly known as bramborak. Watch these two Czech boys as they show you how to prepare it. The ingredients you need for potato pancakes are: potatoes, egg, milk, garlic, rosemary, pepper, salt, salmon, flour, and oil.

How To: Make street vendor style Thai veggie stir fry

Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make a super quick Thai veggie stir fry. Stir fry veggies are more commonly knows as pad pak ruam mit in Thailand. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no time. You'll love this recipe for Thai stir fry veggies the way street vendors ...

How To: Make grilled Cuban corn with the Food Network

Enjoy easy grill-top cooking with this recipe for Cuban corn on the cob. Follow along as Dave Lieberman from the Food Network shows you how too cook up this recipe. Make this recipe for grilled Cuban corn for your friends and you are sure to impress. The recipe is very simple, it is all in the spiced butter. Watch this cooking how-to video to learn how it is prepared.

How To: Clean and roast beets

Love beets but now quite sure how to prepare them? Matthew Accarrino of Craft Los Angeles shows us how they do it in the back of the house. Watch as he shows you how to clean and roast beets the easy way. Roasting beets brings out the sweetness in them, follow his tips for a great recipe.

How To: Cook up southern braised mustard greens

The Neelys whip up mustard greens with bacon and golden raisins. Follow along with this cooking how-to video to learn how to prepare some true southern recipes. This cooking video is part of Down Home with the Neely's show hosted by Gina Neely. Pat and Gina Neely and their family own and operate some of Tennessee's best - and devilishly delicious - barbecue restaurants. But when they are relaxing at home in Memphis, they love to create tasty dishes their whole family can enjoy. Now they're re...

How To: Make garlic grilled tomatoes with Paula Deen

Paula grills fresh tomatoes with garlic and olive oil. Garlic grilled tomatoes are very versatile. You can serve them up as an appetizer, side dish, or even as an entire meal. Follow Paula Deen as she shows you the best way to grill garlic tomatoes. his cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delici...

How To: Make soul food style portobello fries and ranch sauce

Pat and Gina Neely share a new twist on a classic: portobello fries. Follow along as she makes French fries out of tasty and meaty portobello mushrooms. This cooking how-to video is part of Down Home With The Neely's show hosted by Gina Neely. Pat and Gina Neely and their family own and operate some of Tennessee's best - and devilishly delicious - barbecue restaurants. But when they are relaxing at home in Memphis, they love to create tasty dishes their whole family can enjoy. Now they're rea...

How To: Make onion rings with chili dip sauce with Paula Deen

Paula Deen deep-fries onion rings and whips up a chili-mayo dipping sauce. Follow along as she shows you how to make them from scratch. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. Try this recipe for deep fried onion rings with a chili dipping sauce, the...

How To: Fry sweet potato empanadas with the Neely's

Classic Spanish empanadas get a unique Southern taste from a yam filling. Watch as the Neely's cook up sweet potato empanadas. This cooking how-to video is part of Down Home With The Neely's show hosted by Gina Neely. Pat and Gina Neely and their family own and operate some of Tennessee's best - and devilishly delicious - barbecue restaurants. But when they are relaxing at home in Memphis, they love to create tasty dishes their whole family can enjoy. Now they're ready to share secrets from t...

How To: Make cheese & mushroom casserole with Alton Brown

Try this recipe for a rich, delicious cheese and mushroom casserole. If you love casseroles and veggies you will absolutely love this recipe. This cooking how-to video is part of Good Eats show hosted by Alton Brown. Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its fin...

How To: Bake butternut squash gratin with Giada de Laurentiis

Your normally don't think as butternut squash as decadent, but this recipe will change your mind. Your tastebuds will love this divine squash casserole. Follow along and learn how to bake butternut squash gratin. This cookig how-to video is part of Everyday Italian show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis. Italians are masters at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and satisfying. On Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis shares updated versions of homey rec...

How To: Make soul food stewed okra & tomatoes with the Neelys

The Neelys whip up a batch of stewed okra and tomatoes with bacon. This veggie recipe is sure to satisfy your sould food craving. This cooking how-to video is part of Down Home With The Neelys show hosted by Gina Neely, Pat Neely. Pat and Gina Neely and their family own and operate some of Tennessee's best - and devilishly delicious - barbecue restaurants. But when they are relaxing at home in Memphis, they love to create tasty dishes their whole family can enjoy. Now they're ready to share s...

How To: Make honey roasted sweet potatoes

Bake an incredibly simple side dish of honey roasted sweet potatoes, Follow along to learn how easy it is to incorporate healthy vegetables into your diet. This cooking how-to video is part of Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger show hosted by Ellie Krieger. Cooking healthy food can be quick, easy, but most of all, delicious. Nutritionist and author Ellie Krieger has created fast and simple healthy recipes for the real world. She'll show you how simple it can be to stay on the healthy track n...

How To: Make candied baby carrots with Tyler Florence

Candy your baby carrots and make them reborn. Candied baby carrots go great with a ham or a rib roast. This cooking how-to video is part of Tyler's Ultimate Holiday Menu Planner show hosted by Tyler Florence. Tyler works his magic for the holidays by creating an indulgent spread that is sure to become your go-to special occasion meal for years to come. Follow along and learn how to make candied baby carrots as a side dish.