CHOW: Videos

How to Make a Quick, Summery Yogurt Sauce

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:28:00 GMT

With just three ingredients.

How to Mince Garlic and Ginger

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:16:00 GMT

A Microplane is much easier to use than a knife.

The Perfect Fried Chicken

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:02:00 GMT

As determined by the Lee brothers.

How to Make an Easy Miso Marinade

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT

A simple rub that makes your meat flavorful and tender.

How to Quick-Pickle Rhubarb

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:29:00 GMT

Or any vegetable. And by quick we mean under five minutes.

How to Hold a Wineglass

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:21:00 GMT

Hot little hands can ruin it.

Why Should You Use a Decanter?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:06:00 GMT

You owe it to the wine.

How to Deal with Sediment in Wine

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Illuminate the situation with a flashlight.

How to Spit Wine

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:02:00 GMT

It’s a two-thirds to one-third ratio.

Huffable Chocolate

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:01:00 GMT

This week’s mission: no-calorie powdered chocolate in an asthma inhaler–type device.

How to Swirl Your Wine Like a Pro

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:46:00 GMT

It releases the wine’s aromas.

How to Recover If You Break a Wine Cork

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:04:00 GMT

The wine is not ruined!

Obsessives: Knifemaker

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:06:00 GMT

Joel Bukiewicz sharpens and hones.

How to Choose the Right Cocktail Strainer

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:49:00 GMT

If you can only have one, go julep.

How to Make a Scotch Blossom

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:05:00 GMT

A great idea for a summertime drink.

How to Prevent a Hangover

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:01:00 GMT

It’s not rocket science.

How to Make the Perfect Party Cocktail

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Utilizing every last bit of your citrus.

How to Improvise When You Don’t Have a Cocktail Strainer

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:27:00 GMT

A good workaround for an underequipped kitchen.

Can You Juice a Brown Lime?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Or should it just be thrown away?

How to Use Rice Paper in Spring Rolls

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

You don’t want it to melt or tear.

How to Keep Prepared Spring Rolls Fresh

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Don’t refrigerate!

How to Assemble a Vietnamese Spring Roll

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Not too loose, not too tight.

Blend Your Own Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:51:00 GMT

It’s not just fish sauce.

Don’t Fiddle with Food on the Grill

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:51:00 GMT

The less you move it, the better it’ll taste.

When to Open Your Grill’s Vents

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:37:00 GMT

A charcoal fire needs air to burn.

How to Keep Fish from Sticking to Your Grill

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:08:00 GMT

Sear it well on one side.

Test Your Grill’s Readiness with Your Hand

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:47:00 GMT

How to check the temperature without a thermometer.

Grilling with Lump Versus Briquette Charcoal

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:50:00 GMT

Which one’s better?

Grilling with Direct Versus Indirect Heat

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:37:00 GMT

How to zone your grill.

How Much Charcoal to Use When Grilling

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:01:00 GMT

More burgers don’t mean more charcoal.

The Ultimate Carb Machine

Fri, 22 May 2009 21:51:00 GMT

This week’s mission: Pasta dinner inside hollowed-out rolls.

How to Cut the Bite of Raw Onions

Mon, 18 May 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Salt works miracles.

How to Muddle for a Cocktail with Michael Cecconi

Wed, 13 May 2009 18:56:00 GMT

Lacquer and broken glass have no place in your cocktails.

How to Save Herbs by Freezing

Mon, 11 May 2009 23:13:00 GMT

They last a long time in cube form.

How to Zest and Juice a Lemon

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Get more juice by rolling.

How to Choose the Best Strawberries

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Avoid the dreaded white shoulders.

When to Add Sugar to Strawberries

Tue, 05 May 2009 19:34:00 GMT

And when to add lemon or salt.

How to Hull a Strawberry

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Dig it out before you dig in.

How to Keep Your Blended Margarita Cold

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:47:00 GMT

Put your ice cream maker to work.

How to Wash Strawberries

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

They’re too delicate for rinsing

How to Marinate Meat Quickly

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Increase the surface area.

How to Easily Roast Eggplant

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:29:00 GMT

There’s no need to throw it on the grill.

Roasting Baby Artichokes

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:52:00 GMT

Small vegetables, big flavor.

What to Do with Leftover Risotto

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:52:00 GMT

A tasty fried treat.

How to Make a Burger with Hubert Keller

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:03:00 GMT

Don’t press down with your spatula!

How to Make Gnocchi with Christian Hermsdorf

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:23:00 GMT

Don’t weigh them down with flour.

The Best Cheap Wine

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Robert Camuto declares French Beaujolais the champion.

The Fun Side of Indigestion

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:46:00 GMT

This week’s mission: coating your insides with cherry goodness.

Dessert Wines Are Not Just for Dessert

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:39:00 GMT

It’s an oenological bombshell.

What Does “A Good Year” Mean for Wine?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:33:00 GMT

It depends on whether you’re growing or drinking.

How to Cook and Top Oatmeal with Jeremy Oldfield

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:11:00 GMT

You can do so much better than brown sugar.

How to Resprout Green Onions

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:43:00 GMT

Eat the top, grow a new top, repeat.

What to Do with Leftover Coffee Grounds

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:43:00 GMT

So useful well beyond percolation.

Green Dishwashing Tip

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:43:00 GMT

Conserve water and soap.

Is Organic Wine Better than Regular Wine?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Better for the earth, probably.

Are Sulfites in Wine Really Bad for You?

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:08:00 GMT

All wines have them, so get over it.

How to Navigate an Unfamiliar Wine List

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:21:00 GMT

Look for the words Argentina and New Zealand.

How to Remove Wax Wine Seals

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Break on through to the other side.

Cooking with Grandma Irma

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:04:00 GMT

Grandson Caleb helps Irma prepare brisket for Passover.

What to Do with Half a Bottle of Red Wine

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:57:00 GMT

Protect your leftovers—don’t leave the bottle on the counter.

How to Cook Sweetbreads

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:39:00 GMT

Don’t let them scare you.

How to Blanch Asparagus

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:58:00 GMT

Use more salt than you’d think.

How to Avoid Sauté Fires

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:44:00 GMT

Flaring oil does not make you a master chef.

How to Measure Dices and Chunks

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:35:00 GMT

A ruler is one more thing you don’t need in the kitchen.

What to Do with Leftover Tomato Paste

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:23:00 GMT

Don’t throw it away.

How to Cook Fish Evenly

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:56:00 GMT

When the fillets won’t cooperate, tie them up.

How to Ensure Perfectly Cooked Couscous

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:48:00 GMT

No saucepan required.

How to Bronze Your Salmon

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:49:00 GMT

It doesn’t involve a tanning bed.

How to Make a Salad

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:49:00 GMT

That’s not boring and one-dimensional.

Don’t Burn Your Roasted Root Vegetables

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:25:00 GMT

The vegetable is not at fault.

Obsessives: Master Pickler

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:04:00 GMT

Alex Hozven can pickle almost anything.

How to Separate the Egg Yolk from the White

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:16:00 GMT

Get a bit dirty in the process.

How to Quick-Cook Steel-Cut Oats

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:55:00 GMT

They are a weekday breakfast option.

How to Keep Food from Burning in Thin Sauté Pans

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:38:00 GMT

Double up the pans.

How to Make Radicchio Less Bitter

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:05:00 GMT

Soak it in ice water.

Dead Shellfish Ale

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:24:00 GMT

This week’s mission: low-grade beer mixed with Clamato.

How to Make Carrots Last Longer

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Carrot greens are water vampires.

How to Revive a Dying Carrot

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Even if it’s limp it’s not a goner.

How to Cut Soft Cheese with Dental Tools

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:19:00 GMT

You don’t need a fancy cheese wire.

How to Clean Leeks

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:13:00 GMT

The dirt hides in those layers.

How to Use the Lemon and Hot Towel You’re Given in Restaurants

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:50:00 GMT

Squeeze the lemon onto the towel, not your hand.

Obsessives: Renaissance Winemaker

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Sean Thackrey’s wines are a mix of art and science.

How to Remove Meat from a Crab with Brian Leitner

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Hard shell yields to delicious meat.

How to Prep a Poblano for Chiles Rellenos

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Char it over an open flame.

How to Toast Dried Chiles

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Intensify that warm chile flavor.

Guide to Mexican Dried Chiles

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Learn about them, love them, eat them.

How to Remove the Pit from an Avocado

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:55:00 GMT

And get the good stuff out easily.

How to Core a Tomato

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:46:00 GMT

When you want to avoid the interior guck.

How to Core a Pepper

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:19:00 GMT

Dispatch the seeds and ribs quickly and efficiently.

How to Make a Quick Salsa

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:07:00 GMT

A few ingredients cooked together then blended.

Baby Food Taste-Off

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:48:00 GMT

This week’s mission: mushy orange veg and turkey dinners for tots.

The Perfect Sazerac

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:33:00 GMT

With H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir.

Cooking with Grandma Alvina

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:34:00 GMT

Granddaughter Alyssa helps out with Burmese prawn curry and coconut rice.

How to Set Up Your Room for an Oscar Party

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:39:00 GMT

Roll out the red carpet for your friends.

How to Remove Stains with a Lemon

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Add salt for tough spills.

The Perfect Pesto

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:20:00 GMT

As chosen by Marcia Gagliardi of Tablehopper.com.

How to Set Up Your Room for a TV Party

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Create stadium seating in your home.

What’s a Jockey Box?

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:56:00 GMT

It’ll keep your keg fresh longer.

Securing Your Bottle Openers

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Batten down the hatches before your party.

How to Tap a Keg with JD Beebe

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Too much foam is the enemy.