The Martha Stewart Holiday Collection - Homemade Holidays (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great dvd, there is holiday baking, decorating, homemade ornaments, christmas dinner, there is also hanukkah like Martha's Potato Pancakes, there is gift-wrapping ideas, handmade gifts, there is also special features: Martha's Classic Eggnog , how they make old-fashioned sleigh bells, you go inside Boston Candy Kitchen to learn how they make ribbon candy, and many more things.This dvd is color/200Mins. It Containes English,Francais & Espanol (Program Only),I would recommend this to anyone who loves to cook and loves the holidays.

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Bring Martha Stewart home for the holidays! This DVD offers everything one could need for the perfect holiday season. Includes traditional and non-traditional recipes for Christmas dinner, Hanukkah, and holiday baking, plus holiday decorating tips, handmade ornament ideas, as well as gift wrapping ideas. DVD Features:DVD ROM Features:Printable recipes and how-to instructions, Marshmallow stars, Holiday Planner, Christmas Trees 101, "Ask Marc" Holiday Pet tips, Christmas Cookie Glossary, Plus 13 Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes Other:Bonus video: Martha's Classic Eggnog, Collecting Christmas Ornaments, Old-Fashioned Sleigh Bells, Inside Boston Candy Kitchen Bonus tips & techniques: 10 helpful how-to demonstrations

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Best of Filipino Food Vol. 1 - Cooking DVD (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found the "Best of Filipino Food Vol. 1" was an excellent introduction to cooking Filipino Food. It reminded me of my favorite Filipino dishes that my Mother, Father, aunts and uncles cooked during my childhood.
Unfortunately, the DVD did not include a recipe booklet. So I had to pause the video to write down the ingredients list then write down the cooking instructions as I watched the video, but the resulting dishes always turned out great.
I'm really hoping there is a "Best of Filipino Food Vol. 2" coming out soon!
Recipes Included:
Beef recipes:
Nilagang Baka (Beef Soup)
Caldereta (Beef Stew)
Kare-Kare (Ox Tail Stew in Peanut Butter Sauce)
Bistek (Beef Steak)
Pork recipies:
Sinigang (A soup eaten as a stew combine with rice)
Menudo
Lumpiang Shanghai (Fried Egg Roll with Sweet and Sour Sauce)
Pork BBQ
Chicken recipes:
Adobo
Ground Chicken with Bell Peppers
Afritada
Seafood recipes:
Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Sarsiadong Tilapia (Tilapia in Tomato Sauce)
Nilagang Hito (Catfish Soup)
Vegetables recipes:
Lumpiang Sariwa (Fresh Spring Roll)
Monggo (Healthy Vegetarian Stew)
Pinakbet (Clay Pot Braised Vegetables)
Snacks and Desserts:
Arroz Caldo w Pork & Tofu (Spanish / Chinese Saffron Rice)
Pancit Canton (Cantonese - Chinese Lo Mein)
Bibingka
Turon
Polvoron (Andalusian Shortbread)
Leche Flan (Creme Caramel)
Bonus Features:
Recipe for Steamed Rice & Garlic Fried Rice
How to Cut a Whole Chicken
Food Bits - History and details about the recipes on this DVD


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The Best of Filipino Food Vol. 1 - Cooking DVD introduces the world to Filipino food at its finest. Feast your eyes and satisfy your palates while you learn how to prepare and cook a selected array of popular dishes in the Philippines. From main course to snacks & desserts, you will love to cook and eat Filipino food!

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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Collection 1 (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)Me and my husband absolutely love this program. My husband especially likes the Phillipines because the people are friendly and they have good food. I like the one in Morocco, because I laugh over and over during the scene when he eats putrid meat, and hits his head with his hands. We enjoy it repeadedly.

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Ever wonder what a piranha tastes like? What about live worms? Now's your chance to find out as BIZARRE FOODS host Andrew Zimmern travels the world on a fascinating mission to indulge in some of the weirdest foods you can imagine! You won't be able to look away as Zimmern puts his iron stomach to the test, swallowing all sorts of exotic creatures and unthinkable body parts. If you dare, come along on this wild gastronomical adventure, and open wide for a taste of daredevil dining! Episodes: MOROCCO: Join Andrew Zimmern as he takes a culinary tour through Morocco where he finds everything from lamb's head to pigeon pie on the menu. SPAIN: The gastronomical world tour continues with a trip through Spain where Andrew chows down on suckling pig brains, bull testicles and just about everything in between. PHILIPPINES: The acclaimed dining critic is off to the island nation of The Philippines - where he feasts on local favorites such as crickets, stuffed frogs and even live worms. ECUADOR: Guinea pigs, piranhas, coconut grubs - it's all in a day's work for this culinary adventurer as he takes a bite out of the South American country of Ecuador. NEW YORK CITY: Andrew heads to his hometown where he is reminded why he got involved in global food foraging as he embraces the wide range of exotic dining this great city has to offer. UNITED KINGDOM: Haggis, neeps and tatties, cockles and whelks - this food aficionado is about to experience a whimsical journey through the UK. AMERICA'S GULF COAST: The renowned food writer takes a slow cruise across America's Gulf Coast in hopes of filling up on everything from pig guts to water rodents and raccoons.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Collection Four (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)Season Four of No Reservations is where I think the show really started to pick up steam on the entertainment side of the house. Whereas the show used to revolve simply around Tony going to various locations and eating food, this is where the Travel Channel really started figuring out that Anthony Bourdain is probably their biggest star asset.
If you're a food show purist, you will probably be a little annoyed with the increased frequency of the "Tony, go hurt yourself," skits in the various locations. Season Four includes the zip lining and cave diving bits as well as the Greek shipwreck party and the night out at Kilauea. The entire episode focusing on Anthony going back into the kitchen at Les Halles will probably irk you too as there is little to no actual food tasting being done.
If you're a Bourdain fan, this will most likely be one of your favorite seasons; probably because of the Les Halles episode (and lets be honest, Eric Ripert makes everything better). This season is a very introspective one and it seems like Tony's really taking the time to figure himself out during the course of the season. You see a lot less of the old "A Cook's Tour" and "No Reservations: seasons 1 and 2" Bourdain - the smoking, drinking, swearing version of Tony. Yes, he still swears a lot, but as he made his transition into fatherhood, the mantle of responsibility was almost palatable (no pun intended). This led to some great personal moments in the Uruguay episode with his brother Chris, trying to reconnect with their family's history. Serious items aside, there's the great Southwest road trip episode with Alice Cooper and the always entertaining Ted Nugent.
If you're a foodie, there is so much to drool over in this season. There is a cavalcade of culinary giants showing up in these episodes: the before mentioned Eric Ripert, Masaharu Morimoto (Your Iron Chef!), Marco Pierre White, and he finally buries the hatchet with Emeril Lagasse. The entire episode on Spain is nothing but pure, unadulterated food porn. As always, Tony's love of Japan really shows through every time he visits the country, and this time is no different.
One of the things that makes No Reservations such a great show to watch is the fact that you're not just sitting there watching Tony eat multi-hundred dollar meals, but instead he's getting down at street level, attempting to eat what the locals eat. If you're lucky enough to have Tony visit an area or country where you grew up in an episode, you come away thinking that he has somehow managed to truly capture a little bit of your hometown. Now imagine that he's doing that for each and every location that he visits and you get an inkling of why this show is so great.


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Anthony Bourdain, the intrepid TV host, culinary adventurer and self-proclaimed hedonist, uncovers a fascinating side of countries that many tourists never see. By sharing meals with local families, participating in their celebrations and indulging in their sometimes unusual pastimes, Tony experiences different lifestyles and locales at their most vibrantly authentic. If you want to get a taste of the beauty, magic and quirky delights found off the overly traveled tourist path, take a trip with Anthony Bourdain!
Vancouver, British Columbia: Home to a thriving film industry, gorgeous scenery and an evolving food scene. For a change of pace, Tony tries ziplining, and he lands a small film role.
New Orleans: After the impact of Hurricane Katrina, Tony sets out to prove that New Orleans is still a vibrant and spectacular town. He meets up with restaurateur Emeril Lagasse and takes in a down-home New Orleans cookout.
London / Edinburgh: Tony goes on a renegade deer hunting trip with famed chef Marco Pierre White and then heads to St. John, considered one of the best restaurants in the world. In Scotland, Tony meets up with one of his literary heroes, best-selling crime author Ian Rankin.
Greek Islands: Tony experiences an - ofto, a huge festive picnic during which men slaughter a lamb and roast its meat over an open flame. Then he arrives at Shipwreck Beach to join a local family in their festivities.
Jamaica: Tony explores areas of Jamaica not so well-known to tourists - the bustling marketplace known as Coronation Market and the caves so plentiful on the island. He also gets a lesson in coffee growing and shares a traditional Jamaican Sunday dinner.
Hawaii: Tony gets a taste of paradise, sampling such local favorites as the Puka Dog and a variety of SPAM dishes, ranging from sushi to chili. He also takes off on a jet ski and pays a visit to Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, before participating in a fun-filled luau.
Into The Fire: After so many years away from the kitchen the big question is....can Anthony Bourdain still cook? He tests that theory himself when he sets out to work a double shift on ""the line"" at his old haunt, Restaurant Les Halles. Laos: Tony finds himself in Laos, a land with picturesque landscapes and mountains, exotic cuisines, and a mysterious history.
Tokyo: Famed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto joins Tony in an examination of Japanese food ranging from the simplest of soba noodles to the sophistication of the traditional Kaiseki meal.
Uruguay: Tony and his brother, Chris, are on a mission to connect with their family in Uruguay after learning of Bourdain roots in this tiny South American country.
Colombia: Tony witnesses the amazing changes that have transformed this country. He pays a visit to the city of Medellin, once plagued with drugs and murder, but now home to families, laughter and great food.
Spain: Outside of Asia, Spain is the single greatest location for culinary achievement in the world, according to Anthony Bourdain. And Tony is out to explore and discover the culinary gems that make Spain great.
Egypt: Tony visits with locals to get a taste for what it means to be Egyptian. He spends an evening smoking shisha at a men's cafe, takes a boat ride down the Nile to spend the day with a local family and sleeps under the desert stars with a group of Bedouin men.
Saudi Arabia: After a nationwide casting call, No Reservations FAN-atic Danya Alhamrani was chosen to show off her hometown of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Tony explores the Saudi Arabia that most Westerners have never seen.
Washington D.C.: Tony samples fare from the popular Ben's Chili Bowl, hits up Peruvian chicken joint El Pollo Rico, and visits the D.C. Central Kitchen.
US Southwest: Tony meets with rocker Alice Cooper at a Phoenix hot dog stand that bears his name and tries out Texas-style fun with rock legend Ted Nugent.

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Paula's Home Cooking with Paula Deen: It Ain't Just Grits (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this one! This is the one where she visits Jimmy Carter. Except on this dvd version they show "edited" pieces of the interview that that they couldn't show on t.v. Also, it's the one where she cooks the blueberry coffee cake on her pourch. One neat part of the "Extra spoonful of Paula" she shows you the house that she and Michael are building as it's being built as well as some other things. She also makes soup and sandwhiches. If you love Paula you'll love this one! But, The real retail price is $15.00, not this high amount.

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3-disc set including Breakfast (Disc 1) Lunch Parties (Disc 2) and Soups, Sandwiches and Burgers (Disc 3). Plus bonus footage: An extra spoonful of Paula.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Collection 3 (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)This DVD includes:
Russia
Los Angeles
New York
Shanghai
Hong Kong
French Polynesia
Cleveland
Brazil
Argentina
Singapore
South Carolina
Berlin
Tuscany
My question is:
Where are Saudia Arabia and Egypt?

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ANTHONY BOURDAIN:COLLECTION 3 - DVD Movie

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Collection 3 (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)Beware! Content of this DVD collection is great. However, beware! The production quality of the DVD collection is extremely poor. The programs blur or stop altogether. The commands do not operate. Sometimes you are able to play a program, other times they will not play. Very inconsistent and unreliable. I ordered this collection twice to be sure that I did not just receive a defective disc set. The same unreliability and play inconsistencies applied to the second collection, which Amazon sent to me free of charge to replace the first ordered collection.
I certainly hope the production quality improves with the next collection offered for sale.

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In a food-obsessed world, best-selling author Anthony Bourdain stands apart as the consummate culinary adventurer. This globe-trotting hedonist known as the "gastronomic Indiana Jones" scrupulously explores a locale's cuisine like no other TV traveler - in this all-new, complete Season 3 collection, he nibbles caviar and goes clubbing in Moscow, samples the finest Thai Town noodles in Los Angeles, investigates rumors of cannibalism and tests hangover antidotes in French Polynesia and so much more.

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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Collection Three (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my DVD in record timing but I was a little put off by the segments missing in collection Three. I was looking forward to seeing Andrew in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Japan. Also missing is the Halloween special and the Holiday special. I can only give this DVD one star.

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Savor the weirdest the world has to offer with Andrew Zimmern, the planet's most adventurous eater! Armed with taste buds of iron, Andrew samples beaver chili in Maine, chows on cheese-sprinkled cow spleen in Sicily, learns to "confit" an entire piglet in a lesson from Chef Ben Ford (Harrison Ford's son) in Los Angeles and enjoys "Bombay Duck" - actually an ugly, smelly lizard eaten whole, bones and all - in Goa and so much more! Each episode of this popular series is a death-defying culinary adventure that will have you salivating for the next!Stills from Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (Click for larger image)

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Best Baking Recipes: America's Test Kitchen (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is not a must have DVD. It covers 9 recipes. Summer fruit tart, deep dish apple pie, classic white layer cake, chocolate mousse cake, corn muffins w/variations, creme brulee, classic brownies, spritz cookies, and molasses spice cookies.
We got this for the creme brulee recipe. and it looks great. We will try it soon and know it will come out fine because everything we have done from America's test kitchen does.
So it comes down to, are 9 recipes worth 11-18 dollars? Unless you need constant instruction every time you cook something, We don't think so.
Most of these recipes are available on their website or their subscription cooksillustrated website. not to mention their myriad volumes of cook books.
The equipment reviews seem to be pointless for a DVD. In 10 years none of the products will exist.
The printable recipes from your computer worked just fine from my OSX machine. which are all accessible through a HTML file that navigates well. Acrobat required to view/print recipes.
Bottom line. If they supplied more recipe content unique to the DVD and eliminated the pointless equipment reviews. this would have been a better product.
If you can get it from the other sellers for less than 5 bucks get it. But Its not worth 20

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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Collection 2 (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)My mother taught cooking - first in our home, then in a shop/school/restaurant she opened back in the 1970s. It was not unusual for me to eat sweetbreads or calves brains or raw meat back then - which gave me my foundation for a love of indigenous foods. That may have a bearing on why I just adore Andrew Zimmern and his series Bizarre Foods. He has a love of culture and treats the people who host his tours of different countries with such honor and respect. At the same time he fun, witty and charming. I find every episode of this collection as well as the first one exciting to watch. I cannot say enough nice things about the show itself as I feel there is an importance to people understanding true local foods and cultures that have not been tampered with by refined foods that frankly -are not doing us any good at all. I would rate this series 10 stars if I could. Who knew watching a man eat fish eyes could be so much fun!

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The world's most adventurous eater, Andrew Zimmern, is on a quest to find the planet's most exotic foods. Even if that means chewing on rotten shark meat or polishing off a plate of wild boar brains, Andrew is game for anything. From China to Chile to Minnesota, Andrew takes a fascinating journey discovering one unimaginable food after another.

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Anthony Bourdain - No Reservations Collection 2 (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)This set includes the following episodes:
Sweden
Puerto Rico
Quebec
Mexico/U.S. Border
India (Rajasthan)
India (Kolkata/Bombay)
Korea
Indonesia
Ireland
Ghana
Namibia
Lebanon
Pacific Northwest

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Uncover culinary treasures with best-selling author and self-proclaimed hedonist Anthony Bourdain, the Indiana Jones of world cuisine. Join the adventure with Bourdain as he journeys around the globe to introduce viewers to people and places far beyond the realm of food in this complete collection of episodes from Season Two.

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America's Test Kitchen: The Complete 1st Season (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)The shows are excellent. I found the quality of the production to be very good. The recipes are great, the episodes are fun to watch and they are often humorous. I personally would prefer more cooking and less equipment and product taste testing, but that is just a personal preference.
[Note: There are no recipes included on these DVD's - of any season - until Season 9. Season 9 does have recipes. Presumably they will be included in future editions, as well. Clearly they wanted to sell the recipes either in the companion book or online, so it is to their credit they have started including the recipes on the DVD's. Also, there seem to be parts of episodes missing from the DVD's that were part of the actual season. The web site has all the episodes listed with each and every recipe they did.]
I have copies of all seasons and I would recommend them in spite of these issues because they are very helpful, instructive, and fun to watch.
You can get all old seasons on their web site for 50% off and with quite reasonable shipping costs.


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America's Test Kitchen is the public television cooking show filmed in the test kitchen of Cook's Illustrated magazine just outside Boston, Massachusetts. Watched by more than 2.5 million viewers per episode, America's Test Kitchen demonstrates the secrets to foolproof home cooking along with no-nonsense reviews of kitchen equipment sand supermarket ingredients. This 2-DVD set includes all 13 episodes of Season 1!Disc 1: Tomato Sauces for Pasta; The Perfect Roast Turkey; Great Roast Chicken; Beef Stew; Perfect Pork; Salmon Three Ways Disc 2: Stir-Fry Made Easy; Sunday Dinner; Cooking Eggs; Cookie Jar Favorites; The Perfect All-Purpose Cake; Holiday Pies

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America's Test Kitchen: Season 8 (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you like the show you will like this DVD. The menu lets you pick the receipe or reveiw you want without having to fast forward through the show (an improvment from previous DVD's). Why not 5 stars? The DVD package is cheap compared to the previous DVD's.

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Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America s Test Kitchen, the most-watched cooking show on public television, to learn the basics of great home cooking. From Baked Manicotti to Sweet and Saucy Grilled Salmon, New York-Style Crumb Cake to Beer-Braised Short Ribs, these recipes will work the first time you try them, thanks to the dozens of test cooks who develop, refine, and test recipes again and again until they arrive at the very best versions.In addition, this collection includes honest tastings of supermarket ingredients, detailed ratings of indispensable kitchen equipment and tools, and helpful kitchen science tips so that you can make informed choices when shopping. Simply put, learning to become a better cook has never been this foolproof or fun!Season 8 includes 26 programs:Disc 1: Rainy Day BBQ Pork Chops, Lemon Layer Cake, Italian-American Classics, Cookie Jar Favorites, Kansas City BBQ, French Classics, and Coffeehouse Treats.Disc 2: Asian Take-Out at Home, Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner, Pasta and Tomatoes, Reimagined , A New Way with Turkey, French Apple Tart, White Chicken Chili Supper, and Chicken in a Skillet.Disc 3: Pizza Party, Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes, Bistro Steak Dinner, Lightening Up Chocolate Desserts, Fish on the Grill, and Indian Favorites Simplified.Disc 4: Grilled Cornish Hens, Easy Skillet Suppers, Four Cheese Lasagna, Two Ways with ShrimpDrive-In Specials, and Favorite Slow-Cooker Classics.

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America's Test Kitchen: The Complete 2nd Season (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)I would have given more stars, what is lacking is an INDEX of the contents and WRITTEN recipes. Often they forget to mention quantities on the video, hence the need for the written recipes. You would think they would have been included with the DVD set, without having to join www.americastestkitchen.com to obtain them. Also noticed that not all episodes/recipes shown on http://www.americastestkitchen.com/episodelist.asp?iseason=2 are not on the DVD's, see my index below of Disc 1.
But, I have learned a lot from the videos, just wish they would have included an index and recipes.
Season 2 - Disk 1
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Episode 1 - Pureed Vegetable Soups
Making pureed soups is a balancing act. Small changes can have major effects. The test kitchen has worked out all the kinks and created three great soup recipes.
# Recipes:
- Cream of Tomato Soup
- Creamy Green Pea Soup (Not on DVD)
- Butter Croutons (Not on DVD)
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Sauteed Wild Mushrooms (Not on DVD)
# Equipment Center
- Blenders
# Tasting Lab
- Commercial Chicken Broth
Episode 2 - Pesto, Carbonara and Salad
Spaghetti alla carbonara and pasta with pesto are quick and easy ways to put an outstanding pasta dish on the table. The test kitchen pairs the pastas with a simple green salad.
# Recipes:
- Balsamic Vinaigrette (Not on DVD)
- Walnut Vinaigrette (Not on DVD)
- Mediterranean Vinaigrette (Not on DVD)
- Mixed Herb Vinaigrette (Not on DVD)
- Leafy Green Salad
- Tricolor Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Not on DVD)
- Arugula Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette (Not on DVD)
- Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto
- Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
# Equipment Center
- Salad Spinners
# Tasting Lab
- Supermarket Extra-Virgin Olive Oils
Episode 3 - Spaghetti and Meatball Supper
With the right techniques, a spaghetti supper can rival any fancy meal. The test kitchen reveals the secrets for success.
# Recipes:
- Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
- Classic American Garlic Bread
- Chipotle Garlic Bread
- Herbed Garlic Bread
- Parmesan and Asiago Cheese Garlic Bread
# Equipment Center
- Bread Knives
# Tasting Lab
- Jarred Tomato Sauces (Not on DVD, see Season 5 - Ep. 18)
- Parmesans Cheese
# Science Desk
- Taming Garlic (Not on DVD)
Episode 4 - Pizza Night
To satisfy everyone, the test kitchen developed two pizza recipes--a deep-dish pizza that bakes in a pan as well as a cracker-thin pie that's in and out of the oven in just 10 minutes.
# Recipes:
- Deep-Dish Pizza
- Fresh Tomato Topping with Mozzarella and Basil (Not on DVD)
- Four-Cheese Pizza Topping with Pesto (Not on DVD)
- Crisp Thin-Crust Pizza (Not on DVD)
- Crisp Thin-Crust Pizza with Arugula (Not on DVD)
- Crisp Thin-Crust Pizza with Tapenade (Not on DVD)
- Quick Tomato Sauce for Pizza (Not on DVD)
- 10-Inch Deep-Dish Pizza (Not on DVD)
# Equipment Center
- Box Graters
# Tasting Lab
- Mozzarella Cheese
# Science Desk
- How Yeast Works (Not on DVD)
Episode 5 - Simple Sandwiches
Lunch is ready in the test kitchen. Two classics--tuna salad and grilled cheese--along with a fancy steak sandwich are being served.
# Recipes:
- Classic Tuna Salad
- Curried Tuna Salad with Apples and Currants (Not on DVD)
- Tuna Salad with Balsamic Vinegar and Grapes (Not on DVD)
- Tuna Salad with Cauliflower, Jalapeno, and Cilantro (Not on DVD)
- Tuna Salad with Lime and Horseradish (Not on DVD)
- Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Grilled Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches with Olive Paste and Roasted Red Peppers (Not on DVD)
- Flank Steak and Arugula Sandwiches with Red Onion
- Garlic Soy Mayonnaise (Not on DVD)
- Quick Food Processor Mayonnaise (Not on DVD)
# Tasting Lab
- Canned Tuna
# Science Desk
- Mayonnaise Emulsification
Episode 6 - Shrimp Classics
Shrimp is quick to prepare, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Step into the test kitchen and learn how to become the shrimp expert in your home.
# Recipes:
- Herb-Poached Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
- Cocktail Sauce
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Linguine
- Simple Shrimp Scampi
- Scallops Fra Diavolo with Linguine (Not on DVD)
- Monkfish Fra Diavolo with Linguine (Not on DVD)
- Gas-Grilled Shrimp (Not on DVD)
- Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Garlic Paste (Not on DVD)
- Grilled Shrimp with Southwestern Flavors (Not on DVD)
- New Orleans-Style Grilled Shrimp (Not on DVD)
- Grilled Shrimp with Lemon, Garlic, and Oregano Paste (Not on DVD)
# Equipment Center
- Garlic Presses
# Tasting Lab
- Dried Pasta (Not on DVD)
- Buying Shrimp (Not on DVD)
# Science Desk
- Changing Garlic's Flavor


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America's Test Kitchen is the public television cooking show filmed in the test kitchen of Cook's Illustrated magazine just outside Boston, Massachusetts. Watched by more than 2.5 million viewers per episode, America's Test Kitchen demonstrates the secrets to foolproof home cooking along with no-nonsense reviews of kitchen equipment and supermarket ingredients. This 4-DVD set includes all 26 episodes of Season 2!Disc 1: Pureed Vegetable Soups, Pesto, Carbonara & Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Pizza Night, Simple Sandwiches, Shrimp Classics, Steak FritesDisc 2: Fried Chicken & Fixin's, Chicken Cutlets 101 ,All-American Cookout, Middle Eastern Barbecue ,Fajitas & Margaritas, Thanksgiving DinnerDisc 3: Christmas Dinner, Winter Supper, Ham, Biscuits & Greens, Muffins & Scones, Bacon, Eggs & Home Fries, French Toast, Waffles & Strata, Bar Cookies Disc 4: Two French Tarts, Diner Pies, Apple Pies, Peach Pie, Chilled Summer Puddings, Chocolate Dessert

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Collection 1 (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)since we aren't blessed enough to get DVD releases of Gordon Ramsay over here in the States, at least we have local bad boy foody Tony Bourdain! i absolutely LOVE this guy! i could go on and on and gush like a giddy schoolgirl, but i won't ;)
what i will go on about is why they aren't releasing the COMPLETE SEASON!? i've contacted Image Entertainment, and no answer... so this really sucks! also, i wonder if we (in the U.S.) will get the uncensored EXTENDED Euro-versions? i'm already not going to buy this set because it's NOT complete, but if we don't get the extended versions, i'll be really annoyed, as i know for a fact there is extra footage shown in Europe that doesn't make it over here. i record the Travel Channel episodes to a set-top Digital Video Recorder (harddrive) and i have ALL seasons 1, 2 and now starting 3 burned to DVDR, so unless they are releasing EXTENDED VERSIONS, with COMMENTARIES, EXTRA INTERVIEWS, OUTTAKES, etc. i'm happy to just watch my DVDRs of the broadcast versions if there's nothing EXTRA for spending money.
anyway, let's hope there will be a EUROPEAN DVD release of the complete season 1.
oh, and whoever owns the rights to "A Cook's Tour" -- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE release those Season sets!!!

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Best selling author, culinary adventurer and self-proclaimed hedonist, Anthony Bourdain has carved out a distinct place as a gastronomic Indiana Jones. In this series --Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations -- his journey introduces viewers to people and places far beyond the realm of food.This 4-disc set Includes the the following episodes: "Paris & New Jersey," "Sicily & Las Vegas," "New Zealand & Malaysia" and "Iceland & Vietnam."

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Jamie Oliver - Happy Days Tour Live (2002) Review

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(More customer reviews)Jamie Oliver is a highly creative cook who inspires cooks everywhere and even inspires people who have never cooked before. To say he is entertaining would be an understatement. I have yet to see anything like the Jamie Oliver Tour. He includes just about every element of entertainment possible in one show. It is a game show, cooking class, cooking competition, music gig, sports event, comedy show, talk show (he almost interviews some of the audience members), magic show and sing along. Basically this is Jamie Oliver's mind on cooking and he is in constant motion, meeting every challenge and even batting oranges into the audience to select people to join him on stage.
The recipes are simple to make and after watching this show you might find yourself trying out something new, and not even measuring anything. I tried his idea with the foil bag to cook fish and it was one of the best dinners I've ever made. The ideas transcend recipes and enter the arena of creative exploration. You can cook with what you have in the kitchen. Don't have leeks? Try onions and potatoes. Want to learn to make your own pasta? Is it really as simple as eggs and flour? Watching Jamie Oliver maker pasta is like watching an artist create. Where he excels is in how he transfers his knowledge to the audience members and they to learn to make pasta, right on stage and he turns it into a competition.
While fast paced and wildly funny, there are a few casual moments to relax. Jamie challenges himself to make Pizza before the Pizza guy arrives. He orders pizza and then tosses flour on the counter and begins to make pizza dough from scratch. His ideas about sun dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella will make you wish you'd been to the store for the ingredients. In fact, you might want to stock up on ingredients and cook along with Jamie. He really helps to make life less ordinary and more extraordinary.
The new apartment is the entire stage and the set is filled with surprises to entertain. You will start to wish you had a kitchen computer. Jamie leaves the set now and then and there is a screen showing a night out on the town, what it is like to cook in a restaurant kitchen and his wife checks in with him to find out what he is making for dinner. He even makes a cheesecake and then delivers it for a birthday party.
By watching Jamie cook, you can learn basic techniques, time saving tricks and creative uses for herbs and spices. Everything he has taught me to make through his shows and this DVD has turned out to be absolutely delicious and I love the fact that a lot of the things I learn don't require me to measure ingredients.
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Martha Inc (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this movie thinking I really wasn't going to enjoy. Boy, was I wrong! Cybill did an outstanding job portraying Martha Stewart. The actors and actresses brought the characters to life in this movie. Though the movie may not be 100% factual, it's a must to add to your collection. You will see a woman working hard at any cost to get where she wants to be in life, but also realizing MONEY isn't everything!

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