Food Network Kitchens

The unique group of talented chefs that make up the Food Network Kitchens write, test and prep the recipes that you see on TV.

Blue Cheese Steak Sandwich With The Works

For the steak: 1) Mix the Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, hot sauce, and 5 cloves of chopped garlic in a large glass baking dish. Add the steak and swish around, turning until evenly coated. 2) Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 30 minute

Turkish Cheese and Herb Cigars

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Mash the farmer's cheese, feta and mozzarella together in a bowl using a fork. Work the egg in with the fork, then stir in the parsley, dill, chives, lemon zest and a large pinch of black pepper. &nbs

Microwave Red Cabbage with Bacon and Caraway Seeds

Line a large heatsafe plate with 4 sheets of paper towels. Lay the bacon slices side-by- side on top of the paper towels, then top with 2 additional sheets of paper towels. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Check the bacon to see

Wilted Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are s

Grilled Double Lamb Chops with Pomegranate-Mint Pesto

Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, half the lemon zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a quart-size resealable plastic bag. Crush the thyme sprigs in your hands and toss them in as well. Add the lamb cho

Air Fryer Spareribs

Special equipment: a 3.5-quart air fryer Whisk together 1 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoons pepper and 1 teaspoon of the paprika in a large bowl until well combined. Add the ribs and toss to coat, pressing the seasoning into each rib.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Marshmallows

Special equipment: a candy thermometer Whisk together the cornstarch and confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and dust with the cornstarch mixture. Set aside. Reserve the remaining cornstarch mixtur

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

For the soup: Set a 6- or 8-quart soup maker or slow cooker to medium saute setting and line a plate with a paper towel. Add the pancetta to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and the fat is rendered, about 8 mi

Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg, egg yolk, sour cream, oil, vanilla an

Heart-Shaped Lasagna Bundt

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles to al dente according to the package directions. Line a baking sheet with a clean

Red Velvet Strawberry Cake

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C. Cut two 22-by-3 1/2-inch strips of parchment paper. Spray a 7-inch springform pan with nonstick spray. Line the bottom with parchment and fit one of the strips of parchment around the inside of

Valentine's Day Gooey Broken Heart Cookies

Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Beat the egg and vanilla together in a small bowl. Beat the butter, granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl wi

Vegan Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Strain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.Add the soy milk, soy cream cheese, almonds, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teasp

Pasta Puttanesca

Cook farfelle according to directions on the package. In frying pan heat olive oil and saute garlic until golden. With kitchen scissors chopped tomatoes and add to skillet. Add capers, oregano, basil and red pepper to taste. Add olives and cook for 1

Vegan Lentil Burgers

Bring the lentils and 1 3/4 cup of the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the lentils are fully softened and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a medium

Vegan Tofu and Spinach Scramble

Combine the tofu, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne if using in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside.Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring onion whites and cook

Vegan Roasted-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the oil, wrap and roast until very tender, about 20 minutes.Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover by 1 inch with cold water and bring to a

Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until light brown, about 7 minutes. Add the celery, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, 4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoo

Hot Chocolate Pancakes

1. For the hot chocolate syrup: Bring the maple syrup and hot chocolate mix to a simmer, whisking constantly, in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue to simmer until the syrup is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Keep

Creamy Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Special equipment: a food mill or ricerPut the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Tropical Avocado Salsa

Place the ginger, jalapeno and garlic on a cutting board. Using a large knife, chop the ingredients together until they are minced and well combined. Sprinkle the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon salt and use the side of the knife to work the mixture into

Charred Corn Panzanella

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spread the bread out on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.Put the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the tomatoes and their juices and the garlic in a large bowl and toss toget

Healthy Spicy Steamed Baby Bok Choy

Cook's Note: Spicy sesame oil is available in the Asian section of most supermarkets, but you could also substitute a combination of regular sesame oil and red chilli flakes to taste.Place the bok choy in a steamer basket and place the basket over (n

Vegan Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line the bottom and two long sides of a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each long side, and lightly coat with cooking spray.Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medi

Vegan Classic Cheesecake

Special equipment: a 9-inch springform panPosition an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 175°C.For the crust: Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Add the biscuits and sugar to the bowl of a food processor and process

Smoked Salmon Puffs

Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch and a 3/4-inch round cookie cutter or the round end of a pastry tip, a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag. 1. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 200°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet w

Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars

For the base: 1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line an 20cm square baking dish with foil. 2) Process the chocolate wafers in a food processor with the butter, sugar, coffee and salt until fine. Evenly press into the prepared dish covering the bottom

Christmas Citrus Squares

For the crust: 1) Butter a 23 by 31-cm baking pan. Line pan with foil and leave 5-cm extra on all sides. Butter the foil. 2) Whisk the flour, cornflour, and salt together in a bowl. 3) In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment

Ginger Spice Biscuits

1)Puree the ginger in a mini food processor with 2 tablespoons water. Squeeze and strain juice through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. Discard the ginger pulp. Reserve the juice. 2) Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and spices into a med

Egg-and-Kimchi Rice Bowls

Combine the kimchi, vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a blender and process until very smooth.Toss the rice, half of the kimchi sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Cover and microwave until hot, stirring halfway through, about 4 minutes

Sticky Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. 2. Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush liberally with abou

Orange-Glazed Carrots

Cut a 1-inch chunk off one end of a carrot at an angle. Roll the carrot a quarter turn and cut another 1-inch chunk at an angle. Continue rolling and cutting all of the carrots into 1-inch chunks. Combine the carrots and orange juice in a large sauce

Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Lay the bacon in a large skillet, then cook over medium heat until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain the bacon on paper towels, let cool, then finely chop. Combine the bacon, pecans, cranberries, apri

Damaris' Orange-Chocolate Bars

For the base: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 180°C. Put the butter, flour, cocoa, icing and granulated sugars, chocolate and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Process until the mixture is slightly damp and holds togeth

Creamy Cheesecake with Cranberry Compote

Special equipment needed: A 10-inch springform pan Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 160°C. For the crust: Brush a 10-inch springform pan with some of the melted butter. Stir together the remainin

Cosmopolitan Fizz-Punch

Place the lime and orange slices in a large ring mold, layering the slices alternately and sprinkling the cranberries in between each layer. Mix together 180ml of each cranberry juice, orange juice and water. Pour the juice mix over the sliced f

Winter vegetable curry

1) Puree the garlic and ginger in a small food processor (mini-chopper). Set aside. 2) Heat the butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cinnamon, bay leaf, garlic-

Hot ginger toddy

1) Make the Ginger syrup. Remove the outer peel of the lemon with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include too much of the bitter white pith. Finely chop the lemon peel and ginger in a food processor. 2) Transfer the mixture to a medium sau

Hot spiced cider tea

1) Lightly crush the cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the bottom of a saucepan. 2) Transfer the spices to a medium saucepan, add the ginger and citrus peels. Add the water. Bring t

Hot chocolate

1) In a small saucepan over low heat, bring 1 litre of milk to a simmer. In a small bowl mix the remaining 65ml with the cocoa powder until smooth. 2) Stir in cocoa mixture and sugar into the milk and stir, without boiling, until the sugar is disso

Caramel apples

For the caramel apples: 1) Remove the stems from the apples, scrub the apples under warm water and dry them. Insert a chopstick through the top of the apple all the way to the bottom. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside. 2) Put the

Vampire Blood Tomato Soup and Creepy Sandwich Dippers

For the vampire blood tomato soup: 1) Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fennel, onion, garlic, salt, fennel seed and crushed chilli flakes, if using, and cook until vegetables soften and brown slightly, about 5 mins.

Individual Spooky White Pizzas

Preheat the oven to220°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.Divide the pizza dough into 4 pieces. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll and stretch on a lightly floured surface into an 8- to 9-inch oval. Transfer to a prepared

Spicy Juicy Lucy-fer Sliders

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, spreading them into an even layer. Cook, without stirring, until the edges of the onions are beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Stir the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasiona

Crispy Phyllo Wrapped Hot Dog Mummies

Preheat the oven to 205°C and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut a slit in each hot dog piece and stuff with a slice of cheese. Set aside. Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper in a small bowl.Working with one sheet of phy

Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Trim the hard crusts from both ends of the loaf of bread. Slice the remaining loaf into 1/2- to 3/4-inch slices; you will have between 14 and 16 slices. Using the cookie cutter, cut 1 to 2 ghosts from each slice of brea

Caramel Apple Monster Munch

Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat until very hot and shimmering. Add the popcorn and immediately cover with a lid. Shake the pot constantly, holding the lid on with a heatproof holder, until the popping starts, about 1 minute.

Pull Apart Graveyard Cupcakes

For the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two 12 cup muffin tins with paper cupcake liners. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Warm the grape jelly for approximately 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave until loosened, a

Pecan-Caramel Spiders

1) Line 2 baking trays with baking paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray. 2) Mound 30 small clusters of pecans, about 3 or 4 pecans each, spaced about 5cm apart on the pan. 3) Make the caramel by warming the cream over low heat. Keep warm wh

Spiced Butternut Squash Stew with Couscous

For the butternut squash stew:Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and spices and cook until the cinnamon stick unfurls a