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Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Season 2014 Episode 37
2:31
Carotene Butter

Carotene Butter

Season 2014 Episode 38
1:27
Wall of Fire: A ChefSteps Story

Wall of Fire: A ChefSteps Story

Season 2014 Episode 39
11:04
Salmon with Green Pea Mash

Salmon with Green Pea Mash

Season 2014 Episode 40
2:07
Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

Season 2014 Episode 41
4:08
Turkey Roulade

Turkey Roulade

Season 2014 Episode 42
3:51
Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy

Season 2014 Episode 43
1:45
Egg Nog

Egg Nog

Season 2014 Episode 44
1:41
Ultimate Roast Chicken

Ultimate Roast Chicken

Season 2014 Episode 45
3:22
Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Season 2014 Episode 46
2:43
Créme Brûlée

Créme Brûlée

Season 2014 Episode 47
2:59
Pâte Brisée

Pâte Brisée

Season 2014 Episode 48
3:02
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What is Espresso?

Season 2014 Episode 36

Espresso is simple enough: It's finely-ground coffee that's brewed under pressure, a-la-minute. You know, espresso—your morning ritual; your hands wrapped around a cup of warm deliciousness; a noisy coffee shop filled with chatter. Today more than ever, espresso and coffee culture play a big part in our lives. But what is this stuff, really?

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Watch our one-min video on meat cuts, then march over to the butcher and order some.
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A gorgeous rose-colored spread that's remarkably easy to make at home.
Pressure Cookers
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Pressure cookers are designed to drastically shorten cook times. Here's how it works.
Lemon Curd
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Like edible sunshine, Lemon Curd brightens pastries and adds zing to tarts and parfaits.
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