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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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Canelés
0:39
A classic French pastry made from eggs, milk, and sugar. Full recipe at ChefSteps.com.
Nick's Nasti Salad Soup
3:40
This dish features nasturtium, a peppery plant with edible red, orange, and yellow petals.
Savory Ice Cream Salad
1:01
The ultimate farm-to-table appetizer, made with fresh ice cream and elegant microgreens.
Melty Cheese Slices
1:50
Make ooey-gooey melty cheese slices from your favorite fromage—just add melting salts.
Fruit Minestrone
1:41
This fruity dessert is a totally new take on the classic savory Italian soup.
Rich and Moist Cornbread
2:27
A remarkably satisfying cornbread with golden-brown crust, and a deep roasted corn aroma.
Salmon Mi-Cuit
2:14
Heat and salt work together to create a unique texture that melts in your mouth.
Endive Salad
1:51
Crisp endive coated in creamy dressing with rich pork belly and crunchy bread crumbs.
Fish and Chips
2:38
Firm and flavorful fish coated with a salty, crunchy crust.
Starburst-Style Chews
3:33
Bright in flavor, with a soft, chewy texture, Starburst is a truly satisfying confection.
Kouign-Amann
7:03
These salty, buttery pastries hail from the coastal region of Brittany, in the NW France.
Home Clambake
3:36
A smoky, salty beach clambake—hold the beach. All the flavor of the real thing, at home.
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