Make Morton's Famous Porterhouse, Why Facial Oils Are a Find, and Jason Wu For Target: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week!


Posted by · 0 comments

The Best of PopSugarTV January 30-February 2 2012

This week in PopSugarTV, we went behind the scenes on some of our favorite films, fashion lines, and food. Yum took a peek inside the kitchen of one of the world's best steakhouses to bring us the famous recipe for Morton's Porterhouse. Bella tried out the new Hunger Games nail polish collection and showed us the benefits of facial oils. Fab showed us how to wear florals like Emma Roberts and Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Super Bowl Spread!


Updated 02/02/12 4:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Virtual Super Bowl Spread

Can't wait for the Super Bowl to be here already? Well then you've lucked out, because this year, game day's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual Super Bowl spread. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Read more

Sweets For Your Geek: < 3 Cookies


Updated 02/02/12 10:42 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Less Than Three Heart Cookies For Geeks

Valentine's Day is synonymous with pink hearts and sweet treats, but rather than picking up some store bought nibbles (don't be lazy), geek things up a bit by baking up a batch of these "less than three" heart cookies. Good news for those geeks who are skittish in the kitchen: these treats aren't a pain to make and can be crafted with minimal effort. Grab a package of ready-made sugar cookie Read more

How to Prep Peppers For Jalapeño Poppers


Updated 02/08/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Make Jalapeno Poppers

I adore jalapeño poppers so much that they'd be a guaranteed part of my last meal — but up until recently, I'd never made them at home. This was in large part due to past misadventures in hot pepper handling (key takeaway: no matter what happens, don't touch your face when working with chiles). But this weekend, I finally overcame my fear of prepping poppers, and guess what? It wasn't nearly Read more

How to Make a Bouquet Garni


Updated 01/25/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Step-by-Step Slideshow: How to Make Your Own Bouquet Garni

Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups — as well as important holiday roasts. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, Read more

6 Ways to Take Your Soup Up a Notch — Without Adding Actual Cream


Updated 02/08/12 1:59 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Make Soup Creamy

Clear-broth soups are delicious in their own right, but sometimes we just want something a little heartier and more indulgent. Cream-based soups are pretty simple to put together, but you can incorporate different elements — grains, lighter dairy products, or cruciferous vegetables — and end up with a delightfully creamy soup that doesn't actually contain a pint of cream. Add a cup of Read more

What to Look For in a Wok


Updated 01/24/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Buy a Wok

Enjoy cooking Chinese at home, but want to take your skill set to the next level? Then get yourself one of China's most integral cooking tools: a wok. "A wok is essential to Chinese cooking," said Ching-He Huang, host of the Cooking Channel's brand-new Easy Chinese: San Francisco. But, she warned me, it's just as important to find the right version for you, as there are many different selections Read more

How to Prep Chicken Wings For Appetizers


Updated 02/03/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Break Down Whole Chicken Wings

I'm starting to get psyched for the big game, so this weekend I scheduled a buffalo wing practice run. This time around, I skipped the grocery aisle in favor of some quality time with my local butcher. Rather than waiting for him to break down the wings, I asked the butcher to show me how to cut up the chicken wings myself. As it turns out, breaking down whole chicken wings isn't all that Read more

Share Your Recipes in the Kitchen Goddess Group!


Updated 07/30/11 1:08 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

How to Post and Share Recipes in the YumSugar Community

Did you know that besides checking out our fabulous recipe recommendations you can also post, share, and create your very own recipes in the YumSugar Community? It's super easy and wonderfully rewarding — you can even ask for tips and get feedback. Here's what you do: Start by joining the Kitchen Goddess group. It's the original recipe exchange suite. There are already loads of fabulous Read more

From My Kitchen: Basil and Blood Orange Salad


Updated 01/04/12 6:04 AM · Posted by Padma Lakshmi · 1 comment

Basil and Blood Orange Salad Recipe

We've got a new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social-networking site that celebrates our favorite topics including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly. Today Padma shares a unique citrus salad from her cookbook that combines basil with Read more