Join Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs. That's right, Claire's making Girl Scout Cookies. Did you know the Girl Scouts started selling cookies back in 1917? But it wasn't until 1951 that the Thin Mint, the cookie most synonymous with the Girl Scouts, was introduced and swept the country like a tidal wave. And now here we are, in the Test Kitchen, watching Claire make them herself.
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Produced by Bon Appétit with All-Clad | You don’t have to have a #BAHot10 accolade to make country ham and red eye gravy the Kindred Family way (though they do!). This Christmas morning staple is easy with a little prep and a tried-and-true All-Clad pan. Filled with warmth, joy and food, watch the Kindred's Christmas morning come to life.
We had a panel of kids try popular Christmas desserts of the past century, from mincemeat pie in the 1920s to California Waldorf Salad (with sweet onion dip!) in the 1970s.
Nougat. Caramel. Peanuts. Chocolate. The building blocks of a Snickers bar. Each taken alone is simple enough (well maybe not the nougat), but together they become a different monster. Join Claire Saffitz as she attempts to make a gourmet version of a Snickers bar!
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Grated coconut may not be everybody's cup of tea, but there is no denying that this candy is an absolute classic. In this episode, Claire Saffitz attempts to make a gourmet version of Almond Joys, that almond, coconut and chocolate Halloween staple.
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Every year chef Jon Lovitch creates the world's largest gingerbread village which is displayed at the New York Hall of Science in Queens in 2016. To accomplish this he uses 700 lbs of candy and 4600 lbs of icing.
Produced by Bon Appétit with Maker's Mark | Brooks visits Erin at The Shelter Collection in Charleston, SC, to learn how her glass blown cocktail vessels are made, and the surprising influence behind their unique design. Brooks tries his hand in the craft and creates a Boulevardier in Erin’s glass pitcher and cocktail glasses.
Follow Executive Pastry Chef Caroline Schiff of Gage & Tollner through an entire day preparing the breads and dessert menu at an iconic 143 year-old New York restaurant. From feeding her beloved sourdough starter "Edna" to trying new cheesecake creations and flaming baked alaskas, see how these professional chefs keep a kitchen humming day in, day out.
Tomoko Yagi, owner of Cha-An Tea House in New York City, demonstrates all of the ingredients, tools, and techniques required to create 8 different pieces of wagashi - an artfully constructed Japanese confection with roots dating back thousands of years.
Kids try an assortment of popular candies from the 1920s until today, including Jujyfruits, salted nut rolls, Pop Rocks, Big League Chew, Gushers, and More.
Presented by the GM BuyPower Card | Chef Drew Platt shares his tips for making a delicious pot of Gumbo. This Southern classic was a staple for Drew growing up, and is sure to be a hit with the family.
Brighten up your holiday party with this Monkey Bread recipe!
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Move over chocolate chip, there’s a new treat in town. This festive take on shortbread is not your average holiday cookie. It seamlessly straddles sweet and savory with its pistachio cookie base and 60% dark chocolate topping (with a sprinkling of crunchy nuts, of course). Let the dishes do the rest and serve them on Lenox Blue Bay pieces, an easy-to-mix-and-match collection with microwave-safe gold trim, for a fun, festive finish.
Kids try 100 years of party snacks. In this episode, the kids will taste a smorgasbord of party favorites like clams casino, canape with foie gras, baked bean quickies, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, cocktail franks, onion dip, cheese fondue, deviled eggs, Cool Ranch Doritos, Jell-O Pudding Pops, California Raisins, Bagel Bites, Tostitos Scoops, artichoke dip, hummus with pita chips, and more.
Sno Balls. Baby boomers will remember this post-World War II junk food favorite. Claire Saffitz returns to the Test Kitchen to try her hand at making gourmet Sno Balls.
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Join Samantha Seneviratne in her home kitchen as she makes an almond gingerbread fruitcake (that actually tastes good). This adaptation of an often maligned Christmas staple will change your mind about fruitcake forever. Samantha folds in some rum-soaked fruit, which is a big plus in our book. And in the spirit of giving, Samantha sends a fruitcake to Chris Morrocco because fruitcake is best when shared!
