Make dinner the Carrabba's way tonight, with these delicious family recipes
For 25 years, Carrabba's Italian Grill has offered its amici (Italian for "friends") an extraordinary dining experience. Serving hand-prepared, contemporary renditions of
traditional family recipes, Carrabba's makes everyone who walks through the door feel right at home. Each meal is served in the time-honored tradition of warm Italian
hospitality and authentically prepared food made from the heart.
Now, you can re-create the Carrabba's experience in your own kitchen with delicious recipes inspired by generations of family cooking. In the true spirit of generosity,
Recipes from Around Our Family Table shares not just these mouthwatering signature recipes, but also the cooking secrets that make them so good.
•Includes 75 authentic Italian recipes and Carrabba's favorites, like Chicken Bryan, Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup and Pizza Margherita
•Offers tips on successful grilling, preparing perfect pasta, finding the best ingredients, mastering homemade pizza, and more
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Legend has it that cheese was invented 5,000 years ago by a desert nomad hauling a saddle-pack full of milk. Regardless of its exact origin, cheese is more than a simple dairy product—it is often the work of skilled artisans and has been, at certain times in history, a status symbol. This video serves up a generous slice of cheese knowledge and cooking advice. Investigating the birth of the phrase “big cheese,” the rescue of cheese supplies during the Great Fire of London, and the advent of processed cheese, the program also shares secrets from chef Paul Merrett: an Italian twist on cheese fondue, a great sauce for macaroni and cheese, and a delicious ricotta and lemon cheesecake. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
In today’s mass-produced world, chicken is cheap and eaten nearly everywhere. Yet, it has a secure place in the history of fine cuisine, and can still be prepared with originality and style. From the classic British roast to the traditional French coq au vin, this video explores the versatility, potential, nutritional value, and historical importance of the humble barnyard hen. Shedding light on Mrs. Beeton’s chicken recipes and Henry VIII’s poultry passion, the program also examines why the fast food industry depends heavily on chicken. In the kitchen, chef Paul Merrett puts a good red wine to use and reveals the chicken part that all great cooks secretly love to prepare. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
Scrambled, boiled, poached, baked, fried, beaten, whipped, and even raw—the egg has sustained the human race for over 5,000 years, but it’s still full of surprises. This video cracks open the secrets of nature’s ready-made meal and traces its path through history, including an ancient Roman custard recipe, the importance of powdered eggs in World War II, how the British egg industry nearly collapsed, the truth behind the egg salmonella scares of the 1960s, and modern innovations that have improved life for captive chickens. Chef Paul Merrett creates an authentic Spanish omelet, a superb soufflé, a scrumptious eggy bread, and poached eggs to use in eggs Benedict. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
Concocted in the miniature laboratory of the beehive, honey is nevertheless a big business—nearly half a million tons of it are traded globally every year. It has an honored place in history, too, as an ancient Egyptian health and beauty ointment. On top of all that, even some hospitals find it useful! This video reveals the long-standing importance of honey in commerce, culture, and cures, while presenting irresistible recipes that include it. Chef Paul Merrett creates a sumptuous honey sponge pudding and gives some handy tips on storing the sticky golden substance. He shows how to get the right mix of sweet and sour in a marinated pork chop and explains why his honey-coated cereal bars are a great energy booster. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. Produced by the Open University. A part of the series Ever Wondered About Food? 2. (30 minutes)
The Aztecs considered mushrooms the food of the gods. Many Asian civilizations have cultivated them for thousands of years, and the Romans liked them with honey—although the reign of Claudius was ended by a mushroom that wasn’t so sweet. This video unearths the historical and culinary magic of the forest-floor fungi, presenting little-known food facts and incredible mushroom recipes. The program explains the present-day British fascination for unusual Japanese mushroom varieties, and shows how growers produce mushrooms year-round—while Chef Paul Merrett reveals his secrets for creating a perfect warm mushroom salad and the ultimate mushroom risotto. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
First cultivated by the Incas 6,000 years ago, potatoes are now the most popular vegetable on Earth, with 293 million tons and thousands of varieties consumed every year. This video peels away myths and misconceptions about the starchy tuber and presents many delectable ways it can be prepared. Outlining the 16th-century arrival of the potato in Europe, the program explores one possible explanation for the invention of the potato chip and examines the modern world’s addiction to the fried delicacy. In the kitchen, Paul Merrett creates fries with garlic mayo, potato pancakes, potato wedges—and, with the help of science and a potato ricer, exquisite mashed potatoes. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
Ever Wondered About Seafood?
What kinds of seafood did the ancient Greeks and Romans enjoy? Is there any truth behind the belief that oysters are an aphrodisiac? How did the invention of railroads change the way fish and shellfish were consumed? And most importantly—how do you cook a tender calamari? This video dives to the bottom of the ocean and brings up fun food facts, enlightening culinary history, and tasty morsels for chef Paul Merrett’s entertaining cooking demonstrations. The story behind Britain’s national love of prawns and scampi is featured, along with step-by-step guidance on how to prepare fantastic squid, oysters, and a classic Moules Mariniere. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
Ever Wondered About Tea? DVD
How does tea reduce stress in the human body? What spiritual and cultural meanings have been connected with it over the centuries? Why did 18th-century Europeans keep it in locked chests? This video stirs up a sweet combination of food facts, flavorful history, and delicious tea choices—including white, green, and herbal varieties—thanks to chef Paul Merrett and his enlightening kitchen demonstrations. Viewers will gain insight into the Japanese tea ceremony, the workings of Russian samovars, Britain’s national identification with tea, and the confections consumed with it. Tea-infused chicken and green tea ice cream are two featured dishes. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)
The Series Includes : Ever Wondered About Cheese? | Ever Wondered About Seafood? | Ever Wondered About Eggs? | Ever Wondered About Potatoes? | Ever Wondered About Chicken? | Ever Wondered About Mushrooms? | Ever Wondered About Tea?
Learn what makes quickbreads different from yeast breads, the key ingredients for the four different types of quickbreads, how to identify the proper texture of a quickbread when it’s done baking, and more. This video tells you everything you’ll need to know to produce your own quality quickbreads. A Meridian Production.
Despite the best efforts of experts and organizations, food-borne illness outbreaks still occur. This video examines the risks facing consumers while highlighting culinary and food-handling methods for addressing those risks. Contaminants studied in the program include bacteria (such as salmonella and E. coli) and gastrointestinal viruses as well as the potentially dangerous pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics used in agriculture. Food-preparation advice encompasses washing hands carefully, separating raw meat from produce, and cooking food thoroughly; on the nutrition side, the program promotes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while suggesting an array of “superfoods.” Viewers also learn about government agencies charged with ensuring food safety, including the FDA and the USDA, as well as those dealing with public health, such as the EPA and the CDC. A viewable/printable teacher’s guide is available online. A Meridian Production. Part of the series Healthy Eating: A Guide to Nutrition. (30 minutes)
What’s the best way to avoid salmonella, E. coli, and other dangerous food-borne bugs? Information! Use this fact-filled video to show your students how to buy, store, and prepare delicious food with their health—and the health of anyone who eats with them—firmly in mind. At the supermarket, in the kitchen, and at the dinner table, knowledge is the key to safety. A Meridian Production.
