Psst...Free Cookbook sweeps on how2heroes.com

Hi everyone.
Wanted to let you know that how2heroes is giving away 20(!) copies of a seriously awesome cookbook from L'Espalier restaurant called Wine Mondays: Simple Wine Pairings with Seasonal Menus. The recipes are 4-star but scaled back for the home cook. I've tried a few things off it already and wow, were they all amazing. they are perfect menus for a romantic valentine's dinner at home. (save your pennies and stay in this year!). Here's the link to sign up for the Sweepstakes.

Also, if you're interested in seeing L'Espalier's Executive Chef Frank McClelland in action, here are 3 mouth-watering videos for you (don't watch them with am empty stomach!). Cheers!

Appetizer: Wild Mushroom Risotto w/ Broccoli Rabe - risotto is not hard at all, just a little love in the stirring. don't take my word for it though. watch the video.

Entree: Salmon w/ Black Quinoa & Cherries - wow. the contrast of the quinoa (a hearty grain) and the cherries with the salmon is incredible

Dessert: Chocolate-Orange Soufflé - oh yes, this is romance on a plate. The piece de resistance as they say. To die for.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Over 30 Thanksgiving Recipes & How-to Videos for YOU!

Hi all!
My company, how2heroes, has been working day and night to bring you some of the most incredible Thanksgiving recipes - from great home cooks sharing family recipes, fancy chefs, bakers, even wine experts who'll help you figure out what to serve with your big juicy turkey. Below are our most popular Thanksgiving recipes. I hope you try some of them and have a wonderful holiday. I'm so looking forward to it. Oh, and check back on our site when you're ready for some creative leftovers recipe. We'll be launching a few amazing ones next Tuesday. Cheers!

Try these popular, delicious Thanksgiving recipes and visit the Thanksgiving section of how2heroes for more great recipes.

#1 - Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
#2 - Deep Fried Turkey
#3 - High Heat Roast Turkey
#4 - Vegan Fig & Wild Rice Seitan Roulade
#5 - World's Best Apple Pie! It really is!
#6 - Bea's Gravy
#7 - Apple Crisp
#8 - Ginger Cranberry Sauce
#9 - Pecan Pie from James Beard Award Winner and New Orlean's favorite chef, Frank Brigsten
#10 - Uncle Frank's Oyster Stuffing

Definitely check out our new Thanksgiving Wines video for some great ideas on wine to serve with your meal!

Make Tomatoes 3 Ways, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Fresh Pasta & More

Hi everyone. My company's food & entertaining video site, how2heroes.com, is exploding with great recipes and ideas. We have so many amazing new videos. i hope you will check them out and share them with your friends. Here are a few of our new ones:

Flourless Chocolate Cake and Blueberry Mochi Cake (pictured above) from Pastry Chef Jansen Chan (who recently won a chocolate competition on the Food Network - he built the Eiffel Tower out of chocolate!)

Tomatoes 3 Ways from Chef Scotty Snodgrass of ONE in New Orleans

Kids Cook! from Brooklyn - learn how to make Pasta from Scratch with Buster (10) and Alice (12) - great video if you want to teach your kids how to cook.

Baked Beans from BBQ Dave - a little whiskey is the trick

Whiskey 101 and The Full Blonde Apperitif, a lovely sophisticated cocktail - learn from Ethan Kelley of the Brandy Library in Manhattan

I hope you enjoy these how-tos and learning all about the "heroes" behind them!