You’ve cooked on your own now try cooking with a dog companion. This video will show you how to make these popular Japanese snack. They consist of pancakes sandwiched around a whipped cream and sweat red bean paste. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup boiling water, 3 ...more
Kare-kare is a Filipino oxtail stew with bok choy and peanut butter. This stew is full of flavorful ingredients that create depth and interest to the marrow rich oxtail. This hearty dish will fill you up while delighting your taste buds with rich flavors. Watch this video to l ...more
In this culinary how-to from ShowMetheCurry, you'll learn how to prepare a spanish and artichoke dip, which, apart from being delectable in its own right, is a great guacamole substitute for the avacado averse. Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 22 min Ingredients: Frozen Chopped ...more
Learn how to make a mouth-watering BBQ sauce from BBQTalk in just four easy steps! BBQTalk shows us how to make an easy, homemade BBQ sauce from scratch. You will need: 2 cups of ketchup ; cup white vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be used) ; cup of your favorite premium brand ...more
This video is about how to make bistek tagalog. The ingredients include: beef, onions, black pepper, soy sauce, a lemon, and fresh garlic. In a small bowl, marinate the raw beef in the soy sauce and lemon. Add the black pepper. With clean hands, spread all these ingredients th ...more
Ingredients: 1 kg mutton, boneless 2 onions, oil (tel) for frying 6 green chilies finely cut 2 1/2 tblsp besan roasted salt (namak) to taste 1 egg 1 tsp red chili powder 2 inch piece ginger (adrak) finely cut for the curry 2 tsps. coriander leaves (dhania patta) 1 tsp haldi p ...more
Grate the coconut meat and squeeze out milk from 2 coconuts. Save 3/4 cup of the first milk squeezed out (1st extraction) for topping. Dilute the rest of the coconut milk to make 3 1/2 cups. You can use 1 can (12 ounces) frozen coconut milk, saving 3/4 cup of the thick milk fo ...more
Try out Betty's super-easy, mouth-watering Burritos. Mix it with her simple Spanish rice and expect a fiesta in your mouth! Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 15 oz. can refried bean ...more
Watch this video to learn how to cook a classic Indian dish: chicken curry. This basic aromatic staple is a favorite in both India and America. Make chicken curry for an easy, relaxed meal with your family and friends. 3 pounds chicken pieces or 1 ½ boneless skinless chicken ...more
In this video, learn how to make an old classic favorite, the apple crisp, with a healthy "ayurvedic" twist. Ayurveda is an Indian form of alternative medicine. In this recipe, instead of white flour, you will be using whole wheat grains and organic apples, making for a health ...more
Learn how to prepare coq au vin in the slow cooker and impress your friends and family! In 12" skillet, cook bacon on medium heat. Remove with slotted spoon, transfer to 4 1/2 to 6 qt. slow cooker. Pour off all but 1 Tbs. fat from skillet; add chicken, and brown on med-high. P ...more
Try a wonderful potato and egg curry that is made in the style of Pakistani cooking. This colorful curry does not take very long to make and is full of spice and is very filling without using meat because of the potato and eggs. Ingredients: potatoes - 2 eggs - 4 tomatoes - 1 ...more
Sieve flour with half a teaspoon of salt. Mix with three-fourth cup of water gradually and knead to make a smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and sit aside for fifteen minutes. Grate the potatoes. Grind pomegranate seeds to a coarse powder. Mix potatoes, pomegranate seeds ...more
To begin preparations of making this fine dish, first you must gather the ingredients as shown in the video. Then, you combine your dry ingredients which is three tablespoons of brown sugar (you may use white sugar as a substitute), a half (1/2) teaspoon of cinnamon and a quar ...more
This video tutorial shows you how to make a delicious vegetarian penne pasta. Use a very large pan. Put two tablespoons of olive oil in the pan. Add four cloves of garlic chopped up. Heat the garlic over medium heat until it is golden brown. Next add one teaspoon of Italian se ...more
To make the fish stew start by taking a sauce pan and put some butter and olive oil in the pan. Put in cut up one white onion, one cut up rib of celery, and a pinch of salt and sauté on medium low heat for six to seven minutes until the onion is soft and golden but you don't w ...more
This tutorial shows you how to make almond-crusted salmon with strawberry sauce. This colorful and creative almond-crusted salmon with strawberry sauce recipe was adapted from one made by Chef Alex Araizaga at the Historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria, CA. Strawberries are t ...more
Clueless when it comes to styling those unruly bangs of yours? Face fringes are cute and fashionable but need extra attention to keep them looking fresh. In this video, learn how to style those bangs easily and with style. You Will Need: • An elastic hair band • Shampoo • ...more
You can't go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs unless you are feeding a vegetarian! This awesome recipe will surely keep people wanting more. This hearty, delicious dish will win over your toughest critics! Step 1: Saute onions Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high ...more
Making this braided egg bread from scratch is worth the effort. You Will Need * 1 ¼ c. warm water * 3 ½ c. flour * 2 tsp. active dry yeast * 1/3 c. sugar * ¼ c. vegetable oil * 4 eggs * 1 tsp. salt * Honey (optional) * 1 tbsp. poppy seeds (optional) Step 1: Mix yeast and wate ...more
For a warm and hearty meal, try this simple lasagna recipe. You Will Need * 1 lb. ground beef * 2 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese * 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese * 15 oz. ricotta cheese * 1/4 c. parsley, chopped * 1 egg, lightly beaten * 26 oz. spaghetti sauce * 12 lasagna n ...more
Beer adds a nice yeasty flavor to this batter, which can also be used for fish and chips or any other fried seafood. You Will Need * 2 1/2 c. flour * 1/2 tsp. salt * 1 tbsp. paprika * A 12-ounce bottle beer * 2 lb. shrimp * Vegetable oil * Lemon wedges * Cocktail sauce * A dee ...more
Don’t wait for Cinco de Mayo to enjoy a Mexican meal – tacos are a tasty addition to any table any time. You Will Need * 1 lb. ground beef * 1/2 c. diced onion * A packet of taco seasoning * 1 14 -ounce can black beans * 1 14-ounce can frozen corn * 1 package hard or soft tac ...more
The quickest way to get a gorgeous lawn is to lay sod, uniform patches of grass-covered soil held together by matted roots. It will go more smoothly if you know a few landscaping tricks. Learn how to lay sod for a perfect lawn with this how to video. You Will Need * A soil te ...more
Lose weight and have more energy by taking the refined sugar out of your diet. Learn how to break your sugar addiction with this how to video. You Will Need * Fruit smoothies * Glutamine * Fruit * 70 to 85 percent dark chocolate * Organic plain yogurt * Water * Fresh mint, le ...more
Clara's Great Depression Holiday Special! Recipe: Cucidati Cookies (Sicilian Cookies by Clara) FILLING Boil 2 cups of water and add 1/2 cups sugar. Let cook. 3/4 cups shelled hazel nuts 1/2 cups shelled almonds 1/2 cups shelled walnuts 1/2 cups shelled pecans Toast all nuts ...more
Alton Brown prepares a special recipe for sweet potato waffles. Sweet potato waffles are a much more nutritious alternative to regular waffles. This cooking how-to video is part of Good Eats show hosted by Alton Brown. Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: Host Alton Bro ...more
Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic Jamaican fried dumplings and boiled dumplings. These tasty dumplings make a great snack. Follow along in this Jamaican cooking lesson to learn how to fry and boil dumplings. Ingredients: 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons ba ...more
The whole family loves pizza! Why not allow them to make and put their favorite toppings. Watch this how to video and learn how to make your own homemade pizzas that the whole family will enjoy. Shopping List: -All Purpose flour - at least 5 cups worth -1 Jar basic pasta sauc ...more
Keema (aka kheema or qeema) is traditionally a flavorful minced meat (beef or lamb) dish said to have originated in Persia but extremely popular in the Indian sub-continent. Watch this how-to video and try this great variation to the classic recipe using hard boiled eggs - a p ...more
There a very few people who don’t like gulab jamun, as for us, we just love them. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion - wedding, birthday party, potluck or a romantic dinner for 2! Watch this how-to video to learn how to make gulab jamun, a delicious Indian dessert. Ingr ...more
Rajma-Chawal is a combination that is ‘to-die-for’. The best rajma (kidney beans) and chawal (rice) can be had at the obscure stores alongside the highways all over North India. Watch this how to video to learn how to make an kidney been curry. Ingredients: Kidney Beans - 1 c ...more
Many people consider lima beans (also known as butter beans) boring, but here’s a way to make lima beans curry that will spruce up this usually ignored vegetable. When combined with whole grains such as rice, lima beans provide virtually fat-free high quality protein and a ver ...more
Macaroni and Bechamel Sauce Bechamel Sauce: Ingredients: - 1/3 Cup Flour - 4 Tablespoons Butter - 3 Cup Milk - Salt to taste - Sprinkle of Nutmeg Directions: 1. Cook flour until it becomes a golden color. This step gives the flour a nice nutty flavor 2. Add butter, melt over l ...more
You can make this delicious vegan Moroccan chickpea stew. It serves six and requires only 10 minutes for preparation time and cooks in about an hour. Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep time: ~10 minutes Cook time: ~1 hour Chickpeas are the main ingredient in this Moroccan flavor ...more
This penne lasagna dish, prepared and cooked by Chef Hubert Keller, is easy to make the night before and is sure to please everyone with its rich, Italian flavors. Ingredients ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan 8 ounces part-skim ricotta ½ pound part-skim mozzarella, shredded, ½ c ...more
I have the honor of knowing a woman who lived in Taiwan for a couple years back in the day, as a missionary. One of the things she brought back from her time spent there was the Pei Mei Chinese Cookbook Vol. 1 published in 1969. You can grab a decent used copy on Amazon for ab ...more
Earlier we've looked at starting off in Survival mode, plus simple combat. Now we look at a more refreshing aspect of Minecraft: Food! Food Ever since the hunger bar was added to Survival mode, food has tripled in its role. Having no food will slowly decrease your hunger bar ...more
See how to bake without butter, sugar, eggs, dairy milk and more. If you think it’s impossible to bake without butter without losing flavor and texture, then keep on reading. Even if you already substitute butter in your cakes and cookies, there may be some things in this art ...more
Making bread from scratch is extremely difficult. Painstakingly following instructions does not necessarily guarantee successful results. Baking delicious homemade bread takes practice, skill, and frankly, a level of real culinary artistry. Enter the no-knead method. First po ...more
Are you into Gaara? If so, why not make one of his gourds? Materials you will need: Big balloons PVA Scissors Needle & yarn, or string & a pencil Bucket Newspaper (lots) Red ribbon or cotton fabric Yellow & brown paint Black paint Kitchen roll Sponge Metal eyelets (possibly) ...more
Pie on a stick has been good to us, so why not Pop Tarts? (Admit it, Pop Tarts are good- and these are more like yummy pastries without preservatives.) As a tribute to Bakerella, Brooke of Family Kitchen has created a recipe for the latest addition to the lollipop dessert craz ...more
This is an amazing minestrone soup that is both extremely healthy and tastes delicious. It's high in fiber and is full of vitamins and minerals. Even though it's low in salt and so healthy it still leaves you feeling full and satisfied. You can make this soup anytime of the ye ...more
In this video we learn how to make a puff-pastry cornucopia. This is a great centerpiece for Thanksgiving and can be used to hold different foods such as buiscuts or finger sandwiches. First we need to form the mold for the cornucopia. You take some tin foil and make about 13- ...more
This video shows how to make light, flaky croissants from scratch. The ingredients needed are flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk and butter. You will also need an egg beaten with some water for the egg wash. Place the flour, salt, sugar, milk and yeast into the m ...more
This video describes how to cook a dish called, 'tuna curry in a hurry,' which is a curry flavored tuna dish that is quick and easy to make. The ingredients are described first: 3 cans of 130 grams of tuna fish, 1 and 1/2 sliced medium onions, two green chili peppers, 1/2 teas ...more
Spice up dinner tonight and try making Chicken Biryani! Chicken Biryani is a traditional Indian dish that is packed with flavor. This dish is good for you and tastes amazing, so why not give it a go? You Will Need: * 6½ tbsp. vegetable oil * 4 potatoes, peeled and halved * 1 t ...more
With this two-part painting lesson, you'll learn how to paint "Three Friends of Winter," a traditional Chinese motif depicting pine, plum and bamboo — three plants admired for their beauty and, in Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, said to be representative of good virtue. Wh ...more
Nothing says “New Orleans” like this thick soup. This recipe makes a Creole-style gumbo, using chicken or shrimp. You Will Need * 1 lb. fresh okra * 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil * 1 1/2 lb. whole shrimp in the shell * 1/2 lb. andouille sausage * 1/2 lb. boneless chicken * ...more
These paper mache techniques are solid and will help you with other paper mache projects. (In case you don't want to make a paper mache watermelon). Materials needed: * Plenty of Newspapers * Flour, water and salt to make the paper mache and a bowl to mix it in * Two plastic ...more
Seasoned urad daal aka sukhi (dry) daal is a very unusual dal so think outside the box and give it a try. Just another fantastic and tasty way of getting your share of proteins. Watch this how-to video to get the recipe and instructions on how to make urad dal. Ingredients: ...more
Takoyaki, a very popular Japanese street food, is a spherical dumpling with grilled octopus. What's fun about cooking is that you don't always need to follow the classic recipe for things. I wanted to take this humble snack and turn it into something a little more decadent. Mi ...more
Los Angeles is filled with a myriad of options restaurant wise for all of your foodie needs. I am indeed a foodie, but there is nothing better to me then simple produce inspired plates. Here are three of my favorite spots in Los Angeles to find great organic treats all around ...more
Last time we took a look at some of the creatures of the pond, including the dragonfly nymph. Today, we examine the all-grown-up dragonflies in the field you are used to seeing on summer days! Dragonflies are not dangerous, but the extra large ones can bite you something fierc ...more
If you've ever had teeth removed/minor surgery, you most likely received some laughing gas, or nitrous oxide. This gas creates a happy, lightened feeling, and causes instant laughter. In this article, I'll show you how to make some. BUT BE CAREFUL!!! DO NOT proceed in this exp ...more
Sometimes mining and crafting gets boring. The thrill of hunting mobs, exploring strongholds, or the Nether is often much more satisfying and appeals to the RPG nerd in all of us. Well, Mojang took the hint and as part of the 1.9 release, there will be potions, more mobs, othe ...more
If you're like me, you were always jealous of the kids with rich parents who got to ride around in their own Power Wheels cars. Now that I am tall enough to sell my body and time, I find myself attaining childhood dreams like buying my own Power Wheels car. I would not have ch ...more
Recycling your garbage is noble and, in many places, mandatory. But it also can be very confusing. This guide will clear up the rules. Step 1: Check Laws Check the local laws regarding recycling in your town. Step 2: Rinse Rinse glass bottles, plastic containers, and alumi ...more
Rosalee de la Foret shows how to achieve this by adding five ingredients. First you'll need airflow. To achieve this choose large sticks of branches that normally fall from trees. Cross them while placing them on the ground. The second ingredient is water. You'll need to keep ...more
"Tight liner" is when you apply liner to the water line of your eyelid not on top of the eyelid. Here we show you how to apply this everyday look. Prep Apply all of your makeup except your eye liner and mascara. Top lid Begin at the inner corner, under the lash line on the ...more