It's universally known that broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and all cruciferous vegetables (also known as brassicas) are good for you—but you probably don't know exactly how good they really are. A recent study by Johns Hopkins University and the University of ...more
The ability to make a meal for yourself used to be one of those life skills you had to learn or otherwise you would starve, but the rise of convenience foods, takeout, and other aspects of modern living have made it entirely possible to be a grown person and not know what to d ...more
Sometimes it's hard to remember that lasagna, pizza, cannoli, and other dishes are actually Italian in origin; they're so much a part of the American culinary landscape at this point. Wherever they come from, Americans of all kinds love to eat 'em. This guy was released from a ...more
No, not Charlton Heston. The only pudding he ever made was steak and kidney. I'm talking about Heston Blumenthal, world famous chef and pudding lover, and the man behind the "Heston"— a plum pudding with an orange hidden within, brought to you by Waitrose (see video below). V ...more
SCRABBLE. To some it's just a game, but to me it's life or death. Well, not really, but it feels that way anyway. On a normal weekend, a game becomes much like Jon Thomas' "friendly game of death Scrabble." Video: . When I'm playing a game of SCRABBLE, my friends are not frien ...more
If you were paying attention to the Rio Ad in the 4th quarter of the 2011 Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, you might have noticed the secret Angry Birds code behind the monkey on the wooden fence. It read "13-12" and pictured a Red Angry B ...more
Easter isn't the typical occasion for pranking your friends, co-workers, or boss (if you dare). But this Easter egg-inspired prank by Redditor cheesewing is pretty ingenious, and handing out chocolate eggs any other day of the year might raise some suspicion. The directions a ...more
Packaged macaroni and cheese dinners can be a quick, guilty pleasure, but making the real thing can be easy, too. This is the perfect recipe for a rainy day (and great for kids on spring break!) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 cups macaroni nood ...more
Join Mark Law as he takes advantage of the last days of summer and packs an eco-friendly picnic using Recycline's Preserve Kitchen Ware. Exclusive to Whole Foods Market, Preserve Kitchen is made from 100% recycled materials and makes the perfect container for Mark's recipe for ...more
Executive Chef Steve Ricci from Prime restaurant shows you how to create a very quick Asparagus Carbonara in this video. This dish is not only filling but can be done in under twenty minutes. This homemade sauce is created in the time it takes to merely boil your pasta. The fl ...more
On Tastyfood TV the recipe is "Tuna Meatballs". They will take you through the process of creating this recipe. It uses two small tins of tuna, two small boiled potatoes, parmesan cheese, eggs, and some breadcrumbs. The tinned tuna is drained and put in a bowl. The boiled pota ...more
Stay tuned for the always enjoyable Cooking With Dog. This cooking show is hosted by a DOG named Francis! The show currently focuses on how to make popular Japanese dishes. This video demonstrates how to make Yakibuta Ramen (Japanese Noodle Dish with Roasted Pork Ribs). Ingre ...more
This recipe is for a shrimp cocktail like none other you have ever tasted! Ingredients you will need for the Court Bouillon: Water Onions Garlic Lemon Bay leaf Peppercorns Tarragon sprigs Old bay seasoning Salt First we are going to make a poaching liquid for fish c ...more
WatchMojo teaches you how to make a pleasing Potato Salad for a picnic. Ingredients: For the salad base: 2 1/2 lbs new red potatoes, 10 large radishes, 2 celery stalks, 6 green onions, 3 hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 cup dill pickles. For the dressing: 3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cu ...more
Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make potassium permanganate with Dr. Lithium with potassium nitrate and manganese dioxide. WARNING: This experiment deals with very high temperatures in glass equipment. Face shields and protection against shattering ...more
The perfect way to get rid of leftovers! Start with some corned beef and potatoes, then add in chopped onions, peppers or whatever else suits your fancy! Add some salt, pepper and Worchestershire sauce. Traditionally served with either eggs or boiled cabbage. Make a traditiona ...more
La Carmina and her Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow, demonstrate how to make cute heart and star-shaped hard-boiled eggs... using bento molds from Japan! "Kawaii! Oisshi!" Just watch this food video tutorial to learn how to make cute shaped eggs with Japanese bento molds. You ...more
It's every home cook's nightmare...burnt on the bottom, mushy on the top! RICE, the simplest of foods, but not so simple to cook...or is it? I'm from South Louisiana (think New Orleans then go further south) where rice is served with everything and cooking it is second nature. ...more
Sinigang or Pinoy stew is one of the most famous and favorite meals among the Filipinos. It's also one of the most easiest to cook. Also, there are many ways to cook it, only the ingredients varies. The following tutorial is the most simplest form of cooking sinigang. This is ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook delicious earth friendly trout. First, throw 4 tbsp butter in a saucepan and then juice 2 tbsp lemon juice. From here, grab some fresh chopped Italian parsley. Once the butter is a golden brown color, it will be finished melting. After th ...more
In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to poach an egg with Chef Meg. Heat water in a pan to 185 degrees. When tiny bubbles appear at the bottom of the pan, the temperature is right. Now add a little bit of vinegar. Crack an egg and pour it in to another bowl, never cr ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to poach eggs. Making poached eggs is easy and requires no fat to cook in. Begin by heating 1 1/2 inches of water in a skillet for boiling. For additional flavor, you can add broth, tomato juice, dry res wine or milk. Then reduce the h ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make tarragon walnut brown butter sauce. You will need: 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, salt and pepper. First, throw the chunk of butter into a sautee pan on m ...more
Gwen Schoen, Food Writer at the Sacramento Bee, shows us how to make Dark Caramel Fleur de sel Truffles. Melt some bittersweet chocolate in a metal bowl over simmering water. To make the caramel filling, mix sugar and water together and boil for several minutes until the suga ...more
Niho Ryori demonstrates how to make tonjiru or butajiro, pork and vegetable miso soup. First, cut carrots into quartered slices. Do the same with a giant white radish. Repeat the technique with a potato and add them to water. Scrub a root under running water and peel off the s ...more
Heat the pot and put in the cooking oil. sauté the onion until the layers separate. Add the pork belly and cook until the outer part turns light brown. Put in the fish sauce and mix it with the ingredients. Pour in the water and bring it to a boil. Add the taro and tomatoes, t ...more
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe - Delicious Chinese Food with Fresh Fruit Juice Sauce: 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup fresh tangerine (or orange) juice sliced ginger 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons ketchup 10 dried red chili Coating: 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup regul ...more
This video shows the secret of making a Chicago hot dog on a poppy seed bun. First brush the egg white on the top of the sliced buns, sprinkle some poppy seeds and place in the oven for 5 minutes. Dump the hot dog covered in boiling water for 12 minutes. Mix neon relish with 1 ...more
Ingredients for Taiyaki (5 pieces) - Taiyaki Batter - 100g Cake Flour (3.53 oz) 2/3 tsp Baking Soda 2 tbsp Sugar 1/2 Egg (30g/1.06 oz) 100ml Water (3.38 fl oz) 150g White or Black Bean Paste (5.29 oz) 30g/1.06 oz for each piece Ingredients for White Bean Paste (approx. 800g ...more
This tutorial video will teach you to make a okonomiyaki. This is a japanese assorted pancake. Ingredients for Okonomiyaki (serves 2 people) - Batter - 100g Soft Wheat Flour (3 1/2 oz) 140ml Dashi Soup (5 oz) 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1 tpsp Grated Yamaimo (Japanese Mountain Yam ...more
Making your own pasta noodles can be fun and rewarding! It is not that difficult - all you need are 4 cups of '00' flour, 5 eggs, a pinch of sea salt and some semolina flour for dusting. This video also shows you the proper technique for making fettucini noodles using the twis ...more
If you love the healthy aspect of your spinach, then you might want to turn your head to this video recipe for spinach balls, because it's not exactly the healthiest use for spinach. They're bite-sized balls packed with Parmesan cheese, walnuts, eggs and spinach, baked to perf ...more
Craving cookies but don't want to turn your kitchen into a sauna? Don't fret. Just turn your car into an oven! Watch this video to learn how to bake cookies on your car's dashboard. Step 1. Prepare the cookie sheet Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. If you’re using pre ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to make a delicious Southern BBQ treat with Betty. Betty shows you how to make pork tenderloins at home with a bourbon BBQ sauce from scratch. Soon, you will enjoy these melt in your mouth tenderloins at every picnic! You Will Need: *1/3 cup Kentuck ...more
Need to eliminate those pesky leg hairs but want to bypass the credit card bill? Then read below for a homemade sugar wax recipe and watch the video to learn how to rip off your hair! This particular method of making a sugar wax involves a gas stove, sugar, lemon juice, and w ...more
This video shows the method to make Lebanese fish kofta. First, we make the kofta. We need 700g white fish fillets, 1 small onion finely chopped, half cup of finely chopped parsley and quarter teaspoon of black pepper. Mince the fish and add onion, parsley and pepper. Make 12 ...more
tastyfoodtv teaches the viewers how to make Italian chocolate cake in this video. First gather all the ingredients necessary. You'll need 200 grams of almonds, 100 grams of nuts, 6 eggs, 200 grams of butter, 200 grams of dark chocolate, 200 grams of sugar, and yeast for cakes. ...more
Watch this video to learn how to prepare these sumptuous potato balls with cream cheese center perfect for vegetable lovers. 1. In a casserole, place chopped Serrano peppers and grated ginger. Add salt and garam Marsala. Then put chopped potatoes to boil. 2. Remove and drain p ...more
Crème Brulée is a classic French dessert. Watch this video to learn how to make a delicious Crème Brulée. Active Time: 30 min Total Time: 4 hr Serves: 4 to 6 Step 1: Making the Brulée * 2 cup whipping cream (heavy cream) * 1 whole vanilla bean * 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest (or 2 ...more
First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect. I've read quite a few books and ...more
Are you feeling under the weather? When you are feeling sick, or cold, there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup. In this tutorial, Betty makes her favourite soup from scratch, using left over chicken pieces. Betty's soup is low in fat and calories an ...more
In this video Beau MacMillan demonstrates how to make crab and edamame ravioli. He begins by making the pasta with all purpose and semolina flour, eggs, salt and olive oil. He kneads the dough and lets it rest while making the orange beurre blanc sauce. The sauce uses white wi ...more
One of the most famous and repeated chemistry experiments involves money. Some would say this is more of a trick than an experiment, but you can be the judge of that. No one can just turn pennies into silver or gold coins, but someone with a few chemicals can. So, if you want ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make chocolate-filled marshmallow Easter eggs. First, place 1/3 c water in a saucepan along with 1 envelope of gelatin. Let this dissolve, then turn the heat on and add in 2/3 c of sugar. From here, take it off the heat, then you will add in a ...more
Frying eggs is easy, right? Only not. While throwing a few eggs on a pan and adding oil is not the hardest thing you'll accomplish in your life, there are certainly many ways you could mess this process up and also many varieties of pan frying to experiment with. If you want ...more
Chef Keith Snow demonstrates in this video how to make a quick and healthy recipe using broccoli. Blanched broccoli is used, that is, it is dipped in boiling water to tenderize it. A wok is heated and flavorless pure olive oil is added to it. Finely chopped shallots, ginger an ...more
In this video, Titli shows us how to make kheer (Asian rice pudding). The ingredients you need are: 1 liter milk, 400 sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 c plain rice, 5 tbsp raisins, 4 tbsp sliced almonds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder and 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder. First, put everythin ...more
In this video. Trish shows us how to make homemade organic chai tea. First, take a cinnamon stick (broken in half) and put into a small sauce pan. Then, put a few cloves (to equal 1/4 tsp) and 1/4 tsp cardamom into the saucepan. Also add 2 cups of water and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make "hot ice". Begin by adding water into a pan and heat it until it’s simmering, but not boiling. Add the sodium acetate to the water. Keep adding the sodium acetate until the water cannot dissolve it anymore. Stir constantly. Now ...more
The chefs at the food channel are going to show you how to do a crab boil the best way possible. First, you are going to need a large pot connected to propane gas and to fill it up with 8 gallons of water to boil. Next, you want to add the seasonings to the pot which are, 2 cu ...more
Air. It's all around us. Put it to work with this home science how-to, which demonstrates a cool method for crushing aluminum cans with a little bit of ice water and a whole lot of air pressure. To follow along with this experiment at home, you'll need a soda or paint can, a l ...more
Chef Toben Kochman from Food network teaches the secrets of making panko-crusted turkey lollipops for an appetizer. You will need: Turkey breast, panko bread crumbs, sesame seeds, whipped eggs, flour, salt, pepper, lollipop sticks, and cranberry sauce. Video: . First take a tu ...more
First, find yourself a very large pot with a thick base that will distribute the heat evenly, preferably a stock pot. If the bottom is thin, consider some sort of diffuser. If you don't have one, buy one. They are cheap and you'll be glad you did. They even have them in the gr ...more
Watch this amazing video tutorial to learn how to instantly make ice. This is a simple experiment turning a liquid to a solid with just a touch. Just find some sodium acetate and water to start. Boil it, then chill it, then touch it! And in an instant you have ice! If you want ...more
This omelet is thanks to SIB, a friend who gave me a pack of Korean dried seaweed, which I had never seen or tasted before. Since no one at my home dare try and eat it raw, in my experience, almost anything tastes good with eggs, so I experimented with the seaweed and tried mi ...more
A purée is a great side dish for any dinnertime meal, because it's a healthy and creamy substance from fruit or vegetables. In this video recipe, you'll learn a vegetable variety, full of butternut squash. See how to easily turn a whole butternut squash into a homey, flavorfu ...more
Coca Cola is pretty ubiquitous by now, and no matter where you go, from Morocco to the United States, you'll always find someone throwing down a nice cold Coke. Coke is also, unsurprisingly, one of the most recognizable drinks in the world. But most of us are only familiar wi ...more
This 2 part video will show you to make a classic Victoria sandwich sponge cake. Follow along as this sweet afternoon tea snack is put together. Fans of raspberry jam will be delighted to get a nice sweet filling. It's a lot easier than it looks! Just follow the recipe and the ...more
Nicko will show us how to make home made chicken nuggets. You'll need diced chicken breasts, about 1 inch nuggets; 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk mixed together and about 2 cups of flour and a bag of thinly cut sour cream and onion potato chips. You can use any type of chip flavor you ...more
Titlibo Nihaan shows us how to make Bo Kho(Vietnamese Beef Stew,in this video. The ingredients for this are,500 grams of beef,3 chopped shallots,1 small onion, thinly sliced,soy sauce,nuoc mam sauce,a bunch of fresh basil,2 red chillies,3 cloves of garlic,1 tablespoon lemon gr ...more