Serve your friends and family turkey this year in a nontraditional way by baking and decorating these turkey cupcakes. Turning ordinary and very blah chocolate cupcakes into feathered birds requires only some chocolate icing, candy corn, and sprinkles. You can prepare these c ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to clean your American Girl's dolls' skin. To start, you will need to clean the marks on the face off with a magic eraser or a mixture of baking soda and water. To defrizz the hair, you can cut off the frizz with sharp scissors. To wash the hair, ...more
If you love granola bars, you have to try out this quick recipe for an awesome honey almonds granola. You can shape them into bars if you want, eat it with milk (like cereal), or even eat it with yogurt. You can do practically anything with this tasty granola mixture. Granola ...more
This beautiful yellow icing rose looks really difficult to create, but with the right tools it's as simple as practicing (and probably messing up a few times). Whether you want to add a special edible decoration to a Mother's Day cake you're baking or a batch of vanilla cupcak ...more
This video shows us how to make and decorate a cake that looks like a pirate. You will need 1 baked 9' round cake, 2 1/2 cups of white frosting, 1 1/2 cups red frosting, 1 TBSP. brown frosting, chocolate cookie crumbs, mini jaw breakers, fruit leather, an M & M, a peppermint ...more
The video is a demonstration of how to decorate a cake for a baby shower decorated to look like a baby bib. For the cake recipe, use a cake mix and add 2 teaspoons of freshly grated orange zest, 1 cup orange juice, 4 eggs and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and bake it the normal ...more
Following are the steps to describe how-to prepare pita bread or pita chips: 1. Ingredients needed are: 2 tablespoon of dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, one and a quarter cup of warm water, 3 and a half cup of all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and oil as per requiremen ...more
This video illustrates how to make a traditional, indian flat bread,roti. Following are the simple steps - Step 1. Take half kilogram wheat flour in a bowl. Step 2. Add 1/4 cup of water to it and mince it with your both hads for 3-4 minutes. Step 3. Add more water if you ...more
Chef John from Food Wishes demonstrates how to make no knead pumpkin bread for the holidays. First, add a half a cup of plain pumpkin puree, a cup of warm water, 1/4 of a teaspoon of yeast, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt and a dash of pumpkin spice to a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredi ...more
Create a loaded hot dog perfect for any dollhouse kitchen! Learn to create a hot dog topped with ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, cheese, onions, and relish all out of polymer clay! First start the onions out of translucent clay. Roll it out in the pasta machine and cut off littl ...more
To begin you need to have a metal hollow tube made up of a strip which is around one inch wide and about two inch in length and has been bended round. Now take some clay and put it inside this hollow tube on a table. Press it with your finger. Take a glass tube with lid and us ...more
Food editor Lillian Chou shares a tip for rolling out extra-thin cookie dough with no mess and no extra flour. Follow along and learn how you can do this too. -One of the easiest ways to do this is to roll it between parchment. -Unroll the dough and put between two large shee ...more
To make a hollow clay bell pepper, you will first need four thin strips of aluminum foil. Roll each one into a tiny, thin strip. You will also need pearlized white clay rolled out very thin (number seven on a pasta machine), and rolled out green, red, or yellow clay (number fo ...more
MsKreant teaches viewers how to create cute radish earrings with polymer clay! Use Sculpey baked clay in red, white, and two different greens for the leaves. Roll each color into tiny balls. First, take the red ball of clay and put the white ball of clay next to it. Put them t ...more
Cookies might be delicious already without any additives, but icing is a must have. This video shows you how to ice your cookies to add to the deliciousness. Add a finishing touch to cookies that will leave everyone begging for more. Step 1: Allow the cookies to cool on a wi ...more
Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic Jamaican festival. What is festival you ask? Jamaican festival is a sweet like bread. Follow along with this Jamaican cooking lesson to learn how to make festival. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 3 tablespoons cornme ...more
Learn how to make braided bread with expert tips on creating a wreath shaped loaf of bread, in this free cooking video series on making a braided bread recipe. Part 1 of 15 - How to Bake braided bread. Bake braided bread - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on exp ...more
This wonderful easy vegan scones serves 12 people. The prep time for this yummy scookies takes 8 minutes and cooks in 10 minutes. Who doesn’t love scones with tea? Enjoy these with jam and some Earl Grey! 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 ...more
GardenOfImagination demonstrates how to make clay molds. To make clay molds with rubber stamps you can use your scrap clay. First, you need to condition your clay by working it in your hands. This will make it easy to work with and get all of the wrinkles in it. Then roll it i ...more
A piece of orange clay is rolled down to diameter of desired width of beak, and rolled down further at 1 end to make a point. Cone shape is cut to length of beak desired. A black ball of polymer clay is made. Base of orange beak is blended onto it. 2 clear seed beads are picke ...more
Garden of Imagination demonstrates how to make a miniature turkey for a thanks giving feast in our doll house. First thing going to be done is to make the turkey. Premal’s flesh tone clay is used to make the turkey, so that it will give the color of the meat. This is nice and ...more
With a stand mixer, making bread has never been easier. So, if in the past, you've shied away from making bread because of its complicated process, you don't need to worry anymore, especially with this crusty French bread. But don't be fooled by the crisply baked (but deliciou ...more
First of all take the clay and make a roll. Now keep rolling to form a roll that has one end large and the other end smaller at the tip. Now bend the roll upwards from the middle. Now take a match stick. Now use this to make a hole to make the mouth. Use to fingers to make the ...more
Just because eggs are associated with Easter, doesn't mean making chocolate eggs is only a holiday affair. You can enjoy them all the time. So watch this video recipe to learn how to make chocolate coconut cream eggs. These little bites taste just like the famous candy bar wi ...more
Impress everyone by bringing a beautiful homemade tart to the next celebration. You can use seasonal berries or even other fruits to create a colorful and flavorful dessert that will make any occasion seem extra special. With its rich pastry cream and tangy fruit wrapped in a ...more
This video is about making and cooking a brick-oven pizza. Below are the steps for preparation. 1. Place 1/2 of a tablespoon of salt into the bowl. Combine that with 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder. Add 3 cups of bread flour. Mix with a whisk. 2. Get 1 1/2 cups of warm water ...more
Honey-baked ham is delicious, but it can be expensive and challenging to prepare. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be. If you want to cook a delicious ham without paying for the pre-made honey glaze and the preparation, here’s an easy way to do it yourself. You Will Need *1 h ...more
Use your favorite multigrain cereal to bake this hearty – and delicious – bread. You Will Need * 2/3 c. multigrain cereal * 1 ¾ c. boiling water * 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast * 2 ½ c. bread flour * 2 tbsp. olive oil * 1 tbsp. sugar * 1 ½ tsp. salt * 1 ½ c. whole wheat flour * 2 ...more
There's a simple reason this tangy bread is famous – it's delicious! You Will Need * One ¼-ounce package, plus one tablespoon of active dry yeast * 3 ½ tbsp. sugar, divided * 1 c. all-purpose flour * 2 c. warm water * 4 ¾ c. bread flour, divided * 2 ½ tsp. salt * 1 c. warm mil ...more
With this recipe in your arsenal, you'll be the envy of professional bakers. You Will Need * Pastry dough for a double piecrust * 1 1/2 lb. sweet apples, like Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced * 1 1/2 lb. tart apples, like Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thin ...more
Ah, turducken. The fondest of all portmanteau words and the tastiest of all Thanksgiving day meals. Turducken is a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken—three glorious poultry meats molded into one marvelous, boneless hunk of flesh that any sane carnivore wouldn't ...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
Planning the Trip Get lots of brochures Send for brochures of the places you will be visiting. Make a travel book with the brochures to get the grandchildren and their families excited. The best place to contact for these brochures are the Visitors Bureaus or the Chamber of ...more
Like theme music, I always feel that I need more fog in my life. Fog can be useful for many reasons—warding off smaller siblings from your bedroom, keeping curious hands out of your cupboard, and tricking your friends into thinking there's something horribly wrong with their v ...more
Learn to make some delicious homemade bread that's shaped like a flower. This Sri Lankan recipe for bread is easy to make and will be a family favorite for years to come. Watch for a simple slideshow of the recipe in action, and follow the directions below. * Prep Time: 1 Hou ...more
Add some Christmas cheer to your holiday baking. This how to video shows you how to pipe melted chocolate into the shape of a Christmas tree. Decorate with your favorite candy for an added holiday look.
Dry apples for that perfect project by following these steps. Apple aren’t just for eating. You can use sliced dried apples to add a little interest to your next craft project. Making the dried apple slices is half the fun and a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. You Will Ne ...more
If there's one thing in life you should know, it's how to take care of your car. Getting around town is one of this hardest things to do unless you have a car. Automobiles transport us to work, to school, to shopping centers and they even take us to our impossible in-laws, but ...more
In this video series, our expert will show you how to make and decorate a gingerbread house. This fun Christmas or winter time activity allows the whole family to get involved in making dessert. Learn each easy to follow step for rolling out the gingerbread dough, cutting the ...more
Beef wellington is a classic beef recipe. Watch this cooking how to video tutorial to learn how to spruce up your cooking skills with beef wellington. This beef steak wrapped in pastry dough is sure to impress all your friends at your next dinner party. Ingredients for beef w ...more
My favorite finishing touch to any dish is a tuile. Small, elegant, and simple—even its name makes it sound delicate. Tuiles are garnishes that are malleable when directly removed from the oven and crisp up as they cool down. I love them because they complement both savory and ...more
If you've ever found yourself staring at intricately woven pastries at your local bakery and wondered how they do it, you'd be surprised to know it's not all that difficult. Those pastries with differing shapes and lovely lattice work may scream endless preparation and meticul ...more
Learn how to shape and decorate cupcakes with heart-shaped patterns for your loved one with these simple tips and decoration ideas. These hearty cupcakes make a perfect Valentine's Day gift, or for any special day where a little love is needed. Video: . Full instructions and d ...more
As a kid, I remember begging my mother almost every single time we went to the mall to buy me a pretzel from Auntie Anne's. Now, whenever I pass one of those little blue and white stands, that delicious, buttery smell instantly takes me back to being an impatient four-year-old ...more
Valentine's Day is right around the corner... which is the perfect excuse to ignite your inner cupid and bake a heart-shaped cake. If you have a heart-shaped cake or springform pan, you're all set. If not, don't worry—you don't need one! With a little ingenuity, you'll have a ...more
If you have zero baking skills but still want to make something sugary and sweet for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, invest in a heart-shaped metal cookie cutter. From there, you can easily whip up heart-shaped finger sandwiches made out of sliced strawberries and melte ...more
There are few things more satisfying than fulfilling a craving with instant gratification. Companies like Pillsbury and have made this possible with the introduction of their famous Ready to Bake Cookies line: just rip open the package, break off the cookies along the creased ...more
If I could survive on one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. The irresistible smell of baking pizza instantly makes me feel both comforted... and hungry! While frozen pizza can satisfy your cravings, using fresh dough to make your own pizza is definitely much mo ...more
We're all for heaping piles of shredded cheese on our tacos, but what if all that cheese could actually be the taco shell instead? Since this was perhaps one of the more profound food questions we've had in a while, we wasted no time getting to the kitchen and tackling this ch ...more
Video: . What You Need Mixing bowl Hand mixer 2 eggs 2 cups of peanut butter 2 cups of rolled oats Parchment paper Baking pan An oven preheated to 350 degrees Fork or spatula Step 1: Put the Ingredients in the Mixing Bowl Step 2: Mix Them Together with the Hand Mixer Step ...more
Make delicious candy for Easter from the comfort of your kitchen with copycat versions of your favorite classics: Marshmallow Peeps, Cadbury Creme Eggs, Reese's Peanut Butter eggs, Almond Joy bars, and chocolate bunnies. The best part is that you get your sugar fix without the ...more
If you're anything like me, the urge to bake comes in waves. Winter constitutes an especially large wave; when I need to put on a few extra pounds for insulation, I go a bit carb crazy and take any opportunity to make breads, pies, and cakes. However, home bakers are limited ...more
Aluminum foil is one of those things that every cook, experienced or just starting out, has in their kitchen. And while we may think we know how useful this handy material can be, there are hundreds of ways we could be utilizing tinfoil to make our lives a whole lot easier. 1 ...more
In my opinion, the greatest food hacks are the ones that help you cut way, way down on dishwashing. That's especially true when it comes to baked goods, which usually involves dirtying up a couple of mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, some kind of stirring implement, and ...more
While you can go to the doctor to have an unsightly mole professionally removed, there is a good chance that a DIY home remedy can reduce or completely eliminate the appearance of your mole using items found in your kitchen or medicine cabinet for a much cheaper price. For an ...more
Eggs are a staple food for most Americans, which is no surprise, considering how necessary they are in savory and sweet recipes alike. On their own, they're usually not too eggs-citing. However, these clever egg hacks will make your egg-making easier, more fun, and more intere ...more
Macaroni and cheese is one of those dishes that automatically make me feel all is right with the world. I even like the boxed kind in a pinch. However, real macaroni and cheese is pretty easy to make and is worlds better than the boxed kind. It's also pretty easy to make reall ...more
Chances are you've got a bunch of wooden takeout chopsticks doing nothing but cluttering up your utensils drawer. That's a darned shame, considering that chopsticks aren't just for shoveling food into your mouth—they're actually the best cooking tools a cook can have (plus the ...more
Why give a heart-shaped card to your favorite person when heart-shaped bacon can convey the same message and taste so much better? If heart-shaped candy and sweets are no longer your thing, you have a plethora of unique, heart-shaped DIY crafts to choose from. Make heart-shap ...more
Is there anything more emblematic of Easter than marshmallow peeps? And yet, despite their popularity...does anyone actually like eating them? Okay, fine, I'll admit it: I love Peeps. They're fun, they're cute, and they're pure sugary, fluffy, tasty goodness. My favorite part ...more