Just because the weather is gloomy outside and Frosty has taken his place outside on your front lawn for a few weeks doesn't mean you can get a taste of the tropics. In fact, citrus fruits come into season during the winter months. Harness their tangy flavor by baking these c ...more
Mixologist Chris McMillian walks us through the preparation of the Lemon Drop. The Lemon Drop is a classic cocktail which is both sweet and sour and is sure to go down smooth. Originally it was a chilled shot of vodka with a sugar saturated lemon but it has evolved into the de ...more
Teach your children how to bake the fun way! Start with some basic bread dough and the roll them out into fun animal shapes. The ingredients are: 1 packet of yeast, 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable pil, 5 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt and nonstick cooki ...more
Have you ever wondered what it would taste and feel like to take a bit fat bite out of a supersized Twix bar? No, we're not talking about the King Size Twix bars you can get at Target. We're talking a goddamn cake-sized Twix bar. That's what you'll essentially be learning how ...more
Forget Sephora and "Allure" - we subscribe to the old Italian grandmother school of beauty. Italian women like the gorgeous Sophia Loren are known to soak their faces in a vat of olive oil to help replenish moisture. And with skin so soft it feels like a baby's bottom, they've ...more
Evy demonstrates how to make a fall apart tender pork roast in the crack pot, in this video. The main ingredient is a pork butt weighing 4 pounds. Pork butt, as she points out is actually the shoulder piece. Also needed are,1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce,3/4 cup of light brown s ...more
If you like Indian cuisine, then you have to love chutney! But you don't have to go out to eat in order to enjoy chutney, you can make your own right at home. And in this video, you'll get the recipe for a delicious rhubarb chutney, great for anything, but perfect for desserts ...more
One of Thailand's most popular dishes is Pad Thai (or Phat Tai), which, in this case, is stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, chicken, shrimp and tons of other goodies. This is one of the most flavorful and versatile of all Thai dishes, not to mention easy to make. Arnond Srees ...more
Cupcakes are so overdone. Sure, they're cute and bite-sized, but why not start a new designer dessert trend? Check out this dessert video to learn how to bake and decorate delicious chocolate chip cookie dough Christmas truffles. Quick and easy, you can make them in bunches a ...more
Surprise your sweetheart this Valentines Day or any night, with a delicious Indian version of tiramisu. Tiramisu is traditionally an Italian dessert, and this is a similar recipe with an Indian twist. Why not give it a try? No one can resist the creamy deliciousness of fresh T ...more
How can hot water form beautiful quartz crystals? This mine is red Georgia clay, with veins of minerals running through it. The veins are hydrothermal. Hydro means water. Thermal means heat. So the veins were caused by hot water. But how could hot water form quartz crystals? ...more
Stop buying your mustard at the store and learn how to make your own homemade mustard, red onion mustard to be specific. This red onion mustard is a really nice accompaniment with grilled meats and smoked seafood and meats. Watch the video recipe now. This is super easy. Todd ...more
Puto is pronounced "poo too" in most Filipino dialects. There are many ways to make it as there are many variations. From family to family, they taste similar even if the recipes vary. In a saucepan or microwave, melt the butter. In a big bowl, combine the 3 cups Bisquick, 1 ...more
Dinner rolls help complete any decent family meal, but can the frozen dinner rolls in lieu of some fresh, homemade ones! You won't believe how easy rolls are to make, and once you hop in the kitchen and try them out, you'll never go back to the mediocre store brought brands. T ...more
A lot of you are enjoying a nice winter snowfall right now. Some of you aren't enjoying the snow at all, especially if your car's stuck in it or you have to grab the snow shovel, yet again. But perhaps you'll change your distaste for snow when you try out some tasty homemade s ...more
The secret is finally out on this sweet and spicy dish! For this, you will need: 1 pound of chicken chunks, 1 bunch of broccoli, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 3 teaspoons white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon white pep ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to enjoy Tequila in Mexico. You will need a proper glass in order to drink Tequila straight. This is good for dinner or drinks before it. To make a good margarita, squeeze lime juice into a glass and add sugar syrup, triple sec, and Teq ...more
Watch this instructional cooking video to cook a favorite Japanese dessert. Make two types of Kudzu mochi. Each recipe serves two. Ingredients for Kudzu Mochi: - Macha Kudzu Mochi - 25g Hon-Kudzu - Real Kudzu Powder (0.88 oz) 15g Granulated Sugar (0.53 oz) 1/2 tsp Matcha - Pow ...more
To make your own Golden Mojito at home, you will need the following: a tall glass, mint leaves, lemon wedges, sugar syrup, Brugal Anejo, ginger ale, a straw, and ice. To begin, place 10 mint leaves in the tall glass. Add a half of a shot of sugar syrup and 2 lemon wedges. Add ...more
Sweet and sour sauce makes everything taste better. You can add this tangy dip to fish, chicken, meat and even tofu for an Asian flair. In this tutorial, Betty will show you how to use simple household spices to whip up your own easy batch. Enjoy! You Will Need: *1/3 cup rice ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to make the best chocolate cream pie you will ever taste. This pie is made fresh and from scratch and comes out totally fluffy and delicious. Follow along and serve this recipe at your next get together. You Will Need: *8 egg yolks *4 cups milk *1/4 ...more
The perfect dessert for a Japanese dinner! For this recipe, you will need: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 4 cups sugar, 15 cups shredded coconut, 2 pounds chocolate and 1 more quart heavy cream for the ganache. Make a coconut chocolate dessert sushi roll. Click th ...more
Sweet and tangy, to make this martini you will need: 2 ounces of pomegrante juice, 2 ounces Ciroc vodka, a splash of Rose's lime juice, a lime wedge and orange slice for garnish, and sugar to rim the cocktail glass with. Make a delicious pomegranate martini. Click through to w ...more
Simon Adams from H20 and Videojug demonstrates how to make a Mojito cocktail. A zesty, minty, lemon-filled explosion - make your taste buds dance with this refreshing thirst-quencher! A popular drink amongst cocktail lovers. To make it, put the sugar in the highball glass. Tea ...more
If Brie is your favorite kind of cheese— soft, mild and creamy, yet firm— then you have to try this appetizer recipe! It's called Candied Walnut-Brie Pockets, and it's great for snacking, parties and more! Any cheese lover won't be able to resist these "Brie en croûte" style t ...more
To make this delicious and decadent dessert, you will need: 3 cups flour, 1 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 cups melted butter, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 1/3 cups warm water, 1 ...more
Watch this how to video as Canadian Living magazine prepares a classic oatmeal drop cookie recipe with a special party twist. Bookmark the cookie recipe for your next kids' party or baking day. Ingredients for oatmeal cookies: 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) rolled oats (not instant) 1 c ...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
In this tutorial, we learn how to treat a sore throat naturally. To do this, you will need: lemons, honey and water. First, cut your lemons in half then squeeze it into a coffee cup. Now, add a spoonful of honey to the cup followed by a glass of warm water. Mix this together u ...more
Mix 2 cups of balsamic vinegar with the zest of one orange in a pan. Put in 1 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice and two thirds a cup of dark brown sugar. Set it on the stove on for ten to fifteen minutes. Inject the solution into your chicken. Then season your chicken with yo ...more
Do you remember "The Heist" from episode 21? Well, the sequel is even more unfair than the original! Check out this video if you want to stump people with a trick called "The Heist II." For this trick, you need only a few simple supplies: a match, a cup, and a nickel. From Re ...more
Ingredients 3-5 browned bananas 1 cup brandy/rum (if desired) 1/2 cup butter 2 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips butter (for greasing pan) Prepare bananas Squish bananas in a ...more
The coolest way to do a shot? Drink it from a glass made of ice. Learn how to make a shot glass out of ice. You will need: One 3 oz plastic cup One 9 oz plastic cup Water Duct tape Remember, when serving liquor, keep in mind that your shot glass will be twice as big as the ...more
Why buy boring Bisquick mix? It is not difficult to make pancakes from scratch, and is actually quite a fun dish to make! Add whatever toppings you'd like and enjoy, this is also a great meal to cook with children! And, since they are made individually, you can mix and match f ...more
HealthTalk.com's Dr. Zimney answers the question: How do I get rid of hiccups? The hiccup is a pretty mysterious thing. The two methods of stopping hiccups are to increase CO2 levels or fiddle with your throat. Hold your breath, drink a glass of cold water, swallow dry sugar o ...more
Why just have a vodka tonic when you can have a vodka melon? You will need: 2 oz vodka 2 oz melon liqueur 1/2 c half cup of pineapple juice a highball glass a cocktail shaker ice a slice of honeydew or cantaloupe orange juice Watch this video to learn how to mix a vodka melon ...more
Nothing treats zucchini better than zucchini bread! For this recipe, you will need: 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 2 cups grated zucchini, 3 tablespoons vanilla, 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/ ...more
In this culinary how-to from the Food Network's Ellie Krieger, you'll learn how to bake delectable, almost-healthy carrot cupcakes using whole carrots, lemon zest, canola oil, brown sugar, two eggs, 3 quarters of a cup of whole wheat pastry flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ...more
Cupcakes would would have no modesty without a nice, thick coat of icing enrobing their delicate interiors. Cover up your cupcakes this Halloween while dressing them up in the chicest of cupcake fashion styles by swathing them in vanilla icing and candy corn. Check out this c ...more
This tutorial video will teach you to make Japanese plum syrup and plum wine, also known as Umeshu and Ume Syrup. Ingredients for Plum Syrup & Plum Wine - Plum Syrup - 500g Green (unripe) Plums (17.64 oz) 500g Rock Sugar (17.64 oz) 50ml Vinegar (0.21 u.s. cup) - Plum Wine - ...more
A great special occasion dish! For this recipe, you will need: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 semi boneless quail, 1/2 cup chunky chutney, 6 small slices proscuitto, salt, pepper, brown sugar, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon shalltos, 1 medium carrot, 2 stalks c ...more
In this video, we learn how to make the perfect Bacardi cocktail. First, grab a martini glass and a shaker and put ice into the shaker. Next, pour 1 1/2 oz of Bacardi into the shaker along with 1 oz of lime juice and a splash of grenadine. Now, place the shaker glass on top of ...more
In this video from Betty's Kitchen, learn how to make a delicious low-calorie vinaigrette for your salads. This tangy dressing has just a hint of raspberry sweetness and contains no oil so you can avoid all the fat and calories that oils bring. It tastes great and will keep fo ...more
Guinness? Cupcakes? Guinness Cupcakes?!? Yes, that's right. Enjoy the best of both worlds with some special and delicious Guinness cupcakes, perfect for the Irish beer connoisseur. Every bite of these cupcakes is incredible. Watch this how2heroes video and you will see the ch ...more
Stay tuned for the always enjoyable Cooking With Dog. This cooking show is hosted by a DOG named Francis! The show demonstrates how to make popular Japanese dishes. This video demonstrates how to make Nabeyaki Udon Noodle. Ingredients for Nabeyaki Udon (serves 1) 1 Bag of F ...more
Sure to be a great crowd pleaser! For this cake, you will need: 1 3/4 cups flour, 2 1/4 baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 sticks butter, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons vanilla, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup buttermilk and 4 cups of peeled, sliced peach ...more
This is a delicious recipe that makes an excellent fall breakfast (or, really, breakfast any time). You will need pancake mix, 1 1/2 cups of pumpkin (canned or mashed), 1/4 cup of walnuts, 2 cups of milk, cinnamon, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
Don’t pass up on this festive favorite because of the calories; just mix yourself a lighter version mojito. You will need: 4 fresh mint leaves 4 lime wedges 1 1/2 low-calorie rum some club soda a Collins glass a muddler or a spoon crushed ice 1 sugar substitute Did you know? ...more
A German favorite! For this recipe, you will need: 2 cups dark raisins, 3/4 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup candied lemon peel, 1 cup candied orange peel, 4 tablespoons dark rum, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 10 ounces almond paste, 2 tablespoons dry yeast, 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon ...more
Manjula shows viewers how to make Tandoori Roti. Traditionally, recipe is cooked in Tandoor oven, but this version uses regular oven and a pizza stone. This recipe will make 4 rotis. Ingredients include 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 1/2 ...more
It seems that cupcakes are the designer foodstuff of choice these days. They're really not all that different from cakes (they're made from the same dough, after all), but their miniature size makes them individually portioned for convenience and also a great base for adorable ...more
What?!? A pie without baking? That's right, and you'll learn the recipe for this no-bake blueberry pie in this video. You'll need 3/4 cup of water, 3/4 cups of sugar, 3 tbsp of cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Mix it all together and put it on the stove. When the mixture dissol ...more
Want a fruit smoothie? While we can't recommend asparagus or cheddar-flavored drinks, we encourage you to experiment, using this road map to the ultimate healthy blended beverage. Remember to be creative -- mix a variety of fruity flavors. You will need the following ingredie ...more
These Healthy-Organic strawberry smoothies will take less then 5 minutes and will bring protein to your breakfast. Placing all ingredients in a blender: Use 1 cup of water for your liquid if you want to stay at a low sugar content. Then use 1/2 cup of Kefir or yogurt, Kefir is ...more
Craving authentic Indian food? Then tune into this cooking how-to video with Manjula. Follow along with this Indian cooking video lesson as Manjula shows you how to make besan ladoo. Besan ladoo are traditionally served as cookies in Indian households. Try making these cookies ...more
The blueberry mojito is a fruity twist on the Cuban classic. Here are the instructions: 1. Add the mint leaves, sugar, 5 blueberries, and lime juice to a glass and muddle. 2. Pour in the rum and club soda. 3. To serve, garnish with extra blueberries and a lime wedge. Watch thi ...more
Impress your brunch guests—or just treat yourself—to light, fluffy, delicious pancakes. You will need: 3 large bowls a whisk 1.5 cups unbleached flour 3/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. sugar 2 large eggs a hand mixer 1 1/4 cup milk 3 tbsp. melted butter or vegetable o ...more
Check out this how to video to learn how to make BBQ sauce. Experience a new video cookbook with delicious summertime recipes, perfect for your picnic basket or backyard BBQ table. All you need for this classic BBQ sauce recipe is: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp ginger, ...more
Ingredients for Yellowtail Teriyaki & Pickled This tutorial video will teach you how to make your very own teriyaki yellowtail. Turnip Shaped in Chrysanthemum Flower (serves 2 people) 2 pieces of Yellowtail - Teriyaki Sauce - 2 tbsp Soy sauce 2 tbsp Mirin 4 tbsp Sake 1/2 tb ...more
Okay, so just as a safety precaution before you dive right in and make yourself a batch of cotton candy at home, remember that melting sugar and corn syrup requires very high temperatures, so you could get burned if you're not careful. Make sure you keep a bowl of cool water n ...more