Eric teaches us how to cook rice and beans in this video. First, take black beans and rinse them out, then chop up an onion and bacon. Place your beans in a pot over heat and let simmer with bay leaves inside. Next, add in olive oil to another pan and then add in the bacon and onions. Now, take a red pepper and remove the seeds and chop it up, as well as a piece of garlic. Add these ingredients in with the bacon and onions. When finished, add in your pimenton and some fresh cilantro to the mi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade chicken noodle soup. First, grab a large pot and add in 2 large chicken breasts. After this, add in 1/2 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 carrots, and 2 sprigs of fresh parsley. Next, pour in water and add in garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and poultry seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil then cover and let simmer for one hour. After an hour, skim off any foam that is on the top. When finished, remove the chicken and then pick the meat off the bone...
In this tutorial, we learn how to easily grill shrimp. To make this, you will need: 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp adobo with pepper, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and black pepper. First, take your shrimp and place them in a bowl, then add all of your ingredients on top of it. Use your hands to marinade the shrimp and let it sit for a while so they can soak in the flavor. After this, place your shrimp onto skewers, then grill them on a barbecue until they are fully cooked. Yo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make ring skirts. First, cut out for 22.5 x 5.5" shapes out of black polyester. Next, cut a 21.5" x 4.5" rectangle out of cardboard. After this, iron down all your shapes so they are flat, then place the cardboard on the other shapes so you can see material sticking off of four sides equally. Next, fold the excess fabric onto the cardboard and then iron it down, then pin it on all sides. After this, sew the sides with a sewing machine and remove the pins. Do ...
In order to prepare a meaty cheese dip, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of milk, 2 cups of Colby Jack cheese, 1/2 of a block of Velveeta, 2 T onion powder, 2 T of garlic powder, 2 T of Cajun seasoning, 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 cups of salsa, jalapenos, and black pepper.
In this tutorial, we learn how to do hair and makeup for going out. Begin by applying your favorite foundation, along with bronzer and blush. Next, apply eyeliner to both the top and bottom lashes. After this, brush on a layer of dark eyeshadow onto your eyelid, going up to the crease. Next, use a white eyeshadow to brush on the inside crease of the eyelid. When finished with this, use a black eyeshadow on the outer edge of the eye, then blend all the colors together. To finish the makeup, ap...
Wilson Bickford teaches us how to paint believable rocks in this tutorial. To begin, you will first start with an easel and several paints. Wet your small paint brush with a mixture of brown and black and paint a rock shape on the paper. You will do this by drawing many lumps and bumps to make it look like a natural rock. Use white paint on the side of the rock to give it a light glare where the sun would naturally hit it. To finish the rock, paint on browns to it, to add a dirt color and mak...
Though it's not typical for idrawgirls to focus on the male gender, don't count this tutorial out if you're looking for good instructions on how to draw a zombie. This male zombie is being drawn in MS Paint, and you can watch the drawing take place while listening to the commentary on what's being done and what needs to be done to create the living dead. But don't fret, there is a wonderfully drawn woman right next to the horrific zombie, so it's not that far of a departure for drawgirls.
It's time to make sure you have a hold on your trigger finger. In this achievement tutorial for the Xbox 360 title, Metro 2033. you'll have to show some restraint.
In order to prepare Kim chi Fusion Tacos, you will need the following ingredients: Kim chi, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, garlic, mushrooms, black olives, cheese, taco seasoning, and flour tortillas.
In this video, we learn how to make southern style vinegar based barbecue sauce. You will need: 2 tsp cayenne pepper powder, 6 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp coriander powder, 4 tsp thyme, 4 tsp celery seed, 4 tsp oregano, 2 tbsp salt, 6 tbsp chili powder, 4 tsp garlic powder, 4 tsp yellow mustard seed, 4 tsp black pepper, and 4 tsp onion powder. Next, pour the dry ingredients into a large jar with 1 cup vinegar and 1 cup of water. All you need to do is brush your ribs with this before and during cookin...
In this tutorial, we learn how to get a Kidsongs inspired makeup look. First, you will take a yellow pigment and brush it onto the inner crease of the eye. Now add a green pigment next to the yellow and blend together. Now apply blue pigment to the outer eye and blend it into the crease with the other colors. Apply a pink and red eyeshadow to the bottom of the eye line with a small eyeliner brush. Finish with a purple color on the end of the eye. Line your eyes with black eyeliner and use fak...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a Konad zebra nail design in 5 minutes. You will need: Konad white nail polish, stamper, zebra stamp, and scraper plate. First, place white nail polish onto the zebra stamp until it's all over the stencil. Then, use the scraper to remove the excess nail polish. Now, stamp the stamper onto the stencil and then stamp it onto your nail. You can clean up the excess white nail polish with nail polish remover on top of a Q-Tip. Before you begin this, you will wa...
In this tutorial, we learn how to check the fuses in a Cadillac. First, open the hood of the car and look for the fuse box that is left to the engine. Now, open the clips on the fuse box and take the top off. You will now see a diagram of what all the different fuses of the car are and what they do. The big gray boxes are relays, which you most likely won't need to touch. The fuses are small little boxes that you can take out with a pair of pliers. If a fuse needs replaced, you will be able t...
In this video, we learn how to apply false eyelashes. First, take your eyelashes and pull them down off the container, then wiggle the spine and make sure they will fit your eyes. Next, put some eyelash glue onto the back of your hand and then apply the glue to an eyeliner brush. Once the glue becomes tacky, add on your fake eyelashes. Use tweezers to push the eyelashes onto your eyelids and push them in until they have stuck to your eye. Let the lashes dry for several minutes, then cover up ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a sawed0off shotgun. The materials required for this project are: hot glue gun, duct tape, cardboard, utility knife, black marker, spray paint and 2 paper towel rolls. Begin by tracing a shotgun outline onto the cardboard. Make 6 layers and glue all the layers together. Then smooth the edges with sandpaper and tape the outside with some duct tape. Now tape the 2 paper towel rolls together and tape it on top of the shotgun. Finish by painting t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make London broil with Chef John. If your meat is frozen, slowly defrost it in the fridge for two days. After it's thawed, cut the meat in half so you have two thick pieces. Next, find the half that has fat on each side, and cut off the part with fat. Now, add balsamic vinegar, black pepper, olive oil, and dried Italian herbs into a pan and marinade your meat in it on both sides. Now preheat your oven on high broil and place your meat on a rack with foil unde...
When Halloween comes around it's easy to give in to the rampant orange and black decor paraded at every drugstore and mass retailer. But if you truly want a unique decoration for the spooky holiday, consider watching this tutorial to learn how to make a glow-in-the-dark portrait.
Are you a true "True Blood" fan? Then you probably recognize this evil vixen makeup look as that of Lorena, AKA Bill's maker, from the hit HBO series.
Halloween is such a fun time of year. Whether you're dressed up as a classic hook-nosed witch, slutty Playboy bunny, or Jessica Rabbit, the spooky holiday allows you to indulge in your wildest fantasies and look hot while you're at it.
One of the most popular applications of the cheating tool Cheat Engine 5.6 for the Facebook game Wild Ones allows you to change your pet's color to whatever you want. This video will teach you how to do so by using Cheat Engine to hex-edit your character. This video demonstrates how to make your character blue, but you can use this technique to make them any other standard color.
Are you the kind of person who gets kind of sad leaving the beach after a long day on the shores swimming, surfing, and just overall enjoying the sand and surf? Don't ever let that pretty body of water out of your sight by creating this gorgeous nail look.
The third season of "True Blue" just kicked off last week, which means hot chicks and shirtless guys. Though many of the character spend most of the show rather, um, naked, which takes up most of our attention, next time you watch the HBO series you should also pay attention to the girls' makeup, which always flatters and never looks overdone.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to prune roses. Users will need a pair of garden trimmers or cutters. Observe the rose stem and check to see if there are any thorns and if it has a black color. If it does, it needs to be cut. Then remove the mulch around the canes. When cutting, go as deep as you can to allow the new cane to fully develop. Cut the cane and make sure that you see clean, green tissue. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy gardening, and would like to learn h...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a shiny glass ball in Adobe Photo-shop. Begin by creating a new document with the default size and a transparent background. Then paint the entire background in black. Now select the marquee tool and create a circle anywhere in the background. Now go to filter, click on Render and select Len Flare. Make the lens flare 105 mm prime with 141% brightness. Then go to Filter, click on Distort and select Spherize. Use normal mode and set the amount ...
In this Magic & Parlor Tricks video tutorial you will learn how to do the gimmicked card color change trick. For this you will need two cards of different colors; a red card and a black card. Fold each of the cards right in the middle. Then glue the top half of the two cards at the back. The bottom halves of both cards should be free. Now take a third card and attach its face to the bottom halves of the two cards on the outer side. So, when you move the middle flap up or down, the card is goi...
First, outline the upper portion and lower portion of the right eye. Make the upper line darker than the lower one. Copy and paste this to create the left eye of your anime artwork. Create the eyeball using the Circle tool. Create two more circles inside the eyeball - one bigger and the other smaller. Make eyelashes by using a set of curved lines. Create at least three thick strands of these eyelashes. Create another circle inside the eyeball that intersects the two smaller circles created ea...
In order to prepare Sweet Potato French Fries, you will need the following: fresh sweet potatoes, olive oil, black pepper, time, garlic salt, a cookie sheet, and a Ziploc bag.
Like the classic pin up look but tired of the fact that it's done the same way, with the same colors but just about everyone? Toss your beige eyeshadows and red lipstick tubes (not into the trash, but back into your makeup bag!) and try out some more modern colors for this look.
Use Final Cut Pro? Want to expose just one color while leaving the rest black and white? See how it's done with this free video software tutorial from CNET TV. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear video editor or just want to better acquaint yourself with some of the more esoteric features of the program, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For specifics, including a step-by-step overview of this trick, watch this Final Cut Pro lesson.
Cocktail dresses are actually one of the most versaile pieces of clothing you can own, since they qualify for such elusively titled dressing scemes like festive dressy and business formal. It all depends on how you play up or play down the dress with accessories.
From Betty's Kitchen, Betty shows how to make bacon in the oven! A serving of bacon is then placed beside perfect scrambled eggs, thick-sliced raisin toast, citrus slices and hot chocolate to make for the perfect breakfast! Start your day off right with this delicious breakfast that is sure to make you and guests smile! To complete this meal, you will need the following ingredients:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to dye your hair like a pro. Get tips and tricks on dying your dark brown or black hair to a nice blonde color without going orange. In addition to learning to lighten your whole head, you will also receive tips on how to use a hair cap to highlight your locks. By highlighting you will create a defined, multi faceted look that will look great and unique. So follow along and get ready to give yourself a professional style makeover.
Live on the edge and kick up your beauty routine a notch to create a look that will drive your parents crazy! Create an edgy, rock 'n' roll makeup look with help from this makeup tutorial hosted by Goldie Starling. Stop hiding behind a boring and safe makeup routine and take your face to a brand new level! Products used to complete this look include the following:
Jaqueesha demonstrates how to prepare and eat a dragonfruit. To prepare the dragonfruit you will need a knife, plate and paper towel. Preparing a dragonfruit involves simply peeling it and cutting it into pieces. First, cut off the stem which is not edible. Then, peel off the outer purple part off of the fruit can stain the skin so be sure to wash your hands after you work with the fruit. Dragonfruit has the texture of a mango. Slice the dragonfruit in half lengthwise. Then, cut each dragonfr...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to create a drawing of Saturn. First, fill in the area with black to create space. Next, create a circle and a ring around it. This will be the basis of the planet. Go into the ring by filling it in with more color. Now, fill in the planet with the darker shades. Once this is complete, you can fill in the planet with the striped colors. You must do the same with the ring. Finally, go back into the planet and do some fine tuning. Once this is done, the ...
The Wildwood Test Kitchen demonstrates how to make fresh marinara sauce on the in this video. Start with some tomatoes run through a mill. Add some chopped garlic - just a little bit. Then add a little bit of oregeno, a little bit of salt and a little bit of black pepper. Then add one half cup of extra virgin olive oil to the sauce. Mix up all the ingredients a bit. Next, this blend should be put right into a hot skillet in the oven. It should take about five minutes to reduce down in the ove...
This video illustrates how to draw the cartoon character,Betty Boop. Here are the following steps: Step 1: Take a sheet of paper and pencil and start drawing a circle and below it draw a outline of human body.
This video shows how to draw a picture of the Earth. First draw a rough circle in black. Add blue sea areas inside the circle but leave a white space in the shape of Africa and a white space for Europe above it. On the left leave a white space for a part of America. Fill all the land areas in green. Draw an outline in turquoise round all the land areas. Add some lighter blue smudges on the sea and some yellow on the land. Add a few small brown touches at the poles and on some of the land area...
This video illustrate us how to draw a simple strawberry. Here is the procedure for the following: Step 1: First of all take a sheet of paper, pencil color and pencil.
