A carefully constructed frittata is one of the culinary world's perfect wonders. It's inexpensive to create, can be made with all sorts of leftovers, and is outstanding to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, frittatas can go downhill fast and come out spongy, tasteless, dry, and over-done.
Oven space is scarce on that fated fourth Thursday of November. Even if you can find a spare space for pumpkin pie on the bottom shelf, you risk turkey drippings overflowing from above and ruining your beautiful dessert — not to mention a burnt crust from different temperature requirements. The bottom line is: oven real estate is valuable, and it's tough to multitask cooking for Thanksgiving when every dish requires baking or roasting.
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 North Korean prison, and after two years, the first thing he wanted to eat was fast-food pizza.
Who doesn't enjoy sitting down to a nice dinner with a cocktail in hand? After a long day, a drink is a great way to unwind. Yet your favorite spirits can do more than just help you relax after work. By utilizing alcohol in the kitchen, you can enhance everything from how food tastes to your health.
Sometimes, figuring out what to cook for dinner takes longer than actually cooking it. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten excited about a recipe, then realized that it requires marinating for twelve hours. When it's already 6 p.m., that just isn't going to work.
It doesn't take much to make a kid happy. Mix some sugar with some fluffy cake and you've got a smiling, well-fed kid. If you're looking for a dessert you can make fast to serve as a snack or after dinner, check out this cake video to learn how to bake and decorate orange flavored cupcakes.
Think you can't glaze a ham? Think again. This free video cooking lesson will have you glazing your Thanksgiving or holiday ham like an artful pro cook in no time flat. Watch the clip for the complete lowdown! Happy cooking!
Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be a nightmare. If you have a decent-sized grill, you have the perfect platform for a delicious turkey feast. But there's one more thing you'll need— beer. It's called a beer can turkey, but you can substitute the beer can for just plain water and spices.
Chicken fingers are an all-American snack. Usually they're breaded and deep fried, then dipped into ketchup or ranch. But if you're craving a more exotic dish for dinner tonight, then try out this Indian twist on classic chicken fingers.
Comfort food is delicious at any hour of the day. And there's no comfort food more savory and tangy than BBQ. BBQ ribs, pork, chicken - frankly, we love it all, but these Fat Man's BBQ ribs are so delicious they're sure to find their way into your regular dinner rotation.
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook yellow summer squash. You will need: yellow squash, zucchini, bacon, and salt to make this recipe. now, you will cut your bacon into strips and then cook it over medium heat in a large skillet. Once the bacon is fried and crispy, you will need to take it out along with most of the drippings, unless you like a lot of it in your recipe. After this, cut your vegetables up into thin slices. Then, add these along with some salt to the pot you cooked the bacon...
Would you believe us if we said you could put together a last minute Halloween costume in less than two minutes? The very idea sounds preposterous, but we're not bluffing.
If you're looking for a new dish to try, why not get into the seasonal spirit and cook some pumpkin? Whether you're planning on making fresh, holiday pumpkin pies or pumpkin bread, adding fresh, cooked pumpkin is a tasty alternative to using the canned pumpkin puree you can find in most grocery stores. There are a variety of different ways to cook raw pumpkin, and perhaps one of the easiest involves boiling or steaming.
Skinny and Mini teach us how to make delicious guacamole dip in this video. First, take a ripe avocado and scoop the middle out into a bowl. After this, use a fork to mash up the avocados and get rid of the big pieces. Now, take some onions, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, and any other types of items you want for the dip and cut them up into small pieces. Now, throw them all inside the bowl and mix everything up together. When finished, pour this into a serving dish and enjoy with chips or a de...
In this video, we learn how to cook a Virginia ham. First, preheat the oven to 325, then wash off your ham scrubbing it really well. After this, place the pork in a large water bath for at least a day. After it soaks, rinse it off with water again, then place in a bag and fill with 4 cups of water. Place in a baking tray, then cook 15 minutes for each pound you have. When finished, take out of the oven and take the internal temperature to make sure it's cooked all the way. Then, remove the ou...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the verb "have" for eating and drinking. When someone asks you what you are eating or what you did eat, you will have to use the word "have" to answer or even if you want to ask the question you have. An example of asking something a question like this would be, "what do you usually have for breakfast, lunch or dinner?" Any question with meals will have the word "have" mixed into it, because it's asking what you are going to or have eating in a different ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook shrimp with green masasla spices. Green chilies, coriander leaves, mint, and shrimp are used to make it green. To start, place oil and chopped onions inside of a sautŽ pan. Then, add in a pinch of salt and fry until they are brown. Once brown, add in turmeric, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander powder, mint, and green chili paste. Cook this until it's thick, then ad din chopped curry leaves. Once finished, add in some shrimp and mix the sauce onto the...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make on the go chicken & cheese quesadillas. First, you will need some whole grain tortillas ready, set those aside and grab some shredded cheese and already cooked and chopped up chicken. Now, pour some olive oil into a large frying pan. After this, place the tortilla down on the skillet and then cook the chicken in the other pan. Cook the chicken until it's warmed up, then place it onto the tortilla in the other pan. After this, layer cheese onto the chicke...
Serving fish tonight? Then you're going to need some tartar sauce, but not just any tartar sauce— tart and tangy tartar sauce. You can't buy this stuff in the grocery store! Betty shows you this sauce recipe that goes great with a catfish dinner.
In this video, we learn how to cook stir fried prawns with curry powder and eggs. You will need: fresh prawns peeled and deveined, ginger, garlic, black pepper paste, curry powder, white sugar, spring onions, onions, red chilies, two fresh eggs, roasted chili paste, chili paste oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. First, crack two eggs in a bowl, then add in the soy sauce, curry powder, sugar, oyster sauce, milk, and red chili paste. Beat this together, then heat up a wok on medium heat and add ...
Turkey breasts are much easier to cook than the entire bird. If you want a little bit of Thanksgiving flavor without all the fuss, watch this video to learn how to cook delicious turkey breasts in your oven quickly and easily.
When berries are in season, make sure you take full advantage of their sweet bounty, and what better way then in a fruit pie dessert? We're talking mixed berry cobbler, here, and it's simply irresistible. This video recipe will show you how to make this homemade mixed berry cobbler using blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
If you don't have Chinese five spice powder now, you'll soon be purchasing some after you take a gander at how delicious this recipe looks. Five spice powder is a blend of five savory spices that instantly adds flavor to any dish.
In this video, we learn how to talk about your daily routine in Spanish. First, you need to learn common expressions about doing things. The key verbs that talk about your typical routine include: "despertarse" (to wake up), "levantarse" (to get up), "banarse" (to bathe), and "ducharse" (to shower). These are just a few of the verbs you can use for your daily routine. Other activities include: "estudiar" (study), "cenar" (to have dinner), and "acostarse" (to go to bed). Make sure if you are u...
College students don't exactly have an abundance of time. With midterms, finals, brick-size books to read, social events, and volunteer activities, they're lucky enough as it is to get a full eight hours of sleep a night.
What's better than chocolate cake, flan, and caramel sauce? All three combined into one heavenly creation? We're serious: Take a bite and your life - or at least your foodie life - will be complete. This "chocoflan" can be served at any special occasion or as a treat for your family after dinner.
Fried tuna? Pasta shells? Count us in. Combining our favorite comfort foods (fried anything and delicious carbs), this pasta dish is wonderful for serving at your dinner table after everyone's had a long day and wants to relax with a delicious, warm meal.
You really can't go wrong with florals and zippers. The two fashion trends are indeed opposites, with florals being overly dainty and zippers being more punk rock, but when you combine them together you achieve a striking balance.
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook a halibut filet with Dan Hernandez. To start, you will need to heat up your pan with oil on the inside of it until it's hot. While this is heating, combine salt, pepper, garlic, and crushed onions on a bowl and mix it together thoroughly. After this, apply the spice to the filet and push inside of it. Now, place the filet with the season side down onto the oil and cook until golden brown on this side. Meanwhile, make a sauce with flour, salt, milk, chees...
Clinton Kelly teaches us how to prepare an easy radish appetizer in this tutorial. First, take a radish and cut off both ends. Next, scoop out a little bit of the center of the radish going in a circular motion with a pairing knife. Now, take softened butter and place it into a plastic bag and push into the corner. Snip off the corner of the bag, then fill the middle of the radish with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt. Next, place this on a platter with a bed of kosher salt on the bottom ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to speak English with conditionals. Conditional statements need special attention and usually start with the word "if". An example of a conditional statement is "if you want, we'll go out to dinner". This has two parts, a condition, and a result. The condition is expressed by "if". To report them, don't change the verbs unless you're dealing with a real condition. Look and see if verb tenses can change depending on how the sentence is structured. Try to remember...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook a quick and easy London Broil. First, marinade your meat with Italian dressing for several hours or as long as you prefer. After it has been marinating in the bag in the fridge, take it out and place it on your pan with foil underneath. Now, cook it in the broiler with the rack second to the flame. Broil the meat for seven minutes on one side, then turn it over and cook seven minutes on the other side. When it's done cooking, let it sit for 10 minutes, t...
Nothing's better than frying up some eggs over the morning fire when you're camping. The smell of the outdoors, the heat of the fire, the bubbling of the eggs as they sit in that hot pan. But wait, what if you don't have a pan? If you don't have one, or you'd like to save the space in your camping bags, then try this out…
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tie a four-in-hand knot with a skinny necktie. Begin with the wide end at least 12 inches longer than the thin end. Then put the wide end over the narrow end and wrap it around once more. Now bring the wide end under the loop and down through the front of the knot. Then pull the knot tight and adjust the tie. This video will benefit those viewers who have a skinny tie, and would like to learn how to tie it because hey are attending a formal dinner,...
Interested in pan-grilling a beefsteak to perfection? With a little bit of patience and the proper technique, it's easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the cooking process in about five minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started grilling your own steaks, watch this video guide.
In this video, we learn how to prepare a fresh artichoke for cooking. The first step is to decide how many artichokes you want to cook. Take them and cook them well under cold water, and brush with a kitchen brush if you have one nearby. Now, top and tail your artichoke with a sharp knife. You can also rub the top of the vegetable with lemon to stop the artichoke from browning. Now, you can bake, steam, microwave, or boil your artichoke any way you would like. After cooking, you can store in ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cook a green bean recipe. Begin by heating a pan on an oven in medium heat. Then add some olive oil into the pan. Now place the green beans into the pan and slowly simmer it to let it cook the beans. Then cut a lemon in half and squeeze it onto the green beans to add some lemon juice. Mix it together with the green beans and turn the heat to medium-low. Finally, add some salt, lemon pepper and crushed garlic. Mix it together with the beans and let ...
If you own a cooktop, can you find the simmer bruner? If not, it's not a big problem, but if you know what it is and how to use it, cooking can be a little bit easier.
In this tutorial, Rachael Ray shows you how to make a delicious Mexican Mole chili with ground sirloin. Mole means that there is a hint of chocolate in your chili which gives it a nice, interesting flavor. Try this recipe at your next party or family dinner and you will absolutely impress anyone who tastes it! No matter how the game turns out you're going to be a winner at your next sports get together. Delicious!
If you're planning a dinner party or get together with friends, having snacks out for your guests is always a good idea. Having ranch and chips is easy, but making your own dip from scratch will show how important these gatherings can be. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to make a delicious and tasty asparagus with horseradish dip. Perfect for any occassion and goes well with almost anything. Here are the ingedients below:
