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How To: Make a prawn and vegetable stir-fry

In this video, Bill shows us how to make a prawn stir fry. First, heat up an electric wok and add in 2 tbsp of canola or peanut oil. Then, add in a small bag of frozen prawns and cook until thoroughly cooked. Once finished, remove the prawns and place into a separate bowl. Once you're done, clean your wok and add in another 2 tbsp of canola oil and any vegetables you prefer. Once the vegetables are cooked until soft and tender, add your prawns back in. Mix these together and then add in your ...

How To: Brine & cook a turkey in the oven

Cooking that big Thanksgiving bird doesn't have to be daunting. Check out this tutorial and learn how to brine and cool your turkey in the oven and cut down on the cooking time. No holiday is complete without turkey and by watching this video you will be able to make your own. Your family will be so happy to gather around the famous bird this year!

How To: Cook your food while backpacking

Before you make that extended trek out into the wild, there are a few things any self-respecting camper should know how to do. And one of those things is how to feed oneself. With this free video guide, you'll learn how to safely and efficiently cook food when backpacking. For more information, watch this free video guide to camp cooking.

How To: Make an Atkins low carb chicken alfredo dish

Here we prepare chicken broccoli alfredo. We cook it on spaghetti squash or green filled pasta. The chicken is cooking in the frying pan with olive oil, pepper and salted along with Italian seasoning. The spaghetti squash will be cooked in a frying pan too with the insides scooped out and cooked for 20 minutes. Chopped broccoli will be also used. Now make Alfredo sauce by melting 1 cup of butter in a pan and 8 ounces of cream cheese to it and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder alone with 1 clove of ...

How To: Cook a perfect steak easily

This video shows how you can cook a perfect steak. Let the steak sit for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help it cook evenly. Salt both sides with Kosher salt. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Heat an oven proof pan on top of the stove until it begins to smoke. Place the steak in the hot pan. Cook the steak for 2 minutes for each side on top of the stove. Brush butter onto the steak for a nice crust. Put the pan with the steak into the oven for 6 minutes for a nice medium rare steak.

How To: Sear a steak

This video is a demonstration of how to cook a perfect steak. She explains how to sear a steak in a cast iron skillet. She turns the burner on pretty high. She explains that a non-stick pan doesn't work well for this recipe, because a cast iron skillet is better for high heat. She uses a rib eye steak and takes it out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking so it won't be cold when it goes into the pan. She sprinkles the steak with salt, and freshly ground pepper. She puts unsalted butter int...

How To: Cook steak

Watch this video to learn how to cook the perfect ribeye steak. Why pay $30 at a restaurant for a thick juicy steak when you can watch this step by step tutorial and learn the techniques to cook the perfect steak yourself! Make sure your steak is taken out of the fridge at least 15 to 20 minutes before you start cooking. First step is to add lots of ground pepper and a little salt. Next you pour a little bit of extra virgin olive oil on the steak. Be sure to have your pan be extra hot before ...

How To: Cook a butternut squash

In this video, you will be taught how to cook a butternut squash. Before the demonstration, you will learn a bit about the nutrition of the squash itself. You will learn how to cut, clean and prepare the squash, which is actually a lot easier than it seems. Then, you will be guided through a demonstration of how to cook the squash. After it is cooked, you will see one way to prepare the squash for eating, in this case with butter and cinnamon. Tips and ideas are given on other ways you can pr...

How To: Make buttercup squash

Randy, from The Simple Chef, demonstrates the simple method of how to cook buttercup squash. Randy is looking for something particularly simple to make, as he has promised dinner to a special girl, however it is obvious that he has recently been injured in an accident. He begins by quartering the squash, and hollowing it. He suggests scoring the remaining inside to allow the ingredients to get deeper into the squash. This technique of cooking squash can be used for any of the hard shelled win...

How To: Cook quinoa for breakfast

Makoto Trotter, naturopathic doctor, explains how to cook quinoa and buckwheat for breakfast. Brown rice takes 45 minutes to boil, so if you want a faster-cooking whole grain, try quinoa and buckwheat. Quinoa comes in black and red varieties. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to cook, as does buckwheat. To prepare quinoa, be sure to wash it carefully to avoid a bitter taste. Use 1 cup of quinoa to every 1 1/2 cups of water. Once it boils, turn it down to simmer for 15 minutes. You can eat quinoa as a...

How To: Make Filipino ginataang manok

This is a Filipino style of cooking which you really should not miss out on. The ingredients are: chicken wings or thighs, coconut milk, onions, garlic, bell pepper, pepper, soy sauce, pinch of salt and pepper to taste. You can also add corn cobs if you need. You can add any vegetables like carrots, beans, peas, etc. Now you can start to cook by mixing the garlic, onions, and bell pepper together. Add chicken along with the soy sauce, pepper and salt, and to cook it through before you add the...

How To: Cook fresh asparagus in a pan

Beryl Stokes, from Cajun Cooking TV teaches you, how to cook fresh steam asparagus. Some people only think of asparagus in the canned form, but fresh asparagus has a completely different taste. Beryl shows you, how to cook an asparagus side dish by using a really simple technique.

How To: Cook an omelet, quick & easy

Prepare the eggs by rinsing off the shell under running water to remove any loose dirt or germs. Crack the eggs into a plastic or glass bowl, drain the shells, and put the empties into the trash bin. Rinse your hands after handling the shells and raw egg yolk. Season the eggs with a mixture of lemon-pepper seasoning and salt. Add a teaspoon of water to the eggs.

How To: Make an easy & delicious tomato and rice soup

Some days you just want to cook a meal as quickly as possible. In this video, David the One Pot Chef shows you how to cook tomato and rice soup quickly without sacrificing flavor. As usual, he uses one pot to cook the meal and the ingredients are simply rice, spaghetti sauce, and water. The total cooking time is about 15 minutes. It's quick and delicious and you can always add other ingredients if you want it to be more filling. Dave recommends adding crusty bread and Parmesan cheese.

How To: Cut a whole pumpkin like a chef

Check out this video cooking tip from The Chef's Toolbox in Australia. Watch this tutorial to learn how to cut a whole pumpkin like a chef. Cutting a whole pumpkin for recipes is easy with a little know-how, see how to do it right here.

How To: Cook balut (fried fertilized duck egg)

Here are some cooking instructions at John's Cuisine of how to cook the Vietnamese delicacy balut or partially developed duck egg. This is supposedly also a aphrodisiac. The all-time Filipino favorite dishes are now unveiled to the whole world. Hosted by John-Eric Taburada watch this tutorial on how to prepare fried balut.

How To: Cook with garlic

Learn how to cook with garlic and avoid hose tiny bits of burned, minced garlic. Chowhound fayehess, also known as Faye Delicious of Blip.tv, puts whole cloves and heads of garlic into her saute pan to extract the flavor. The secret is to cook before mincing. Garlic, yum.

How To: Cook an idiot proof hard boiled egg

Celebrity natural foods chef, Bethenny Frankel, shows you how to make a hard boiled egg. Sounds easy, but can also be easy to screw up. Follow along with this cooking how-to video as she demonstrates how to cook and idiot proof hard boiled egg.

How To: Bake blueberry and strawberry muffins with nuts

Sunny's baking muffins with bananas, berries and walnuts. Follow along and make some delicious multifruit and nut muffins for a sweet treat. This cooking how-to video is part of cooking for Real show hosted by Sunny Anderson. With an understanding of everyday life and that real people deserve down-to-earth delicious meals; Cooking for Real offers real food, for real life. Serving up solutions for easy to prepare, fantastic tasting menus, Sunny Anderson elevates the everyday meal by taking aff...

How To: Make New Orleans French toast with Sunny Anderson

Sunny Anderson cooks up delectable New Orleans style French toast. Watch as she cooks with an understanding of everyday life and that real people deserve down-to-earth delicious meals; Cooking for Real offers real food, for real life. Serving up solutions for easy to prepare, fantastic tasting menus, Sunny Anderson elevates the everyday meal by taking affordable, easy to find, easy to use ingredients and infusing them with diverse influences and a taste for rich, rewarding flavor. Sunny's fre...

How To: Velvet chicken for stir fry dishes

This cooking how to video demonstrates the process for velveting chicken for stir fry dishes. Velveting is a cooking process that gives the meat in a stir fry dish that silky and smooth texture that everyone craves. This method of cooking is common in Asian cultures. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how to velvet chicken. The ingredients you need to velvet chicken are: chicken cubes, salt, Sherry, egg white, cornstarch, and vegetable oil.

How To: Male shrimp ceviche with lime and lemon juice

In this cooking how-to video Chef Mario shows you a new way to prepare shrimp with citrus. Follow along with this cooking lesson and learn how to make shrimp ceviche. This is dish that requires the shrimp or any other seafood to sit in an acid solution (such as lemon or limes) over night allowing it to cook the raw meat. Watch how easy it is to make shrimp ceviche.

How To: Cook prosciutto wrapped chicken breasts

You like prosciutto? You like chicken? well get down on some prosciutto chicken action with Rachel and Chef Will. Watch this cooking how to video as the Two Minute Chefs show you how to cook up this prosciutto chicken recipe. The ingredients you will need for this dish are: chicken, prosciutto and sage leaves. Serve with a light tomato sauce.

How To: Cook corn on the cob

The Rookie Cook is going country this week in this how to video. Watch this cooking how to video as he shows you how to make a southern staple, corn on the cob. This corn on the cob recipe is very simple to make. Follow along with his directions and you'll be making this corn on the cob recipe in no time.

How To: Cook Chinese sweet and sour chicken

Forget the Chinese takeout tonight. This cooking how-to video shows you how to make an old Chinese favorite, sweet and sour chicken. Watch this video cooking lesson to learn how to make this chicken dish that is sure to delight your taste bud with the sweet and sour flavors. Serve this Chinese inspire dish over cooked ramen noodles.

How To: Cook eggs Florentine for breakfast

In this cooking how to video Charlotte Lyons, Ebony Magazine Food Editor, demonstrates how to make eggs Florentine. Learn to make fast, easy, fun, and healthy dishes to share and enjoy. Eggs Florentine are quick and easy to prepare in the morning. Follow along in this cooking video lesson and make this eggs Florentine recipe for breakfast.

How To: Cook a breakfast wrap with eggs and cheese

In this cooking how-to video Charlotte Lyons, Ebony Magazine Food Editor, demonstrates how to make a breakfast wrap. Follow along with this cooking lesson and learn to make fast, easy, fun, and healthy dishes to share and enjoy. This breakfast wrap is very easy to make and great when you are in a hurry. All the ingredients you need for this recipe are: egg, egg whites, salt, chives, olive oil, cheese and flour tortillas.

How To: Cook pasta with soft shell crabs

Spring time means soft shell crabs. In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, demonstrates how to cook pasta with soft-shell crabs. Watch and prepare yourself for a delicious pasta and soft shell crab recipe brought to you by the dining section of the New York Times.

How To: Saute stuffed chicken breasts with the NY Times

In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, makes a sandwich of two chicken breasts and sauteed greens. This is a minimalist's recipe as it doesn't require that many ingredients. Cook some garlic, pine nuts, spinach and cranberries until they wilt and use this mixture to stuff the chicken breasts. Tie the stuffed chicken breasts and cook on a hot pan.

How To: Grill lime, chili, and garlic prawns

If you love shellfish and barbecuing then you'll love this recipe. Watch this cooking how to video as our host demonstrates how to make lime, chili and garlic prawns cooked on the grill. You could also cook this shrimp recipe in a wok or fry pan if you wanted. Enjoy this spicy and tangy prawn recipe.

How To: Cook honey soy BBQ shrimp

If you love barbecue and shellfish, then you'll love this recipe. This cooking how to video demonstrates a great seafood recipe for the outdoor grill. Watch as out host shows you how to prepare and cook honey soy prawns on the BBQ.

How To: Cook Chinese spicy stir-fried beef with Thai chef Kai

The texture of the beef is soft but not tough; chewy but not rubbery. It's a dish very popular all over China, and wow, is it good. You will need beef, oyster sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, green onion, garlic, dried chilies, and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make Chinese spicy stir-fried beef with Thai chef Kai.