How To: Make creme fraiche (sour cream) with two recipes
Sour cream makes just about anything taste good. What would baked potatoes be without it, or tortillas for that matter? We personally cannot live without this creamy, fluffy, sour confection.
Sour cream makes just about anything taste good. What would baked potatoes be without it, or tortillas for that matter? We personally cannot live without this creamy, fluffy, sour confection.
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.
During Halloween, party planning can get really hectic. Between baking and cooking party food to picking up plates and utensils at the store to putting up black and orange streamers, there's more than enough stuff to do to give you a panic attack.
In this video, we learn how to hollow out a penny. First, you need pennies that are dated after 1982, muriatic acid, a plastic container, and sandpaper. First, rub the edge of the penny on sandpaper until the silver color is exposed. Do this on two pennies, then place them in the plastic container. Now, while wearing gloves, pour the acid into the container so the pennies are completely covered. Now the pennies will start to bubble, leaves these in the acid for around six hours. Next, pour th...
Okay, so there are lots of things about Jersey Shore's Snookie we wouldn't want to imitate. The fake bake (sorry, but we'd prefer not to have our face look like a Birkin bag at 40), the crazy bump it hair, and the shorter than short minidresses make us shudder more than watch in awe.
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.
After having a slice of New York cheesecake for the first time we thought that life couldn't get any better...that is, until we encountered these lovely iced cheesecake pops! Basically these tiny desserts are cupcakes on a stick. And instead of adding frosting on top as you'd do with a traditional cake, these cheesecake pops are dipped into a layer of chocolate, cake crumbs, and can be covered with a coating of frosting if desired.
A big part of pizza's allure is its perfectly crispy crust and oodles of heart attack-inducing oil sitting on the cheese. Personally, we can't even consume a pizza we get from Pizza Hut or Domino's without taking a napkin and blotting off the oil.
Do you have a shopaholic girlfriend whose 30th birthday is slowly coming up? It's true that a lot of women dread their 30th, but your gal pal will be simply delighted at her bash if you bake and decorate this purse cake for her.
Gumpaste is the weapon of choice for many bakers and pastry chefs because of its versatility. Not only can just-made gumpaste be bent and shaped into anything you can imagine (from giraffes to leaves), but once you give gumpaste the chance to harden, it'll maintain that shape until it goes down your child's throat.
In this video, we learn how to make a brownie screwball cake. First, add in flour to a mixing bowl, then add in powdered cocoa and a teaspoon of salt. Next, add in baking soda ( 2 tsp) and mix everything together. Now, pour into a cake pan and make three holes in the pan with your hand. Now, add in 2/3 c oil into one of the small holes you just made. Then, place 2 tbsp vinegar in the other hole and 2 tsp vanilla in the other hole. Now, pour in 2 c hot water to the pan and mix everything toget...
In this video, we learn how to harvest seed for flour in the wilderness. First, gather up some seeds from your yard inside the different plants. After this, let the air dry your seeds so there is no more moisture left inside of them. After this is done, you can take the seeds and grind them up into a fine powder that you can use as flour when you are baking. This is a great way to eat more healthy and use what you have in your garden instead of going out to purchase flour from the store. You ...
Many of today's cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to pets, children, and even adults. Sure it can get the job done, but what's more important the health of others or your stuff?
You know those sugary sweet jelly fruit slices you can get in little packets at every grocery and convenience store? Well, we've found a way for you to enjoy them without busting out of your belt.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make seared salmon with shrimp and asparagus. First, heat a skillet up and melt butter and garlic inside of it. After this, let the salmon sear on both sides, then place it in an oven dish and bake in the oven until it's cooked thoroughly. While this is cooking, add some more butter to your skillet and then add in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are pink all the way through, and add in garlic and salt for flavor. When finished, serve with the salmon an...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make simple syrup. This task is very easy, fast and simple to do. Users will only need 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Simply pour the equal parts of sugar and water into a pot. Then boil the mixture until it bubbles for 3-4 minutes. This syrup is used to season different recipes. All the sugar should be dissolved in the mixture. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy cooking and baking, and would like to learn how to make simple syrup ...
A trip to the movies simply isn't complete without a nice big tub of buttery popcorn. Salty and crunchy, it's the perfect complement to the much more sugary treats offered at movie theater concession stands, and tastes great when washed down with a can of Coke.
There's nothing that says "I'm a present" than something wrapped in a bow. Whether you're gifting someone a gift bag or boxed good, adding a bow on top always makes that gift extra special and also pretty.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a rhubarb crisp. To start, fresh pick rhubarb from your garden or purchase it form the store. After this place a stick of butter into a bowl and then place it in the microwave with a cover on top until it's completely melted. After this, add in brown sugar, oats, and flour with cinnamon, then mix together with a fork. After everything is combined, place it into a greased baking dish with butter and put into the oven until it's crispy and golden brown. Wh...
In this tutorial, we learn how to smoke pork ribs Texas style. First, grab your pork ribs (around 5 lbs) and place into a large baking tin. Next, apply your favorite type of rub to the top and bottom of the meat. Use a lot of the rub and cover the entire piece of meat. When finished, smoke your pork ribs in a hot smoker with water in a pot underneath. Close the door to the smoker and make sure you shut all of your vents. Let the ribs cook and you will know they are finished when the temperatu...
Betty teaches us how to make birthday cupcakes in this tutorial. You will need: a box of chocolate cake mix, chocolate frosting with sprinkles, vegetable oil, eggs, and water to make these. First, mix your dry and wet ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Next, line a cupcake tin with paper liners, then spray the tin with non-stick cooking spray. After this, pour the batter 3/4 full into each cupcake tin. Bake these in the oven at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, then let them cool. When...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make mini cheesecakes. First, grab a 7 oz tub of low-fat cream cheese and place into a large mixing bowl. Next, add in two eggs, five spoonfuls of Stevia sweetener, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Now, mix all of this together until everything is well combined. After this, pour the mixture into a muffin pan, until each tray is filled up around 3/4 of the way full. Now, bake these in a 350 degree oven until they are golden brown at the to...
In order to make pizza at home, you will need the following: basil, parsley, pizza dough, garlic, salt, pepper, grated mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, Romano cheese, olive oil, red pepper, Italian spices, spinach leaves, and oregano.
In this tutorial, we learn how to stain a concrete floor. To start, you will need to prepare your floor by cleaning it vigorously. Remove all dirt from the floor, then use detergent and water to wash, when finished dry with a shop vac. You will have to use a hand brush to scrub alongside the walls. After this, wash your floor with a mixture of water and baking soda, then use the shop vac to dry. Next, rinse the floor off with plain water and dry with shop vac once more. To finish, apply faux ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare a pork chop before cooking. You can use this method no matter how you are cooking your pork. Whether you are grilling, baking, or frying this method will make your pork chop more tasty! First, grab your pork chop and slice on the side where the most fat lies. Slice lines on the side close to each other, then sprinkle the pork with different flavors. You can use salt, pepper, garlic salt, and many other different spices that you prefer. Spice up both s...
For many, taking a bite out of a red velvet cupcake is a delicious treat, and even a present of sorts, especially if you generally deny yourself of such sweets during the rest of the week. So why not make your next batch of cupcakes look like literal gifts by adding a bow on top?
This clip demonstrates a quick workaround for the phong problem on objects more complex than cubes or spheres. To wit: Bake the normals. With a normal map included in the outer texture of the object there should be no cracks visible until the pieces are falling apart. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be we...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a simple Caesar salad. First, cut up some romaine lettuce and then wash it thoroughly. Now make your own croutons by slicing bread in 1/4" slices and making them into cubes. Next, place olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper into a bowl and add in freshly grated parmesan cheese. Now toss your croutons into the bowl and soak in the oil, then lay on a baking sheet and cook until golden brown. Now, take one egg yolk and add it in with minced garlic and olive ...
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 order to cook a lot of bacon at once, you will need the following: bacon, a broiler pan, and aluminum foil.
Mark Duncan teaches us how to make mustard crusted pork tenderloin dinner in this tutorial. You will need: 1 cup scallions, thyme, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 4 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, horse radish flavored Dijon mustard, 10 oz pork tenderloin. First, put all your ingredients except the chicken stock and pork into a food processor to make a sauce. Now, place your tenderloin in a baking dish and put the chicken stock and sauce on top of it. Now, place into the oven for 35-40 minutes and when f...
Sometimes you need a recipe very fast if you are in a pinch. In this tutorial, learn how to make a moist dessert that is somewhere between a cake and brownies. These cherry chocolate squares are absolutely amazing and gooey and take no time at all to whip up!
Piping cones are indispensible when applying flowers, leaves, and frilly trims on cupcakes and cakes, and cones with particularly fine points can be used to apply henna in intricate patterns.
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:
Who could resist a creamy cheese cake, sprinkled with ribbons of chocolate on top of a rich brownie crust? Nobody! Unless you're lactose intolerant (hopefully not). For this cake, you'll want to make sure you have a stand mixer and spring form pan. You'll also need the basics: butter, brown sugar, one egg yoke, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a little vanilla. Check out this video recipe for a great chocolate marble cheesecake.
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...
In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make chocolate almond toffee bars. You will need one 8‚Äù square pan, which will make 25 squares. Ingredients are 1 ¬O cups rolled oats, ¬O cup graham cracker crumbs, ¬º tsp fine salt, ¬O cup unsalted butter, 1 cup each skor toffee bits, chocolate chips, sliced almonds and sweetened condensed milk. For the base, add the oats and cracker crumbs, a touch of salt and pour melted butter and mix. Put two parchment sheets in the tray and pour in the...
Sandra Lee in this video shows how to make triple orange angel food cake. She takes a pack of angel food cake mix in a bowl and adds the juice of mandarin oranges with water to it. A tablespoon of orange zest is added to the bowl and mixed well. This goes into a pan sprayed nicely and generously with cooking spray. Half a can of the mandarin oranges are popped into the cake batter. This is baked in a pre-heated oven to 350 degrees. The uneven top of the cooked cake is removed. The rest of the...
This video shows how to make chocolate chip muffins. The ingredients needed are flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, an egg, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and some chocolate chips. Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg slightly with a fork, then add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla, mixing it well with the fork. Then add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix it well with an electric mixer but don’t overbeat. Finally, stir in the...
This video is about how to make brown sugar out of white sugar (granulated sugar) and molasses. Brown sugar is not more natural than regular white sugar, it is just white sugar with some molasses added. "Raw sugar" is a more natural form of sugar than white granulated sugar that comes from the sugar cane plant. To make your own brown sugar simply take some white sugar and add some molasses and mix well. The more molasses you add, the darker the brown sugar will be. If you are baking a recipe ...