Enjoy the sweet and satisfying taste of pears mixed with walnuts in a dessert designed (unintentionally) by Stéphanie Tatin. Her accidental classic, Tarte Tatin is revitalized with this Holiday Kitchen upside-down cake recipe, where pears take the place of apples, and puff pastry makes all of the kitchen work easier! You can't pass this dessert up!
In this tutorial, we learn how to extract audio from CD with Vegas Movie Studio. First, open up Vegas Movie Studio and open up the audio from the drive you prefer by going into "project" then "audio cd". Once you do this, a new window will pop up showing all the different audio tracks that you can open. Play them before you open them, then when you find it click "ok" and then save it to the place it suggests. Now that selection will show up in your media pool, put this on your timeline. After...
At the height of her career, Linda Evangelista was one of the big three: Claudia, Christy, and Linda. The early 1990s were officially known as the Age of the Supermodel, and boy did these women know how to get glam both on and off the catwalk. Big hair and big egos combined to form women who refused to go anywhere without a full face of makeup and whom never had a single hair out of place.
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a bright and dark blue eyeshadow blend. Start off by adding primer to the eyelid. After this, use a light blue eyeshadow over the entire lid and up to the inside crease. After this, apply a medium blue eyeliner to the middle of the eye and blend in with the lighter color. Next, use a dark blue eyeshadow on the outer v of the eyelid and blend in with the other colors. Paint in a silver color right under the brow bone, then apply a shimmer color to the e...
Just in case you're a yank and don't know who Cheryl Cole is, here's a bit of background before you get into this makeup look: Cheryl Cole is the host of X Factor in the UK and is an accomplished singer, actress, songwriter, model, tv personality...you get the point.
We never thought that yummy chocolate cupcakes could get any better...until we saw this recipe. Combining the godlike perfection of chocolate cupcakes with oodles of chocolate icing, pilled on until tipping point, these high-hat chocolate cupcakes are outrageously overdone treats that have us drooling in our seats.
In this clip, learn how to make a tasty salad that is great for your diet! This filling and healthy dish works for anyone and will please young, old, vegetarians, meat eaters, dieters and hungry folks alike. Let Betty show you her favorite summer creation with this tutorial.
Those who have never worked with duct tape before don't know just how versatile and painterly the medium can be. While duct tape serves its practical purpose well as a Priority Mall package sealer and prom dress maker, it has great artistic ability as well.
Keeping up with the Kardashians also means keeping up with the constantly gorgeous fashion, hair, and makeup choices on the red carpet. Having been in the media spotlight for several years now, the Kardashian sisters - Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe - have learned a few tricks for getting flashbulb-ready.
It's pretty odd that summer's hottest braided hairstyles are modeled after fish tails, given that fish don't possess much hair of their own. Either way, the fishtail braid/plait is a sexy look for everyone, especially adult women who want to wear braids without looking like Pippi Longstocking.
In this video, we learn how to make different kids of pickles with Lauren and John Orren. First, start with roasted beets and remove the skin, then cut them into equal sizes. Now, toast 1/2 tsp fennel seed, 1 tbsp mustard seed, 1 tbsp black peppercorn, and 4 allspice berries over medium heat. Then, add in 2 cup white wine vinegar and 2 c water and with: 1 bay leaf, 4 sprigs thyme, 3 garlic cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2 tsp Aleppo chile, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 tbsp turbinado sugar. Last, add in 2 ...
Eating healthy requires preplanning most of the time, but if you're looking to eat healthy and are strapped for cash and time this is an easy recipe to make which will both speed up weight loss and muscle gain.
Wearing layers and layers of makeup during the day is just asking for disaster, especially now that the humidity is soaring and temperatures are climbing up higher and higher.
We can all agree that Miley Cyrus has long since left her goody two shoes pop star alter ego, Hannah Montana. Whether she's pole dancing on an ice cream stand or rocking extremely dark, smokey eye makeup, Cyrus has been experimenting with the adult side of life.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade healthy broccoli stir fry. First, turn on your wok to medium heat and then add in 3 cups of blanched broccoli florets. Now add in olive oil with the broccoli, as well as shallots, ginger, and garlic. Next, add a pinch of salt and black pepper and mix until well combined. Your wok should now be turned to high heat, then add in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 2 tablespoon of low sodium soy sauce. Once everything is hot, scoop onto a serving dish an...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make Belizean jungle juice. The ingredients required for this juice are: 1 banana, 1 cup of orange juice and 1 dash of fresh ginger (1/8 tsp). Begin by placing the orange juice and ginger into a blender jar. Then break the banana into chunks and add it into the jar. Cover the jar and blend the mixture at medium speed until it is well blended. This juice is healthy and does not require any sugar. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy drink...
In this tutorial, we learn how to poach an egg in under four minutes. First, fill a pan 2/3 of the way full with water and bring it almost to a boil on high heat. Once the heat is almost boiling, turn the heat down to medium heat. Once you've done this, pour a splash of white vinegar into the pan. Next, crack your egg into a small cup and gently let it ooze out into the water. Don't touch the egg, or the yolk will break. once the egg whites are set, you can take it out of the pan. This will t...
Celebrities look amazing in photos, on the red carpet, and really just in general, but they can attribute their awesome beauty to more than just their heavenly descent to earth.
Non-stick cookware is a great way to cook and not have to deal with foods that stick to regular pans or deal with the cleaning up after cooking. A few rules to keep in mind are to not preheat a non-stick pan and do not use a heat level above medium. If you break or damage the surface of the pan, it could cause more damage than you think. There have been reports where you could develop flu-like symptoms just from cooking with a bad pan.
A major Hollywood player since she was a preteen, Vanessa Hudgens knows what looks on the red carpet and what doesn't. And, like most girls, she's found that the smokey eye never fails to make your eyes pop and to the make the eyes of nearby cartoon wolves pop out.
In this video, we learn how to make spicy potato wedges. The ingredients you will need are: salt, 1/2 tsp dry mango powder, 2 medium wedged potatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves smashed garlic, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and cut your potatoes into wedge shapes. Soak the potatoes in water then put into a bowl and add salt. Microwave until the potatoes are half way cooked and strain th...
In this video, we learn how to make fried green tomatoes. First, grab several green tomatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Put the slices onto a rack, let them sit for 15 minutes. Now, in a bowl mix your breading mix. Add 1/2 cornmeal and 1/2 breadcrumbs and add black pepper, cayenne, 1/2 tsp of salt and mix it together. In a separate bowl mix two eggs and a tbsp of milk together. To coat the tomatoes, put them into a bowl of flour, then the egg mixture and then finally the corn meal/bre...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make tarragon walnut brown butter sauce. You will need: 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, salt and pepper. First, throw the chunk of butter into a sautee pan on medium heat until it foams up. Cook this for about 6-10 minutes until it turns a light brown color, then add in the walnuts. Be careful not to burn your walnuts, just swish around in the butter for 1 minute. After this, c...
Ever wonder how to get that perfectly cooked duck breast? Now you can get that restaurant style duck breast with a cripsy skin on the outside while still keeping the inside moist and pink. You start by making a grid like pattern on the fat using a sharp knife. Doing this will help give it that the crispy skin. Next you season both sides with some salt to taste. After this the duck breast goes into the heated pan. When heating that pan have the temperature set to medium-heat. No oil or fat of ...
To create a green screen, open up the program Sony Vegas. Now go to media generators. On the left hand side of your screen there should be a list with the link solid color right in the middle. Click on that and a menu with a variety of different colored boxes will appear. Double click on green. A menu will pop up so that you can adjust the shade of green just by moving the vertical line to the left or right. After choosing the appropriate shade, save the green box as either a video or picture...
This is a great instructional video on how to make sauteed garlic asparagus. The main ingredients required to make this wonderful food are three table spoon unsalted butter, two cloves garlic chopped,one bunch fresh asparagus, quarter teaspoon kosher salt and quarter teaspoon ground black pepper. First melt the butter in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted add the garlic. Then add asparagus spears and salt. Finally add pepper to it. Now cover it and cook stirring oc...
Fantastic Food with Scott Hargrove demonstrates how to carve a roasted chicken. First, use the appropriate knife. Make sure that your life isn't too large. Use a medium-sized carving knife. Use a carving board with a ridge to contain the juices. Place the chicken with the back bone down and breast up. Break the skin open on leg until you hear a crack. Take the point of the knife and run it along the crease where the bone meets the body to separate the leg. Repeat with the other leg. Next, car...
If there is anyone who can help you get closer to finding your true love it is Dr. Diana Kirschner. Dr. Kirschner is a love expert, media psychologist and bestselling author. She is the go to psychologist on most talk and reality TV shows and for newspapers and magazines in need of a relationship expert.
If there is anyone who can help you get closer to finding your true love it is Dr. Diana Kirschner. Dr. Kirschner is a love expert, media psychologist and bestselling author. She is the go to psychologist on most talk and reality TV shows and for newspapers and magazines in need of a relationship expert.
Arya shows the viewers how to make a simple bowl of oatmeal. To begin, put a couple scoops of steel cut oats into a medium-sized bowl. Add the desired condiments such as cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, and nutmeg. You then pour hot water into the bowl and put it into the microwave. Set the time for four minutes and forty-four seconds at 30% power. When done, be careful removing it because remember, it's hot. Add frozen berries of choice, a squeeze of honey and a splash of milk. Stir until cool...
This video demonstrates how to do image transfers. For this project, you will need the following: acid free card stock, stencils, transparency film, a gel medium, and a PC.
In this tutorial, Chef Andre Robin shows us how to make a homemade roux. A roux is a basis for soups, stews, gumbos and much more. You can make a roux in as little as three minutes and do it easily. First, take 1 cup of powdered roux mix. Once you've done this mix it with 2 cups of cool water and put it in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it's dark and gooey you have your very own roux. You can add onions, celery, green pepper, chicken, sausage, rice and many other different items to make yo...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to wax a snowboard. The materials required for waxing are: wax (cold, medium or warm temperature), scraper, brush, iron, wax paper, cloth and gloves. Begin by wiping the board with the cloth. Now rub the wax on the board. Then hold the wax against the iron to melt it, and then rub it on the board. The press the iron on some wax paper and spread it across the board. Leave it too cool for about 20-30 minutes. Then use the scrape to remove the wax layer....
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reset a frozen iPod Touch after jailbreaking. iPod Touch is a portable media player, personal digital assistant, and Wi-Fi mobile platform. Begin by holding in the Sleep and Home button at the same time. Hold it until a black screen appears. After it appears, let go of the buttons immediately. Now connect you iPod Touch to your computer. Then open i-Tunes and Restore the iPod Touch. Now users are able to try to jailbreak their iPod Touch once again...
For anyone looking for a new way to style their hair, follow this quick beauty video to learn how to create a side pony tail style. This style works best for anyone with medium to long hair. All you need is bobby pins and some rubber bands to create this look. Take a boar bristle brush and tease the crown to create more volume. Take the upper half of your hair and pull it in the opposite direction you actually want your ponytail going in. place a rubber band about two inches down the ponytail...
In this video tutorial from ShebasRecipes, learn how to make a spicy Indian chicken stew called Doo Piyaza. The recipe calls for slightly less than one pound of chicken, two medium onions thinly sliced, one tomato, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala (a combination of 11 spices), 1/2 teaspoon of red chili or cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic and ginger mixed. To start, you will need to fry the onions in five tablespoons of oil in a pressure...
First, find yourself a very large pot with a thick base that will distribute the heat evenly, preferably a stock pot. If the bottom is thin, consider some sort of diffuser. If you don't have one, buy one. They are cheap and you'll be glad you did. They even have them in the grocery store sometimes, for less than $10. Pour in your milk and turn on the heat to medium/high. Bring the milk to a boil over high heat stirring constantly, controlling the foam against boiling over.
This Lowe's video shows you how to grill seafood. You will need grilling utensils like tongs, a spatula, fork and a basting brush. Printable instructions are available at Lowes.com/videos. Make sure you lightly coat fish and grill with oil to keep it from sticking. You can also use a grill basket. Cooking times vary but basically about 10 minutes on medium heat it should be done. 3-5 minutes on each side. Seafood is done when it starts to flake.
Now we explain how to marinade and barbecue on the grill. Skill level is beginner. For great-tasting chicken, consider whole chickens over light or market chicken parts. Combine herbs and spices with oil and an acid like juice, vinegar, or yogurt; the acid tenderizes the meat. Marinade the chicken at room temperature for 20 minutes. Cook for 10 minutes on one side at medium heat. Cook on the other side for another 5 minutes and check the temperature. If the temperature is at 165 degrees it is...
First you make the crust by putting a bowl of flour and a bowl of brown sugar together into a large bowl. Whisk the flour and brown sugar together in the bowl. Next add two sticks of margarine cut up into smaller pieces. Use a pastry cutter and work the butter into the mixture until you have a bowl full of small uniform chunks. Next pour the mixture into a parchment lined baking pan. It will look really crumbly but that's okay. Once it is poured into the pan use your hand to smooth it out and...
