Protein powder is a fad in the same way that Justin Bieber's music is: you either love it, or you hate it. Everyone I know has a strong opinion about protein powder, ranging from "daily necessity" to "utterly useless."
Fish is a remarkably useful ingredient, whether you eat it as is or use fish sauce to give your recipes extra depth and flavor. However, if you enjoy a glass of Guinness on occasion, you might be surprised to know that there's most likely fish in that beverage, too.
Marmite: either you love the stuff or hate it. ("Love" meaning you are British and grew up eating it, and "hate" meaning you are everyone else.)
You have an abundance (or scarcity) of alcohol, liqueurs, and chasers, but don't know how to combine or mix them together to produce some kind of enjoyable concoction for friends. What do you do? Mix things you think will taste good together? They probably won't. There's rules about clear alcohol vs. dark alcohol and how they pair with juices and sodas, so what's the best way to know what goes well with what?
Flavored oils are amazing. They add a new flavor and depth to dishes not possible with plain oil. Most unfortunately, however, flavored oils almost always come with a hefty price tag to reflect their deliciousness and to capitalize on the general cluelessness of the public.
You've probably had pumpkin pie before, but you've never had pumpkin pie like this. Made from your traditional pumpkin pie ingredients (flour, butter, brown sugar), this pumpkin pie gets its Moroccan twist from copious amounts of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Deelish.
Cutting beef for a stir fry is entirely different from cutting a slab of steak to grill. Stir frys are made from a mixture of many bite-sized ingredients, so meat likewise has to come in small chunks.
Did you know that chapstick dries your lips out? Sounds counterintuitive, given that chapstick claims that it prevents chapped lips, but chapstick actually contains an ingredient in it that parches your skin.
We're tired of imitation foods. From the "substitute cheese" in our elementary school pizza to imitation crab, we're wondering where all the real food went and just what all those preservatives and genetically modified ingredients are doing to our bodies.
Cooking on a budget and trying to eat healthy and hearty at the same time can be tough. But thanks to Frugal Chef, your cries have been answered! In this video you will learn how to make an amazing Arroz con Pollo (chicken with rice and veggies). The ingredients are cheap, but the flavor and the nutritional value is far more than you had expect.
Interested in mixing the perfect margarita cocktail? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about a minute's time. For more information, including a full list of ingredients and complete instructions on how to mix this drink yourself, take a look.
If you're looking for a great way to help add extra nutrients to your plants, this tutorial has a possible solution. It's called compost tea and it can be made using only about three different ingredients.
Looking to make cupcakes as adorable as they are delectable? With the right ingredients and 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 two minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own cupcake menagerie, watch this video guide.
Interested in making delicious homemade pancakes? With the right ingredients, proper technique, and this video from Jenny Jones, it's easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that the clip can present a complete overview of the cooking process in about four minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own pancakes, watch this video guide.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a totally authentic Italian caesar salad from scratch. This is a pretty complicated salad that involves a lot of cooking, ingredients and steps but it is totally worth it. Try this delicious healthy lunch today. Yum!
In this clip learn how to make a delicious Middle Eastern recipe called dum ka keema. This recipe couldn't be more easy! All you have to do is mix together all of the ingredients, let it sit in the fridge over night and then bake it. You're done! Enjoy!
In this tutorial, learn how to transform an ordinary chicken breast into a juicy stuffed pocket. These breasts will be stuffed with delicious ingredients such as asiago cheese and ham. Follow along with this clip and make your tastebuds dance with this dinner!
In this tutorial, learn how to make Mediterranean yogurt - Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern - whatever you want to call it! This yogurt is fantastic and healthy and really easy to make at home. You can use Greek yogurt for tons of things like breakfasts, desserts as well as an ingredient in other recipes. Follow Dede's lead as she walks you through the process of making this special sauce.
In this tutorial, learn how to make fresh and delicious Tahini with Dede. This is not tahini sauce, but actual thick and delicious Tahini paste that can be used in a ton of recipes. This dish couldn't be easier - it is essentially only two ingredients: sesame seeds and vegetable oil. Dede will walk you through the entire process and help you on your way. Enjoy!
Any potato can be made interesting and look 'fancy' with the right ingredients! In this tutorial, learn how to add some rosemary, spicy red pepper flakes and garlic to your roasted potatoes and really bring out their flavor. These spuds will impress even the pickiest dinner guest and the best party is - they are quick, easy and cheap to prepare! Enjoy!
In this clip, Kelsey and Spike teach you how to make two different pastas that are both healthy and taste great. Kelsey will show you how to make fast and easy pasta primavera and Spike will walk you through drunken pasta.
In this tutorial learn how to spice up breakfast with a little something extra. You will add delicious ingredients like chili, onion and coriander to your otherwise boring omelette. Add some savory updates to this breakfast classic and make it so delicious that you will want to eat it for lunch and dinner, too!
One of the most significant ingredients that there can be in a young actor's career. Mentoring helps you make great, smart decisions. If you have a mentor, or someone who has been through the same experience before, you will learn so much more and be better prepared to face life as an actor. In this clip, Hans Obma talks about the importantce of finding a mentor in the entertainment industry.
If you love both seafood and pasta, this next tutorial is sure to blow your mind! In this video, you'll be finding out how to make a delicious and tasty shrimp lasagna. The ingredients for making lasagna remain the same, but just has a few variations. So check out the video above, good luck and enjoy!
The hamburger is a simple dish that modern gastropub cooking has expanding into all kind of complicated forms. This video demonstrates a recipe for making BBQ beef burgers, incorporating such unorthodox ingredients as Parmesan cheese to create a hearty, flavorful, burger sure to satisfy any hamburger aficionado.
Get that authentic Mexican taste at home with this recipe for chicken fajitas. Ingredients:
You can't get more traditional than some good old chicken and dumplings. It's hearty and filling and always leaves diners satisfied. And the best part is it's so easy to make! It just takes some common ingredients and a healthy appetite! This video will show you how to cook chicken and dumplings
Kalakand is a popular Indian sweet that looks sort of like a rice krispie treat on the outside, but in fact is really solidified milk and cottage cheese. The recipe isn't all that difficult to make and only requires a list of about 7 or less ingredients. So check out this tutorial on how to make it while using Indian milk, burfi. Enjoy!
Take care of that acne without any expensive products that dry you out. This proven method only requires three ingredients: Oatmeal, honey and bioyogurt. This all natural remedy is all you need to have beautiful, clear skin again. This video will show you how make a natural homemade acne mask.
Cook a hearty turkey pot pie that will be absolutely perfect for a cold winter night. You will need:
Educational Specialist, Jennifer Taggard shows her viewers a very easy and accurate process to making non-toxic flea killer. This flea killer will not harm children in a household or any dog being treated. To make the flea killer, 1/2 of a cup of baking soda and half of a teaspoon of orange essential oil was used. The two ingredients were mixed together and simply applied and rubbed into the dog.
In this video cooking lesson, you'll learn how to prepare an Eastern European favorite, kielbasa (which is sometimes also called Polish or Ukranian sausage) and cabbage! This hearty meal is easy to cook and great to eat.
Jack from "Cooking with Jack" shows you how to make the perfect omelette in this quick video. You'll learn the common problems and mistakes made when making an omelette and how to make some simple corrections. He discusses the wide variety of ingredients that you can use. Jack then shows you a new method that a viewer sent in that involves broiling the omelette in the oven to ensure you end up with a perfectly cooked omelette every time!
OnePotChefShow presents a video on how to easily make a delicious, savory bread and butter pudding dessert. All that is needed for a dessert like this is bread, butter, cream, cinnamon, sugar, egg yolks, and sultanas (dried grapes). The One Pot Chef guides us through the process, showing us every step of the recipe and how much of each ingredient is needed. By following the One Pot Chef's instructions, you'll have yourself a delicious dessert perfect for when you're having guests.
Erin McKenna, founder of Babycakes NYC, shows consumers how to use applesauce as a substitute for recipes that call for eggs.
Also known as Pla Nueng, spicy steamed fish can be a healthy and delicious end to your day. Using your microwave, you can make this simple dish with relative speed and ease.
In this tutorial from Food Wishes, learn how to make delicious crab cakes from chef John... A classic entertaining idea great for a warm meal with friendsand family! Make sure to get fresh ingredients and to take your time. These are worth the work!
Make creamy fish-stuffed potatoes with help from chef, Aaron Craze. Ingredients needed for this recipe include: potatoes, prawns, salmon, smoked halibut, fennel, leek, garlic, salt, funnel seeds, onion, pancetta (similar to bacon), lemon (juice), white wine, parsley, cream/milk, and Crème fraîche. This recipe is sure to make mouths water!
Chef, Jun Tanak takes us through a simple recipe for crisp pork belly in a aromatic flavored chicken broth that couldn't be more delicious! Ingredients needed include pork belly, ginger, lemongrass, chiles, garlic, chicken sauce, spring onions, oyster mushrooms, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Mirim, a Korean cooking wine. If you're unable to find Mirim, you can substitute with Sherry.
Oh, the good 'ol Jell-O shooter. That last necessary ingredient to every party looking to kick it up a notch. Here we have a tutorial on how to make Watermelon-flavored Jell-O shots for your next shindig... Take some advice? Always make double the amount you planned on. These tend to go fast.