Even though some products might claim to have no MSG on their packaging, they still might include an ingredient called 'hydrolyzed corn protein.' HCP is just another way of saying 'monosodium glutamate.' Don't be fooled next time you're shopping for groceries!
Strawberries are a delicious summertime food, and they become even more of a treat when baked into a pie. The recipe for this tasty strawberry dessert involves berries, sugar and whipped cream baked into a tasty pastry crust.
In this tutorial, learn how to make grilled shrimp with garlic from master chef, Bobby Flay. Bobby will show you how to use the grill and make something other than burgers and hot dogs. Grill up perfect shrimp with a spicy garlic twist by following these tips from the Food Network.
In this Food Network tutorial, learn how to make a tasty veggie for your next party or get together. Zucchini au gratin makes a perfect savory meal for any occasion. Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa) will show you exactly how to make them so that you have everyone licking their plates. Yum!
Interested in making your own garam masala at home? With the right ingredients and the proper techique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about seven minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own Indian food at home, watch this video guide.
Putty is fun stuff to play around with, and there are lot of different ways to make it. This video will show you how to make nontoxic putty easily at home with only white glue, water, and Borax. Add some food coloring if you tire of the same old white putty after a while.
In order to cook food in your fireplace, you will need a Dutch oven. You will also need the following ingredients: 3-4 cups of rhubarb, 3 cups of sugar, lemon juice (either freshly squeezed of from concentrate), flour, and almonds are optional.
In this tutorial, famous chef Bobby Flay shows you how to make Korean style lettuce wraps that are packed with pork shoulder and a quick side of kimchi to go with it. Bobby shows you how to make this authentic dish completely from scratch in this clip from the Food Network.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a tasty Mexican specialty - the taquito! Forget the drive thru line at Taco Bell, this recipe is authentic and amazing. Robin Miller from the Food Network will show you how to make gooey chicken and pepperjack cheese taquitos with a homemade white bean and avocado salsa. Could you possibly ask for more? Yum!
Induction cooktops are a great option if you're interested in heating food faster and saving energy in the process. They operate a bit differently than other cooktops and you should understand how so, if you plant to own one. This quick tutorial will show you how to use an induction cooktop easily.
In this clip, learn how to roast perfect peppers with the Food Network's Tyler Florence. All you need to do is chop up your veggies and lay them on the grill and you will be eating a delicious salad with roasted peppers in no time. This dish is so healthy and perfect for summertime. Yum!
In this clip, see just how easy it is to create stuffed mushrooms. These tasty treats are perfect for appetizers and make delicious finger foods. Follow along with this video and see how easy it is to make this savory goodies, just like the Italians do!
In this tutorial, learn all about chocolate and how it has gone from a children's candy to an elegant, high class food.
In this tutorial, we learn how to gain weight after radiation therapy. Cancer patients will need a strong focus, because most cancer patients just simply forget to eat. The brain does not tell them they are hungry when sick. First, make sure to eat despite changes in taste, try to eat a well-balanced diet. Also, make sure to take a powdered or liquid weight gain supplement which will enhance appetite. Also, eat five or six small meals a day, which will make you more hungry. Changing your diet...
Looking for a lamb chops recipe that's as quick and easy as it is delicious? If so, you'll be hard pressed to find a recipe quicker and easier than the one presented in this clip. In this clip, the Food Network's Claire grills lamb chops and serves them with a flavorful lemon-mint pesto. For detailed instructions, and to get started making your own mint-pesto lamb chops, take a look.
When you think of frozen foods, you're probably picturing an image of calorie bomb Hungry Man TV dinners or jumbo-sized Klondike bars. But frozen foods can be a lot healthier than you think.
Poisoning can happen to both children and adults, and is one of the most preventable forms of illness that exists. Poisoning can sneak up on your in various ways including household products, expired medications, foods and even alcohol. So, take the tips in this clip from Dr. Savant and avoid this unnecessary illness in your household.
Like icing, fondant makes any baked foodstuff look prettier, taste better, and look sexy cute when you get the stuff on your nose.
Looking for a to-die-for flank steak recipe? In this free video cooking lesson, Bobby, of the Food Network's "Grill It!" prepares a grilled flank steak with a balsalmic vinegar barbecue sauce. For more information, including a full recipe and step-by-step preparation instructions, and to get started making this dish yourself, watch this free video culinary guide.
In the mood for comfort food? With this free video cooking lesson from Bubba-Q, you'll learn how to prepare a parmesan potato-crust meatloaf. For more information, including a complete recipe and step-by-step preparation instructions, and to get started making this meatloaf yourself, watch this video tutorial.
This video from Food Network megastar Guy Fieri demonstrates a really unconventional take on the chocolate brownie: the Mexican rhubarb chocolate brownie. A spicy chocolate treat that will surprise, delight, and fatten up any guests for whom you have the pleasure of baking desert.
This video from the the excellent UK series Container Gardening for Food teaches you a simple technique for increasing the yield of your tomato plants. By simply pinching out the new buds your plants continues to sprout after its already fully limbed, you can keep it from expending energy making new limbs and make it focus that energy on growing larger, more delicious tomatoes. A must-watch for any at-home tomato grower.
This handy video from the Food Network program Sandra's Money Saving Meals presents a recipe for making a hummus and cucumber sandwich. It includes instructions for how to make your own hummus without using chickpeas, which should delight those of you out there who don't like the taste of traditional hummus. It is completely vegetarian, hearty, and delicious.
Love the savory and richness of turkey pot pies? Instead of buying your next turkey or chicken pot pie, why not try making a homemade version? In this video presented by Kahunas Food and Wine, learn how to make a turkey or chicken pot pie with help from step by step instructions. A little tip? To make a thicker inside, cut the stock down to 3 cups!
Is your kitchen pantry cluttered and disorganized? Do you have spices and boxed foods that are decades old? It's time to clean house. Insightful Nana shows you ways to organize your cluttered kitchen pantry with the help of a professional organizer from Harmony Within. Use the stack organizing method to get your pantry lookng together and organized.
On this episode of The Renegade Health Show, our host Kevin and his guest Rene Oswald present us with a recipe and demonstration for how to make delicious, healthy sauerkraut quickly. They discuss many alternative healthy ingredients in addition to the ones they use, so that you can customize your meal to your heart's content!
Looking to try something new for dinner? Sick of the same old, same old? Well, thanks to the Try New Food blog, you can! In this video, learn how to make delicous (and healthy!) spicy Chinese orange chicken.
Instead of using a garlic press or food processor, learn how to mince garlic with a knife thanks to this free cooking tutorial presented by Cooking 101! This is a fun and impressive method to get that garlic minced for a recipe that calls.
Watch this video to learn how to make a cool, original paper origami cupcake presentation stand in this simple demonstration. All you need are 16 pieces of paper, 3 A4 cards, and a little bit of glue! Your stand will hold 12 cupcakes or muffins, and it's a great and attractive way to present food gifts to your friends and family.
In this CHOW episode, learn how to roast delicious vegetables with Lisa Jervis, cofounder of Bitch magazine and author of "Cook Food: A Manualfesto for Easy, Healthy, Local Eating". Learn how NOT to roast your vegetables to get a dish full of mushy veggies that taste more steamed than roasted.
Egg rolls are a delicious snack, and no Chinese food meal is complete without this yummy appetizer. In this tutorial, learn how to make traditional Chinese egg rolls with Kai. These rolls can be filled with veggies or your favorite meats like chicken, beef or even shrimp. So, the next time you order Chinese, beat the take out guy to your door and have some homemade eggrolls ready to serve with that delicious dinner.
Going cat fishing sometime soon? Stop spending a ton of money on store bought bait when you can just make it yourself! In this video, learn how to make homemade catfish chum out of food you'll many times find hiding in your fridge including balogna, ground corn, mustard, tarter sauce, cheese, ranch dressing, water, coffee grounds, and more. Watch on for the full recipe!
This Food Network video will show you how to make an amazing appetizer dish: spicy fried macaroni & cheese bites! Everyone loves mac'n cheese, right? But who wants to eat it with a fork? Deep-fry your macaroni and cheese bites and everyone will be fighting to get a piece!
If you have seasoned bread and a food processor, you too can make seasoned bread crumbs. It isn't necessarily a very tricky thing to figure out. That didn't stop chef Josh Allen from making this simple and easy-to-follow culinary guide, however. For more information, and to get started making your own seasoned bread crumbs (perfect for omelets or chicken breasts), watch this free video cooking lesson.
Sure, individually wrapped straws of the sort found at your favorite café, diner or fast-food joint might seem like a colossal waste — and actually be a colossal waste, for that matter — but there's no denying that there's a lot of fun to be had with the straw wrappers themselves. With this tutorial, for instance, you'll learn how to make a cinchy paper inchworm.
No need to travel to Jamaica for the wonderful food! You can make it in the comfort of your own home! In this video, learn how to make Jamaican curry chicken. To complete this recipe, the following ingredients are needed:
Searching for a easy to make finger-food dessert? Why not make peanut brittle? Peanut brittle is a delicious treat, perfect for peanut lovers and for all sorts of occassions, whether it be Christmas or someone's birthday. Learn how to make peanut brittle with help from this cooking tutorial.
Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ Dugoua, the Vitamin Junkeys, discuss natural remedies for constipation. Magnesium is a natural treatment for constipation, but you need to be careful not to take too much. Constipation is when you are not having regular bowel movements. Some causes of constipation are dehydration, certain drugs, poor diet and stress. To keep things moving it is good to drink lots of water and to eat a diet high in foods containing fiber, like fruits and vegetables. Probiotic foods ca...
Isn't it everybody's dream to stay slim and fat? This video will help boost your self-confidence and will give you tips on how to stay slim and fit. Anne Saccone is of the opinion that green tea with lemon helps her to maintain and manage her weight. She has it about eight times a day. Other food that helps in weight management are cereal with semi-skimmed milk, wholemeal bread, natural yogurt, cottage cheese, boiled egg etc. She advises not to be obsessed with food and to count calories but ...
In this video, learn how to make Indian specialty, vegetarian potato curry with Sheba. In this tutorial, Sheba makes potato curry or Aaloo for breakfast. This dish is quite versatile and can be eaten with Puri at breakfast or with Roti for lunch or dinner. You can't go wrong with this delicious veggie dish.
