As iOS 10 makes its worldwide debut, many users are noticing that the promised iMessage effects feature in Messages is not working properly. Instead of seeing the actual effects, messages will come through like normal, but with text describing the effect they were sent with. On top of that, you can't send your own message effects if you're one of the affected users.
Quesadillas are great, don't get me wrong. Cheese, tortillas, meat... what's not to like? But I'm going to take a stand: your regular old quesadilla is boring. It's time to step it up a notch and get out of your quesadilla comfort zone.
Chicken breasts have gotten a bad rap. Dry, flavorless, boring... poor white meat gets no love, and dark meat gets all of the credit for being sinfully flavorful and delicious. But the truth is, even though chicken breasts are lower in fat and calories, they can also be incredibly versatile and full of flavor... if they're prepared correctly. You're probably familiar with poaching, which is a technique that gently cooks more delicate meats such as chicken or fish fully submerged in a liquid b...
If there's one thing that gets used far too frequently in the modern kitchen, it's the trash can. Home cooks everywhere waste enormous amounts of food by throwing it away before it's actually ready to be tossed.
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Boxed brownie mixes advertise their convenience compared to homemade brownies—with only a few ingredients, they promise a moist, chocolatey crumb. However, these "instant" mixes still require fresh ingredients and a baking time that matches that of homemade brownies. When you're craving a chocolate fix but you're coming up short on eggs, oil, and time, don't despair: you can still make brownies using a can of soda. Two Different Methods, One Soda Required
Beef: it's what for dinner. And if you really like the taste of it, it can be what you season the rest of your dinner with, too.
Indoor electric grills are nothing new; George Foreman grills have been around for over 20 years now, providing healthy, smokeless grilling options for indoor use. Yet as nifty and fun as George Foreman grills are, indoor grills have never been considered a hot item for passionate and avid home cooks.
I first became acquainted with this dish when I worked across the street from a Chinese restaurant. After that I ordered it every time! Now that I don't work by there anymore I don't get to eat it but I sure do still crave it! So I researched and tried a couple recipes and this was my favorite. Hopefully this version lives up to your expectations.
Fifty-four percent of Americans 18 and older drink coffee every day, and why not? With 100 milligrams of caffeine per six ounces of drip coffee, it's just the morning beverage to wake you up and kickstart your day. You can feel the caffeine surge through your body like the Holy Ghost, making you aware, focused, and ready for action.
Beef aficionados love a medium-rare burger, but many people are wary of meat that's on the pink or red side since it might contain bacteria. Is it possible to enjoy a burger that's perfectly juicy and yet also cooked thoroughly enough to destroy all traces of salmonella, E. coli, and other microbes that cause foodborne illness? Absolutely! You just need to know a trick (or three).
True story: a friend of mine regularly started a fight with her boyfriend everyday at 4 p.m. Every day. This went on for years until he finally got the bright idea of shoving a granola bar at her the minute she came home from work. Shazam! The fights were a thing of the past.
I have a theory that chocolate chip cookies are the gateway drug to cooking. The recipe is easy, no special equipment is required, and at the end, you get warm, fresh-from-the-oven cookies that are simply irresistible. It's how I got hooked on baking and cooking, and anecdotal evidence (i.e. me asking my other kitchen-obsessed friends and a few culinary students) supports me.
A turkey baster is one of those single-use kitchen items that most people only need once or twice a year (although you can use it for a few other things). You never seem to miss having one until the holidays roll around when it's time to cook your Thanksgiving turkey. But do you really need a baster to end up with a moist, delicious bird? The short answer is no.
One of the vital fashion accessories is sunglasses. Sunglasses assist in creating a sort of unique identity for you. Your age, the shape of your face and of course your personal taste influences the precise style you decide on. There are some basic factors that must be put into consideration when you are thinking of buying your pair of sunglasses. It is important to be educated about what makes a quality pair of sunglasses. So when you want to choose your next pair of sunglasses, keep the fol...
Find out how everything in a chemistry lab works, from pipettes to burners to recrystallization to storage. You'll get precise instructions on how to work and perform certain scientific duties in the chem lab, whether it's chemical or just ordinary high school science.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make black pepper chicken. For the sauce, you will need: 1/2 c oyster sauce, 2 tsp thick soy sauce, 2 tsp sherry, 1 tsp white pepper, and 2 tsp black pepper. For the chicken, you will need: 3 boneless chicken breasts, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 large red bell pepper, 1/2 large green bell pepper, 2 green onion stalks, and 2 tbsp peanut oil. First, remove the fat from the chicken and cut into pieces. Then, sprinkle with garlic salt and set aside. Now, remove the ...
In this video, we learn how to make turkey meat pies. You will need: 2 lbs ground turkey breast, 1/2 chopped onion, 1/2 chopped green pepper, 2 tbsp crushed garlic, 15 oz can tomato sauce, 1 c dry white wine, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 c raisins, 1/4 c stuffed green olives, 2 tbsp olive oil, ready-made 5" dough, and 1 egg white. Now, cook the turkey in a large pan and break into small pieces. After this, drain the turkey from the fat and saute the onions, g...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make dumpling soup. First, add in your soup bones to a large pot, then add in ginger, green onion, shitake mushrooms, 1 tbsp onion powder, soy sauce, salt, and 1 gallon of water. Let this come to a boil on the stove for 5-7 minutes. After this, skim the fat from the top of the soup and then let simmer with a cover for 1 hour. While this is cooking, take 1 lb of ground beer and pour over 1 tbsp oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, soy sauce, and bok choy. U...
In this video, we learn how to make stuffed green bell pepper cups. You will need: 1 lb ground minced beef, 6 green bell peppers, 1 c cooked rice, 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce, 1/2 c chopped onion, 1/2 c chopped celery, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 3 small tomatoes, 8 oz cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. First, cut the top off the peppers and remove the insides. After this, remove the center from the tops and then chop them into small pieces. Now, boil a pot of water and add the whole bell peppe...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook bowtie pasta with sausage and roasted peppers. You will need: garlic powder, basil, oregano, parsley, red peppers, roasted peppers, minced garlic, 2 small tomatoes, chicken bouillon, beef bouillon, sausage, and bowtie pasta. First, place your sausage into a grill and remove the excess fat, it's best if you have a small countertop grill. When done cooking, chop up into small sections. Now, chop up your vegetables and place into a frying pan with olive oil...
Finger foods. They're the best party snack, and the best snacks for children more worried about playing than eating. There's a lot of good ones you can make, like fruit kabobs, barbecue wieners, lunchmeat rolls, cheese balls, popcorn, and pesto dip. Make these six delicious recipes for your next party and you’ll have your guests coming back for seconds!
Pregnancy can take a typically fit body and throw it for a loop. Your body will change so dramatically during those nine months that you may be left with stretch marks, extra fat and sagging skin. So, after you've had that beautiful baby, why not check out this tutorial? In it, you will get tips from expert physical trainer, Kathy Kaehler. Kathy has three children and knows everything there is to know about toning a post-pregnancy body. Kathy is also an author and celebrity personal trainer, ...
This video is about how to prepare grilled gammon steaks with pineapple. So the first step that you will have to do is to wash and dry up the gammon steaks. Then put a little bit of alt season in it. Then place a little amount of oil in the pan to prevent the gammon from sticking. After wards, with the use of a pair of scissors, snip the fat edges of the gammon. In a bowl, place a couple of spoonfuls of honey. Then pour the juice of the lemon and a spoonful of mustard as well. Also, add a sma...
This video shows how to make a real 3d text in Photoshop. First open up Photoshop. Create a new document File > new. Then select width then OK. Fill the background with black. Then go to the text tool and write whatever we want. Choose a font with fat letters. Right click on the text layer and go to "Blending options". Then edit the text in our way. We can create a Gradient Overlay, Contour, Stroke and Outer Glow. We can add any effect we want. Again right click on the text layer and click "R...
Saving money during this tough economic period is more important than ever, especially when it comes to servicing your vehicle. So in this 2 part video tutorial, you'll find out one way you can keep your wallet fat, by learning how to change the oil to your Vespa scooter.
The video tells about the exercise that should be done after pregnancy, mainly the methods, procedure etc. It is narrated by Kathy Kaehler, who is a personal trainer. For more information go to kathykaehlerfitness.com.
Granola is delicious but the store bought kind is usually high in fat and full of preservatives. In this two part video, learn how to make your own healthier granola bars at home. These bars make great breakfasts, snacks, and fit perfectly in bag lunches.
A lot of us love sour cream, but in this health conscious world, the added taste might not be worth the extra calories and fat. You can use creme fraiche as a lighter alternative to sour cream or for a variety of other culinary expeditions.
Shebas Recipes teaches viewers how to make Daal Gosht - a meat and lentil curry! You will need a pound of chopped mutton cubes and half a cup of lentil. You will have soaked and washed the lentil four about a half and hour. Your spices are a tea spoon of salt, teaspoon of turmeric, teaspoon of chili pepper and a teaspoon of coriander powder and 2 teaspoons of ginger and garlic mixed, 1 medium onion thinly sliced and medium tomato chopped. First, cook the onions in olive oil frying them in a p...
Try Betty's tasty steak dish with horseradish brown gravy. This looks absolutely amazing. Play special attention to her description of the cuts and the ingredients.
Wants to add more nuts and seeds to your diet but don't know the best way to incorporate them? With this video tutorial, let Kardena from Kardena's Kitchen show you how to get the most out of a variety of nuts and seeds for maximum flavor and nutritional value.
Use Myron Mixon's "hot and fast" method outlined in this tutorial to learn how to make brisket. You will need Rocky Richmond's all-purpose rub and a piece of brisket. Pat down the rub ensuring that it sticks to the meat properly and be liberal when you put the rub on it. Then, apply mustard to your meat, which adds extra flavor and makes sure the rub adheres. Make sure to rub the mustard in. Then, reapply another coating of the rub. Do this same thing with the other side of the brisket. After...
Start cooking four large baking potatoes in the microwave. After they are cooked, take a knife and cut them in half by cutting down the length of the potato. With a metal spoon, scoop out the middle of the potato. Potatoes are a great side dish. A medium potato is about 100 calories and has no fat. Once you scoop out the potatoes keep it in the refrigerator and use it for mashed potatoes later. Spray the inside, outside of the potato with no stick spray, and put them on an indoor grill heated...
In this video Tracy shows how to make roasted butternut squash soup, which is very healthy. For this, first you have to take 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add one clove of chopped or grated garlic. Then add one cup roasted butternut squash, roasted baby carrot and roasted yellow onions. They were roasted at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes. Stir them all for some time. To this add 3 cups of chicken stock. You may also use beef or vegetable stock. Put the heat on high and bring t...
News-Star Extra This meal is quick to fix and delicious. First 2 TB. butter in the skillet, melt, add one small sliced onion. Cut ends from onion, cut onion in half, slice and divide into rings. To cout a tomato cut down the center, dice across and than dice across the other way. Cilantro comes next, the first thing is to work backwards from the stem remove the leaves with kitchen shears. Also snip them with the shears. Sauté the onion in the butter until translucent. Remember to use differen...
You are going to cook the meat right on the oven rack so it is a good idea to clean the rack before you get started. The meat you'll need is a top round or brisket, or any kind of beef with a low fat content. Make sure the beef is thin, and place it in the freezer just until it gets stiff, not frozen. Slice it to any size you want and marinade it to whatever flavor you like. Now add Liquid Smoke, Worcestershire sauce, ground pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, and Season-All. Mix all these se...
This explains how to make an easy Latino dinner for 2 people. Place chopped garlic in a large Ziploc bag. Take McCormick fajita seasoning and red pepper and place them in the bag with the garlic. Prepare a chicken breast by removing the fat and cutting the meat into strips. Measure 1 cup of vinegar and place that in the bag also. Move the bag so that the ingredients are mixed into a marinade. Place the chicken strips in the bag, seal it and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
In this video, Betty shows you how to make a great eye of round roast beef in a crock pot. It's so simple: you prepare it in the morning and it's ready to eat when you return from work or school.
Betty shows you how to make a simple pork roast with tasty gravy. She does a great job of detailing how to tenderize the meat and make it that much more delicious!
