Do you dread the holiday season because you're the only vegan in a largely carnivorous family? You don't have to be left out of the festivities - or go hungry - this Thankgiving, though, if you make your own food.
Coffee as a table decoration? You bet. You're probably used to having coffee in a cup as a hot drink or a cold latte, but coffee - rather, coffee beans - has so many uses than just for food.
It really doesn't take a lot of cooking know how - or an ingredients list longer than the last "Harry Potter" book - to create a delicious dish. In this recipe video the focus is on side dishes.
Salmon is not something that springs readily to mind when thinking about Indian food, but you could submerge just about anything in Tikka seasoning and it will be delicious. Watch this video to learn a recipe for a delicious salmon tikka that fuses east and west beautifully.
Are you trying to cut meat (especially red meat) out of your diet to lower your cholesterol? Then check out this food video to learn a delicious and easy Indian vegetarian recipe for paneer (cheese) masala.
The canary is one of the most popular bird for people to have as pets, and not just because they'll let you know if you have a gas leak. Watch this video to learn everything you need to take care of a canary, from what size cage to get to types of food and activities.
Medieval knights did not have access to plastic, but modern reenactors certainly do! This tutorial shows you how to take a food-grade plastic barrel (at least a quarter inch thick) and turn it into a set of medieval style armor!
The holiday season is soon going to be upon us, which means there will soon be 30 pound turkeys on tables everywhere. Turkey is the centerpiece of a satisfying Thanksgiving table, so it's important to make sure yours is juicy, tender, and roasted just right.
Celiac disease is a digestive disease in which the affected person cannot tolerate gluten. Gluten is a protein that is found in foods like wheat, rye and barley. In this health-minded how-to, you'll learn how to diagnose and treat the various symptoms of Celiac disease. For more information, and to learn about treatment options, take a look.
In Minecraft, pork is the main food source that you can consume to recover health, although cooking it has a greater effect on recovering health. But if you're looking to get a large supply that automatically filters down for easy collection, check out this video. In it you will learn how to build a towering pork processing plant with pig spawners.
Does your green thumb look more like a brown thumb? Not all of us were blessed with Martha Stewart's gardening skills, and that's totally okay. If you're seriously interested in growing your own food, whether in a large garden or a small balcony garden area, you'll get some great tips on how to do it in this video.
Making turkey is great for all year round, although the most common time of year is Thanksgiving! Turkey's are big birds and have a long cooking time, and they're there for a reason, any shorter and you could have an uncooked bird that could still be carrying food-borne illnesses like Salminella. In this video you'll get some basic tips on how to check your turkey to make sure it's good to eat.
Christmas Cactus are pretty plants, but getting them to produce their amazing flowers consistently can be a pain. Watch this video to learn how a little darkness and plant food will have you beauty flowering in no time. Well, some time, be patient.
Chocolate coin cookies are one of the many delicious traditional foods associated with Hanukkah. This video will teach you how to back these tasty kosher desserts for your next Hanukkah party or just because they taste really, really dang good.
Serving deep fried chicken wings at a party is always a hit...and a gigantic mess. After all, you can't serve crispy chicken without lots of gooey oil and even more gooey dip. But you can find a way around all that.
As Peggy from "Married With Children" demonstrated, every woman loves to kick back with a plate of bon bons and a good soap opera. Sure, you can purchase your bon bons from a store, but why ingest all those artificial preservatives and chemicals when you can make your own at home?
If your kids go "ick" when you tell them you're serving up green beans for dinner, then clearly you're preparing them all wrong. Bland vegetables equals bland taste, so all you have to do to spice up your green bean dishes is add some pizzazz through spices and oils.
Ransack your kitchen and grab some dish soap, vegetable oil, honey, food coloring, rubbing alcohol, tall glass, water and a spoon. Why? Because you're going to create a visually stunning display of layered liquids. This illustrates the effects of different densities in liquids, while becoming a cool, psychedelic art piece for the living room. It's a super colorful decoration!
Green beans are delicious and easy to grow. Do you have too many? It turns out they can be canned in such a way that they last up to five years, making them great emergency food supplies. Watch this video to learn how you too can can green beans.
If you want to lose weight on the Weight Watchers plan, it's important to know how many points you can eat per day. This video will teach you how to determine your Weight Watcher point score and stay under it.
Conjugating nouns in German depends not only on tense, but also on the relationship between the subject and the object. This lesson provides a basic introduction to the methods of conjugating regular verbs in German. You are also given a short vocabulary list of food-related words in German to study.
Pork picadillo is a Spanish dish that gets its flavor not from gallons and gallons of oil (like most of the restaurant foods we have in the US), but from spices like cloves and cinnamon.
Chicken stock is the mother of all soups and meals: It is the basis for recipes that call for a dash of extra flavor (like pan-roasted salmon with spinach or grilled chicken) and also a basis for a bunch of savory soups (like minestrone).
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.
A staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, tahini is a delicious sauce made from sesame seeds, garlic and other spices, usually eaten with pita bread. This cooking tutorial walks you through the process of toasting and blending seeds to make tahini. Enjoy with your favorite food and drink!
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!
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make delicious and crowd pleasing shrimp scampi. The Neelys will show you how to add a down home Southern touch to this meal so that everyone loves every bite. Enjoy!
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 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 tutorial, learn how to make a uniquely sweet and spicy bacon recipe. Hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli from the Food Network, you will learn how to rub your bacon with an assortment of spices and sugars so that it tastes incredible. These thick slabs work great for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Enjoy!
In this tutorial, Alex Guarnaschelli from the Food Network shows you how to cook a very unique chicken. This easy recipe is marinated overnight in yogurt and fresh ginger and then thrown on the grill for a fantastic flavor. Enjoy this healthy dinner with your family anytime.
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.
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.
