Those ordinary green zucchini you see in the market are hiding a lovely, delicious secret: Actually, all summer squashes produce these delightful blooms, but the zucchini's are most frequently used for eating since they taste the best: fresh, clean, and zucchini-like, but with a little something extra. They used to be a rarity at supermarkets, so you had to have a garden or a gardener friend who would generously share the bounty with you.
Start with fresh blueberries and a pie crust (premade is fine, though you can certainly make your own). Then add some tapioca, sugar and a little bit of orange juice. Fill your pie, cover with a crust, bake and then it's ready to serve!
Flan is a popular Hispanic dessert - custard topped with a sweet thin caramel sauce. This video shows you a delicious variation on traditional caramel flan by adding a fresh mango topping. A perfect dessert for hot weather or beach entertaining.
Whether you'd like to think about it or not, the moment a Christmas tree or boxwood sprig is cut, it begins to die. This means that maintaining its beautiful dark green hue as well as the fragrant Christmasy smell requires work on your part.
We understand if you prefer using fake evergreen sprigs and styrofoam berries in your house for Christmas decor rather than the real things, which tend to dry out in 1-2 weeks. But if you're lucky enough to have some really greenery growing outside your self, consider mixing real with fake for an everlasting display.
In this Thanksgiving day guide, we learn how to prepare fresh cranberry sauce from scratch. You'll need cranberries, orange rinds, brown sugar and water. It's as simple as that. For a complete recipe, and to get started making your own fresh cranberry sauce, watch this free video cooking lesson.
Fresh herbs are some of the most manageable and useful things you can grow in your garden, but what to do when the harsh winter arrives? Many herbs can survive inside in pots, and this video will teach you how to prepare your herb garden and transfer it into pots for indoor storage during the winter, which when done properly will keep it protected, alive, and flourishing
If you're looking for a new dish to try, why not get into the seasonal spirit and cook some pumpkin? Whether you're planning on making fresh, holiday pumpkin pies or pumpkin bread, adding fresh, cooked pumpkin is a tasty alternative to using the canned pumpkin puree you can find in most grocery stores. There are a variety of different ways to cook raw pumpkin, and perhaps one of the easiest involves boiling or steaming.
Pesto is a great sauce for things like pasta, pita bread or spinach salad, making it a healthy addition for any lunch or dinner meal. In this video, you'll learn a recipe for an Italian pesto sauce, vegan-style. It's made from fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and cilantro, and is best served fresh. It's delicious and easy to make.
What's the best way to make sure your fruits, specifically melons, are staying fresh and tasty? Wrapping and storing your melons properly is the key to freshness. YouProduceGuy has the tips you need to make sure you wrap your melons perfectly for long-lasting fruit delight, so you can have it ready for a quick healthy snack from the fridge, or even have on display before you cut into them for a party.
Peach cobblers aren't traditionally the fastest desserts to make. They require creating the pie crust, cutting up the fresh peaches, and then assembling it all together into a pretty looking cake.
Want to have fresh produce year-round? Extend the life of garden vegetables by freezing your green beans or string beans. This is an easy cooking technique you can use, all you need is a pot, some water and a few plastic bags to keep your vegetables fresh for a long period of time.
If you're an asparagus newbie, this video will make you an asparagus pro! Learn how to tell if your asparagus is fresh or not. And also, find out the difference between the green and white asparagus vegetable. If you didn't know the secret behind white and green, you'll be surprised!
In this tutorial, we learn how to open a fresh young coconut. First, you want to grab a sharp and large knife, then go around the coconut cutting the husk off. After you have done this, you should be down to the nut of the coconut. Some areas of the husk will be thicker than the others. Next, use the corner of the knife to knock the top corner of the coconut. After this, take the knife and stick it into the hole that you made. Wedge it in there slowly, then turn the knife towards you and cut ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a festive Christmas garland from fresh greenery. You will need: fresh greenery, wire cutters, floral wire, pruning clippers, and gloves to do this. The base should be made of holly, and then you can use different firs that you can find. You can arrange this garland however you wish, placing them onto the wire and then cutting the wire when everything is hooked together. The great thing about this is that you can be creative and use whatever kind of green...
Are you thrilled to finally have your RV to motor around the country in? It does require a fair bit of maintenance. In this video, the RV Doctor tells you how to drain the water out of the fresh water holding tank on your RV. It'll help keep your RV in tip-top shape for traveling.
If you have trouble finding a nice look for daytime, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn all about how to create a light, fresh look for your face using Mac cosmetics. This look is also meant to last through the entire day so that you won't feel like you constantly have to reapply.
Ken Alston shows how to germinate Japanese maple tree seeds. The most important thing is to always buy fresh seeds. Seeds that are bought on eBay or other unreliable sellers are dry and lifeless and the chances of germination are not very good. The video shows the huge difference between the dry seeds and the fresh seeds. On the fresh seeds you can see that the roots are already out and in some cases the leaves are out, so from this point the rest is easy. Have little seed pots ready, make sm...
In this video, jenny Jones shows us how to store potatoes and onions correctly. Most people want to keep their vegetables fresh and for the longest time possible. Unfortunately, both of these vegetables give off gases that aren't good for each other so they cannot be stored together. The onions will get soggy and the potatoes will start to grow things. If you want your onions and potatoes to stay fresh , make sure you store them separately. Keep them stored in a cool area and you will have fr...
Ian Knauer, food editor from Gourmet Magazine, is going to show you how to turn fresh tomatoes into crushed tomatoes in no time. First, you must take a fresh tomato and just slice it in half, now grab a 4 sided grater and start grating the tomato using the large holes. You should do this over a bowl because that's where all your crushed tomato is going to end up. You must grate the tomato (the skin should begin to peel) until your left with just the peel of the tomato left in your hand, which...
Amelia Ceja prepares delicious filet mignon with roasted potatoes. She starts by placing the sliced potatoes on a baking sheet. Then she adds some garlic cloves and sprinkles with olive oil, then some fresh cracked pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt and fresh rosemary and thyme. This goes into the oven to roast for about 40 minutes.
In this video, Betty will show you how to make a colorful and healthy springtime fruit salad using strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple. In order to do that you need these ingredients: 2 cups of fresh strawberries, (washed & dried with paper towel) quartered. 2 cups of fresh blueberries, washed and dried. 2 cups of fresh pineapple pieces. Should be the same size as strawberry slices. 3 tablespoons Splenda (or sugar or other artificial sweetener) 1 carton strawberry glaze and
This video tutorial explains how to cure a hangover using a fresh orange and an egg. Have you ever drank too much and ended up with a hangover you just couldn't get rid of? Just follow these steps to a hangover free morning!
Start by obtaining a bag of garbanzo beans and soak them in water overnight. After they have soaked overnight, put them in fresh water again with one tablespoon of baking soda in the water and boil them for about two and a half hours until they are really tender and soft. After they have been boiled, put them in a food processor with some of the juice. Add two pieces of garlic, one tablespoon of tahini sauce, fresh squeezed lemon juice from 2 ½ lemons and a dash of salt. Then run it in the fo...
Betty teaches the secrets of making white chocolate dipped strawberries in simple steps. First take some fresh strawberries and a fresh canister of creamy chocolate. Now take a strawberry, dip it in the cream and whirl it nicely so that the cream fills nicely around it. Repeat the same process for all the strawberries and refrigerate them. Leave it in the refrigerator till the cream gets solid, then enjoy eating them.
Patti Moreno shows us how to freeze herbs you've cut fresh from your garden.
Celebrity natural foods chef, Bethenny Frankel, shows you how to make a delicious argula salad (The Steve Jobs Salad) guest starring Justine. Healthy and easy, this recipe is perfect as an appetizer, lunch or dinner. Follow along with this cooking how-to video to learn how to prepare this fresh arugula salad. Top of the green salad with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, and olive oil.
Lemon chicken over fettuccine noodles with plenty of fresh basil, now that makes for a great salad. Follow along with this cooking how to video as Paula Deen shows you one of her favorite pasta recipes. Try making this recipe for chicken fettuccini pasta salad.
In this how-to video Tailgate Bob shows a fast and easy way to fillet a walleye. There is nothing better than knowing how to prepare your freshly caught fish. Follow along and learn the best method for filleting a fresh walleye fish.
Sometimes as a pet owner it is difficult to keep your home clean and smelling fresh. In this Housekeeping how-to video the Dog Channel offers five tips to battle dog odor in your home. Follow these five tips and have your home smelling fresh.
In this cooking how-to video Chef Mario makes a sweet n' spicy mango salsa with inexpensive, common ingredients. Follow along and learn how to prepare this modern twist on the old salsa recipe. All you need for this fresh salsa recipe is: mango, red pepper, tomato, cilantro, lime juice and avocado.
Part of eating fresh fish involves knowing how to clean and fillet them. This cooking how-to video demonstrates the process for filleting a flathead fish. Watch and learn how easy it is to remove the fins and spike to make fillets of fresh flathead fish.
Follow this simple recipe to cook gourmet ratatouille. Combine olive oil, onion, eggplant, bell pepper, garlic, canned tomatoes, fresh thyme, and garnish with fresh basil. Ratatouille can be served hot or cold, as a side dish, salad or main dish.
Make a Mediterranean salad with couscous and all the flavors of Sicily. You will need Isreali couscous, garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, lemon, fresh mint and basil, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. This fresh Italian style salad is both healthy and appetizing.
Relish are a good think and fresh cranberries make good relish. In this how to video Chef Paul demonstrates how to make fresh cranberry relish. Serve this side dish for Thanksgiving or any other of your favorite meals.
Filleted fish make great recipes. Find out how to make fish fillets from whole fish in this how to video. Filleting your own fresh fish will save you bundles at the grocery store.
Another in the line of the Kern's-tini's is very fresh. Using the fresh juices makes all the difference in the final drink. Remember that what you are creating, either in cooking or in cocktails, the final product can only be as good as the ingredients in it. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make an apricotini apricot martini. You will need crystallized ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon, vodka, apricot nectar, and fresh apple juice.
The fresh mango has a sweet and rich flavor that is not intimidated by tequila and is balanced well with citrus and orange in this cocktail. You will need fresh mango, tequila, triple sec orange liqueur, and margarita mix. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a mango margarita.
Always use the freshest ingredients you possibly can when mixing specialty mixed drinks. In this case, the fresh honeydew melon and key lime juice really help to make a very fresh drink. This is a delicious mixed drink, great for summer evenings. Watch this mixology tutorial & broaden your knowledge of the bartending world. Mix a melon martini like a pro bartender for your next cocktail party.
Don't know what to make with all those fresh blackberries? In this how to video Julie Hasson takes a page from her cookbook "The Complete Book of Pies" and demonstrates a easy cobbler for summertime fruit. Watch as she demonstrates how to make a delicious fresh blackberry cobbler.
