This video shows us several types of ornamental grass that can be used in landscape projects. Although none of these grasses are appropriate for use in lawns, they are great options for those who are concerned about water conservation. Ricegrass is a bunch grass with long stems and silver heads. It is a cool-season grass and will go dormant in hot weather. Little Bluestem grows quickly in the Spring and is known for its variety of colors including blue, green, and yellow. Giant Sacaton is a g...
This video shows you how to prepare Chicken and Pears. For this recipe, you will need: one whole chicken, a stand to roast chicken on, a toothpick, salt, pepper, and pears.
A clogged drain is not only an unpleasant but seems to happen at the most inconvenient time. Good thing there is a simple way to unclog most minor stoppages with a few household products. Be your own plumber and keep those drains free and flowing.
This video demonstrates how to prepare a vegetarian crispy Okra dish. For this you will need Okra, green chili, dried red chili, cumin, salt, and canola oil. Wash and dry the Okra before cutting it to thin slices as shown. Add the Okra to a large pan with canola oil, followed by the salt, cumin seed, and red chili. Cover it and leave it on the stove for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes open and stir it for a while to lose its moisture. Take it off the stove and serve it in a dish.
Chef John from Food wishes shows the steps to make almond arugula pesto. An excellent summary is given below. Take a bowl of salted water and boil it. Add the arugula leaves (try to find bigger leaves for strong aroma) to the water and let it boil. Transfer the leaves to ice water and squeeze it out to get it ready. Use a blender and add some cloves, raw almond, olive oil and the leaves into it. Blend it for about two minutes, but do not over blend it. Transfer the blend to a bowl. Finally ad...
This is a great instructional video on how to make Indian food called chicken kebab. The ingredients required for this dish are chicken pieces, soaked chana dal, garam masala, onion, pepper, red chillies, cumin seeds, black cardamom and salt. first take bay leaves, ginger and garlic in a pan. Now add chana dal and chicken pieces. Now place the vessel inside a pressure cooker and heat the cooker until you get the sound. Now you can add salt and pepper. Now you can serve this dish with other fo...
Chef Toben Kochman from Food network teaches the secrets of making panko-crusted turkey lollipops for an appetizer. You will need: Turkey breast, panko bread crumbs, sesame seeds, whipped eggs, flour, salt, pepper, lollipop sticks, and cranberry sauce.
Panlasangpinoy gives a tutorial on a nutritious Filipino vegetable recipe Ginisang Ampalaya (Sautéed Bitter Melon). Bitter melon is said to have high iron content and have antidiabetic property also. First cut two ampalaya into thin slices and add salt and luke warm water, then leave for 5 minutes. After that, put it into a cheese cloth and squeeze to remove water. Add cooking oil to the heated pan then add 1 tbsp minced garlic and sauté until it gets golden brown. Add one large onion, one la...
Want to transform your butter into something more complimentary to your meal? In this Curbly video tutorial, learn how to make simple and delicious compound butters. Specifically in this video, we learn how to make Chipotle Lime & Cilantro Butter. Ingredients you will be using include: butter, lime juice, one can of chipotle chile, 2 teaspoons of adobo, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, zest of one lime, and salt & pepper to taste. In the later half of this video, more ideas for compound butters ...
Craving authentic Indian food? Then tune into this Indian cooking how-to video with Manjula. Follow along with this video lesson as Manjula shows you how to make papri chaat. Papdi or papri chaat is a snack served in most Indian homes. Make some for your home tonight and serve it with a tamarind or mango chutney.
Forget the Indian take out tonight, watch this how to video and learn how to make a delicious Indian dish. In this video Manjula shows you how to make malai kofta. Malai kofta are dumplings in a creamy gravy, they make a good side dish for any formal dinner party.
Watch this how to video to learn how to make easy mashed potatoes. First wash, boil and drain the potatoes. Prepare the hot milk by adding butter salt and pepper, you can use powdered milk if you'd like. Once the potatoes are cooked, cut them up and mash them into chunks so that they aren't really fine. Use a mash potato masher or a big fork. Keep adding potatoes and salt to your liking to get the consistency you like. Add the hot milk, salt and butter and keep on mashing until you get it the...
This video provides instruction on how to make "buckyballs" (dodecahedron, truncated icosahedron) from "PHiZZ" units. It looks complicated but it is really easy to make.
Apple likes to play their cards close to the vest, don't they? The iconic company doesn't usually reveal much about their projects until it's time for an official announcement. But sometimes ... They can't stop a leak of information from happening, or they just leak the news themselves like Steve Jobs used to. That brings us to today's news. It appears the tech giant has hired an augmented reality specialist from NASA to join their AR team.
Barbecue season: it's the perfect time to play with fire, produce your best burger ever (until next year, that is), and find even more ways to make beer a part of your daily life. However, even a grilling badass occasionally gets stumped by minor BBQ problems. No worries: We've got solutions!
Here is how to cool any desired drink to a nice and cold temperature in just one minute. Whatever the reason why you need a cool drink fast, whether it's because you don't have a fridge or freezer on hand, or that you just want to make your drink cold fast, this method is awesome.
What can't Sriracha do? You can use it to upgrade your ramen, spice up your candy, or even try one of various recipes to make your own. And if you want an easy way to add it to basically everything, you can make your own Sriracha salt, which is just as awesome as it sounds.
Finding the formula to the perfect cup of coffee for your taste can take a while. I finally got around to buying a French press a few weeks ago and I'm still tweaking the right ratio and brewing time to get it just right (though I am drinking it at the right times each day).
We all love ice cream, but sometimes we don't know what's in it. The simple way to fix that is to make it at home. You can make ice cream in a bag in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
C.R.E.A.M., aka Cash Rules Everything Around Me. There have never been truer words spoken in real life, or even in a video game. After playing BioShock: Infinite for a few days know, I wish I came across this little glitch a little earlier.
While it's easy to make fun of water with "electrolytes," there's actually some science behind it. Despite the name, electrolyte-enhanced water isn't all that high-tech, it mostly means that it's been infused with vitamins and minerals such as potassium and sodium, which are very helpful in preventing dehydration. Unfortunately, electrolyte water isn't especially cheap, and compared to the tap, it's downright expensive. Luckily, there's a few recipes out there that can help you mix your own e...
In this video, we learn how to make Indian puri for pani puri. Ingredients are: 1/2 c Fine Sooji, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp baking powder, 1/4 c warm water, 1 tbsp all purpose flour, 1 tsp oil, and oil for deep frying. Start off by mixing the Sooji, salt, and baking powder together. Then, add warm water and soak the Sooji in it. From here, knead the sooji for 4 minutes, until it's firm. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then, roll out and cut into small round sh...
Do you love delicious and decadent coffee cake in the morning? Chef Patrick Barclay shows how to make it in this video. Start out by combining 2 c flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 c sugar, 1 c butter, 1 egg, and 1 c sour cream. Mix this all together well with a wooden spoon or smooth spatula. Once mixed, spread this into a pan so all of it is even inside, then bake it at 350 degrees for around 25 minutes. Once finished, sprinkle with the delicious topping. The topping is made of 1...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make buttermilk fried chicken wings. First, take your chicken and marinade it with paprika, salt, pepper, buttermilk, garlic salt, and onion powder. Then, bring some oil up to temperature in a pan or kettle. Once the oil is up to 350 degrees, it will be ready to fry. Now, you will place the chicken into a bag filled with flour. Shake this until the chicken is covered for all the pieces. Then, fry the chicken in the oil until it's golden brown on both sides an...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make garlic parsley butter. First, wash your parsley and then chop it up. Make sure it's completely dry before you chop it. Then, combine this with unsalted butter and mix together well. Sprinkle in some salt to the bowl, then sprinkle in some fresh pepper. Add in some minced garlic, then continue to mix together until combined. Try the butter to make sure it has enough ingredients, then continue to add salt if necessary. Place the mixture into foil, then rol...
In this video we learn how to make tomato rasam. You will need: 2 tsp ghee, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, 1/8 tsp asafetida, curry leaves, green chilies, 1/4 tsp crushed black peppercorns, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tomato soup can, 1 tsp tamarind paste, salt, 1 tsp rasam powder, and cilantro. First, heat up the ghee in a pan. Then, add in the mustard seeds and let them pop. From here, add in the asafetida, curry leaves, green chilies, garlic, and black peppercorns and mix together. Then, add in the...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Mediterranean pita bread. First, you will need to gather, flour, sugar, yeast, salt olive oil, and water to make this. Now, measure out 1 tsp of sugar and empty 1 packet of yeast into it, then add 1/2 c of warm water. Let this sit for around 15 minutes until it's foamy. Now, measure out 2 c white flour with 2 c wheat flour, then add in 2 tsp of salt and mix these up in a large bowl. Now, add in 1 c warm water to the dough and then add in the yeast mixtur...
In this video, we learn how to make Indian vegetarian shammi kebab. You will first need to mash a green plantain that has been boiled first. Next, add oil to a pan and then add black cumin, chopped onions, salt, chopped green chilies, turmeric powder, chopped mint leaf, chick peas, coriander powder, red chili powder, and mix together. Then, add in your plantains and salt, then chopped coriander. Continue to mix this all together while on low heat, then mash the mixture until well combined. No...
In this video, we learn how to make Indian suka aloo. First, add butter to a wok, then add in cumin seeds, sliced onions, salt, sliced garlic, sliced ginger, sliced green chili, turmeric powder, and then mix together. After these have browned, add in chopped coriander leaves, then add in a pinch of cumin seed powder and chili powder. After this, add in sliced potatoes and toss all the ingredients together until the potatoes are browned. Now, add in more salt and cook on a slow flame for 10-12...
In this video, we learn how to prepare chicken for grilling. First, lay the chicken down onto a baking dish and pour over your favorite type of marinade and place it in the fridge overnight with plastic. A good marinade includes: onions, red pepper flakes, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and salt. You can include any more spices or seasonings that you would like, then mix it all together. After you have your chicken marinated overnight, you can start to grill it and cook it thoroughly. Serve during t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a vegetarian Spanish-style paella. You will need: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 onion, 1.5 c Basmati rice, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 vegetable bouillon, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 small tomato (chopped), 1 chopped tomato, 3 c water, saffron, salt, and fresh thyme. First, sautŽ your onion with garlic and bell pepper in a skillet with olive oil. Next, add in the tomato and saffron, then add in the bay leaf, rice, and herbs and mix thoroughl...
In this video, we learn how to make a quick and easy shrimp stir fry. First, you will take your shrimp and thaw them out, then add salt, pepper, bbq sauce, sugar, and corn starch to marinate them. Leave this on the shrimp for 15 minutes. Then, take 2 tbsp salt and 2 tbsp red wine vinegar and mix together. After this, add in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp spicy sauce. Mix this all together until well combined, and this will be your stir fry sauce. Now, heat your wok up with oil and then place in ...
If you're looking t0 purchase a new arcade game from the Xbox Live Arcade lineup, Limbo should be on top of your list. This puzzle platform game is a 2D side-scroller that puts you against dangerous environments, numerous hidden traps, and a huge giant spider. You play a nameless boy who is in searching for his missin sister. The game offers graphics unseen by any other game and some pretty interesting and tough puzzles that need to be solved.
You haven't tasted the full potential of turkey until you've cooked it tandoori style. Just a bit of background: Tandoori means baked or cooked in a tandoor, or a cylindrical clay oven fired to a high heat by wood chips or charcoal. The clay oven, combined by the method of firing, imparts a very harmonious and satisfying mixture that sinks in to everything it touches.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make mashed potatoes and sausages. To start, peel your potatoes and then cut them into quarters. Now, place them into a large pot filled with water and salt, then place the lid on and simmer for 15 minutes. While these are cooking, cook your sausages in a pan with oil cooking until brown on both sides. While these are cooking, heat up a frying pan and chop up your onions, then throw them inside the pan. Cook these until the caramelize, then set aside. Now, dr...
One of the few technical advantage the Nintendo Wii has against its high-tech rival the XBox 360 is that it allows users to browse the web on their console. Trying to do so using only a Wiimote, however, is impractical. Did you know that you could use a USB keyboard instead? This video will show you how to connect a USB keyboard to your Wii, making it MUCH easier and more practical to use the Opera web browser available in the Wii Store. Now can surf the web on a giant screen while reclined o...
In this tutorial, we learn how to build a subwoofer out of cardboard. You will need to buy SonoTube, which is giant cardboard tubing. It comes in a variety of different sizes, so you can find one that will be around the same size as your subwoofer. To make the casing, you will need to use a saw to cut the tube to the size you need. Make it a snug size, but make sure it's not too small or you will have to start all over again. Use caulk and glue to stop any leaking air from getting out of your...
Many science fiction feature films and TV shows feature holographic communication and interfaces. Red Giant Holomatrix allows you to easily recreate that effect with just a few clicks. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-...
Gnocchi may be challenging to pronounce, but eating this oddball potato-based member of the pasta family is seldom a challenge since they are so delicious. This video demonstrates how to prepare a ricotta cheese gnocchi with a pea and mushroom sauce. It is light and delicious, yet filling. A wonderful spring dish for any at-home chef.
