How To: Crack open a coconut
Learn how to crack open a coconut. Release this tropical treat from its hard-as-a-rock shell without needing a machete.
Learn how to crack open a coconut. Release this tropical treat from its hard-as-a-rock shell without needing a machete.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make angel hair pasta with shrimp and alfredo sauce. You need: 1 lb shrimp, 3/4 c asparagus, 6 large chopped mushrooms, 3/4 c cooking white wine, 1 stick butter, 3 garlic cloves, 3 chopped scallions, salt, pepper, olive oil. For the sauce you will need: 1/3 c butter, 1 c half and half, 1.5 c grated parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1/2 tsp white pepper. First, melt the butter for the sauce along with the cheese and parsley in a pot over heat. Add i...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make ginger ice cream. You will need: cream, milk, ginger, and eggs to make this. First, take 2 c milk and heat it up in a sauce pan. After this, cut the skin off of the ginger and then grate it into the milk. Next, stir this and keep your eye on it so it doesn't boil or stick to the sides. Check the temperature until it gets to 160 degrees. While this is heating up, separate four eggs from their yolks, then whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. Add in the sugar...
In this video we learn how to crack WPA using Back Track. The first step is the boot into Back Track using a VMware Virtual Machine Image. Next you need to open a shell console. In the console you will type "airmon-ng" and press enter. This does a check to find the wireless guard interface name. Next, type "airodump-ng wlan0" and press enter. This will tell it what wireless card to use and scan for wireless networks. You are looking for the one that comes up WPA. Copy the MAC address then typ...
In this how to video, you will learn how to run Windows programs for free on a Mac using Crossover Chromium. You will need to download Crossover and install it by downloading it and dragging it into the applications folder. You will also need Explorer XP. Go to the applications folder and show the package content of Crossover. Go to shared support as you will need a file here later. Open Chromium, go to support, Chromium, and Drive, and then drop Explorer XP into the folder. Open the info fil...
How to sync your iPod to more than one computer
TooTiredTeacher shares her quick and easy de-stressing recipe of cheesy baked chicken and rice. Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked rice1 chopped roasted chicken 2 cups of cooked broccoli, 1 cup of sautéed onions, 1 cup of sautéed carrots, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, 1/2 cup flour, 2 cups of milk, 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed 1. In a baking pan, mix cooked rice and chicken. 2. Add in the broccoli, onions and carrots. 3. Season with pepper, garlic powder, parsley and salt, then mix and se...
Here we prepare chicken broccoli alfredo. We cook it on spaghetti squash or green filled pasta. The chicken is cooking in the frying pan with olive oil, pepper and salted along with Italian seasoning. The spaghetti squash will be cooked in a frying pan too with the insides scooped out and cooked for 20 minutes. Chopped broccoli will be also used. Now make Alfredo sauce by melting 1 cup of butter in a pan and 8 ounces of cream cheese to it and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder alone with 1 clove of ...
Don't buy a carrot cake from the store—make a delicious one right in your own kitchen with your own two hands. A homemade carrot cake is always more appreciated and enjoyable than a store-bought one. So try this recipe out! This gorgeous carrot cake boasts three layers. The various textures of shredded carrots, chopped pineapple, and velvety cream cheese frosting combine to make every bite memorable. And wait until you see how it's decorated. A winning technique from Clare Garland of Ashmont ...
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...
In this video the Chef Frank will show you how to make a fantastic restaurant quality seafood pasta. This dish is fresh, flavorful and only take about ten minutes to make. Leaning from a chef will give you the tips to make the most out of ordinary ingredients.
In this video from iluvtheinternetchef, we learn how to make a pork cutlet with apple and fennel salad in under 10 minutes. Season your pork with sea salt on both sides, fresh ground pepper as well. She adds a whole grain mustard on both sides as well. Now add oil to a hot pan and lay the pork chops in the pan. Cook for 20 seconds on one side, 20 seconds on the other side. Just get a little color. Now put the pork in the preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes. Now prepare the salad...
In this video, Chef David shows us how to make basil pesto. It's a very easy process! First, pack about two cups or handfuls of fresh basil and some olive oil in a blender and blend it until it's pulverized. Next, add cheese plus a little more olive oil. Here we're using freshly-grated parmesan cheese. Give that a few pulses. Then add one or two cloves of garlic and half a teaspoon of salt. Add more olive oil if it's too thick. Then we add pine nuts last, so they have a fresh taste in the pes...
Cinco de mayo is just around the corner so for your fiesta try out these margarita cupcakes. These are perfect for kids and adults alike because there is no alcohol in them but they have all the color and fun that you expect from a Mexican party.
This video shows us how to make a traditional, true carbonara. First, the video points out that people often use bacon in their caronara, but you should really use guanciale, which is a cured pig's cheek. Put the pig's cheek in a nice and hot pan and get it crispy. The next step is to cook the pasta. Then, you put one whole egg and one egg yolk into a bowl and whisk it up. Mix about three tablespoons of Pecorino cheese as well as three tablespoons of parmigiano cheese with the eggs, plus some...
Making a Martini Zing with Cilantro. There are many herbs that can make interesting martinis. Cilantro is one of the best to create a really unique drink. The ingredients you need are: vodka (the video uses Gray Goose), gin, simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water boiled until dissolved; fresh cilantro, one fresh lime, and a fresh piece of ginger root. First, put some crushed ice into your shaker. Using a grater, grate a teaspoon of fresh ginger into the shaker. Chop up a large han...
In a 2010 Toyota 4Runner, you can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth. To do this, make sure the car is stopped. Then click the info button next to the navigation screen. Press "Phone" and confirm that you want to connect a new phone. Press "Add New". The car's system will begin searching for Bluetooth devices. Make sure that your device's Bluetooth feature is on. When prompted, enter the code on the car's navigation screen into your phone. A message that says "Bluetooth connection su...
Maria teaches the secrets of making French onion soup. An excellent summary is given below. First peel some onions and slice them nicely. Now heat about 10 table spoons of butter in a soup broth and add the sliced onions to it. Cook them on very low heat by stirring occasionally until they turn golden brown(1 hour approximately). Now add some white wine, turn the heat up high and add a bay leaf and handful of flat leaf parsley to it. Cook it till the wine evaporates, add 3 cups of beef stock ...
This fun video set to some piano playing is perfect to put you in the mood to make some delicious classic strawberry cheesecake. Cheesecake factory and the rest of the family with be envying you for years to come.
This is very tasty and easy to follow cheesecake recipe. - You will need a 20 centimeter spring form pan. You'll also need: 14 grams of sweet biscuit crumbs, 7 grams of butter, cinnamon, 75 grams of cream cheese, 4 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence, 1 tablespoon of grated lemon rind, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice.
Grate the coconut meat and squeeze out milk from 2 coconuts. Save 3/4 cup of the first milk squeezed out (1st extraction) for topping. Dilute the rest of the coconut milk to make 3 1/2 cups. You can use 1 can (12 ounces) frozen coconut milk, saving 3/4 cup of the thick milk for topping and diluting the rest with water to make 3 1/2 cups.
Do you ever want a french fry without all that grease? Betty shows you a delicious, healthy alternative with her oven baked potato strips!
This how-to video is about how to bake and frost a carrot cake. Ingredients required:
Learn to make basic mashed potatoes with this video tutorial. Start by peeling and cutting 3 pounds of all purpose potatoes. Cut the potatoes into one inch chunks. Boil the potatoes in a 3 quart sauce pan over high heat in enough water to cover the potato chunks. After bringing the potatoes to a boil reduce the heat to low and cover the pan and let the potatoes simmer for 15 minutes. Make sure that the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the pan using a strainer and then return the potatoes to th...
Patti Moreno, the Garden Girl, shows how to make Thai Cabbage Salad, a non-cooking sweet sour tangy fresh cabbage salad mix.
This video tutorial shows you how to make a scrumptious carrot cake. Put four eggs, one cup of corn oil, one cup of honey, and one half cup of lightly packed brown sugar into a mixer. Mix it up using the mixer. Next you mix up the dry ingredients. Put two and a quarter cups of all purpose flour in a bowl. Add a half teaspoon of salt, a half teaspoon of nutmeg, and a half teaspoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of cinnamon, and two teaspoons of baking powder to the flour. Use a whisk to mix the in...
Rhea is showing us a quick and easy meal today and it is “Quesadillas with poached chicken and peppers”. As most of us don’t have time these days, this recipe sure helps us to cook a healthy and delicious meal in an easy way.
First, cook rice noodles by boiling them for a short amount of time. The amount of time needed to cook them will vary with the type of noodles, so check the package. Next, drain the noodles and cool them by pouring cold water over them. Then, make the dressing by combining: 2 T. hoisin sauce, 2 T. soy Sauce, 2 T. sesame oil, 2 T. rice vinegar, the juice of one lime, two cloves of garlic, and 1 and 1/2 t. grated or chopped fresh ginger. Mix with a whisk. Next, create your salad. Pour half of t...
This penne pasta with fresh cherry tomato sauce recipe is a perfect way to use the incredibly sweet Sun Gold tomatoes. Of course they're great raw on salads, but why only enjoy this delicious cherry tomato cold? This simple penne pasta recipe may not have lots of fancy ingredients, but what it does have is a beautiful sunny gold color and lots of flavor!
When you want to feed a crowd without spending hours working in the kitchen, follow these steps to make an Italian dish that's sure to please the whole family.
Whether you make it with the traditional Italian pancetta or its American cousin, bacon, this easy-to-make dish will quickly become a dinnertime favorite.
For a delicious and simple pasta dish, try this recipe for a meal that's sure to please even the toughest critics.
You can eat Italian and still stick to your diet. Just follow these guidelines. Step 1: Skip the garlic
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Enchiladas are a Mexican staple that can be made with chicken, beef, or cheese. This easy recipe makes a tasty and satisfying meal.
Check out this video tutorial on how to make free phone calls from your iPod Touch or iPhone to any other phone out there. You will be using a free application from the iTunes App Store called Fring. This allows you to make VOIP phone calls.
Your normally don't think as butternut squash as decadent, but this recipe will change your mind. Your tastebuds will love this divine squash casserole. Follow along and learn how to bake butternut squash gratin. This cookig how-to video is part of Everyday Italian show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis. Italians are masters at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and satisfying. On Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis shares updated versions of homey rec...
Hot, rich and creamy, Paula Deen's cheddar soup is pure comfort food. Try making a creamy cheddar soup on a cold winter day. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. You'll just love the sharp taste that the cheddar cheese brings to this c...
This meal is simple enough for every day and special enough for guests. Follow along and learn how to make a teriyaki pork tenderloin. This cooking how-to video is part of a Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger show hosted by Ellie Krieger. Cooking healthy food can be quick, easy, but most of all, delicious. Nutritionist and author Ellie Krieger has created fast and simple healthy recipes for the real world. She'll show you how simple it can be to stay on the healthy track no matter how busy a...