Organic fertilizer is based of natural occurring compounds instead of chemical based compounds. With healthy, natural soil, learn how your plants and the environment can thrive in this free gardening video series about how to use organic fertilizers on plants. The following clips illustrate:
Citrusy grilled salmon with asparagus and plenty of fresh lemon and orange, now that's a meal. Follow along as Paula Dean shows you how to cook up this healthy and zesty seafood and vegetable dish. 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.T...
Make spinach salad with a fresh orange vinaigrette and crumbled prosciutto. Follow along as Giada de Laurentiis shows you the proper way to prepare, dress, and toss this spinach and prosciutto salad. This cooking 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 recipes from he...
Try this twist on a classic dish, a perfect ending to any summer meal. Follow along with Giada De Laurentiis as she shows you how to make a refreshing fruit salad with only fresh fruits. This cooking 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 recipes from her Italian fam...
Chef Giada De Laurentiis shares an easy recipe for toasted ciabatta bread. Follow along as she shows you how to dress it up with and a balsamic syrup. This cooking 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 recipes from her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes tha...
This easy open-face sandwich is great for an appetizer or a snack. Follow along as Giada de Laurentiis bakes up some sweet pepper crostinis. This cooking 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 recipes from her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes that are perf...
A quick and easy way to whip up gourmet spinach fettuccine. Follow along and learn how to make this vegetable and pasta dish. This cooking how-to video is part of Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller show hosted by Robin Miller. Busy people everywhere face the same dilemma, how to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table when you've only got minutes to spare. Cookbook author, nutritionist and food journalist Robin Miller guides you through the landmines of getting food on the table nightly wit...
Make easy zucchini boats for a delicious weeknight meal. This cooking how-to video is part of Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller show hosted by Robin Miller. Busy people everywhere face the same dilemma, how to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table when you've only got minutes to spare. Cookbook author, nutritionist and food journalist Robin Miller guides you through the landmines of getting food on the table nightly with her stress-free meal planning strategies. Her easy, day by day plan...
Mix up a yummy pasta recipe that is easy to make and fun to eat. Kids won't be able to resist this creamy orzo pasta with fresh vegetables. This cooking 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 recipes from her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes that are perfe...
Nutella can be used in many, many recipes, but most prefer it on sandwiches. However, even with Nutella, sandwiches can be pretty boring. That's where these "sweet" Nutella sandwiches come in, which are basically like mini fruit tarts. Use bruschetta bread and fresh strawberries. Buon appetito!
Angie makes portobello burgers for a healthy, budget vegetarian dinner. This cooking how-to video is part of Easy Meals, Good Deals show hosted by Angie Ketterman. Watch as she takes on the challenge to create dishes that save you time and money. You'll love the results, quick and budget-friendly recipes. Follow along as she shows you how to make vegetarian burgers inexpensively, no need to buy them at the grocery store.
Grill this vegetable medley and liven it up with fresh herbs and vinaigrette. This cooking 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 recipes from her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes that are perfect for every occasion: a weeknight meal, dinner party or cozy ...
Learn how to make this amazing stir fry. It only takes a few simple steps. Follow along with this Asian cooking how-to video to learn how to make stir fry chicken with sugar snap peas and red peppers. This chicken dish is a tasty and healthy way to incorporate veggies into an recipe. The ingredients you'll need to make this chicken stir fry are: chicken breasts, stir fry oil, red pepper, sugar snap peas, chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Serve with fried rice, white rice or even noodles.
It's always a pleasure to grow your own herbs and vegetables. Start with good, healthy soil and add lots of organic material. To grow your herbs and vegetables: you can use either seeds or seedlings. Seeds are more cost effective but take longer to grow whereas with seedlings you'll have an instant garden. For more information on starting a vegetable garden, watch this friendly DIY home gardening tutorial.
Potassium is an important metal for keeping your cells alive and can be found in many foods, including fruits, vegetables, and meats. Potassium is a mineral that helps maintain normal fluid balance in your body, helps control blood pressure and reduces your risk of kidney stones. Potassium is particularly high in foods like bananas, sweet potatoes, yogurt, yellow fin tuna and soy beans. Try these tips for buying foods rich in potassium in this healthy nutrition how-to video.
Watch this instructional fitness video to learn how to stay hydrated when running. Make sure you have been drinking water several days before you begin running. Jogging is a simple and efficient exercise, but you should make sure you are able to stay healthy and hydrated. It's important to bring water with you on a run or drop it off at resting points. Try electrolyte replacement drinks to make up for the loss of water.
In this episode of Jenna's Healthy Kitchen, Jenna's guest chef Evona Poplawski demonstrates how to prepare a marinated kale cole slaw recipe that is delicious and very nutritious. Evona is a raw (living) food chef who trained at the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. She's also the co-founder of Veggie Magic Foods based in Sarasota, Florida. Watch this cooking how to video to learn how to make this raw food recipe.
Everyone loves reading the fortune inside a fortune cookie after eating chinese food. In this cooking HowTo video Ellen Pruden features a delicious recipe for fortune cookies using heart healthy canola oil. Watch and learn how easy it is to make these cookies at home.
In this cooking HowTo video Ellen Pruden features a recipe that any pasta lover should know how to do. Watch as she makes homemade classic pasta sauce using heart healthy canola oil.
Tired and hungry after work? This chicken lettuce wrap is a healthy recipe that you can prepare for one or many people. Watch this two part instructional cooking video to prepare this refreshing Asian style dinner.
Dog grooming is an important part of keeping your dog healthy and happy. Learn how to do basic dog grooming with tips from a professional dog groomer in this free pet care video series.
Green bean stew, better known as Lubya, is wonderful and healthy Mediterranean dish that incorporates both protein and vegetables with a robust flavor. This dish is very versatile and can be cooked with beef, lamb, chicken or you can omit the meat and make it a vegetarian dish. It is traditionally served with rice and is an all around crowd pleaser. For this recipe, you will need green breans, beef (or lamb or chicken), tomato sauce, cilantro, onion, garlic, broth, olive oil, salt, and pepper...
Get tips on how to make your home more eco-friendly, especially if you plan to renovate it.
Breastfeeding is the ultimate in farm-to-table dining. It is sustenance prepared just for the baby and delivered with a very personal touch. Along with bonding, breastfeeding provides powerful protection to infants and young children in the form of beneficial bacteria, hormones, vitamins, protein, sugar, and antibodies manufactured on site to support infant health.
The search for a cancer treatment that selectively finds and kills only the cancerous cells has just made a giant leap forward.
I remember the first time I used coconut oil; the whole kitchen was filled with a fragrant aroma that reminded me of the tropics. After learning it was a healthier alternative to traditional cooking oil—not to mention a great source of the good-for-you saturated fat—I was hooked.
Winter and the winter holidays in general are a time of joy, laughter, and love… but not for everyone. For some, the stress of preparing for parties, hosting family, traveling long distances in bad weather, and just keeping up with your daily routine can start to bring you down.
Unquestionably, one of the best parts of Hanukkah is the prevalence of latkes during the 8-day celebration. But even the most dedicated spud fanatic can get a little "latke'd out" as the week drags on. Here are some alternative preparations for latkes that will give you some variety in your celebratory food choices throughout the Hanukkah season.
Do you like music? Do you like television? How about the acoustic guitar? How about Friends? How about the Rembrandts? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to play the theme song from the hit TV sitcom Friends. This instructional guitar lesson will teach you a few tips and tricks for playing the song.
Apple pie is the classic dessert enjoyed anytime, breakfast, lunch or dinner! And granny smith apples make the best filling. This golden, crisp apple pie is delicious with cinnamon, whipped cream or à la mode. Watch the full video recipe for baking apple pie with Chef Hubert Keller.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a great french toast with banana foster. First, make a caramel. It consists of corn syrup, butter, and brown sugar. Once it is nice and smooth, pour it in a pan. Butter the dish before pouring it in. Now, cut french bread and place it on top of the caramel. Create a custard with rum and pour it on top of the bread. Cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator over night. Place the dish in the oven for about 45 minutes. It should ...
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.
This is a tutorial of how to make a simple breakfast strata. This is made at night and cooked the next morning. Ingredients: Canned Crescent Roll dough, 2 eggs, 8 oz sausage, 3 oz milk, 4 oz mozzarella, salt and pepper, 7" x 7" greased oven dish (where we'll put the dish) 1. Grease the pan and lay the crescent roll dough in the bottom of the dish2. Add cooked, patted-dry, crumbled sausage on the base. As you may have guessed, thick-cut bacon works too3. Add chopped bell peppers (optional)4. M...
We've all had those nights where you had to cram in tons of things, and end up never making it to bed. If this sounds like you, or you are preparing to pull an all-nighter, this video will surely educate you on how to stay energized throughout the day.
If you want to shake your booty like Beyoncé, you'll have to work on your flexibility – and a style of dance called J-Setting.
Constipation affects almost everyone at some time. Follow these tips to help prevent it. This how to video lends helpful advice on preventing constipation (and possibly resulting hemmeroids).
The difference between a good fashion shoot and a great one isn’t the model — it’s the lighting. Learn how to expertly light a fashion shot with this how to video.
Alton Brown serves a blueberry buckle that's perfect for a tasty breakfast. Follow along in this cooking how to video to learn how to make this sweet treat. You can serve up the warm blueberry buckle with a cup of coffee or milk.
Alton Brown prepares a special recipe for sweet potato waffles. Sweet potato waffles are a much more nutritious alternative to regular waffles. This cooking how-to video is part of Good Eats show hosted by Alton Brown. Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its f...
Paula makes spicy chili and serves it over cornmeal waffles. You can serve this waffle recipe dinner or breakfast if you are adventurous. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Best Dishes show hosted by Paula Deen. What happens when America's favorite southern cook opens up her kitchen to family, friends, viewers and the best home cooks in the country? It's anyone's guess! Paula Deen is cooking up something new as she rescues viewer recipes, shares stories and traditions with friends a...
