The morning started out like most of them do: I was hungry, and it was time to chow down on some breakfast. However, this particular morning had me craving something besides the usual milk and cereal.
Tahini: it sounds like the name of a high-end fashion designer... or perhaps a variation on a two-piece swimsuit. But this "weird ingredient" is actually a delicious and nutritious paste made from toasted sesame seeds and oil.
One of my favorite things about American Chinese food is how easy it is to eat: the pieces are bite-sized, the flavors are addictive, and the meat is always tender and easy to chew. But if you've ever tried to replicate any of your favorite takeout in the kitchen, you've likely noticed that the high heat required for most recipes thoroughly dries out the meat that you're trying to cook.
Sushirrito offers burrito-sized sushi rolls that are on the cusp of becoming the trendiest handheld snack to hit the foodie world. According to its website, Peter Yen created the Sushirrito brand, trademarked it in 2008, and opened his first restaurant in 2011 in the Bay Area with Ty Mahler, executive chef.
I think we've all had that childhood (or adult) desire to have ice cream for dinner. But veggies for dessert? It's something I had nightmares about as a kid.
To be twentysomething is an awkward time for entertaining. As we graduate college and begin to work in “the real world,” there is a yearning to transition from keg parties into dinner soirées. However, though the desire is there, often the bank account is not. Here are some ways to do in the kitchen what twentysomethings do best: fake it until you make it. (In other words, host a fabulous dinner party for four and still be able to make rent this month!)
There are certain ingredients that chefs regularly use to elevate their food beyond the status of what us mere mortals can create. Shallots are one. Good, real Parmesan cheese is another. And the rind of that real Parmesan cheese just so happens to be one of the culinary world's biggest kept secrets.
We're all familiar with the sinking feeling that happens when you cruise through a recipe, only to arrive at an instruction that calls for a tool you don't have. Some of the best food hacks (and my personal favorites) exist to combat that problem. Why spend money on a kitchen tool—or worse, avoid a recipe altogether—when you could find a new way to achieve the same result?
Hops have always been known as the driving force behind beer, but now they're starting to grow their own culinary wings. Slowly but surely, this bizarre and bitter plant is showing up on more and more menus across the country as it catches on as a trendy and up-and-coming ingredient. What Are Hops?
Charcoal is a famously prized substance when it comes to food and drink. Grilling aficionados swear by it, and its purifying properties make it the main ingredient in Brita filters (and its alternatives).
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This is for all you vegans out there who crave the taste of key lime pie more than Dexter. Traditionally key lime pie is not vegan, so in this inventive recipe I've made it vegan and you won't believe what makes it green!
The debate over whether to deep-fry or roast a Thanksgiving turkey can get pretty heated. Both have their merits, but it's hard to argue with that crispy, golden brown skin and moist texture that the fryer gives. But what's better than a deep-fried turkey?
Love Starbucks Frappuccinos, but don't want to spend the five bucks it cost to get one? You can make one at home for a lot cheaper!
Keeping your computer screen or smartphone display clean is impossible. And those stupid little cloth cleaners that come with your device are about as useful as the new Apple Maps (yes, I am still upset about it).
Watch this video to learn how to cheat on a test with help from your iPod. Ask a trusted friend for their notes/answers the night before. Then at your computer, just type up their notes/answers, or the important parts, and then save it in your computer as "How to make Grandma's Secret Fudge Brownies.txt" . Now plug your iPod into your computer and click Start- My Computer- (someone's iPod- Notes. Now you will need a separate window. Click Start- My Computer. Now find "How to make Grandma's Se...
In order to prepare Chicken Shawarma, you will need the following ingredients: chicken, 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1 T. parsley, ¬O tsp of salt, ¬º tsp of cloves, ¬º tsp of ginger, ¬º tsp nutmeg, ¬º tsp of paprika, ¬º fenugreek, 2 minced cloves of garlic, ¬º tsp of cinnamon, and the juice of one lemon.
This is a video tutorial describing how to make an Indian dish. This dish is a roti or an Indian tortilla. The first step is to gather all of the ingredients. You will need water, flour, oil, salt, and garlic salt. The first thing you will start with is flour. Add flour to your bowl, then pour salt, oil, and garlic salt into your bowl. Add as much of these ingredients as you think is right. Then you will add the water in. Add a little bit at a time so that you will not add too much or too lit...
First of all you have to arrange the ingredients that are two chicken breasts which you have to cut into chunks, two tbsp of vegetable oil, two tbsp of butter, one chopped onion, a quarter of a tsp cinnamon, one tsp of crushed garlic, one tsp of crushed ginger, half tsp of ground turmeric, one tsp of chili powder, two tsp of ground almonds, a can of 225 gm of whole peeled tomatoes, one tsp of tomato paste, one tsp of natural yogurt, two tsp of fresh coriander or chopped spinach, and salt & pe...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make dog treats and biscuits. These have no preservatives, colors, or artificial ingredients. Turn the oven to 350 degrees F. Take 24 oz plain flour, 2 eggs, 8 oz oats, 2 tablespoons chicken stock, 16 oz chicken livers, and a cup of water. Blend the eggs and livers with the lid on until smooth. Mix all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Use your hands. Make a well shape in the dry mix and blend the wet mixture in. Work into a loose dough. Knead ...
Oct. 9: British cooking sensation Nigella Lawson shows TODAYs Meredith Vieira how to make a delicious dinner in no time. 081009 Mirin-glazed salmon The celebrity British chef shares sweet and savory dishes for a full fall meal "Nigella Express" by Nigella Lawson 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 4 4-oz pieces of salmon, cut from the thick part of the fillet so that they are narrow but tall rather than wide and flat 2 ta...
Evy demonstrates how to make a fall apart tender pork roast in the crack pot, in this video. The main ingredient is a pork butt weighing 4 pounds. Pork butt, as she points out is actually the shoulder piece. Also needed are,1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce,3/4 cup of light brown sugar and 1/2 cup apple juice .To start cooking ,put the pork into the pot and pour the sauce over the top of the meat and coat the entire piece. Now create a crust on the meat using the brown sugar by applying it all ove...
Looking for a funky variation on macaroni and cheese? Try Betty's Chili Mac & Cheese casserole! Everyone loves chili and we all know mac and cheese is delicious, so why not combine them into one awesome casserole? It takes less than 10 minutes to make and is sure to impress even the toughest critics!
In order to start making your own homemade Gouda cheese, you have to begin by making mesophilic starter culture. Now, the one and only ingredient for mesophilic starter culture is buttermilk.
Learn how to make Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes with this delicious recipe. Enjoy these pancakes with a twist of oatmeal, cinnamon and raisins. These are fantastic!
There are a lot of new potions in Terraria 1.0.5, made from a lot of different ingredients that are found all over the map. This video is your easy to follow all in one guide to making potions in Terraria 1.0.5.
Jambalaya is a delicious dish, full of flavor and always satisfying. Watch this video and learn how to make your own hearty jambalaya to share with friends or eat all by yourself. This is an authentic New Orleans recipe full of delicious ingredients.
Most folks mistakingly think that slime - or green silly putty - simply can't be whipped up without borax. But the buffer solution can easily be replaced by another ingredient that you already have lying around in your house: laundry detergent.
This video shows you how to make a single serving of Chex Mix for a snack in the microwave. Of course, if you're making snacks for a party, just increase the quantities of all the ingredients. Delicious, quick and easy!
Cake pops can be made easily with basic cake mix and chocolate or candy melts for the coating, but if you want to take your cake pops to the next level then you gotta bring in the big guns.
This tutorial shows you how make both the crust and filling for a delicious, vegan apple pie out of raw ingredients. The perfect dessert for anyone who likes vegan and whole food recipes. Always buy your apples in season and locally grown!
Want to make the notorious coslow salad? This video will lay it out for you. All you need to do is watch, because it's simple, consisting of lettuce, pepper, carrots and other simple, yet yummy ingredients. Everything a surfer loves, that's why this one's called the surfer's coslow salad.
Cinnamon seems to imbue every nook and cranny of the house during the holiday season. From a light sprinkling on top of hot cocoa to gingersnap cookies, the warm and aromatic spice adds that extra kick of flavor we associate with the holidays.
You don't need a lot of money or a lot of time to prepare wholesome, healthy meals for your family. In fact, you can eat very well on canned foods mixed with other ingredients.
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.
Household cleaning products are some of the most toxic things in your house. If you want to get them out and replace them with all-natural alternatives, watch this video to learn how to make alternative cleaning products yourself out of common household ingredients.
Interested in making candy apples this holiday season? With the right ingredients and technique, it's easy! And this video guide presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the process. For all of the details, and to get started making perfect candy apples yourself, take a look.
You don't need an expensive ice cream maker to make your own ice cream! All you need is a sandwich bag or Ziploc bag, milk, sugar and vanilla flavoring. Once you've put your ingredients in the bag, mix it up and then freeze it!
Green tea and ginger are two of the healthiest natural herbs you can put in your body, with all sorts of health benefits. Watch this video to learn how to prepare and steep your own ginger green tea from fresh ingredients.
Despite what its name may suggest, Italian wedding soup by no means has to be consumed at a wedding. In fact, "wedding soup" gets its name from the "marriage" of ingredients in the dish, specifically the intermingling of meat and vegetables.
