Stay tuned for the always enjoyable Cooking With Dog. This cooking show is hosted by a DOG named Francis! The show currently focuses on how to make popular Japanese dishes. This video demonstrates how to make Katsu Curry (Japanese curry with Tonkatsu).
If you're fond of remote-controlled vehicles, you might appreciate this video tutorial on how to modify gearing on a Traxxas Rustler R/C vehicle. The Traxxas Rustler is a proven favorite with a formula for rugged fun that nothing else can touch. The Rustler blows the doors off the competition with more power, smoother control, better grip, and performance that makes it one of the fastest Ready-To-Race electric trucks available. Modifying the gears is an easy way to boost top speed. You can in...
Want to boost your WiFi reception? Have an extra wok or parabolic collander? This video tutorial demonstrates a simple hack that will allow you to build an effective radio antenna that will significantly increase the gain of your WiFi signal. To replicate this hack at home, you'll need the following items: (a) a piece of parabolic cookware, (b) heavy tape, (c) a USB WiFi stick, (d) tin snips, and (5) a USB extension cable. For detailed instructions on building your own wireless signal extende...
Salad isn't very exciting—and neither is salad dressing. You're either eating rabbit fodder drenched in a too-sour vinaigrette or too-heavy, leaf-wilting dressing like Thousand Island or French.
Home cooks are often quite intimidated when trying to reproduce the delicious ethnic dishes they enjoy at various restaurants. Thankfully, there are definite flavor profiles and spice/seasoning/herb combos that are very specific to various regional cuisines and cultures; with a little guidance, you can create dishes that are tasty homages to the cuisines you love to eat. In this two-part article (second part here), I'll cover both categories and sub-categories of some of the most popular ethn...
This dish is easy, and the perfect thing to bring to a potluck or a picnic. Start with small pasta (such as elbow macaroni, shells or penne). After the pasta has been cooked, toss with your favorite fresh vegetables (such as tomatoes, olives, mushrooms or peppers) and some olive oil.
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.
Dal is a thick, creamy stew made from dried lentils, peas, and beans that have had their outer hulls removed. "Tadka" means "tempering," which is achieved by adding spicing agents like curry powder and garlic.
Want to know how to play the introduction to "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on the guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing RHCP's "Under the Bridge" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
No need to drop a bunch of cash at a Korean restaurant when you can cook authetic Korean cuisine at home! In this cooking tutorial presented by Aeris Kitchen, learn how to cook fried firm tofu the right way. To complete this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Shepard's pie is beyond scrumptious! If you're in the mood for a hearty meal, nothing quite beats a good sheperd's pie. In this video, learn how to prepare shepard's pie using the following ingredients:
Follow these easy steps to make a delicious homemade guacamole from scratch. Follow these easy steps for a delicious guacamole: Scoop out the insides of a large avocado into a medium sized bowl. Add one diced tomato, a small amount of jalapeno if desired, cilantro, garlic, about a half diced onion and some fresh lime juice. Add a little bit of garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
This quick video will show you how to make delicious garlic and herb butter. To make this delicious garlic and herb butter, do the following: Put 8 ounces of Plugra Butter into a mixing bowl. Add salt, green onion, flat leaf parsley, minced garlic, fresh basil and ground pepper. Gently blend everything together and refrigerate till needed. You can make your own variations of this butter by using different ingredients.
If necessary, cut kimchi into desirable size (about 2-inch lengths) Cut green onion into 2 to 3-inch length pieces
Burning mouth syndrome is not very common, but if you get it it really, really sucks. Symptoms include an extreme, burning sensation in your mouth, including on your tongue and gums.
Loop here, and then there, and then here again. It's easier when you watch it. Pancetta is pork tied and roasted. Tying pancetta is a complex process. Spread with pepper corns. You will use a butcher's knot to prevent it from untying. This rolls the pork before you cook it.
Check out this video cooking tip from The Chef's Toolbox in Australia. Watch this tutorial to learn how to deseed chilies like a chef. Deseeding pepper chillies for recipes is easy with a little know-how, see how to do it right here.
Learn how to make vinaigrette. Vinaigrette is a mixture of acid, usually vinegar, sometime citrus juice, and oil. It's generally flavored with herbs, spices and other ingredients like mustard or fruit juice. To make vinaigrette, you'll need vinegar, olive oil, whisk, salt, pepper, and mustard.
Learn how to sear meat when cooking. Searing meat is the process for caramelizing the sugars and browning the proteins present in meat and poultry, creating richer color and deeper flavor, and an appealing crust. To sear meat cuts, you'll need your meat or poultry, skillet, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil.
Learn how to julienne vegetables. Julienne is the French term for vegetables cut in long thin strips, like a matchstick. Mastering the method of julienning vegetables will not only improve your presentation, it will also endure more even, consistent cooking. To julienne, you'll need vegetables (like carrots and peppers) and a sharp knife.
Learn how to make Kung Pao shrimp. This Kung Pao (Kung Po) shrimp kicks a delicious punch, and it's a perfect recipe to throw together right at the grill as a quick appetizer while the main course is roasting. To prepare the sauce, you'll need soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, fresh minced ginger, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and red chili flakes.
Learn how to make pasta quatro fromage, a great Portuguese sauce. This rich and creamy pasta sauce is made with four cheeses... pasta quatro fromage. To cook this pasta quatro fromage sauce, you'll need tube pasta, butter, flour, roux, vegetable stock, sour cream, gorganzola, mozzarella or fontina, pepper, and parmesan.
Goulash is very tasty traditional Czech dish, it is a hearty stew like dish. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how to make goulash. Watch these two Czech boys as they show you how to prepare it. The ingredients you need for gula are: beef, onion, paprika, pepper, salt, flour, water and fat(lard).
Schnitzel with mashed potatoes is very tasty Czech dish. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how to make it in your own home. Czech schnitzel and mashed potatoes are very easy to make. Watch this Czech girl as she shows you how to prepare it. The ingredients you need for schnitzel and mashed potatoes are: boiled potatoes, milk, salt, flour, eggs, pepper, salt, oil, chicken and bread crumbs.
Bramborak is a very tasty traditional Czech dish. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how to make potato pancakes. Check potato pancakes are more commonly known as bramborak. Watch these two Czech boys as they show you how to prepare it. The ingredients you need for potato pancakes are: potatoes, egg, milk, garlic, rosemary, pepper, salt, salmon, flour, and oil.
After a visit to the fromagerie, Ina makes one of her favorite salads. Follow the Barefoot Contessa and learn how to prepare an edvine pear salad with a lemon vinaigrette. The ingredients you need for this recipe are: fromagerie, pears, walnuts, Champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, egg yolk, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lettuce leaves.
Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious spicy dish that is quick and easy to make. Just follow these simple instructions in this Asian cooking how to video. The ingredients you need to make Kung Pao chicken are: chicken breasts, garlic salt, sugar, cornstarch, green onions, chili peppers, ginger, roasted peanuts, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Serve the Kung Pao chicken with a side of white rice, fried rice or noodles.
There is nothing tastier and simpler than roasted cherry tomatoes. Follow along in this cooking how-to video to learn how to roast cheery tomatoes with balsamic vinegar. Start by seasoning the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Drizzle the cherry tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Bake them at 200 degrees centigrade for 6 to ten minutes or until soft.
In this cooking how to video we present to you the perfect omelette. A little bit fiddlier than a plain cheese omelette but well worth the extra effort. Follow along and learn how to make a fluffy souffle omelette.
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.
In this cooking how-to video, Chef Mario creates a savory barbecue experience with his pressed cornish game hen. Follow along with this cooking lesson to learn how to season the cornish game hen with a little teriyaki and a little pepper. Everyone is sure to love this recipe for grilled pressed cornish fame hen.
In this cooking how to video Chef Mario teaches us how to make a tasty, healthy salad; Southwestern style. Follow along and learn how to make a grilled corn salad. The ingredients you need for this recipe are corn, red onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and feta cheese.
Like ribs? Like beer? Mix them together into something delicious. Follow along with this cooking how to video to learn how grill beer pork ribs. All the ingredients you need for this barbecue recipe are: beer, pepper, celery salt, barbecue sauce, carrots, onions and pork ribs.
In this cooking how-to video Chef Mario shows Rachel a new way to eat "chips and dip". Watch this cooking lesson as he shows you how to make a unique and quick snack out of plantains. All the ingredients for this recipe are thinly sliced plantains, olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve up the baked chips with a a sour cream dip and a beer.
Need a stand-out side dish for your next bbq or dinner with friends? In cooking how-to video Rachel and Mario got your back. Watch this video cooking lesson as they shows you how to make bacon wrapped asparagus. All you need to for this recipe is wrap a few asparagus with bacon, season with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
Tired of the same old meal every night? Then add some spice and the new white meat to your menu. Watch as the Two Minute Chefs shows you how to cook up a cinnamon stick pork loin in this cooking how-to video. All the ingredients you need for this pork loin recipe are: Moroccan couscous, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, salt and pepper and garlic.
If your friends complain that the only vegan dish you can prepare for them is chips and salsa, then you have to watch this how-to video. In this cooking video lesson our two minute chefs show you how to make a vegan vegetable Napolean. This vegetable Napolean is supper easy to make. All the ingredients you need for this recipe are puff pastry, bell peppers and zucchini.
Humus is healthy and vegetarian and is mostly eaten as an appetizer. This cooking how to video tutorial shows you how to prepare a simple base recipe for hummus. Serve it as a snack, for dinner, with pita bread or other breads.
Lavender is a very underrated herb,and not many people use it for cooking. In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, adds an unusual flavor to an old favorite. Watch and learn how to cook pasta with lavender. All you need for this NY Time recipe is: zucchini, carrot, red pepper, oil, garlic, lavender and pasta.
You can make a rice salad out of almost anything. In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, makes a rice salad with Indian ingredients and spices. You could grab some carrots, bell peppers, parsley and a vinaigrette to toss with leftover rice. Watch and see how Mr. Bittman prepares his version on an Indian style rice salad.