Even the most seasoned kitchen cooks experience the annoyance of accidentally burning food on their pots, pans, and casserole dishes. When dishwashing soap and water doesn't work, what is the best way to remove burned-on gunk from your cookware?
Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice
During the winter, there's nothing we want more than to cuddle up in front of the fireplace and nom on something warm. Serve up a delicious entree that will warm the bellies of your family this holiday by preparing this Yankee chuck beef pot roast.
Forget jello— start using agar (aka agar-agar) in place of gelatin. Agar is a thickening agent, just like gelatin, than can be used in recipes for soups, jellies, ice cream and more! Jeff Potter has the 411 on agar uses. It's a great choice when preparing dishes for vegetarians, as it's a seaweed-based product with no animal derivatives whatsoever. Give it a try with two creative recipes from Jeff— Chocolate Panna Cotta and Screwdriver Jellies. Use agar (aka agar-agar) for dessert recipes in ...
Try out this authentic Italian recipe for polenta con puccu. It's a meal that simply soothes the soul. Eric Freiman-Polli shares the secret of his Italian grandmothers wonderful dish, for you to share with your family. It's chicken simmered in onions, red wine, cloves, mushrooms and rich tomato paste is a delicious accompaniment to creamy slow-cooked polenta.
You can't have fried fish without the tartar sauce! For that matter, you can't have fried any-seafood without tartar sauce. So, if you want to whip up a batch of your favorite fried clams or shrimp, let Chef Keith Pooler shows you the recipe for a just-spicy-enough tartar sauce that pairs perfectly with anything fried - fish, shrimp or potatoes. Keith starts with a mayonnaise base, then adds chopped pickles, onions and Worcestershire. Sriracha chili sauce gives a little touch of heat that goe...
Mashed potatoes and baked potatoes are delicious, but SO tired. Serve your family something new and satisfying for dinner tonight by preparing these fanned russet potatoes. Brushed with oil for an extra crispiness and for color, these fanned potatoes are great served alone or alongside a juicy meat dish.
Most moms these days both work outside of the house and handle kid duties, which means that meals have to be both delicious and extremely easy and quick to make. So if you're a busy mom who's getting a little tired of feeding her kids Ramen and hot dogs for dinner, check out this video to learn a recipe that takes very little time and tastes great.
Are you a beef guy? Then it doesn't get any better - or simpler - than this star anise-crusted, seared sirloin steak. Whether you're running low on time or simply want to make a dish that's uncomplicated, this sirloin steak makes a fine choice. Make it for your family tonight and we guarantee you'll receive requests for more.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade makeup brush cleaner. First, grab an empty spray bottle and add in 1 c water to it. Next, pour in 1/4 c alcohol to the water. Now, pour in 2 tbsp of dish soap to the mixture along with 1/2 tbsp baby shampoo. After this, add in 1 tbsp of leave in conditioner to the mixture. Now, stick a straw into the bottle and mix everything around gently. Don't create a lot of soap on top by mixing it too hard. When you are done with this, you can spray it ont...
I first heard the term molecular gastronomy while watching an episode of Bravo's Top Chef a few seasons back. Intrigued by the concept, I sought to find out more about this modern, deconstructed type of cookery. If you happen to be around foodies and the topic of molecular gastronomy comes up (which very likely will at some point) you'll want to have a few points to contribute and maybe even give them a run for their money.
An interesting game that borrows from the most popular sport in the world. Developed by Asger John in 1964, not as popular as Joel Silver's Ultimate Frisbee. Worth watching.
If you're looking to add a table to your study room or living room area, look no further. Instead of going out and dishing anywhere from $80-$100 dollars on a round table top, why not make one yourself. You can do that with this helpful tutorial from Woodsmith magazine. It's easy to follow and will make a nice addition to anywhere in your home. Enjoy! Make a round, solid table top.
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make garlic shrimp. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no time. You'll love the taste of these shrimp fried in aromatic garlic oil. Serve the garlic shrimp with a side of fresh cucumebers. Make Thai street vendor style garlic shrimp.
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make a delicious seafood and shrimp stir fry. This seafood stir fry of shrimp, squid, green beans, and baby corn is more commonly known as pad prik gaeng, so make sure to ask for it by name. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no tim...
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make a super quick Thai veggie stir fry. Stir fry veggies are more commonly knows as pad pak ruam mit in Thailand. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no time. You'll love this recipe for Thai stir fry veggies the way street vendors ...
There is nothing tastier than rosemary infused poultry. Follow along in this cooking how-to video and watch as the Crash Test Kitchen chefs show you how to make rosemary chicken drumsticks and thighs. Remove the skin for a healthier dish. Score the chicken meat to infuse it with the garlic and fresh rosemary. Serve with veggies and a mozzarella salad. Cook chicken drumsticks and thighs with rosemary.
Apparently its name is originally a bit of a slight on the Welsh - who were considered so inept they couldn’t catch a rabbit for dinner, so they had to settle for cheese on toast. Even with the bad background, it's still a tasty recipe. Learn how to make this simple dish with Waz and Lenny, the chefs like us. Follow along and try this tasty recipe for Welsh rarebit. Make Welsh rarebit (cheese and toast).
Is it a tajine? A casserole? A stew? Waz and Lenny make their version of a classic Moroccan dish, accompanied by cous cous. Follow along in this cooking how-to video and learn the recipe for Moroccan tajine. All the ingredients you need for tajine are: onions, olive oil, lemon rind, red chili, beef, coriander seeds, olives, bay leaves and cloves. Make Moroccan tajine with beef.
This video covers six popular funk drum beats that you can use when playing at a funk gig! Funk is a popular style of music that has a lot of similarities to rock, especially as far as drums are concerned. Play funk drum beats.
Infused oils are oils that have the taste of either herbs or spices combined with their own flavor. They are simple to make but add another dimension of flavor to many dishes. For parsley oil you will need parsley leaves picked from stems and vegetable oil. For curry oil you will need curry powder, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, a crumbled cinnamon stick, and canola oil. You will also need a saucepan, frying pan, tea towel, sieve, cheese cloth, blender, bowl of iced water, spoon, bowls, and cl...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch cubes, divided
There's nothing better than fresh asparagus added to your meal, and this salmon dish just wouldn't be the same without it. this unique salmon entree combines the asparagus with crab meat and spices, for the perfect main course for those seafood and vegetable lovers. Verrill Farm Executive Chef Kevin Carey cooks this salmon entree that will make jaws drop
Culinary collective Studiofeast is known for thinking outside the box, especially when it comes to food. They've hosted inventive and spectacular events like the L Train Lunch, where a high-end meal was served to guests on a moving train, and the Datalicious Last Supper, where results from a survey of people's desired "last meals" informed the menu.
Goat milk is a popular additive to soap due to its beneficial effect on skin. This video shows you three ways to incorporate goat's milk into your home made soap making project, using fresh goat's milk and the cold press method. Goat Milk Soap - How to Make Soap Using Goat Milk Video.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply 80's inspired eyeshadow. First, use a frosty white base color on the eyelid. This was a popular color back then, that was also popular in the 90's. Apply more and more of this while blending it out under the brow to keep it highlighted. If you want more, then keep adding as much as you'd like. The darker your skin the more potently this will go on. Take a little bit of this shadow and go underneath the eyes as well for a highlight. Next, you can apply a...
Tight budgets mean cheap food, and there's nothing cheaper than beans and rice, but you don't have to sacrifice taste and quality to eat on the cheap. Adding some vegetables like onions and peppers adds a great deal to an otherwise bland dish.
Can you guess which household liquids sink and which ones float? Play along with the A-TV science team in this video lesson!
Watch this video tutorial for troubleshooting dishwasher problems. Check the following: are you over loading on detergent causing soapy residues? Have you stacked your dishes badly? Is the seal around the door old and worn? Do you have a dodgy pipe connection? Worst case scenerio is not good though, old machines corrode at the bottom and if this is your case then I guess it's time for a new one.
Shopping at a thrift store can be a fun adventure, a daunting task, a way to save money, or a combination of any or all of those. There's no question that buying secondhand is almost always cheaper and buying at a thrift store undoubtedly so. But it can also be a lot of work. Here are a few simple tips to make the process a little easier.
Corky Ballas and Kristian teach the Cha Cha. This dance is a flirty dance between man and woman. This is one of the dances that is danced on the popular TV show "Dancing with the Stars". Dance the cha cha like a professional.
As far as cooking appliances go, rice cookers are pretty fabulous. All you have to do is add rice grains and water, press a button, and wait for the magic to happen. You don't have to worry about the food burning or the pot boiling over. But what if you can apply those same lazy steps to cook other things, too?
Waste not with your excess food. With a little bit of imagination and extra ingredients, your boring leftovers and extra ingredients idling in your fridge can be transformed into tasty meals, side dishes and desserts.
Bake and Saltfish is a popular breakfast dish in Trinidad and the rest of the West Indies. My stepfather showed me how to make this delicious recipe. I could eat this all day!
This was my attempt at Fettuccine Alfredo and sorry to anyone who looks at this, my photos are completely disorganized because I remembered about halfway into cooking this dish to take photos. Anyways a mistake I noticed right off the bat after cooking was that the sauce was not very thick, my brother recommended the letting sauce sit on heat a little longer. Anyone else got any other tips?
6 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (5 ounces each) 1/2 cup of fine, dry bread crumbs
This is an article about open source replacements for popular accounting software.
Artist Pery Burge uses water, paint and ink to create images that look like they might have been captured by the Hubble Telescope or under the super-zoom of a powerful microscope.
Amy Wisniewski’s Thanksgiving Turkey Cake looks like a yummy carrot cake with fluffy pumpkin pie frosting, but it's not. SO not. Amy's creation may be shaped like a cake, but its ingredients include ground turkey breast, yams, and mashed potatoes.
Infographics are lots of fun, so how about illustrated recipes? Recipelook currently indexes 67 recipes and growing. There's a whole range in quality- a selection of my favorite drawings below.
