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How To: Skin a pheasant for cooking

This video describes how to skin a pheasant to prepare it for cooking and get the most out of the meat. The presenter starts by making a cut longways along the breast bone of the pheasant. Once you make the small incision you can peel the skin and feathers off of the pheasant. The presenter indicates that the main areas of meat are the breast area and the thighs. Next is cutting along the bones into the chest cavity and separating the collar bone. Instead of "gutting" the pheasant, the presen...

How To: Make a basic Caesar salad

The Frugal Chef will teach you how to prepare a delicious and simple Caesar Salad. You will be taken through the process step-by-step, starting with chopping the lettuce. She recommends you make her Caesar dressing and homemade croutons to use in the salad. You can find those tutorials on her website. As the tutorial goes on, you will learn the basics of why she uses the ingredients she does. You'll pick up tricks along the way, such as rubbing a garlic clove on the plate before plating the s...

How To: Make grilled chicken salad

This video will show you how to make a grilled chicken salad. Follow these quick steps to prepare a grilled chicken salad: Dice some grilled chicken breast into cubes Add a finely chopped green pepper and miracle whip, to taste. Season with garlic salt, crushed red pepper and lime juice. Mix well. Add sliced tomato, baby spinach and sliced cucumber to a bun. Top with the chicken salad and enjoy.

How To: Easily make a dirty martini

Mike Holton – of Drinks with Mike – demonstrates how to make a dirty martini. Firstly, ice your glassware. This chills it and keeps the flavor nice and cold. Then, fill up your shaker with ice and fill it up with a six count of vodka which means you must count till six while pouring the vodka in the shaker. Add a splash of dry vermouth and a splash of olive juice. Attach the shaker top and shake for ten seconds. Check for the ice buildup on the outside of the shaker. Grab your strainer, dump ...

How To: Prepare for a clean isntallation of Windows XP

This video demonstrates how to reformat a hard drive and perform a clean installation of Windows XP operating system. The tutor first advises to make a back up of everything, including the drivers and my folders. He explains various methods by which one can take the backup of the data in a system. Now he shows how to format the C drive where you can now install Windows. He also shows software that is used to take the backup of important data before formatting. This video shows how to reformat...

How To: Sharpen a dull knife

This video shows the proper way to sharpen chef's knives. Chef Leigh Hudson prefers using synthetic Japanese water stones. He shows how to soak three stones; the first a 400-800 grit stone, the second stone is a 1000 grit stone and the third stone is a 3000 grit stone. The 3000 grit stone is the final process and is as smooth as glass. He explains the different angles needed for the various stones and what the knife could look and feel like at each stage of the process. He also demonstrates a...

How To: Write a research paper for dummies

If you ever had trouble trying to properly write a research paper then this quirky, 1950's style filmstrip movie will break it down for you, even if you're a dummy. The Oscar-worthy performances in this movie will help teach you valuable lessons when it comes to preparing and working on a research paper. The narrator in the movie will give you essential tips and strategies to guide you in the research paper writing process. The key things the movie will share with you are: (1) Choosing a topi...

How To: Make a basic paragraph

This technique can be used to write answers for a question asked in the exam or can be used to write a paragraph while applying for a scholarship or while writing a brief letter. The main thing to be considered while writing the paragraph is having an outline, all we need to do is prepare an outline before starting the paragraph. First write the "main idea" that is to be delivered, then the main idea should be supported with additional details, there can be two to three additional points to s...

How To: Make marsala steak & mushrooms

In this video a young college student shows what you'll need to make marsala steak and mushrooms. She shows what pots you will need along with what kind of steak and mushrooms you need. She shows how to add everything to its specific cooking area. She tells why she is adding the ingredients as she adds them. She goes on to show the seasonings to use. She then shows how to prepare the steak and the sides that she cooked along with it.

How To: Master Asian beauty secrets

The alluring beauty of Asian women is celebrated around the world. And they often look years younger than their true age. Ever wondered what the secret was to the gorgeous skin of Asian women? We’ve uncovered a few.

How To: Cook spicy green beans

Spicy green beans are a great source of nutrition that is very delicious. Learn how to make them in this cooking how-to video. This side dish of spicy green beans goes great with an Asian style dinner. Follow along as our host shows you how to prepare the beans, the spicy sauce and how to to cook them all together.

How To: Do hatha yoga

Hatha yoga combines breathing exercises and yoga poses to prepare the body for meditation. Learn how to practice Hatha yoga in this yoga video. Take action: balance mind, body, breath, follow 8 limb path, and honor your body. Cindy Mastry, the instructor of this how-to video, has practiced yoga since the age of eight, and also has a background in Jazz and Ballet. Active in the fitness industry for nearly twenty years, she teaches aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga at many fitness centers in the T...

How To: Cook a pork roast with an herb crust

The Guerilla Gourmet shows how to fix a delicious pork roast with an herbed crust. You will need a pork roast, garlic powder, peppercorns, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and butter. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to prepare a pork roast. The same instructions can be saved and used with a pork tenderloin as well.

How To: Debone a leg of lamb

Le Gourmet Tv takes you behind the scenes at a butcher shop where we have a leg of lamb deboned and wrapped for the BBQ. An expert butcher shows the different parts of a lamb as he prepares, splits, and gets it ready for sale. It might be a little tricky to debone a leg of lamb at home, but with the right tools, anything is possible. Watch this video cooking tutorial and find out how to debone a leg of lamb.

How To: Make a Korean dessert known as Su Jung Gwa

This tutorial video will teach you to make Su Jung Gwa, a popular Korean dessert. This Korean dessert is delicious, but it takes some time to prepare. Su Jung Gwa is a Korean traditional beverage made with dried persimmons, ginger, cinnamon and sugar. It tastes sweet and a little spicy and when you serve this you usually sprinkle some pine nuts on it. You can drink this as a dessert.

How To: Cook herb chicken breast with acorn squash side dish

In this video cooking series, the Guerilla Gourmet shows how to prepare a chicken dinner with ingredients commonly found around the kitchen. Learn how to make this herb chicken breast dinner with acorn squash on the side by watching and following along with this tutorial. The Guerilla Gourmet also give general cooking advice and tips throughout.

How To: Stop severe bleeding with first aid techniques

An emergency situation at work is about to occur, are you prepared? This first aid how-to video demonstrates what to do in case someone is severely bleeding. Begin by assessing hazards and making the area safe. Wear latex glove and assess the bleeding injury itself. Ask for additional help if need. The first aid tips in this video are sure to keep your workers healthy and happy.

How To: Make an easy homemade caramel sauce

Is caramel one of your favorite condiments ever? Then you should definitely teach yourself how to prepare a homemade caramel sauce for two reasons: 1. To save money since you eat caramel often, and 2. To eat fresh and healthy, since most stores carry caramel sauce in jars that have been sitting on the stands for who knows how long.

How To: Make easy mashed potatoes

Watch this how to video to learn how to make easy mashed potatoes. First wash, boil and drain the potatoes. Prepare the hot milk by adding butter salt and pepper, you can use powdered milk if you'd like. Once the potatoes are cooked, cut them up and mash them into chunks so that they aren't really fine. Use a mash potato masher or a big fork. Keep adding potatoes and salt to your liking to get the consistency you like. Add the hot milk, salt and butter and keep on mashing until you get it the...

How To: Prepare tuna with white bean cassoulet

In this tasty Mediterranean dish, seared tuna steak is placed on top of a bed of white beans, collard greens, peppers, and bacon. Watch how to make atun at home. For this recipe you will need tuna, seasoned lightly with pepper, white bean cassoulet and garlic aloli. For the bean cassoulet you need white beans, bacon, collard greens and peppers. For the garlic aioli you need eggs, olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Weird Ingredient Wednesday: The Banana Flower

Flowers may be beautiful, but they're not usually appetizing. Sure, nasturtiums are hip in fancy restaurants, but they're primarily used as a garnish. Granted, fried squash blossoms are incredible, but the point remains: flowers are usually reserved for looking at, not masticating.

How To: 3 Pranks You Can Pull Off at a Party!

Some parties may be so lame that only a good prank can make them more exciting. If that's the case then you can pull off one of these simple party pranks. All three are messy so be prepared to do a little clean up afterwards. Two involve cups and punch and the last one involves a piece of pie. Refer to the instructional video for further instructions and demonstrations!

How To: Prepare for beginning bowling

In this video series, our expert, Jim DeYoung, shows you everything you need to know to begin bowling. Learn the rules of bowling. Jim shows you how to grip, throw, and aim a bowling ball. He also shows you balancing tricks. Learn how to keep score and bowl with handicap scoring. So, if you are thinking of trying a sport that's a lot of fun and a good workout, learn how to bowl today!