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!
Leek's are related to the onion family. They are sweet like onions when they are cooked, but unlike onions make your eyes water when you cut them, they have long straight white stalks with tough green leaves. Select white fresh stalks with bright looking green leaves, and avoid damage. To prepare the soup cut the stalk of the green leaf and reserve them to make stock and trim the surface of the base.Under running water cut the leek for two halves and wash thorughly between the layers. Slice t...
This recipe is a demonstration of a recipe for shrimp stir fry with rice. In a saucepan, put in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of raw rice per person, and add water, and cook. Prepare the ingredients for the stir fry. Cut up some carrots, garlic, and fresh ginger. Preheat the wok and add cold oil. He uses basil oil, but vegetable oil or olive oil will work, too. Swish the oil around and add the shrimp and the spices. Add broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and soy sauce. Keep the heat on high and keep stirri...
This 5-minute video demonstrates how to make a vegan chutney. The tomato-based recipe is fairly simple and quick to prepare, and the video takes you right through it. Beyond calling out the ingredients by name, there's minimal voice-over; the video teaches by demonstration, showing each ingredient as it is added, and being careful to show technique, without description. You'll need a food processor and a cutting surface, and a few basic ingredients. If you like vegan dishes, and would like to...
This tutorial Korean cooking video will teach you how to make stir fried anchovy side dishes. The sundried anchovy side dish is one of the basic Korean sidedishes, usually eaten with a bowl of rice. This is really low calorie and high calcium so Korean parents regularly prepare it for their children. When I was going to school, this was one of the usual dishes we ate all the time. My mom always prepared it for my school lunch.
Do away with the boring breakfast of toast and cereals and jazz up with some spice and flavor. This quick and easy suji upma recipe is traditionally served for breakfast but then there is no rule that you can’t enjoy it any other time of the day. Don't be intimidate by the ingredient list, watch this how to video and learn how easy is to prepare suji upma for your family.
Yum is right. While you may not have the time or dedication to make this succulent dish every night, it certainly is a treat for special occasions (and a GREAT substitute for Taco Tuesdays).
This how to video shows you how to prepare a hearty dish of roasted veal with vegetables. For this recipe you will need:
The Drink Of the Gods. Yerba Mate. Learn how to prepare Yerba Mate and drink it properly with sexy Gianny L! You will enjoy the ceremony and will notice a subtle lift, due to the caffeine (mateine) contained in it. GiannyL demonstrates how it's all done.
Preparing ground for a garden bed entails some hard labor, but it truly is a labor of love. This video shows you how to take a piece of lawn and convert it into a garden bed. But before we do that, we have to decide on a location. If the area receives more than six hours of sunlight a day, it's going to be a sun-loving garden. If the area receives less than six hours of sunlight a day, it's a shade garden. In our case, we're going to be building a shade garden.
Portabella mushrooms add delicious flavor to a variety of dishes, and can also be used as a meat substitute. Learn how to prepare portabella mushrooms for meals and as a veggie burger. Portabella mushrooms are commonly found at the grocery store as caps or as slices. When you get home, take the mushrooms out of the plastic, and keep them in the fridge wrapped in paper towels. When you are ready to cook them, quickly rinse or wipe off portabellas with a squeezed damp towel. The portabella mush...
Not everyone likes papaya. But a lot of times the sweet fruit is simply misunderstood. They require different methods of preparation which most people just don't feel like doing. But trust us, biting in to a juicy piece of papaya is totally worth the work.
Homemade baby food provides your little one with a natural, nutritious meal. Learn what fruits are right for your child and how to prepare, cook, and store baby food. Babies between 4 and 6 months old are ready to start integrating solid food into their diet. Remember to check in with your pediatrician before making any changes to your baby's diet. When making baby food, be sure to wash your hands and use clean equipment and tools. You can also freeze it in an ice cube tray, and once frozen, ...
Preparing for Passover? Try this delicious recipe for kosher potato kugel. It uses shredded carrots to add a hint of sweetness. Ingredients you will need are potatoes, onions, carrots, eggs or egg substitute, oil, all-purpose flour or for Passover, matzo meal and potato starch, sant and pepper. To tell when kugel is done, insert a knife in the middle, it should come out clean. Enjoy!
There are many different things that could contribute to a power or gas outage or accident in your home. To be properly prepared for an emergency or other situations that endanger you, take a look at this video from SDGE on simple tips to keep safe, including discovering gas leaks and using power generators to maintain eletricity in your home during an outage.
Most people can barely be bothered to carry their wallets all the time, let alone a survival kit. When they're all dead from a massive natural disaster or terrorist attack, you'll know you were right to watch this video and prepare an every day carry (EDC) kit that ensure you will have the tools you need to survive with you at all times.
A holiday dinner should be delicious and memorable, but for the cook it should also be uncomplicated and not time consuming. The most important part about the holidays is enjoying time with your family, right?
If you recently moved into an apartment with your boyfriend or girlfriend then you know that eating healthy and any type of cooking are generally hard tasks to manage. But it's actually quite simple to prepare healthy meals at home.
In this Thanksgiving Day guide, we learn how to brine a turkey to add flavor and lock in moisture. This free video cooking lesson provides instructions on how to prepare both traditional and "kicked-up" brines. For all of the details, take a look.
What the heck are green tomatoes? They sound kind of weird, but really they're just unripe tomatoes. Green tomatoes are especially hard and taste unbelievable when they're fried.
In this clip, you'll learn how to prepare a Microsoft Windows XP desktop or laptop computer for daylight saving time (or, if you're so inclined, daylight savings time). It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
Chicken crispitos are a dish that's easy to make with the most delicious results. The dish only requires a few ingredients, including scallions and pickled jalapenos, which mix for a spicy and cheesy chicken dish.
Cooking eggs is one of the simplest and most basic kitchen skills you can possess. But what works for one egg may not work for another. In fact, different types of eggs sometimes require different preparation methods.
In case of a natural disaster, computer networks are often disabled, rendering the record keeping at most institutions useless. It's important that you make a financial first aid kit to ensure that you are able to get by and keep track of your personal information after a hurricane or fire. This video will show you what you should put in your financial first aid kit, which you should go make right now.
Eggplant has been prized for being a delicious, nutritious and versatile food, used in many dishes. The easist recipe to make is to fry fresh eggplant as a side dish. Properly prepare your eggplant by cutting and frying it in oil until golden brown for a tasty addition to any meal. For extra flavor, add some spices to the cooking oil!
YUM. Truffles. Start out this recipe by first making the filling, which is done by combining a melted chocolate (bittersweet chocolate in this video) and a very thin caramel base. When that's all done, you'll chill it while you prepare and roll the truffles into pretty shapes for Valentine's Day. This is a wonderful desert, and it doesn't have to be Valentine's to enjoy it.
This video tutorial will show you how to create a fixed loop knot using a piece of amsteel, and the locked brummel splice. This type of knot comes in very useful, especially when you're camping. You've got to be prepared for anything and everything! Just follow along, and you'll be making fixed loops like nobody's business.
In this clip, learn how to go from a cartwheel to an aerial easily. If you are starting out with gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling or dance, you are bound to learn this move. Follow along and get the basics so that you will be prepared when you learn it in your own class. Have fun!
In this clip, learn how to create a unique hummus dip with Dede. Dede loves adding interesting twists to her dips and this one is especially exciting. This hummus is made with white beans and prepared with parmesan and basil for an interesting and unique taste. Follow along with this clip and serve this with chips, pita, veggies or even on a sandwich. Enjoy!
One of the tastiest and easiest sidedishes to prepare are butter beans. In this tutorial, learn how to pan fry beans and season them to perfection. This side goes fantastic with tons of cuisines and will please young and old. Enjoy it alone or with a full dinner. Yum!
Hummus is a popular dip that is big in the United States and comes from areas like Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. This tasty dish is easy to prepare and Dede will give you an interesting twist on this normal dip. Enjoy with pita, chips, veggies or anything else that needs a little something extra.
Any potato can be made interesting and look 'fancy' with the right ingredients! In this tutorial, learn how to add some rosemary, spicy red pepper flakes and garlic to your roasted potatoes and really bring out their flavor. These spuds will impress even the pickiest dinner guest and the best party is - they are quick, easy and cheap to prepare! Enjoy!
In this recipe add a little bit of healthy fiber to your scones. Learn how to prepare whole wheat cranberry scones with an orange zest and serve it with coffee and tea. These sweet English treats are wonderful at breakfast or anytime throughout the day. Enjoy!
If you need an amazing appetizer on the fly, try crostini! Crostini is Italian for toast and can be made to taste like nearly anything. Impress your guests with some of these fantastic toppings. Chefs Beau MacMillan and Anne Burrell will give you fantastic options for these quick and yummy hors d'oeuvres.
In this clip, learn how to get your children ready for a camping trip. Camping can be a fantastic experience for your little ones where they can learn about the environment, animals and basic outdoor activities. Teach your kids outdoor safety and get them involved so that they have a ton of fun.
One of the most significant ingredients that there can be in a young actor's career. Mentoring helps you make great, smart decisions. If you have a mentor, or someone who has been through the same experience before, you will learn so much more and be better prepared to face life as an actor. In this clip, Hans Obma talks about the importantce of finding a mentor in the entertainment industry.
Prepare to get messy! In this helpful home tutorial, you'll be finding out how to unclog a kitchen sink. One of the most obvious reasons for a clogged sink is because if leftover food. But there are other things that can clog a pipe, so check out this tutorial on how to easily unclog you kitchen sink today. Good luck and enjoy!
The hamburger is a simple dish that modern gastropub cooking has expanding into all kind of complicated forms. This video demonstrates a recipe for making BBQ beef burgers, incorporating such unorthodox ingredients as Parmesan cheese to create a hearty, flavorful, burger sure to satisfy any hamburger aficionado.
Cornell chicken—named for its creator, a professor at the Ivy League school of the same name—, is both delicious and easy to prepare. For more information, including a full recipe and step-by-step instructions on how to grill Cornell-style chicken on your own barbeque, watch this free video cooking lesson.
Flirting can be a scary, confusing world if you're not prepared. Everybody has their own way of communicating their feelings and more often than not, it's not all black and white. Being able to read into those shades of gray can make it much easier to tell when you're being flirted with and when he's so done with you. This video will show you to read mixed signals from a guy.
