Meet the Wonderbag. The "first non-electric slow cooker" uses an insulated bag made of poly-cotton fabric, polyester, and repurposed foam chips. You bring your one-pot meal to the desired cooking temperature, usually via the stovetop. Then you turn off the heat, pop the pot into the Wonderbag, and it will continue to cook thanks to the retained heat in the bag.
Last year, The New York Times wrote that certain restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn banned patrons from taking photos of their meals. That means no flash photography, no standing on chairs for a better angle, not even a quick pic for your Instagram followers before the first bite. Little do these restaurants know, this ban can actually make their customers' food taste worse, so to speak.
I should start off by saying that this technique is of no real practical value, because this process is far more time-consuming than simply just manually trimming trees to meet your specifications. That said, it's an awful lot of fun to play with!
Cook venison spiedini with tips from this how-to video. What better time than right after deer season? This venison meal includes ham and provolone cheese and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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.
Veggies don't have to be boring, and you should never feel like you're forcing yourself to eat them. Just check out this recipe for baked tomatoes topped with delicious melted blue cheese to see just how satisfying an all vegetarian meal can be.
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!
Shrimp is a great appetizer and a great hors d'oeuvre, especially when you add ginger to the mix. This video will show you the recipe for caramelized ginger shrimp which are the perfect sweet and sour hors d'oeuvres. It's great for parties or for a simple meal at home… they don't have to be just hors d'œuvre.
Quite a lot of recipes call for egg whites or egg yolks and in this tutorial, learn how to separate your eggs without breaking the yolks or mixing them together. Jenny Jones shows you how to use your bare hands to keep those yolks away from your much healthier whites and enjoy a delicious meal.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a delicious Middle Eastern side dish - Moong Ki Daal. This dish is spicy and not soupy like some other daals, it is bhunee. This will make a perfect side dish for any meal and is quite easy to make. Daal goes great with kebabs and everyone will love it.
In this clip, learn how to make an Irish specialty: duck breast with sweet potato mash. This tasty dish is a little more complicated than some other meals but is well worth it. If you are looking for a way to impress your in-laws or please your picky guests, try this recipe out. This is a delicious succulent duck dish with simple mashed sweet potatoes and a balsamic reduction.
There is nothing better with a plate of perfectly fried fish than a handful of absolutely divine crispy chips. In this tutorial, learn how to fry chips the right way so that they are the perfect size, taste and texture. These salty snacks will add to your meals and provide tons of finger licking snacks throughout the day. You really can not go wrong with this recipe. Yum!!
In this tutorial, learn how to make super simple, classic bread pudding and spice it up with some nutmeg and creamy custard. This fantastic dessert is popular in England and great for a winter after-dinner treat. This pudding compliments most beverages and feels warm in your belly after a big meal. Enjoy!
Looking to add some spice to your dinner but not a fan of straight wasabi? In this tutorial, learn how to make a light and fluffy foam with wasabi that you can serve over fish, sushi, salad or any other light dish that needs some spice.
In this tutorial, Chef Anne Burrell shows you how to make a delicious pasta dish for any occasion. This Italian delight is filled with ricotta and taleggio cheeses and smothered in a homemade wild mushroom sauce and pancetta. You can almost smell the garlic watching this amazing clip. Get ready for a delicious comforting meal with this professional recipe from the Food Network.
In this clip, Chefs Beau MacMillan and Anne Burrell teach you the secrets of marinating and grilling your meat or fish. A perfectly marinated filet can mean the difference between a tasty meal and a bland one. Follow along with the Chefs as they show you how to grill up your dinner like a professional and bring out the unique flavors in both your meat and your marinade. Enjoy!
Summer is right on the horizon, and that means lots of outdoor barbacues and picnics out on the beach, the warm breeze blowing in your hair and the sand wiggling between your toes.
In this clip, Jaden Hair, shows you how to make yummy grilled beef steak with teriyaki balsamic glaze for any meal. In this episode, presented by the experts at Betty Crocker, you will grill a sumptious filet mignon into this mouth watering Asian style. Enjoy!
In America, the only seafood cake most people are familiar with is the crab cake. This video will teach you a recipe for a whole different kind of fish cake: prawn cakes. Prawns are the largest and most savory member of the shrimp family, and this recipe combines them with potatoes and some vegetables and then fries them in a pan to create a savory, whole-meal-in-one-piece final product.
Think outside the box (or outside the oven for that matter) and cook some salmon in a dutch oven. It sounds like an outlandish new method, but once you try it you'll be amazed by how easy it is to cook this tasty meal. All you need to do is throw some spices on the fish and let the magic happen. This video will show you how cook salmon in a Dutch oven.
In this video cooking lesson, you'll learn how to prepare an Eastern European favorite, kielbasa (which is sometimes also called Polish or Ukranian sausage) and cabbage! This hearty meal is easy to cook and great to eat.
Learn how to make stuffed pizza pockets for your kids. A delicious snack or meal. A larger version of this Italian recipe is often called a calzone. Vary the fillings to your families liking and you will win raves at the table.
In this tutorial from Food Wishes, learn how to make delicious crab cakes from chef John... A classic entertaining idea great for a warm meal with friendsand family! Make sure to get fresh ingredients and to take your time. These are worth the work!
Potatoes au gratin are a favorite all season long. This creamy and cheesy casserole is a great side to any meal. It's a perfect side dish for your table!
Wine and dine your way into her pants by pudding. This snarky lesson on dating will help you to land a girl through proper dinner. Pants by pudding. Meaning you want to get is a good meal and a girl in love with you.
Don't give up turkey gravy just because you're cooking for a gluten-free diet. Use these tips when preparing this Thanksgiving favorite. Gluten-free diets are proven to help digestion and ease a variety of ailments. This gravy will make your gluten-free meal savory.
Ok, so here’s this weeks DirtSalad video. It’s about making popcorn. Why? Well, my girlfriend Kristin is a therapeutic chef and typically cooks or prepares meal plans for people that are trying to prevent cancer, heart disease or diabetes by using foods as medicine. In this video, you will learn how to make popcorn that tastes crazy good and uses ingredients that are actually good for you.
We jumped on the bacon explosion bandwagon! The name says it all, it combines two of America's favorite things: bacon and explosions. This is the most unhealthy meal you can ever eat. It is made with bacon, ground beef and sausage, then deep fried.
Watch this video tutorial to see how to make Portuguese chicken and rice. Not only is this a delicious soul-satisfying one-pot meal but it's also very inexpensive (under $10) and easy to make. Cooking all the ingredients together enables the wonderful garlic and onion flavors to permeate both the chicken and the rice. This is a go-to dish you can make any time.
Know the different types and varieties of mushrooms, what they taste like, and how to serve them to add an assortment of tastes, textures, colours and sizes to your meals. Profiles all Canadian grown mushrooms; white button, crimini, portabella, shiitake, oyster and enoki.
This salad makes a fresh compliment to any Laotian meal. You will need long beans, lime, chili, cherry tomato, garlic, shrimp paste, fish sauce, sugar, and dried shrimp. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make tum mar toawr, Laotian long bean salad, from Thai chef Kai.
Deep-fried bananas are good for snacks between meal time. These Thai treats calm down the violence of hunger, and eliminates the tensions of the day. For this recipe, you will need coconut milk, rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, sugar, water, sesame seeds, and banana or even sweet potatoes. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make kluay kaek, deep-fried bananas, from Thai chef Kai.
Falooda is delicious rose flavored milk (served with ice cream) which can be a refreshing drink or a unique dessert idea. Falooda is made with basil seeds, known as Tukmaria, which are great for digestion after a heavy meal. Try this recipe for a truly wonderful Indian concoction.
Around here we call them "Jacks Ribs" but typically they are known as Country Style Pork Ribs. They are simple to grill and a great recipe to have on hand if you need a quick and easy meal from the BBQ grill. Although most Rib men describe this cut more as a "chop" than "rib", the pork industry prefers to call them Ribs. So Ribs they are!
In this tutorial, we learn how to gain weight after radiation therapy. Cancer patients will need a strong focus, because most cancer patients just simply forget to eat. The brain does not tell them they are hungry when sick. First, make sure to eat despite changes in taste, try to eat a well-balanced diet. Also, make sure to take a powdered or liquid weight gain supplement which will enhance appetite. Also, eat five or six small meals a day, which will make you more hungry. Changing your diet...
Pre-game eating… what's best for young sports players? For early morning games, the goal is to provide enough food for the child to prevent him/her from getting hungry and distracted, and to something that will give the child enough energy to make it through the game. It could be as simple as a glass of chocolate milk or a piece of toast with orange juice. Watch and learn the rest of the pre-game meal plan tips for child sports players.
In this video, you learn how to make napolitan (tomato ketchup spaghetti). This fun and delicious, and of course economical meal is a great dish for anyone in a hurry, or on a budget. This video, of "Cooking with Dog" you'll learn everything you need and what to do to achieve this delicious quick meal.
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...
My husband's and my daily schedules are constantly changing. Frankly, it's complete chaos sometimes, so I can't plan to have elaborate dinners on the table at six o'clock every day. And by the time we actually get to eating in the evening, we've become so hungry that our moods have taken a nosedive.
Cook Sausage Gumbo Soup in the Crock pot. This is a Quick and Easy meal.
