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How To: Make puff pastry fruit flowers

Here is a deliciously simple dessert made with phyllo dough. Watch as chef Jim demonstrates how to make puff pastry fruit flowers. All you need for this dessert is phyllo dough, butter, sugar, cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, strawberries and blueberries.

How To: Separate eggs with egg shells

In this how to video Chef Paul explains how to separate egg yolks and whites. Watch and learn how simple it is to do by using the egg shell itself. Crack the egg shell in half and roll the egg between them to allow the white to drip on a plate.

How To: Fry fish in the oven

Oven frying is technique that really works. In this how to video Chef Paul explains oven frying with fish. Oven frying is not like deep frying at all, but the food tastes just as great. Watch and learn how simple it is to cook your food in the oven with less oil than conventional frying.

How To: Make Russian beef stroganoff

This simple but stylish variation of the famous Russian classic creates a magical supper in minutes. You will need beef, onion, sunflower oil, butter, mushrooms, flour, soured cream, black pepper, and paprika or cayenne pepper. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make a delicious beef stroganoff.

How To: Make homemade egg nog

Great egg nog is sold at the market, but it doesn't comepare to the one you make at home. In this how to video Chef Paul shows you how to make your own egg nog from scratch. Egg nog doesn't require so many ingredients, watch and learn how simple it is to make this holiday favorite.

How To: Teach children to sing with more volume

In this how to video, Kathie explains some simple techniques you can use to help teach children to sing with more volume. Make sure you do not tell them to be just louder because that will teach them to strain their throats. Watch this tutorial and you will be able to teach singing to kids in no time at all.

How To: Perform basic poi stalls

Watch this short poi juggling lesson to learn how to perform basic beginner level poi stalls. Basic stalls are a simple method of changing the direction of the poi. As you begin practicing, control is more important than speed to familiarize yourself with the hand motions required.

How To: Mix a gin green tea cocktail

This is a very simple but very delicious and refreshing long drink. You don't need to worry too much about the measurements, just fill a tall glass with ice and add one part gin, one part green tea, and one part ginger ale. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to mix a gin green tea cocktail.

How To: Mix a crown Manhattan cocktail

This is a very simple, classic cocktail recipe. It can be made with bourbon, rye or whatever your favorite happens to be. If it is made with scotch whisky, then it is a Rob Roy, but to make the traditional Manhattan, use bourbon whiskey. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a Crown Manhattan. You will need Crown Royal or a whiskey of your choice and sweet vermouth.

How To: Bake Portuguese custard tarts

Cook up a delicious Portuguese dessert called Pastel de natta, or simply custard tarts. Creamy custard tarts make a simple dessert after any dinner. Watch this how to video and learn how prepare and bake Portuguese custard tarts with UKTV Food's New British Kitchen.

How To: Mix a dry martini cocktail

Ahh yes, the classic dry martini. Don't know how to make it? Watch this then. You will need vermouth, gin, and some olives for garnish. Sounds simple, but don't be fooled. This drink is all about technique. Watch this video cocktail-mixing tutorial and learn how to make a dry martini.

How To: Mix a daiquiri cocktail

Completing the holy trilogy of Cuban drinks (including the mojito and the Cuba Libre), the daiquiri has become a bit bastardized because of ready made mixes. Mixologist Angus Winchester shows the recipe for the original straight up version of the daiquiri. You will need lime juice, Cuban rum, and simple syrup. Watch this specialty drink-mixing video and learn how to make the classic daiquiri cocktail.

How To: Origami lighted party cubes

Follow a few simple steps to make a set of vellum origami cubes. Then enhance the cubes with decorative paper, sequins, and sticky Zots. With a string of small white or colored lights, the origami cubes serve as perfect homemade party lanterns. More than an origami lesson, vellum lantern cubes can provide mood lighting for any room.

How To: Mix a Pisco sour Peruvian cocktail

You don't need to travel to Cusco, Peru to enjoy a delicious cocktail. Limes, simple syrup, Pisco brandy, and egg white make up the famous Peruvian Pisco Sour cocktail. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Pisco Sour Peruvian cocktail at home.

How To: Make an emergency magnifier

Forgot your glasses? Can't read the print? You can use a technology that has been studied for over a millennium! By making pinholes in a piece of tape, make an emergency magnifier. Watch this video survival training and learn how to make a simple magnifying glass.

How To: Remember a list of random words

In this video, US Memory Champion Chester Santos teaches you how to expand and improve your memory by using a few simple techniques. Word visualizing allows you to create associations which help to remember individual words. Memory can be increased in a fun and easy way by taking advantage of Santos' cool and unique method of associative thinking. You will hopefully never forget your shopping list again!

How To: Use bobby pins to make three cute hairstyles

All you need for a quick new look is a handful of run-of-the-mill bobby pins. You will however need medium to long hair, a brush or comb, styling gel or mousse, a ponytail holder, as well as those bobby pins. This video hair-styling tutorial shows how to create three simple updo hairstyles.