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How To: Cook homemade taco shells

Planning on starting a Taco Tuesday tradition with your family? Then don't try to weasle your way out of keeping the meal healthy by purchasing premade taco shells. Usually these taco shells are made from refined, overprocessed flour that has very little nutritional value.

How To: Make panini with Italian meats and pesto mayo

Eat at home instead of going out and save some money. In this cooking how to video Will and Rachel show you how to prepare a tasty panini the quick and easy way. This panini recipe is very delicious try it at home tonight. All the ingredients you need to make a panini are: a bread boulle, Italian meats, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto mayo.

How To: Cook Kentucky fish fry

Many major fast food restaurants currently advertising on television have added hooks to their current run of commercials. The lure is their fish sandwiches. "Kentucky Afield" is getting in on the act. The only difference is that host Tim Farmer hopes you'll catch your own and prepare it with the show's special sweet batter recipe. The flavor is guaranteed to sway even the most skeptical skipper.

How To: Cook pasta properly

Are you still cooking pasta in the microwave? Learn the 6 important rules for any pasta recipe with this quick tips and techniques video -- you'll have everything you need for your pasta dish in no time. Enjoy!

How To: Blend a fresh fruit milkshake

Fresh fruit milk shakes, so easy, so pleasing. Think fresh ingredients and fresh fruits. Watch this how to video to learn how to blend a fresh fruit milk shake. All you need for this recipe is milk, vanilla ice cream, and fresh fruit.

How To: Set a dinner table

Figuring out which fork to use for which course can be confusing enough, but having to actually set those forks—and everything else on the table? A recipe for disaster... or a chance to strut your etiquette stuff.

How To: Make bhel puri (chaat)

Bhel Puri is one variety of Indian "street food" known as "Chaat". With a nice balance of flavors, including savory, sweet and spicy, Bhel Puri is a perfect snack or appetizer idea. Try this recipe -- it's sure to please!

How To: Make Cranberry Chutney Sauce

Don't buy cranberry sauce out of the can for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead, make a better, homemade version with this recipe from Chef Sanjay of VahChef. Even if it's not Thanksgiving, this Indian-flavored cranberry chutney will go great with your next poultry dish or as a sauce for snacks.

How To: Make semiya paysam

Semiya paysam is a special occassion dessert made from vermicelli/semiya. Chef Sanjay shows you how to make this Indian dessert. If you've never made Indian sweets before, this is a great basic recipe to start with.

How To: Make whisked scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs are a delightful addition to a breakfast or brunch menu. Watch how to properly whisk and cook eggs. You will need eggs, low-fat milk and butter. You can add a lot of your own touches to this basic recipe. Add sausage, cheese, or vegetables for a variety of scrambled egg breakfasts.

How To: Drain yogurt

Yogurt makes a healthy and delicious addition to dips, sauces and soups, but sometimes it can make a recipe taste watery. The solution is to drain the yogurt in a sieve lined with cheesecloth or a clean, lint-free dish towel in the refrigerator overnight until the yogurt becomes thick and creamy-looking.

How To: Make BBQ hamburgers

Watch the Grillmasters at the Barbecue Web prepare some beef chuck burgers so juicy and full of flavor that it will no doubt become one of your favorite quick and easy BBQ recipes. It's quick and easy. All you need is 3-4lbs fresh ground chuck beef, tomatoes, sweet onions, sliced cheese if it's a cheeseburger you want, and any of your favorite condiments.

How To: Make a great omelet

When you tell your wife, family or friends that you are making breakfast, make this omelet and impress everyone. You will need eggs, salt, pepper, tarragon, parsley, thyme, lavender, fresh cream and oil for cooking, to make this recipe.

How To: Prepare an impeccable Italian meal

Even though he has chicken, cheese and pasta at his disposal, Chef Paul refuses to make Tom’s favorite Italian dish: chicken parmesan. Instead, the esteemed chef does everyone a favor by creating herb-seared chicken breast, warm zucchini stew with angel-hair pasta and broccoli parmesan. Tom takes solace in that at least one of the recipes features the word "parmesan."

How To: Make fried chicken

Watch this instructional video to make a basic recipe of this all-time favorite dish, fried chicken. All you need to make this dish is chicken, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, milk, egg, and flour.

How To: Make an ice cream cake

Celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a homemade ice cream cake. Watch how to make this delectable dessert and buttery cookie crust. For this recipe you will need: oreo cookies, butter, favorite flavor ice cream, and whipped cream.