With Passover soon upon us, many Jews are dreading a week (or eight days for Conservative and Orthodox Jews) of making matzo, the staple of their diet. Matzo is also known as "the bread of affliction," and I'm pretty sure it's because by day three or so you're convinced that matzo is the 11th plague.
Once again, you've found yourself inviting comrades, companions, and compatriots over for beverages on a Friday evening whim... but alas, your alcohol cabinet is looking rather meager, and your skills are lacking. No worries—just utilize these 10 tricks and spice up your at-home mixology game. Your friends will be none the wiser (and swear that you are a cocktail-concocting genius).
If you've spent any time at all recently on social media, then you've probably seen pictures of fairy bread. This magical creation comes to us courtesy of Australia, so we have yet another thing to thank those clever folks Down Under for... along with shrimp on the barbie, Vegemite (the Aussie cousin of Marmite), and Hugh Jackman.
There's something magical about homemade foods, especially when they're items that most people don't make. Even the simplest bread tastes divine when you've mixed it yourself, kneaded it yourself, and gotten the dough stuck underneath your nails.
Many people drink green tea for health reasons, and it's no wonder. This beverage is a superstar when it comes to antioxidant levels, and is being studied for its potentially curative properties on multiple health concerns, whether it's staving off the aging process or fighting cancer.
We all know that it's important to drink water regularly throughout the day. After all, it has so many benefits, including flushing toxins out of the body and maintaining kidney health and good bowel movements. Turns out that's only part of the story. While being properly hydrated is key to maintaining overall health, it's also a big component of maintaining and even increasing cognitive ability. Plus, drinking enough water regularly can help you lose weight, if you know when to drink it and ...
We never thought that yummy chocolate cupcakes could get any better...until we saw this recipe. Combining the godlike perfection of chocolate cupcakes with oodles of chocolate icing, pilled on until tipping point, these high-hat chocolate cupcakes are outrageously overdone treats that have us drooling in our seats.
How to make warm, fresh homemade bread
Royal icing is essential when it comes to cake decorating. This how-to video is a step by step guide on how to make royal icing for cake decorations. All you need for royal icing is merengue powder, powdered sugar, and water,
Spend some time in the kitchen with your kids and teach them how to cook. In this how to video two girls show kids how to make butterscotch brownies. This is a great brownie recipe that does not require a mixer.
Tequila, raw sugar, simple syrup, and cranberry juice make up the cocktail. Follow along with bartender Jaime as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this specialty drink that would "send Dorothy Gale back to Kansas." Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the ruby slipper martini cocktail.
Woodford Reserve bourbon whiskey, sugar, mint, lime juice, Sprite and sweet and sour mix make up the mint julep cocktail. Follow along with bartender Andrea as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this traditional drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the mint julep cocktail.
Home alone and craving something sweet to much on? Here is a quick way to make a chocolate cake in five minutes. All you need is: cake flour, sugar, cocoa, oil, milk, egg, and a mug. Watch this how to video to see how to bake it in a microwave.
Craving pizza or some cookies? Satisfy both cravings with pizza cookies. This how-to video shows you how to bake cookies in the shape of a pizza. All you need for this pizza cookie recipe is: sugar cookie dough, red royal icing, white bark coating, and dried fruits.
Bake gyro Olga bread to use for gyros with tips from this how-to video on wonderhowto.com. Start by adding 1/2 tsp of sugar to water (no, not for humming birds--for bread!)
This pumpkin cranberry bread tastes so good. Here is the recipe: 3 cups all-purpose flour,
In this cooking tutorial, Better TV shows you how to lighten up a recipe without sacrificing the taste. Watch this how to video to learn how to prepare halibut fish by baking it in parchment paper. You will need: Parchment paper, string, West coast halibut, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Fava beans, white asparagus and sugar.
What's pavlova? Well if you don't know what it is, watch this how to video to learn what it is and how to make it. Gather your sugar, corn starch, and whipping cream for this delicious sweet dessert. Decorate you pavlova with chocolate swirls.
Watch this how to video to learn a simple recipe for a classic dessert. Make a vanilla cheesecake using: butter, quark cheese, eggs, orange zest, sour cream, sugar, and cadied citurs for garnish.
Learn how to make a delicious sugar free blueberry pie. Perfect for diabetics.
This recipe is simply the best use of popcorn, peanut butter, sugar and butter. Watch this video and learn how to make peanut butter popcorn balls.
Learn how to make fondant monkey cupcake toppers to decorate your cupcakes. Cool sugar art video!
Dave takes you on a tour of the sugaring facilities at a wildlife sanctuary to show you how maple syrup is made. They explain how trees should be tapped, and the heating process necessary to convert sap into syrup.
It's a Thai dish which you'll never stop making once you've tried - steamed fish with lime and chillies. You will need fish, fish sacue, lime juice, lemon, sugar, garlic, and chili. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to prepare steamed fish in chili sauce with Thai chef Kai.
A great sweet snack to have with drinks this holiday season or any time.
In this tutorial, Jenny Jones invites you into her bedroom to show you how to give yourself an easy, 6 step at-home facial. Keep your skin young and bright with these fantastic tips from America's favorite talk show host.
To make the Crust, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter and shortening with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the iced water, a little at a time while gathering the mixture to form a soft dough.
Commercial hair conditioners aren’t just expensive, they’re loaded with chemicals. Why don’t you whip up something more natural at home?
Learn how to relieve constipation naturally. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. But what if you can't? Unburden yourself with these tried and true natural remedies, which really get things moving.
Betty makes cocktail meatballs which are served right out of the crock pot. Line a broiler pan with tinfoil.
This video is about making and cooking a brick-oven pizza. Below are the steps for preparation. 1. Place 1/2 of a tablespoon of salt into the bowl. Combine that with 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder. Add 3 cups of bread flour. Mix with a whisk.
Use your favorite multigrain cereal to bake this hearty – and delicious – bread. You Will Need
What's better than ribs? Ribs that you cook on an outdoor grill. Step 1: Choose your ribs
Why buy an ant farm? It’s simple and fun to make one from a few items you have lying around the house.
Step 1 Wash your canning jars, along with their lids and screw bands, in very hot, soapy water. Rinse well and let them air dry. Check for cracks and chips before using.
If it's all you can do to drag yourself through the day, why not increase your stamina with these time-honored techniques. Watch this video to learn how to boost energy naturally.
It's hard to lose weight if you're always hungry. Reduce food cravings naturally with these tips. Watch this video to learn how to curb your appetite naturally.
Paula Deen whips up a decadently rich peanut butter no-bake pie. Watch and see how easy it is to whip up this peanut butter pie recipe. The original cooking how-to video from this article was part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef.
Rum, Bailey's, Bacardi 151, milk, and sugar make up the sweet and smooth Tony Montana cocktail. Follow along with bartender Daniel as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this potently alcoholic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Tony Montana cocktail.
Homemade candy is a great activity to do with the family. This how to video demonstrates who to make English toffee. This supper sweet and buttery toffee recipe is sure to impress anyone who has a bite.
