Orange Nut Biscotti
August 8, 2009 – 9:49 am | 2 Comments

Oh, so good. Sweet, citrus flavor with a mild, nutty undertone. Enjoy the Orange Nut Biscotti this recipe yields with a cup of coffee or tea, or even a glass of milk.

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How To Make Grilled Ribs
May 30, 2010 – 1:23 pm | No Comment
How To Make Grilled Ribs

Planning on serving ribs at the party, but not sure how to properly flavor and cook them on the grill? Then check out this video on How To Make Grilled Ribs to ensure you’re serving finger-licking, fall-off-the-bone ribs.

How To Make a Fruit Smoothie
May 15, 2010 – 10:41 am | No Comment
How To Make a Fruit Smoothie

With the weather starting to get warmer, here’s something to help cool you down. This video I found on How To Make a Fruit Smoothie should do the trick. Customize your own smoothie by substituting the ingredients with your own choice of fresh fruit.

How To Clean and Debeard Mussels
May 8, 2010 – 8:39 am | No Comment
How To Clean and Debeard Mussels

It is very essential that you properly clean and debeard mussels prior to cooking them. Most importantly, you must make sure that the mussel is still alive before cleaning. Tap any opened mussels to see if they close their shell. If they don’t close, toss them in the trash! If they do close, they’re still alive and ready to clean and cook.

How To Grill – Basic Grilling Tips
April 21, 2010 – 7:34 am | No Comment
How To Grill – Basic Grilling Tips

Grilling season is here! The weather is just right, so it’s time to pull out the old grill, clean it up, and start cooking outdoors again! Whether you’re using a gas grill or a charcoal grill, there are certain procedures and techniques you should follow to maximize the quality of the food you cook. Check out this great instructional video on How To Grill.

How To Make Fried Rice
April 3, 2010 – 2:06 pm | No Comment
How To Make Fried Rice

This favorite take-out food can easily be made in the comfort of your own home. What’s great about making your own fried rice is that you can freely add your own ingredients to it, such as various vegetables and meats. Check out this video to see just how simple it is to make homemade fried rice.

How To Make Taco Seasoning Mix
March 27, 2010 – 9:28 am | No Comment
How To Make Taco Seasoning Mix

Why use packaged taco seasoning mix when you can make it yourself from scratch? Follow this video for simple instructions on how to make homemade taco seasoning, and feel free to tweak the ingredients to make it your own unique flavoring.

How To Make Ketchup
March 15, 2010 – 8:30 am | No Comment
How To Make Ketchup

Are you looking for a homemade alternative to the famous Heinz Ketchup or other brand names bought at the store? Or maybe you’re curious about how ketchup is actually made, and interested in adding your own personal ingredients to the recipe? Either way, here is an interesting instructional video I found on How To Make Ketchup.

How To Cut a Mango
March 6, 2010 – 9:45 am | No Comment
How To Cut a Mango

This video features one of my favorite fruits…mango! You can find mangoes used in many food dishes for it’s flavor, juice, fragrance, and color. This video explains how easy it is to peel a mango, and a couple techniques on how to cut this tasty tropical fruit.

How To Chop an Onion
February 27, 2010 – 9:47 am | No Comment
How To Chop an Onion

There’s no crying in onion chopping! Onions are a necessary ingredient in many recipes, so it’s important that you know how to properly peel, cut, and chop them. Following these simple techniques will help decrease your prep time, while at the same time increase your knife skills.

How To Cook Pasta
February 19, 2010 – 8:14 am | No Comment
How To Cook Pasta

Cooking pasta seems simple enough, right? Well, it is! However, don’t be surprised just how easy it is to undercook or overcook pasta, leaving your pasta either too hard or too soft. Pasta should be cooked until they are firm but not hard, also referred to as “al dente.”

How To Make Peanut Butter
February 13, 2010 – 12:44 pm | No Comment
How To Make Peanut Butter

If you thought making homemade peanut butter would be a difficult task, then think again! This video shows just how easy it is to make your very own peanut butter recipe. Watch it and try for yourself.

How To Reduce Your Food Bill
February 5, 2010 – 3:39 pm | No Comment
How To Reduce Your Food Bill

With proper planning, your cost of food shopping can be decreased significantly. Following these helpful tips will assist you in managing your weekly food expenses, while keeping you from spending money on things you don’t need. Every little bit helps!