Cast iron skillets are virtually indestructible, they last forever and usually get better with age. But do you know how to properly clean and season your cast iron skillet so it doesn’t get rusty and worn? Properly maintaining cast iron pans can be intimidating if you don’t know what you’re doing. So here’s what you…
With the freshly made dough and delicious gooey cinnamon/sugar flavor, Cinnamon Buns (or “Cinnamon Scrolls” as One Pot Chef calls them) are always an extremely popular baked treat! One Pot Chef shows how to make them from scratch.One Pot Chef shows how to make sugary treats from scratch. When you see these finished baked treats…
One KFC restaurant is giving back to the community in a way that helps the homeless. Instead of tossing their leftover chicken in the trash, KFC gives it to Ace of Clubs shelter in South-West London. The shelter has 80 to 100 people visiting every day for a meal, so a lot of food is…
Bristle BBQ brushes are a common item around the family barbecue, but Canadian surgeons are sounding the alarm to warn the public of a little-known danger that they are seeing with increasing frequency. The problem is that the sharp wire bristles are coming off the brushes and lodging in people’s throats and doctors have yet…
Do you love watermelons? Me too! But did you know that, in addition to being a delicious thirst quenching fruit, watermelons have lots of health benefits? They are a source of many vitamins (like vitamin A and vitamin C) and are packed with nutrients that have healing properties when it comes to protecting your skin…
It’s time to maximize your summer fun with these easy and fun tips for summer. From how to cut corn off the cob safely to making watermelon pops, Household Hacker shares these and 8 more life hacks that will spice up summer activities around the home. Also included are how to make beverage boats, rope…
Fried chicken is traditionally thought of as an American classic. Many Americans have put their spin on the popular food dish. From fast food chains like KFC to fancy restaurants, everyone has their version of fried chicken. But Jonathan Townsend dug up a recipe for fried chicken that dates back from before America was a…
Macaroni and Cheese is always a favorite comfort food among my family and this recipe is a great addition my list of recipes because it doesn’t require pasta to be boiled separately. All it needs is a slow cooker. One Pot Chef shares his recipe for what he calls the easiest and most delicious macaroni…
Hot dogs are a popular staple at sports events, barbecues and other events around North America. But have you ever wondered how they get made? The Science Channel’s How It’s Made explores the fascinating process of what goes into making a hot dog wiener. Given hot dog wieners are made from the leftover “trimmings” of…
The next time I order a steak sandwich, I’ll be inspecting it more closely after having seen this video. Greg from Ballistic BBQ wants to give the “low down” on meat glue (a.k.a. transglutaminase). He says the powdered ingredient is used in a lot of “formed meats”. However, he says there may be some deceptive…
Now here’s a dish that turns the traditional spaghetti and meatballs on its head! Instead of the traditional meatballs on top of pasta you bake the pasta inside a giant meatball! It looks simple to make too. Once you’ve made your pasta and coated it with a marinara sauce, you will place it inside a…
Slow cookers can make virtually everything, including pizza! Average Betty’s Sara O’Donnell thought she would give it a try and share how hers turned out! She decides to go with pre-made dough, because after all, why would you be making it in a crockpot if you were going to go through all the effort of…
Here’s a fun recipe for taking a simple round sheet cake and transforming it into an adorable Easter bunny cake. The following video from Betty Crocker uses ingredients from their company, but you can substitute any vanilla cake and frosting recipe for the ingredients listed below: – 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix,…
Did you know that most of the apples found at the grocery store are sprayed with wax? When apples are still on the tree, they have a natural protective coating (their own kind of wax) that slows dehydration and seals in moisture. But after harvesters pick and wash them, the natural coating is removed. So…
Ginger is a culinary and medicinal ingredient that has been a favorite with healers and cooks for thousands of years! It spices up many cuisines and is also included in many herbal medicines. That’s because the spice has many positive healing properties in addition to adding a kick to food. Relieves nausea and motion sickness….
You don’t have to be an avid gardner to love this tip. Here’s a quick and easy way for how to grow tomatoes using the overripe ones you may have in your fridge! The Wannabe Homesteader demonstrates what to do. He takes an overripe tomato and a pot with some soil (he uses compost potting…
Crock pot cooking is well-known for its convenience and versatility. But did you also know you can use it to cook up nutritious meals for your pets? If you are looking to supplement your dog’s diet with more natural foods but don’t want to go “raw”, then this homemade all-natural dog food recipe that you…
Have you ever heard of a “bottle tower garden”? It’s a technique that can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of a garden. Essentially, bottles are installed against the wall of a house, or along a hedge or a fence. You can adapt the number of bottle towers you want depending on how…
Do you know how long the eggs at your local supermarket have been sitting on the shelf? Fresh Eggs Daily recently posted controversial post to Facebook explaining how the average grocery store egg might be at least 45 days old by the time it reaches stores shelves. “EVERY date I saw on them was between 352-355, meaning that…
Cakes and flowers just seem to complement each other. It’s something about the colors and shapes of flowers that make them the perfect shape to emulate and decorate a cake with. Vanessa of Cake Style takes this idea a step further and makes a “ginormous” sculpted rose cake that is a real showstopper! Vanessa says…
Zach Dyer was picking up a birthday cake for his mother-in-law’s 60th birthday and decided to film the cake maker at Sam’s Club putting the finishing touches on the cake. The woman applying the icing obviously has plenty of experience, as she makes the roses and applies the decorations with a steady hand. Although some…
Tyler Beach decided that his baby son Easton was old enough to try bacon for the first time on Christmas morning. With the family watching him, Easton chows down on a piece and has the cutest reaction ever! It’s the perfect reminder of why there are so many bacon lovers out there! Share this funny…
Looking for a “fried rice” dish without the rice? Here’s a super healthy recipe where cauliflower replaces rice (and the carbs) for a tasty, vegetarian dish. For this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients: – Cauliflower – Sesame oil – White onion (chopped) – Frozen peas and carrots – 2 eggs (beaten) – Soy sauce…
Thanksgiving is upon us which means it’s nearly time to cook the turkey. One of the most important ways to tell if you have cooked the perfect turkey is if the meat stays moist. No one likes to eat dry white meat or drumsticks that are burnt. That’s why this next roasting technique is so…
93-year-old great-grandmother Clara lived through the Great Depression and during those times her family learned to live frugally. In the videos below, Clara recounts her childhood and prepares the meals her family ate. One of the dishes she loved was a breakfast treat of sugar cookies, which her family ate only on Sundays. As ingredients…
These grandmas all admit they all liked to drink when they were younger and some still love a drink now. When they are asked to name their favorite drinks, none of them name a Whiskey. But that doesn’t stop them for giving the cinnamon-flavored Fireball Whisky put in front of them a try. Even after…
Here is a recipe for a cute and spooky treat perfect for any Halloween party. String cheese witch brooms with pretezels for handles! This pretzel recipe is not only easy to make they are something kids will love to help with! String Cheese Witch’s Brooms For this recipe you’ll need: Pretzel sticks, string cheese and…
I hate wasting food, but it’s sometimes hard with dairy products because I don’t always use them completely before the expiry date. HouseHold Hacker shares some of the surprising ways you can preserve dairy products in the freezer! I’ll definitely give them a try and stock up on my butter and yoghurt next time they’re…
Laura In The Kitchen says her most popular cookie recipe is for her chocolate crinkle kisses cookies. With that in mind, she created a festive variation for the holiday season. Her Red Velvet Crinkle Kisses cookies meets three major requirements for the holidays: they are delicious, they are pretty to look at and they’re red….
There’s never a bad time to cook up sliders for parties, family dinners, or an afternoon of watching TV. This simple recipe makes 12 cheesy delicious sliders in under an hour. You’ll need the following ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. yellow…
Fall is traditionally apple season, which makes it the perfect time to try out new recipes like this one for Southern Apple Dumplings. This simple recipe Kristi shows how to make this relatively simple recipe that has a secret ingredient – Mountain Dew soda! Here are the ingredients you will need: Once you’re done baking…
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of eating fresh eggs. But it can still be a bit confusing when you visit the grocery store and have a selection of choices from cage-free, free-range, free-run, and organic. The majority of eggs are produced by chickens confined to “cages”. These are small wire cubes that…
Almost everyone loves a good omelette. From making them the traditional way, to cooking them in a waffle iron or muffin tin, everyone has their own technique. AllRecipes has a new one to try. All you need are your favorite ingredients and a Ziploc freezer bag. First add the eggs and squish them. Then add…
One of my favorite meals is pasta with a delicious tomato sauce. I love a simple marinara sauce, but it can take hours to simmer and cook. Justin Chapple has a handy tip for making fresh, flavorful tomato sauce that you don’t even have to cook! His clever trick? Using a box grater and really…
You may not have thought to skin a watermelon before, but after you see Mark Rober’s party trick, you’ll want to try it. The former NASA engineer says the trick works with any size of watermelon. To start, you will need two watermelons almost identical in size. With one watermelon, make shallow cuts until there’s…
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