Cherry dump cake. It didn’t sound so appetizing when I first heard it, but after watching this video, I’ve totally changed my mind! Not only is this recipe super easy and fast to make (it can be prepared in under 10 minutes), the finished cake looks scrumptious! Taking a store-bought yellow cake mix, cherry pie…
I never dreamed a rice cooker could be used to make a cake, but this video shows it can be done! To make a chocolate cake you’ll need a rice cooker and a few basic ingredients: flour, eggs, oil, sugar, whipping cream and chocolate. The recipe looks pretty simple, and the ingredients and measurements are…
Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to slice or peel an orange? Look no further. This life hack shows how to peel an orange not only quickly, but also with minimum fuss. Who knew? Share this handy tip with your friends and family! Want to see how to peel a pineapple…
One of the most popular treats for dogs is peanut butter! Not only is the nutty spread included in many dog treat recipes, it is oftentimes licked straight off the spoon. However, pet parents are being cautioned to be vigilant when purchasing jars of peanut butter because of a dangerous ingredient being included in several…
Want to impress your party guests with a cake that’s not only delicious but spectacularly colorful? Jenn with Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio shows how to make a Rainbow cake. Using butter cream, vanilla cake batter and gel paste coloring, she whips up this multi-layered cake that everyone is sure to enjoy. Items used in this…
We’re all familiar with the adage “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” I would love to make breakfast, but I want something that’s not only quick and simple but also healthy! This recipe for making microwavable quiche in a mug looks like a good solution! By simply adding a few healthy ingredients…
If you’re looking for an easy treat to make for the family, this video shows how to make fruit roll-ups with just two ingredients – fruit and honey! All it takes is blending the fresh fruit and honey and then baking the mixture for several hours and, presto, they’re ready. The recipe calls for: 5…
Many people proclaim everything tastes better with bacon. But in a sushi roll? I never imagined it, but this meat-loving chef has created a roll he calls the Moink Roll. Using ground beef, cheese and bacon, he shows how to make a barbecue item that’s sure to satisfy meat lovers everywhere and be a hit…
Cauliflower may not be one of the most exciting vegetables, but after watching this video I never dreamed it could be such a versatile substitute for carbohydrates! Reducing carbohydrates is a good way to cut down on calories, and replacing them with a nutritious vegetable is even better for your health. These recipes show a…
Sometimes all it takes is a small gesture to show someone how much you care for them. That’s why I love this clever and simple cooking tip to transform a plain old hard-boiled egg into a heart-shaped one. All you need is a cardboard drink box container, a stick (like a chopstick or clean pencil),…
Sometimes peeling a hard-boiled egg can be a pain, especially when the shell sticks to the egg, and flakes off in tiny pieces rather than in one nice piece. This video shows how to peel a boiled egg in less than 3 seconds by shaking it in about a half inch of water!
I’ve always drained my pasta noodles first before putting my sauce on top. It turns out I’ve been doing it all wrong! In this video, chef Andrew Carmellini demonstrates how properly sauce your pasta. First take the hot pasta out of the water (and don’t throw away the water). Then put the pasta inside a…
Everyone has their favorite way of cooking bacon. Some people prefer cooking it on the stovetop with water, while others like the oven method. This video shows how to cook bacon in the oven in a way that prevents it from getting soggy and greasy and is super easy to clean up afterwards. That’s because…
I love chicken wings. They’re a perfect snack for when you have guests over or for when you need a quick dish for dinner. I really love wings that have a sweet and salty flavor. In this video, May Lynn shares her easy recipe for making chicken wings with Coca-Cola! By using the popular soda…
Ever wanted to try making your own homemade gummy bears? This home cook demonstrates how to make the popular candy using a few simple ingredients. The recipe calls for: ½ cup cold water 2 tbsp or 20 g of plain unflavored gelatin or pectin One 85 g packet of flavored gelatin / jelly / jello…
Fudge is one of my favorite treats and I always love discovering new recipes to make. This one is peanut-butter flavored and dead simple to make! All you’ll need is one pot! Ingredients: 2 (400g) cans of sweetened condensed milk 100 grams salted butter 1 cup whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cups peanut…
Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of my favorite sandwiches. My goal is always to make the bread crispy as possible, but I get mixed results when I add too much cheese. That’s why I was happy to find this video that shows how to toast the bread so it’s crunchy, while adding cheese on the…
I love cheesecake, but making one can be very labor intensive. This no-bake recipe solves that problem and has a distinctive chocolate / hazelnut flavor by adding Nutella as an ingredient! Cream cheese is combined with sugar and Nutella and spread over a crushed cookie crust resulting in an easy-to make cheesecake that sounds delicious!…
Two of the biggest pleasures in life are wine and dogs. Visit any vineyard and you will likely run into a dog or two. Wineries and dogs just go hand in hand. And so too at home. Whether you are an occasional sipper or a wine connoisseur, you’ll love this list of of wine/dog-inspired items….
Snacking on vegetables and fruits is not only healthy for humans it’s great for dogs too. Eating vegetables and fruits has much of the same benefits to dogs as they do for humans (extra vitamins and minerals!). However, dogs do have different digestive systems than ours so not every fruit and vegetable is good for…
Dumping water into a pan while frying bacon seems like the opposite thing you would do to make it crispy, but the folks at America’s Test Kitchen swear by the results. The video explains by adding water you’re guaranteed to have bacon that’s crisp and tender versus dry and crumbly. Share this handy cooking tip…
People say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s often hard to find the time to prepare it and eat it before you rush out to work. That’s why this recipe for baked oatmeal cups fits the bill. It’s a simple recipe that can be made quickly makes it a lot…
I hate wasting food. But every now and then I buy something like a loaf of bread or a baguette and it ends up only getting half eaten and then turning to rock by the next day. Inevitably, it ends up in the trash can. Sara Moulton guested Rachel Ray’s show and shared her quick…
This cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any party or family function! Following the tutorial from Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio, you too can make this incredible-looking zebra cake. It doesn’t look difficult to make and I love the end results. If you think this zebra cake is cool, take a look at…
This is a cool idea to not only decorate the dinner area, but have a fun, healthy snack too. Grant Thompson demonstrates how to make a decorative, and completely edible, apple swan! It takes a few simple cuts of a knife and within minutes you will have a wonderful decoration for holiday parties. I love…
There’s always time to make one more treat for the holidays, and Dave Hax shares his simple recipe for making Nutella Chocolate Star Bread. Although you can use a brioche recipe for the dough, Dave takes a simple short cut and uses pre-made pizza dough. The end results are simple, pretty to look at and…
At first I thought I was looking at quartz rock geodes, but they turned out to be rock candy! Anne Reardon shows how to make these interesting candy treats that would make great gifts for friends. They are fairly easy and the end results are sure to fool many people into thinking they’re getting rocks!…
I’ve never seen a chocolate ball dessert quite like this one! Byron Talbott demonstrates how to make a chocolate ball with a special surprise inside that’s guaranteed to wow your friends and family. Taking dark chocolate chips, caramel and ice cream, Bryon creates a stunning display of chocolaty goodness! It’s not only beautiful to look…
Finally! I can peel a pomegranate without getting my hands all stained with juice. The following video shows an easy way to peel and eat one. The man demonstrates an efficient way to cut a pomegranate with only a few strokes. Using a curved blade he cuts around the top (much like you would do…
One day, chef and TV host Alton Brown noticed his dog had been snacking in the kitty litter box! As disgusting as this was, Alton was curious why his dog liked to snack on cat poo and decided to do some research. He discovered lots of dogs like the “stinky” gross treats and decided he’d…
This fudge pop recipe uses one of my favorite spreads – Nutella – to make a creamy and delicious treat! The chocolate and hazelnut spread is the primary ingredient and can be made in only minutes (except for the freezing of course). Its thickness lends for the creaminess of the pops. The recipe makes eight…
If you ever cut cherry tomatoes in half, you need to watch this quick and simple method of slicing a bunch of tomatoes all at once. This saves so much time and effort, I wish I knew about this earlier! Pass this great time-saving tip along to your friends – they’ll love you for it!
These beautiful and stunning photos were taken by documentary travel photographer Andrew Newey, who recently visited Nepal and spent two weeks photographing an extremely dangerous tradition. The resulting images are breathtaking! For hundreds of years, the Gurung tribespeople have risked their lives collecting something we here in North America probably take for granted. Twice a year, the Gurung…
I’ve always peeled bananas by digging my thumb into the skin and trying to break the top stem without damaging my first bite. I hate getting that banana peel under my thumbnail. That’s where this clever tip comes in. This man demonstrates how to peel a banana like a monkey. So now that I know…
Avocados are high in nutrients and have become a popular summer staple for its flavor and rich flavor. That’s why this delicious salad dressing caught my attention. The avocado dressing to replace ranch dressing is so awesome, you have to give it a try! 1 large avocado 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1…
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