If you need to make something that the whole family should love, try out this beef stiry fry. Not only does it contain some pretty tasty beef, but fresh veggies that can be collected from a garden. It's not too difficult to make and doesnt require that many different tools. So check out the tutorial, be safe, and good luck!
In this video, Daniel Zondervan shows us how to cook frozen pizzas and make them fancy. This is great for bachelors or anyone without the time to cook a pizza from scratch. First, purchase a frozen pepperoni pizza from the store. Take it out of the package and add some leftovers from your fridge! You can add: olives, chicken, more cheese, onions, mushrooms and much more. Just add these to the top of your frozen pizza and cook as directed. You can add just about anything you'd like and make a ...
There are so many different kinds of vegetables out there that each one contains its own unique look, tast, and benefits. Carrots are full of beta-carotene, broccoli is chocked full of healthy vitamins and minerals, and celery is a great veggie that has no calories and contains a good source of calcium. So taking a bunch of veggies and making soup stock out of it is a great way to not only add delicious flavor to any soup, but a good way of getting some healthy vitamins and minerals. Check ou...
WMURtv shows viewers how to make fresh vegetable Quiche! First you need to thinly slice up some cubed ham and broccoli. When slicing the broccoli you do not want to use the heavy stems. Also, make sure your cubed ham slices are bite sized! You do not have to cook the broccoli ahead of time. If you are using spinach or tomatoes, these will have to be cooked a head of time. Now, start off with a half a dozen eggs and mix this with a 1/2 cup of milk and mix this up. Next, add in 1/8 teaspoon of ...
Looking for a healthy whole-food appetizer? In this clip, you'll see how to make delectable veggie wraps using rainbow chard. It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about five minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making chard veggie wraps, watch this video guide.
The USDA recommends that adults eat 2 to 3 cups of vegetables a day. Make it easier to enjoy the taste of fresh garden vegetables year round by freezing them.
Want to have fresh produce year-round? Extend the life of garden vegetables by freezing your green beans or string beans. This is an easy cooking technique you can use, all you need is a pot, some water and a few plastic bags to keep your vegetables fresh for a long period of time.
Grill this vegetable medley and liven it up with fresh herbs and vinaigrette. This cooking how-to video is part of Everyday Italian show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis. Italians are masters at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and satisfying. On Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis shares updated versions of homey recipes from her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes that are perfect for every occasion: a weeknight meal, dinner party or cozy ...
Delicious vegetable fresh spring rolls -- in song! This special Hollywood edition cooking tutorial of Slow Cookery shows how to make authentic vegetarian fresh spring rolls, and provides a helpful tune for you to sing while you make them.
In this video, jenny Jones shows us how to store potatoes and onions correctly. Most people want to keep their vegetables fresh and for the longest time possible. Unfortunately, both of these vegetables give off gases that aren't good for each other so they cannot be stored together. The onions will get soggy and the potatoes will start to grow things. If you want your onions and potatoes to stay fresh , make sure you store them separately. Keep them stored in a cool area and you will have fr...
Here are a few easy tips and techniques for making green beans. Green beans are a healthy and fulfilling vegetable. Prepare fresh green beans by removing the stems with your fingers. You can boil the beans for 5-8 minutes. You want to keep the crunchy so that they still have texture.
Here's the inevitable food hierarchy you must know if you're a cooking looking to make the most delicious, succulent meals possible: When it comes to cooking with vetables, fresh veggies from the supermarket beats canned, and in season produce beats just about everything else.
If you're an asparagus newbie, this video will make you an asparagus pro! Learn how to tell if your asparagus is fresh or not. And also, find out the difference between the green and white asparagus vegetable. If you didn't know the secret behind white and green, you'll be surprised!
Beryl Stokes, from Cajun Cooking TV teaches you, how to cook fresh steam asparagus. Some people only think of asparagus in the canned form, but fresh asparagus has a completely different taste. Beryl shows you, how to cook an asparagus side dish by using a really simple technique.
Vegetables are the foundation of a healthy, balanced diet, many experts recommending 3-5 servings a day. When choosing your vegetables, it's always best to choose fresh; although, frozen and canned still have nutritional value and benefits as well. Also, look for vegetables that are bright in color like this red pepper, also carrots that are brightly orange and brightly-colored green broccoli. The brighter the color, the more nutrients that are in it. Try these tips for buying vegetables in t...
Maria teaches how to make an Indian chana dal: Lentils & vegetables. Ingredients: ghee (clarified butter), 1 onion (diced), 12 oz. sliced white button mushrooms ((chopped), 2 tsps. salt, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tsps. fresh ginger root, 2 potatoes (diced), 1 tbsp. garam masala, 1 tsp. coriander, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 14.5 oz. canned tomatoes, 16 oz. baby spinach (coarsely shredded), 2/3 cup of Channa dal lentil, 2 cups of broth. Put everything in a sauce pan. Cook in low fire until vegetables a...
Here is an Indian Chinese fusion dish that will really wow your taste buds. This dish combines a plethora of shredded vegetables together plush lots of seasoning and a binding agent to create colorful balls that only need to be fried up and enjoyed.
In this video, Jenny Jones talks about produce. Make sure you know where to put all those veggies when you get into your kitchen. Storing veg the right way will make it last much longer and taste better. Don't lose any of that fresh, healthy taste. Store your veggies the right way by following these tips.
The Raw Food Coach, Karen Knowler, shows us a very simple marinated vegetables recipe that makes a good alternative to salads or steamed vegetables. The raw vegetables used for this recipe are leeks, broccoli, zucchini (also known as courgette), and tomatoes. Suggestions for substitute vegetables, such as bell peppers and cauliflower, are also given. First we're shown us how to properly chop these vegetables and mix them together in a way that is pleasing to all the senses, including the eyes...
In order to prepare a quick Polenta, you will need the following ingredients: a medium grained polenta, 5 T. of fresh herbs, 2-3 T. of olive oil, a quick cooking polenta, 2 tsp salt, vegetable spray, and 5 ¬O cups of water.
Fresh veggies are the tastiest way to eat right. They are delicious, as fresh as can be, nutritious and best of all.. free! In addition to all of that, you get the satisfaction of growing your dinner all by yourself. In this tutorial, learn how to plant four vegetables that are so easy anyone can grow them. Even the most inexperienced gardener will be able to make these four veggies grow.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a vegetarian Spanish-style paella. You will need: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 onion, 1.5 c Basmati rice, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 vegetable bouillon, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 small tomato (chopped), 1 chopped tomato, 3 c water, saffron, salt, and fresh thyme. First, sautŽ your onion with garlic and bell pepper in a skillet with olive oil. Next, add in the tomato and saffron, then add in the bay leaf, rice, and herbs and mix thoroughl...
A very entertaining video about a colorful pasta recipe. The English host describes making a sauce consisting of fresh vegetables: asparagus, chilies, garlic, chozhette, and lemon zest. Chop all of the ingredients, while the angel hair pasta cooks. Cook vegetables and season with salt, pepper, olive oil and butter. When pasta is cooked, leave a little water after straining, add vegetable/spice mixture. Combine together and add a generous amount of chopped fresh French Basil. The end result is...
To prepare the sauce for this dish you will need tamarind juice or white vinegar, fish sauce, coconut palm sugar or (granulated white sugar and corn syrup). For the Pad Thai you will need vegetable oil, red onions, garlic cloves, extra firm tou fuu, chopped preserved turnips, dried shrimp (or fresh peeled shrimp), fresh noodles or dried packaged noodles, eggs, putt Thai sauce, crushed roasted peanuts, fresh bean sprouts, garlic chives, dried roasted ground peppers and raw bean sprouts, green ...
Making your own baby food is easier than it sounds—and it’ll save you money, too. You will need fresh fruits and vegetables, lean beef, lamb, poultry, or pork, a vegetable brush, a vegetable peeler or paring knife, a chef's knife, a cutting board and a food mill, processor or a blender. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make baby food.
In this video, we learn how to prepare a fresh artichoke for cooking. The first step is to decide how many artichokes you want to cook. Take them and cook them well under cold water, and brush with a kitchen brush if you have one nearby. Now, top and tail your artichoke with a sharp knife. You can also rub the top of the vegetable with lemon to stop the artichoke from browning. Now, you can bake, steam, microwave, or boil your artichoke any way you would like. After cooking, you can store in ...
In this video, we learn how to serve fresh artichoke. The first way to use artichoke tips is to make artichoke chips! This is a great alternative to tortilla chips, and you can serve these by cooking the artichoke then removing the leaves and serving with some parmesan cheese on top and guacamole or salsa to dip it in. Next, the artichoke petals can be served with salsa and sour cream for a low calorie nacho. You can also cook the vegetable and remove the middle, then replace with soup or ste...
One of the best ways to warm up a winter meal is to serve a big platter of richly caramelized roasted vegetables. Our favorite combination is a jumble of parsnips, fennel, carrots, red or Yukon gold potatoes, whole garlic cloves and the secret ingredient -- lemon slices. The lemons caramelize and lend a brightness to the other veggies, but should be removed before serving. Cut the veggies into (mostly) uniform pieces and toss with olive oil, coarse salt, pepper and maybe a few herbs (fresh ro...
Trying to find new and exciting ways to prepare your everyday vegetables? Try palak pakora! Its fresh spinach in a light batter and fried to perfection. You may need to turn the volume up to hear the directions better.
Now that we're approaching the holiday season (i.e. the season of friends, family, and gain ten pounds) boxes of chicken stock are soon going to be flying off the shelves to be tossed into soups, to flavor meats, and to add a richness to vegetable dishes.
Getting the minimum five daily servings of fruits and vegetables is not as daunting as you might think. This Howcast video guide offers several tips on getting more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
In this tutorial, learn how to make fresh and delicious Tahini with Dede. This is not tahini sauce, but actual thick and delicious Tahini paste that can be used in a ton of recipes. This dish couldn't be easier - it is essentially only two ingredients: sesame seeds and vegetable oil. Dede will walk you through the entire process and help you on your way. Enjoy!
'Udon' means 'thick', and udon noodle soup is a traditional Japanese dish known for it's thick rice noodles. This delicious soup is made with dashi, mirin, soy sauce, fresh vegetables, chicken and shellfish. The tutorial shows you how to start by making the dashi broth, boiling and blanching the vegetables, and then cooking the meat for a soup that's a meal by itself.
Asparagus is a tricky vegetable to cook properly, because you can undercook or overcook them. Getting them just right takes precision and experience. And one of the best ways to prepare asparagus is steaming. You can steam both white and green asparagus. This video shows you how it's done, plus you'll learn a great sauce that consists of juice from one lemon, some fresh garlic (one clove grated) and butter.
Most recipes usually don't call for whole vegetables, which means that if you're learning to cook, you'll eventually have to learn how to cut vegetables.
In order to cut into a fresh pineapple, you will need a sharp knife and a cutting board.
Warm summer nights call for equally warm and savory stews that harness the flavor of the fresh vegetables that are in season. So before we head into fall, try out this delicious recipe for a sausage, potato, and zucchino stew.
Spruce up your vegetable party trays with edible flowers! Learn how to make a vegetable flower arrangement in this free video series about unique party platters.
If you're bored of the same old starches, then shake things up with an amazing vegetable couscous. Light, fluffy, and subtly flavored with fresh veggies, this couscous will please the palate, but won't keep you trapped in the kitchen all day.
Want to top off your bagel with a fresh mix of cream cheese and veggies? Learn how to make vegetable cream cheese that you can customize with your favorite ingredients.
