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How To: Make a light and flaky apple pie

In this tutorial, we learn how to make flaky apple pie. To make the dough, you will need: 1 1/2 c flour, 1/2 c Crisco, 1/2 c of half and half, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp soft butter. Combine all these ingredients together, then refrigerate for an hour before you roll out to make the crust. Now, slice your cored and peeled apples into thin slices and combine with 1/2 c white sugar, 4 tsp butter, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. When finished combining, pour mixture into pie tin with the pie c...

How To: Decorate gingerbread candy and muffins

In this tutorial, we learn how to decorate gingerbread candy and muffins. To make the muffins, first spray cooking spray inside of your muffin pan. In a large mixing bowl, add in 2 1/4 cups all purpose flower, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and ginger, 1/4 tsp of cloves, then 1 tsp of salt. Mix this together until combined then mix 1 tablespoon vanilla, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup milk, and 1/3 cup melted butter in separate bowl. Once mixed, combine wet ingredients with dr...

How To: Combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates

Ever wished you could combine your Facebook and Twitter status updates? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free home computing how-to can present a complete (and somewhat talky) overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to start consolidating own Facebook and Twitter updates, watch this handy guide.

How To: Combine comments in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro

In this Adobe Acrobat series of video the instructor shows how to combine comments in a PDF. When we receive comments as a part of a review of a document there is no need to view the comments is a separate document but you can view the comments in the same document. To do this go to the comments menu and select the option of import comments. Now from there you can select one or more PDF documents that contain the comments and integrate it to the current document. This video shows how to combi...

How To: Combine two rigs into one in Blender

This clip offers a trick for combining two rigs into one and demonstrates how to adjust the settings in the new rig to conform to the settings in the original rig. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial from the folks at CG Cookie. For more information, including step-by-step instructions...

How To: Join lines in Xara Xtreme

In this video, we learn how to join lines in Xara Xtreme. All the lines in this are independent, but they can be joined together to make an object. First, open up the object gallery and then duplicate the layer. After this, copy the image and increase the line size by four pixels. Then, go to "arrange" and "combine shapes". From here, the shapes will all combine together to make one total image. Make a rectangle around this and then select "subtract shapes". Combine the layers to finish, then...

How To: Make a blueberry cheesecake

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a blueberry cheesecake. First, grease your tin with a lot of butter on the sides and on the bottom. Then, make your crust by combining chopped hazelnuts, flour, pinch of salt, sugar, and butter. Use a mixer to combine everything together, then pack into the cheesecake tin and place in the oven until it's golden brown. Now make the cheesecake filling by combining cream cheese and sugar until it's smooth. Then add in vanilla and almond essence along with c...

How To: Make multiple delicious smoothies

Chef Merlin teaches us how to make multiple delicious smoothies in this video. To make a tropicolada, add ice, 3/8 tsp coconut cream, 3 tbsp yogurt, fresh pineapple (however much you would like) and pieces of a banana. Then, put the top on and blend this until everything is combined. For the next smoothie, add in milk and ice to the bottom of the blender, then add in yogurt, honey, and a banana. Now, place the cap on and blend this until well combined! For the last smoothie, combine vanilla y...

How To: Combine cold butter and flour

In this video by Food Network, we learn how to combine cold butter and flour. It may seem like it's hard to combine these two ingredients, but there is a great way it can be done. First, you will need to grab a cheese grater on the fine side and your cold piece of butter. Rub the butter onto the grater and allow it to fall into a bowl that is filled with the flour you are going to use. As you do this, you can mix the ingredients together by hand, making for an easier way to cook and less of a...

How To: Combine like terms

In order to combine like terms, you need to look at the variables. Terms can only be combined if the variables are all identical. The first thing that you would have to do is look for matching variables. In the example, x + 2x5 + y2 - 9x - 2x5 + 5y2, you should try to see which ones match. Then, group them together. Match the x's with the x's and the y's with y's. Therefore x - 9x = - 8x. 2x5 - 2x5 = 0. Y2 + 5y2 = 6y2.

How To: Combine different media in the same painting

Many artists are loyal to one particular medium, even within the general artistic field of painting. Some prefer oil paints, some oil pastels, some illustration markers, some color pencils. This video demonstrates how to combine these four popular media in one work to create a wonderfully detailed, colorful portrait. Broaden your horizons and use all of the tools available to improve your art.

How To: Easily combine photos and text using Photoshop

Photoshop is all about being creative. The more you know, the better you become at mixing certain tricks and techniques to make amazing pieces of digital photography. But there are so many it can take a good chunk of your time to fully understand the power that Photoshop holds. In this tutorial, find out how to easily combine photos and text using this awesome piece of software. Enjoy!

How To: Combine movie clips in QuickTime Pro

If you have multiple clips that you need to splice together, check out this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to combine different clips into one using Quicktime Pro. This is a very easy process and takes less than two minutes to demonstrate. If you are looking to sequence separate clips into one big movie, just follow along with the step by step you see here and you will have a masterpiece in no time.

How To: Make pecan pie filling

In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade pecan pie. First, whisk 3 eggs and put into a large mixing bowl. Next, add 3/4 c of sugar, 3 tsp vanilla extract, 1 c dark corn syrup, and mix thoroughly. After this add 2 tbsp melted butter and mix it together again until it's all combined. Once it's well combined, add 1 3/4 c of pecans and mix together until pecans are well combined and covered in liquid. Now, preheat your oven at 350 degrees and place this mixture into a pie crust. Cook for a...

How To: Make a homemade key lime pie

Craving key lime pie? Make one at home! Who knew those tiny little limes could make a pie with so much flavor? Your friends will love this easy to make, tart treat. Learn how to make a homemade key lime pie with help from this instructional video.

How To: Create and combine PDF documents in Acrobat Pro 9

Acrobat 9 allows you to create and combine PDF files into one PDF file or portfolio. This tutorial shows you how to create portfolios, add multimedia documents, and convert files to FLV for playback in Acrobat 9 Pro. Since you will be sharing all your information with others, it's important to know how to protect your work, so you will also learn how to add permissions to portfolios and PDF's created in Acrobat 9 Pro.

How To: Combine two or more frames in Adobe Photoshop CS5

Need some help figuring out how to join multiple frames in Adobe Photoshop CS5? It's easy. And this clip will show you precisely how it's done. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned designer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started combining frames yourself, watch this video guide.

How To: Make a meat loaf using your barbecue

In this video, we learn how to make a meatloaf using your barbecue. First, take a pound of ground beef and a pound of ground pork and place in a bowl. Add in 1 grated carrot and 1 finely chopped roasted red pepper. Now add in one egg, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/2 c Italian breadcrumbs, barbecue sauce, and 1/3 c milk. Combine these together with your hands and form a large loaf when finished combining. Next, place the loaf into a pan with foil underneath it, then place in the ...

How To: Make piña colada pancakes for breakfast

In this video, we learn how to make pina colada pancakes for breakfast! You will need: 1 1/3 c pancake mix, 1/2 c coconut milk, 1/3 c syrup from can of pineapple chunks, 1 c canned chunk pineapple. To make the syrup you will need: 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp rum, 1/3 c maple syrup and sweetened coconut flakes. To make the batter, mix all of your ingredients for batter together except for the pineapple. Now, throw the batter onto a hot surface and place the pineapple in while it's cooking. To make t...

How To: Make lean beef lo mein

In this video, Laura teaches us how to make lean beef lo mein. You need: sliced carrots, snow peas, crushed garlic, broccoli, chopped green onions, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cooked spaghetti and steak strips. In a mixing bowl, add ginger and soy sauce, then soak beef strips inside of it. Now bring your skillet to a high heat and saute your beed strips in sesame oil. Brown the beef and remove from heat, set aside in aluminum foil. In a clean skillet, combine your peas, carrots, oni...

How To: Build a laser tripwire that can trigger anything out of a photoresistor

This video, incredibly short for it's massive content, will teach you how to make a laser tripwire that, combined with a photoresistor, can trigger just about any device. You can make traps, alarms, awesome party decorations, and all sorts of other awesome things with this easy-to-make device, provided you have a soldering iron and a local electronics store to buy some parts.

How To: Make baked macaroni and cheese with ham

Food historians credit the ancient Greeks and Romans for coming up with the idea of combining macaroni with cheese. And even though it is possible to find ancient recipes for making pasta we don't really have a record for Macaroni and Cheese until 1769. Are you a lover of macaroni and cheese? Try combining traditional baked macaroni and cheese with ham to experience American comfort food at its best.

How To: Make organic vegan quinoa salad

In this video, we learn how to make organic vegan quinoa salad. This super food is a complete protein that's rich in amino acids and protein. First, rinse the quinoa in a strainer, then put into a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring this to a boil while covered, then when the liquid is absorbed it's done. Now, chop up some bell pepper and cucumber and mix it up with the quinoa until it's well combined. Next, add in some roasted pistachios, cranberries, extra virgin olive oil, and maple syrup. Aft...