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Artisan Bread: Great Loaf Pan Recipes

Artisan Bread: Great Loaf Pan Recipes

Making homemade bread doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. In this guide are four recipes for delicious artisan breads that are easy to put together and require only a simple rectangular loaf pan. More…

How to Bake a Statue of Liberty Cake Howcast video

If you’re looking to impress neighbors with a wild patriotic treat, this guide will take you beyond just stars and stripes.

How to Cook a Quick and Easy Perfect TurkeyHowcast video

Take the stress out of your Thanksgiving dinner showpiece when you roast up a moist, golden bird.

How to Debone a ChickenHowcast video

If you’re one of those do-it-yourself cooks who loathes all things shrink-wrapped, pre- packaged, and over-handled, this is the task for you.

Delectable Desserts Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Delectable Desserts Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

These desserts are delicious, easy, and are ready to devour in 30 minutes or less. More…

Crock Pot soups

Delicious Crock Pot Soup Recipes

There is nothing better than a delicious soup on a cold day, and what better way to prepare one than to use your crock pot! Slow cookers are the best way to prepare soups; they allow the soup to simmer for hours on end, giving them the rich taste that we all love—plus, you can just toss in the ingredients in the morning and forget about it till dinner time! Here are some amazing soup recipes your whole family will love. More…

Delicious Soups Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Delicious Soups Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

These soups are delicious, easy, and are ready to devour in 30 minutes or less. More…

Festive Drinks for Cinco de Mayo

Festive Drinks for Cinco de Mayo

What is a Cinco de Mayo fiesta without some tasty drinks? Break away from the usual margaritas with these wickedly wonderful concoctions! More…

Festive Foods for Cinco de Mayo

Festive Foods for Cinco de Mayo

No Cinco de Mayo party would be complete without food! Here are some delicious, easy recipes you can whip up for your fiesta. More…

Foods That Freeze Well and How to Freeze Them

Foods That Freeze Well and How to Freeze Them

Some foods can go directly into the freezer with no special preparation other than wrapping and come out as good as new. How many of these foods are already in your freezer? More…

Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas

Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas

Eating gluten-free can sometimes be a challenge, especially at lunch time when you may be away from your own kitchen. In this guide we’ll show you seven tasty lunches that are nutritionally balanced, and not heavy of high-fat, so you won’t start nodding off around 3 p.m. More…

Great Grilled Desserts

Great Grilled Desserts

No summer barbecue or Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a tasty and refreshing dessert. More…

How to Make a Drunken Watermelon Howcast video

Fancy-up your next picnic, beach party, or summertime event with this delicious drunken watermelon cocktail.

How to Make a Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake

How to Make a Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake

What is a Fourth of July picnic without a scrumptious—and patriotic—dessert? More…

How to Make Bacon CupcakesHowcast video

Bacon and cupcakes are delicious on their own. Combine the two, and you’ll be surprised at how good they are together.

How To Make an Easy Gingerbread HouseHowcast video

“Easy gingerbread house” may sound like an oxymoron, but our step-by-step guide turns this daunting holiday project into a cakewalk.

How To Make EggnogHowcast video

What’s the holiday season without a glass of creamy eggnog?

How to Make Eggs Over EasyHowcast video

Tired of dashing out the door and hitting the breakfast drive-thru? How about an egg-cellent home cooked meal that’s almost as fast?

How to Make Hanukkah Jelly DoughnutsHowcast video

Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, are a traditional Hanukkah dessert. You can enjoy making them as a treat anytime!

How to Make Instant Ramen into a Gourmet MealHowcast video

A simple bowl of instant ramen can quickly transform into a world class dining experience with a few simple ingredients.

How to Make Jell-O ShotsHowcast video

Nothing says this is going to be a great party like Jell-O shots. Here’s how to make them.

How to Make Kettle Corn Howcast video

You don’t need to go to the fair to get delicious kettle corn. Pop your own at home with this easy-to-make recipe.

How to Make Pulled PorkHowcast video

Pulled pork is a staple wherever barbecue is served. Here’s how to prepare this dry rubbed, slow-cooked, shredded delight.

How To Make Scary Desserts For HalloweenHowcast video

Serve one of these eerie treats at your next Halloween party. They will gross out even the bravest of your guests.

How to Make Seven-Layer Dip Howcast video

Make your next party a hit by serving this classic seven-layer dip. It’s super easy to put together and will wow all of your guests.

How to Make the Perfect Meat-Free Holiday Meal

How to Make the Perfect Meat-Free Holiday Meal

So you’ve decided to go meat free for your holiday meal—but you know you just can’t serve a big bowl of mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans and call it a meal. Here’s a complete meal, including a satisfying main protein dish that tastes great and can be served with all the sides.More…

How to Make Scandinavian Potato Sausages

How to Make Scandinavian Potato Sausages

Potatoes and sausages not only make great side dishes for breakfast, but in Scandinavia, they’re one and the same thing. More…

Make Your Own Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

Make Your Own Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

Farmhouse cheddar is a hard cheese made using a few shortcuts to produce a cheese that’s rustic in appearance but similar in flavor to cheddar. More…

Make Your Own Monterey Jack Cheese

Make Your Own Monterey Jack Cheese

Monterey Jack or Jack cheese is a soft, white cheese with a slight tang. More…

How to Open a Wine Bottle without a Corkscrew Howcast video

There’s nothing worse than grabbing a nice bottle of wine and realizing you don’t have a corkscrew. Don’t panic—we’re going to help you get into that sucker.

Perfect Side Dishes for Your Fourth of July Barbecue

Perfect Side Dishes for Your Fourth of July Barbecue

No July 4th barbecue would be complete without some delectable side dishes. More…

The Perfect Side Dishes for Your Holiday Meal

The Perfect Side Dishes for Your Holiday Meal

The best part about the Thanksgiving dinner is the side dishes! More…

Preparing and Enjoying an Acid Reflux–Free Dinner

Preparing and Enjoying an Acid Reflux–Free Dinner

It’s a no-brainer that acid reflux is the most unpleasant, and potentially dangerous, condition to have. More…

Pressure Cooker Meals: Delicious Vegetarian Stews

Pressure Cooker Meals: Delicious Vegetarian Stews

Pressure cookers are great for making stews, and vegetarian stews come out especially well. More…

Pressure Cooker Meals: Fantastic Fruity Desserts

Pressure Cooker Meals: Fantastic Fruity Desserts

Making moist cakes revolving around fruit is a piece of cake (pun intended) in your pressure cooker. More…

Raw Recipes for Delicious Cookies

Raw Recipes for Delicious Cookies

Besides the out-of-this-world flavors, one of the best things about raw desserts is that they’re made without any refined sugars and flours. More…

How to Set Off Fireworks SafelyHowcast video

Protect yourself and loved ones from injury by knowing how to launch fireworks safely.

How to Start a Charcoal Fire

How to Start a Charcoal Fire

Getting your charcoal fire started can be tricky and sometimes even dangerous, if not done properly. More…

Start Your Own Dinner Club

Start Your Own Dinner Club

If you think about it, a dinner club is not much different than a bridge club, a needlepoint club, or a bowling club. Each of those clubs revolves around a group of people who enjoy a similar pastime, and food is often involved in some capacity. More…

Tasty Low-Glycemic Snacks for the Big Game

Tasty Low-Glycemic Snacks for the Big Game

These low-glycemic snacks free up your kitchen time, yet no one will know that your food preparation was so easy. More…

How to Tell If Food Has Gone Bad Howcast video

Eating fresh food is important for you and your family to stay safe from dangerous bacteria. Use these tips to recognize when food goes bad.

How to Throw a Bachelorette PartyHowcast video

Before your friend becomes a wife, have a fun night with the girls and throw her a bachelorette party.

How to Throw a Tailgate PartyHowcast video

Whether it’s a simple picnic or an extravagant affair with a candelabra and linen tablecloth, many people say tailgating is the best part of the game.

Vegan Cheesecake

Vegan Cheesecake

Ahhh, cheesecake! One of the basic food groups for sure. But what do vegans eat when the craving for cheesecake hits? How do they get their cheesecake fix without straying from their diet? In this guide, you’ll find recipes for three delicious vegan cheesecakes that will set anyone’s mouth to watering! More…