Nothing tastes better than homemade ice cream. The flavor possibilities are endless, and no store bought brands can compare. Follow these simple steps to make your own delicious, homemade ice cream. 1. Gather the Necessary Materials The first step to making homemade ice cream is to gather the necessary materials. You will need the ice cream ingredients, an ice cream maker, rock salt, and a lot of ...
Have you always wanted to make great-tasting meatballs, but never knew how? Well, the good news is that it’s not nearly as difficult as one might think. Consider the following basic recipe. 1. Create the meatball mixture. • 2 pounds ground beef • 1 egg • ½ cup minced onion • 4 cloves minced garlic • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • a pinch of black pepper Combine t...
What makes a chili recipe the best one? The answer to that question lies within the individual. 1. Start by realizing that there are many different ways to make chili and just about everyone likes their chili a certain way: spicy enough to singe the nose hairs or nice and mild so you actually taste it; beans or no beans; ground beef or big chunks of lean round.2. Enjoy the fact that there are no r...
People who are searching for “how to do the Atkins diet” might be looking for a way to do the diet without having to actually read any of Dr. Atkins’ diet books. I recommend that you DO read at least one of his diet books, because he has a lot of helpful advice and explanation about how the Atkins diet works. But doing the diet itself isn’t that hard. I’ve been on the...
Have you ever wondered how kimchi is made? It is a surprisingly simple process that can easily be done at home. You will need, about 1 pound of Napa cabbage, 4 cups of cold water, 3 tablespoons of sea salt, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh, finely chopped ginger, 1 tablespoon of fresh, finely chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, and 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of sugar. ...
During the Prohibition period in the U.S., a moonshine culture evolved. Code names were used to conceal the making of the beverage from legal authorities. Those in the business had a language of their own. They knew how to communicate about their product without alarming the authorities. Currently, home made alcohol is still illegal. Now, beer can be made legally at home, but other alcoholic bever...
Believe it or not, the most delicious Sangria can be made right in your own home. You don’t have to go out to a restaurant and pay high prices for one glass of Sangria. It’s easy to whip up a tasty fruit flavored wine punch with ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Follow the steps below to make a basic Sangria punch. 1. Pour a bottle of red wine into a pitcher. This can b...
There is nothing more satisfying than a savory ladle full of gravy to spoon over one’s meat or mashed potatoes. However, many families turn to store-bought gravies as a quick and easy shortcut to getting their meals on the table. Homemade gravy is far superior to this artificial slop, and can be prepared by following these simple steps. With homemade gravy, kids and adults alike will be gobb...
Fried rice is a delicious complement to a Chinese meat or vegetarian entrée dish. Good news is, it is easy to prepare and only takes less than 15 minutes of cooking time. Prepare the Ingredients To make a plate of delicious fried rice, you need a bowl of cooked white rice, one shallot cut into thin slices, two cloves of chopped garlic, about a quarter pound of ham cut into cubes, a quarter pound ...
Have you ever wanted to make a recipe that calls for buttermilk–such as some banana breads or buttermilk biscuits–but didn’t have the time to go buy buttermilk? Next time, don’t worry about buying buttermilk. You can make an easy buttermilk substitute with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This mixture is sometimes called sour milk, but don’t let the name...