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How to
Prepare Half a Box of Macaroni and Cheese
A typical box of macaroni and cheese has "about 4 servings per container". Unless you're starving, this is just too much for one person. But with a little forethought and effort, you can prepare half a box.
How to
Make Granola
Buying bags of granola at the grocery store may seem more convenient, but it’s actually really easy to make your own delicious granola at home. All you need are a handful of ingredients you probably already have in you...
How to
Eat an Orange
Eating an orange might seem simple, but there are different ways you can pair an orange with other types of food to help enhance its flavor. This article will give you some ideas on how to add oranges into your diet. It ...
How to
Make a S'more
It is unclear who first created this treat, but the earliest s'more (''some more'') recipe can be found in the Girl Scouts handbook of 1927. Tradition also says that these are consumed quickly, prompting further calls fo...
How to
Make Hot Cocoa
There's something very comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of homemade hot cocoa. You can personalize it easily. Change the milk for something creamier or non-dairy, for instance, or include a flavor extrac...
How to
Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Instead of throwing out the pumpkin seeds after a pumpkin carving session, try roasting them as a delicious snack instead! Rinse the seeds under cold running water before drying them and baking them in the oven until the...
How to
Make a Quesadilla
Simple instructions for making quesadillas with your stove, oven, grill, or microwaveThis tasty dish has its roots in Mexican cuisine and is typically made using cheese and chicken. However, you do not have to use tradit...
How to
Blow the Shell off a Hard Boiled Egg
While anyone can peel a hard boiled egg, it's a neat trick to whip the shell of in a few seconds. Try it!
How to
Roast Garlic
Roasted garlic, which is less bitter than raw garlic, is a deliciously fragrant addition to any dish. Wrap a whole head in foil to roast it in the oven or, if you want a faster option, toss pre-peeled cloves in a skillet...
How to
Freeze Bacon
While bacon should only be refrigerated for up to seven days, you can prolong the freshness of your bacon by freezing it. However, if you freeze the entire package, you’ll need to thaw and cook the entire package, too...
How to
Eat Sunflower Seeds
To eat a sunflower seed, run your tongue along the salty outer shell, crack it between your teeth, and spit out the shell before chewing the seed. Repeat. This article instructs on how to become a master seeder: one who ...
How to
Use Kitchen Scissors
Cooks know the importance of a good knife, but many miss out on the versatility of kitchen scissors and shears. Shears are larger than scissors and may have serrated blades that make them better at butchering meat. Both ...
How to
Eat a Grapefruit
Grapefruits are a delicious fruit in the citrus family. They are sometimes a bit tangy, but a sprinkle of sugar will help make them sweeter. The grapefruit is very healthy eaten as a snack or as part of your breakfast. Y...
How to
Make Momos
Momos are a traditional Tibetan dish, so popular that they're considered the region's unofficial national dish. They are steamed or fried dumplings with a minced meat or vegetable filling, and best served piping hot and ...
How to
Make OpenCola
OpenCola is a non-copyrighted variation of cola. This delicious recipe is quick and easy to make and has a similar taste to Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Drink this sweet and refreshing beverage by itself or with ice. Enjoy!
How to
Make Chinese Dumplings
Chinese dumplings have been a tasty treat for thousands of years. There are actually several different types of dumplings––jiaozi (boiled or pan-fried), potstickers (pan-fried then steamed), and gow gees (steamed or ...
How to
Make Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is delicious crumbled over traditional Mediterranean salads or in Mediterranean-style sandwiches like gyros and donairs. It might seem like a daunting task to make cheese yourself, but it is actually a relati...
How to
Make Blue Cheese
Cheesemakers often shy away from attempting to make blue cheese at home, but with a little patience and some careful attention to detail, you can create your own batch of earthy, pungent blue cheese from the comfort of y...
How to
Make a Dosa
Dosas are very thin pancakes usually made from rice and urad dhal (also known as split black lentils or black gram). This crepe-like food of India is very thin and crispy, with a taste similar to sourdough bread. Dosas c...
How to Boil a Hot Dog Using a Microwave or Stove
You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 mi...
