An enjoyable bout of foodie one-upmanship has
yielded not only one "reverse-engineered" home recipe of KFC's 11
herbs and spices, but an improved version of fried chicken that
strips out the MSG. Get the napkins ready and see for yourself.
Ron Douglas, author of the recently published America's Most Wanted Recipes, claims to have nailed down a home recipe that most people can't tell apart from Colonel Sanders' widely available version. Still, it's a bit disappointing...
Making your own versions of great food and clever gadgets is already rewarding, and if you play your cards right, the homemade route also comes with serious bragging rights. These 10 economical homemade creations—epicurean and electrical—should inspire some well-deserved praise.
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10. Ice cream creations
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You don't need to install a deep fat fryer in your kitchen or apprentice at a burger stand to get homemade French fries worthy of great praise. The key is soaking your slice potatoes and using the right oil.
In running through celebu-chef Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, Serious Eats' Caroline Russock pulls out the information fans of the crispy wedges need to know:
Russets or baking potatoes are the best, whereas waxy potatoes (such as Red Bliss or new potatoes) simply won't do. Soaking is key-this removes the ...
The burgers from New York City's Shake Shack are so beloved by burger aficianados that even 12-hour Manhattan visits demand a wait in the Shack's imposing line. One burger lover researched and reverse-engineered the burger's basics for making at home.
Serious Eats guest writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is an obvious fan of the Shack's signature creation. He took the time to actually examine his burger before devouring it, then ask foodie friends and even a Shake Shack manager about the components he was unsure of. He demonstrates th...
My recipe of buffalo chicken enchiladas is for all of you Mexican
food lovers. The recipe has a special kick to it and is not your
typical enchilada. With buffalo wing sauce and sour cream ranch dip,
this recipe is to die for. In about 60 minutes, this recipe will be
ready to serve you and...By: Paige10
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Making abstract wallpaper and gorgeous slow-exposure shots doesn't require a bunch of design apps or photography lessons. Learn how to literally toss your camera to make abstract light art.
Wired's How-To wiki recently added a guide to taking a camera-toss photo. As you can guess, the technique involves throwing your camera in the air. When you combine a long exposure with interesting lighting—like holiday lights, candle light, or dimmer night-time lighting—and the rotation of the camera in the air, you get some pretty nifty camera effects.
We've gathered up some interesting camera-toss shots here for you. You can find more...
