Howcast https://howcast.com The best source for fun, free, and useful how-to videos and guides. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:02:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://howcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-305991373_448685880636965_5438840228078552196_n-32x32.png Howcast https://howcast.com 32 32 Quick Tips: How to Make Boxed Cake Taste Homemade https://howcast.com/videos/426695-quick-tips-how-to-make-boxed-cake-taste-homemade/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:02:20 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426695-quick-tips-how-to-make-boxed-cake-taste-homemade/

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Woman: Using store bought cake mix?

Man: Quick tips?

Woman: Add a half stick of softened butter, a half cup of flour, and one teaspoon of baking powder to the listed ingredients, and it will taste like it was made from scratch. Sweet!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Turn Bananas into a Frozen Dessert https://howcast.com/videos/439960-quick-tips-how-to-turn-bananas-into-a-frozen-dessert/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:05:58 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/439960-quick-tips-how-to-turn-bananas-into-a-frozen-dessert/

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Woman: Crave a healthy confection?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Puree frozen bananas in a food processor or blender until they have the texture of custardy ice cream. Heavenly!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Tell If Fruit Is Fresh https://howcast.com/videos/439958-quick-tips-how-to-tell-if-fruit-is-fresh/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:01:34 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/439958-quick-tips-how-to-tell-if-fruit-is-fresh/

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Woman: Buying fruit?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Sniff it on the bottom end, opposite from the stem. Sweet!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Reheat Leftover Pizza https://howcast.com/videos/429251-quick-tips-how-to-reheat-leftover-pizza/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:01:33 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/429251-quick-tips-how-to-reheat-leftover-pizza/

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Woman: Cold pie?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Reheat pizza in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for a crispy crust. Delish!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Keep Cabbage from Stinking Up Your Kitchen https://howcast.com/videos/426679-quick-tips-how-to-keep-cabbage-from-stinking-up-your-kitchen/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:01:57 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426679-quick-tips-how-to-keep-cabbage-from-stinking-up-your-kitchen/

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Male: Love cabbage but hate its stink?

Female: Quick Tips!

Male: Cook it in a stainless steel pot until just tender. Aluminum pans increase the sulfur smell and over cooking worsens the problem. Ah!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Make a Fluffier Frittata https://howcast.com/videos/426694-quick-tips-how-to-make-a-fluffier-frittata/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:05:59 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426694-quick-tips-how-to-make-a-fluffier-frittata/

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Man: Dense frittatas?

Woman: Quick Tips!

Man: Use a ratio of two eggs to three egg whites for a lighter, fluffier dish. Scrumptious!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Crisp Up Microwave Potato Skins https://howcast.com/videos/401678-quick-tips-how-to-crisp-up-microwave-potato-skins/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:01:56 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/401678-quick-tips-how-to-crisp-up-microwave-potato-skins/

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Woman: Want crispy skins?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Wrap the potato in a paper towel before microwaving it to absorb moisture. Yum!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Pour Wine with a Broken Cork https://howcast.com/videos/426703-quick-tips-how-to-pour-wine-with-a-broken-cork/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:02:31 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426703-quick-tips-how-to-pour-wine-with-a-broken-cork/

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Woman: Bottle got a broken cork?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Pour the wine through a coffee filter to strain out any bits. Cheers!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Make Burnt Rice Taste Better https://howcast.com/videos/426696-quick-tips-how-to-make-burnt-rice-taste-better/ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:01:41 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426696-quick-tips-how-to-make-burnt-rice-taste-better/

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Woman: Scorched rice?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Lay a slice of bread on top of it and put the lid back on. In a few minutes, the burnt smell and taste will be gone. Bon appetit!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Keep Boiled Milk from Spilling Over https://howcast.com/videos/426672-quick-tips-how-to-keep-boiled-milk-from-spilling-over/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:01:15 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426672-quick-tips-how-to-keep-boiled-milk-from-spilling-over/

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Man: Heating milk?

Woman: Quick tips!

Man: Rub the rim of the pot with butter, and it won’t boil over. Neat!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Perfectly Oil a Pan for Crepes https://howcast.com/videos/426700-quick-tips-how-to-perfectly-oil-a-pan-for-crepes/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:04:53 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/426700-quick-tips-how-to-perfectly-oil-a-pan-for-crepes/

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Woman: Making crepes?

Man: Quick Tips!

Woman: Dip the end of a bread roll into oil and wipe the pan with it. It will cover the skillet with just the right amount. C’est magnifique!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Sweeten Tomato Sauce without Sugar https://howcast.com/videos/431636-quick-tips-how-to-sweeten-tomato-sauce-without-sugar/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:01:12 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/431636-quick-tips-how-to-sweeten-tomato-sauce-without-sugar/

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Woman: Sauce making you pucker?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Toss in a large, peeled carrot during cooking. It will sweeten it and remove acidity. Yum!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Clean a Coffee Grinder https://howcast.com/videos/401674-quick-tips-how-to-clean-a-coffee-grinder/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:51:22 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/401674-quick-tips-how-to-clean-a-coffee-grinder/

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Female: Coffee grinder a dirty mess?

Male: Quick tips!

Female: Grind uncooked white rice in it until the rice comes out clean. Presto!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Form Perfect Pancakes https://howcast.com/videos/425104-quick-tips-how-to-form-perfect-pancakes/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:24:58 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/425104-quick-tips-how-to-form-perfect-pancakes/

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Man 1: Want perfectly formed pancakes?

Man 2: Quick tips!

Man 1: Use a turkey baster to squeeze the batter onto the griddle. Pretty sweet!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Cook Hamburgers Faster https://howcast.com/videos/401675-quick-tips-how-to-cook-hamburgers-faster/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 04:03:02 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/401675-quick-tips-how-to-cook-hamburgers-faster/

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Female: Can’t wait to devour your burger?

Male: Quick tips!

Female: Speed things up by poking a hole in the center of the raw patty with your thumb. It will not only cook faster but more evenly. Yum!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Test If a Dish is Microwavable https://howcast.com/videos/414666-quick-tips-how-to-test-if-a-dish-is-microwavable/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:32:02 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/414666-quick-tips-how-to-test-if-a-dish-is-microwavable/

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Man: Not sure if a dish is microwave safe?

Woman: Quick tips!

Man: Nuke it for one minute alongside a cup of water. If the plate gets hot but the water doesn’t, the dish isn’t microwavable. Hot stuff!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Trim Asparagus https://howcast.com/videos/414665-quick-tips-how-to-trim-asparagus/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:03:34 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/414665-quick-tips-how-to-trim-asparagus/

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Woman: Making asparagus?

Man: Quick tips!

Woman: Before cooking, bend each stalk until it breaks. It will automatically pop off the tough part. Snap!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Keep a Bagel Sandwich from Getting Crushed https://howcast.com/videos/410482-quick-tips-how-to-keep-a-bagel-sandwich-from-getting-crushed/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:10:03 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/410482-quick-tips-how-to-keep-a-bagel-sandwich-from-getting-crushed/

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Woman: Tired of busted bagel sandwiches?

Man: Quick Tips!

Woman: Next time store one in a clean plastic CD spindle. Tubular!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Make an Instant Colander https://howcast.com/videos/409175-quick-tips-how-to-make-an-instant-colander/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:38:34 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/409175-quick-tips-how-to-make-an-instant-colander/

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Woman: No colander?

Man: Quick Tips!

Woman: Use a nail to poke holes in an aluminum pie plate for quick drainage. Nice!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Clean a Grill Easily https://howcast.com/videos/395403-quick-tips-how-to-clean-a-grill-easily/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:16:04 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/395403-quick-tips-how-to-clean-a-grill-easily/

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Man 1: Done grilling? Clean the grate with a wire brush while it’s still warm. The grease and food particles more easily. Genius!

Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.

]]> Quick Tips: How to Help Grilled Vegetables Keep Their Crunch https://howcast.com/videos/395401-quick-tips-how-to-help-grilled-vegetables-keep-their-crunch/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:16:04 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/395401-quick-tips-how-to-help-grilled-vegetables-keep-their-crunch/

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Man 1: Vegetables losing their crunch during grilling? Don’t close the grill lid unless you’re cooking large whole vegetables that benefit from a little steam. Hot!

Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.

]]> Quick Tips: How to Avoid Food Residue on Your Barbecue https://howcast.com/videos/395402-quick-tips-how-to-avoid-food-residue-on-your-barbecue/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:16:04 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/395402-quick-tips-how-to-avoid-food-residue-on-your-barbecue/

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Male 1: Tired of grime left on your barbecue after grilling? Coat the grill with a thin layer of non-stick cooking spray before your next cook-out. Smooth!

Male 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.

]]> Quick Tips: How to Soften Hard Cookies https://howcast.com/videos/409180-quick-tips-how-to-soften-hard-cookies/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:11:07 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/409180-quick-tips-how-to-soften-hard-cookies/

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Woman: Cookies gone hard?

Man: Quick Tips!

Woman: Put them in an air tight container with a piece of bread or a damp paper towel wrapped in punctured aluminum foil. Presto!

]]> Quick Tips: How to Remove Onion Smell from Your Hands https://howcast.com/videos/409179-quick-tips-how-to-remove-onion-smell-from-your-hands/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:05:43 +0000 https://howcast.com/videos/409179-quick-tips-how-to-remove-onion-smell-from-your-hands/

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Male: Hands smell like onions?

Female: Quick Tips!

Male: Rub them with distilled vinegar before and after you chop. Then wash your hands with warm water and soap. Joy!

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