Hot Snacks How-Tos

How To: Roll a Vietnamese pork paper roll

Wondering how to roll nem nuong cuon? This how-to video will show you how to roll a nem nuong cuon or Vietnamese grilled pork patty wrapped in rice paper. It is a great paper rolling technique that could come in handy next time you go to a Vietnamese restaurant.

How To: Make cinnamon apple fries with dipping sauce

Looking for apple recipes? Chef Jason Hill will show you how to make apple fries, a county fair favorite that's sure to be a hit in your home. The ingredients for the apple fries are just apples, corn starch and cinnamon but the sauce calls for cream cheese, marshmallow cream and pumpkin pie spice. Learn how to prepare apple fries by watching this video cooking tutorial.

How To: Make raw vegetarian nutritious lettuce taco wraps

Quick, light, but not without bite. Watch this how to video to learn how to make a nutritious taco wrap. For this absolutely fresh recipe you will need the following: tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, bell peppers, sun dried tomatoes, chipotle pepper, garlic, shallots, cumin, and corriander and romaine lettuce leaves.

How To: Make Iraqi sambusac

The Jewish-Iraqi version of the samosa or empanada is one of the most delicious snacks you'll ever eat. Fried golden and filled with a fantastic mix of chickpeas, spices, and parsley.

How To: Make easy nachos

Nachos! These are a great snack and perfect for parties. Simple to make and fun to eat - just beef, chips and cheese! Watch this video and see how you can make them in your dorm room.

How To: Seal a bag of chips without a clip

Twist ties and bag clips are for sissies. Here’s how to keep an open bag of chips fresh with your bare hands. This how-to video shows a technique that requires no equipment. It's all about folding the right way. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to air-proof and seal a bag of chips without a clip.

How To: Make vegan apple cinnamon granola

Angela is back! If that's not enough to start your day right all by itself, she's going to show you how to make your own granola, because if there's one thing people think vegans eat, it's granola! Isn't it about time you did your part for the cause?

How To: Make vegan aubergine curry and Sri Lankan hoppers

I travel to Sri Lanka and give a quick tour of a Sri Lankan spice garden to give viewers a better insight into where fresh ingredients come from. Then I make two dishes with guest chef Karuna - aubergine curry and Sri Lankan hoppers, which are like a cross between a crepe and a crumpet.

How To: Cook homemade taco shells

Planning on starting a Taco Tuesday tradition with your family? Then don't try to weasle your way out of keeping the meal healthy by purchasing premade taco shells. Usually these taco shells are made from refined, overprocessed flour that has very little nutritional value.

How To: Make homemade microwave popcorn

With the carcinogenic additives in today's microwave popcorn, we at HoopajooLabs.com have developed a method of microwaving popcorn that is healthier, cheaper and (in the opinions of our test tasters) tastier. A delicious and healthy treat for about $0.10 that just about anyone can make. Great for students!

How To: Make papdi chaat

Papdi Chaat is a variety of Indian street food known as Chaat. With it's light and crispy base, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and lots and lots of Mint and Tamarind Chutneys, it's guaranteed to make your mouth water.

How To: Make bhel puri (chaat)

Bhel Puri is one variety of Indian "street food" known as "Chaat". With a nice balance of flavors, including savory, sweet and spicy, Bhel Puri is a perfect snack or appetizer idea. Try this recipe -- it's sure to please!

How To: Make masala papad

Hetal and Anuja of ShowMeTheCurry.com show you how to make this spicy and colorful Indian appetizer called the Masala Papad. It's sure to tantalize your taste buds.

How To: Make peanut brittle

In this series of baking videos, you'll learn an easy recipe for making peanut brittle. Chef Brandon Sarkis shows you step-by-step what ingredients and bake ware you'll need to make the candy, how to heat and combine the ingredients, and cook, cool, and crack the perfect peanut brittle.